Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 1985 — Baibala Hemolele Services Aug. 11 [ARTICLE]

Baibala Hemolele Services Aug. 11

Ka 'Oihana Pule No Ka Ho'onani I Ka Baibala Hemolele, a service in praise of the Hawaiian bible, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Kawaiahao Church. Ka Wai Ola O OHA in its June issue ran a story on reprinting of the Hawaiian bible through the efforts of 'Ahahui Ekalesia Hawaii and various churches and organizations together with the Hawaii Council of Churches. The service will include a combined Hawaiian choir and pastors from various denominations. United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, indef>endent Hawaiian Kalawina and clergy from other churches have been invited to participate. Three mele composed during the early period of Lahainaluna Seminary (now Lahainaluna High School) will be presented at the service. One is based upon the importance and need of the bible for Hawaiians; another upon the story of Genesis (creation); and the last upon the life of Jesus Christ.

These mele will be done in both hula and chant. Dress for the service for both clergy and laity is aloha attire. All are encouraged to bring their Hawaiian bibles. If a shipment of bibles arrives in time, they will be available for sale outside the church. Those churches bringing their choirs will be joined by various Hawaiian entertainers, including so far such singers as Joe Recca, Loyal Garner and Marlene Sai. Offering taken at the service will be used to help the 'Ahahui's efforts to continue reprinting the bible and to improve the production layout of the text so as to make it easier to read. Arrangements for reprinting is with the Ameriean Bible Society.