Noted preacher to speak,
lead seminar
The Rev. James A. Forbes, who was cited in a Baylor University survey as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, will speak at five events here Jan. 3-5.
Central Union Church will host the appearances of the senior minister of Riverside Church in New York City, which have the theme "Leading Our Congregation into the New Millennium."
Forbes will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 on "The Recruitment of Human Race Activists," and at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 on "The Anointing of the Spirit and the Mission of the Church." Both lectures in the Women's Building will be preceded by a light supper in the parish hall.
He will preach at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service Jan. 3 and will lead the adult education hour at 9:45 a.m.
Those appearances are open to the public.
He will also lead a preaching seminar for all Hawaii pastors from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 4 at the church. Monday is the deadline to register. The $15 fee will include lunch.
Center for Positive Living, 1144 10th Ave., Suite 203: The Rev. Frank White will speak on "Careful What You Throw Out" during the 10 a.m. service tomorrow at the Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room. Information, 739-5683.
Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.: Weekend events feature Dr. James A. Forbes. For information, call the Rev. Allan Lee at 941-0957.
Christ Lutheran Church, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway: No Communion tomorrow.
Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.: Christmas potluck, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Faith Assembly of God, 95-121 Waimakua Drive: "Watch Night" New Year's Eve service, 9 p.m.
First Christian Church, 1516 Kewalo: "Watch Night" New Year's Eve service will be led by the Tongan congregation, 10 p.m.-midnight.
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway: "The New Year -- A Time for Celebration and Reflection" is the topic of the 10:15 a.m. service tomorrow. Bring a floral decoration or greenery which will be combined into a congregational bouquet, and a brief reading or thought to share with the congregation.
Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd.: Annual conference, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Hawaiian Islands Ministries: "Straight Talk" monthly breakfast features Bill McCartney, founder of Promise Keepers and former head football coach at the University of Colorado, 7-8:30 a.m. Jan. 8, Pacific Club. Cost: $15 per person (includes breakfast buffet). Reservations required. Call 988-9777.
Kailua Christian Women's Club: Next month's ladies' luncheon, "On Consignment: Fashions on Parade," will be held from 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Mid-Pacific Country Club. Cost: $12. Child care available, but reservations must be made by Tuesday. Call Ann at 262-5895 or Janet at 247-1185.
Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.: Festival worship with Holy Communion, 9:15 a.m. tomorrow. Only one service will be held, and there will be no Sunday School.
Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway: The Rev. Paul Grosjean, chaplain and professor of humanities at Seiwa College in Japan, will preach at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. services tomorrow.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1404 University Ave.: First Sunday after Christmas liturgy of word and sacrament, 9 a.m.; and Christian education for everyone, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Sacred Heart Church, 1701 Wilder Ave.: New Year's Eve social followed by Mass, 10 p.m.
St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square: New Year's Eve High Mass, 10 p.m.
Waikiki Baptist Church, 424 Kuamoo St.: New Year's Eve service, 7 p.m.
