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Convention to be held on OahuHawaii Jehovah's Witnesses will hold their "Keep Seeking First God's Kingdom!" convention beginning Nov. 14 at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu, according to an announcement.A keynote address will discuss how God's kingdom is benefiting people today, said convention spokesman David Fitzgerald.Two theatrical productions will bring a Bible story and a modern-day drama to life, according to an announcement for the event. International delegates and missionaries from around the globe will also be attending.The first of two three-day events to be held in ...

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King's Cathedral announces new timesKing's Cathedral Maui has new weekly service times 7, and 9:30 am. and 6 p.m. Sundays and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the church announced.The church has services for all ages and a "discipleship hour" between the morning services from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Tuesday nights feature "Powerhouse" for young adults 18 to 35 years old. "Intergeneration" is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday for junior and senior high school church members in the gym and "King's Kids" is at the same time for elementary age in the cafeteria.The church also has chapels with Sunday services in Kula, ...

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Mission celebrating 100th anniversaryThe Maui Jinsha Mission will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sept. 27 as part of its Great Autumn Festival, according to an announcement.A 4:30 p.m. service will be followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment at 6:30 p.m.The mission was founded in 1914 and has served the issei, or first-generation Japanese immigrants, and their descendants spiritually as well as their other needs.The mission is at 472 Lipo Place in Wailuku.For more information, contact Jane Miller at 244-4048.*****High Holy Days schedule announcedThe Jewish Congregation of Maui ...

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Delayed obon service to be held SaturdayKahului Jodo Mission will hold its delayed obon service at 6 p.m. Saturday, followed by a light dinner, the church announced.There will be no bon dance.The mission had originally scheduled its annual service and bon dance for Aug. 9, but the service and dance were postponed because of Tropical Storm Iselle.The mission is at 325 Laau St., across from the Maui High School football practice field.For those planning to attend and have dinner, call Iris Nitta at 244-4181 or 276-4774.***Mission to celebrate anniversary Oct. 19The Wailuku Hongwanji ...

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Leadership administration class to beginTransformation School of Ministries' next class will be on leadership administration.Led by the Rev. Norman Wilkie, the classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 6.Wilkie will discuss practical leadership principles for sound administration and organization and for an effective life-giving, healthy church.Tuition for an associate's degree is $150 per quarter and $50 per quarter for students auditing the course. The cost for graduate students is $30 per quarter.The classes will be held ...

Musicians to perform at service

Curt Lee and Ken Stover will produce music for Unity Church of Maui's 10 a.m. Sunday service, according to an announcement.Services are led by the Rev. Blaine Tinsley. A hospitality lunch follows.The church hosts a meditation gathering at noon Wednesdays.For more information, call 242-9327 or go to www.unityonmaui.com.