HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-09 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on May 2 -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
April 9, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 2 – Community Invited
The Exchange Club of Hilo invites the community to celebrate the National Day of
th
Prayer by attending the 26 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 2,
2019 at 6:30 a.m. at the ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant.
This event dates back to 1993, when then-Mayor Stephen Yamashiro together with the
Reverend Richard Uejo worked with local religious leaders to organize an interfaith
prayer breakfast for the community.
Speaking of this year’s theme, “We Support our Troops, Local Governments and Our
First Responders,” event chairman Frank Lafita said that there is no greater good than
serving your fellow man.
“The Exchange Club recognizes those who serve and protect our communities and our
country,” Lafita said. The Exchange Club is built upon Americanism, community
activities, youth activities and the prevention of child abuse. The national organization’s
goal is to spark the spirit of community service throughout the nation.
This year’s event provides a prayer by Pastor Sheldon Lacsina of New Hope Hilo.
Mayor Harry Kim will be the featured guest speaker.
The program will also include a history talk by Romy Saquing, musical prayers by Brian
Tina and Melissa Isidro, and musical entertainment by Larry Dupio.
Donations for this event are $20. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,
pastries, rice, muffins, fruit juice, coffee and tea.
For tickets or further information, please contact Frank Lafita at 987-9382. Tickets will
also be available at the door.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.