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Order of Worship and Announcemtnts May 30, 2026

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP Youth and Graduate Sunday ‘Īao United Church of Christ May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.   Ringing of the Church Bell    Prelude                                                                           Christophe Javon Lighting the Altar Candles                                                              Youth    Welcome                                                Gergley Phillip and Javion Yoruw Centering Words                                                                           Gergley * Call to Worship                                                                             Gergley * Opening Prayer                                                                       Kahu Kalani * Opening Hymn:     “All Things Bright and Beautiful”                 NCH #31 Passing the Peace    Scripture Reading               Genesis 1:1-2:4                                     Youth Message:                                         Caetlyn Johannes and Siena DeLima “And It Was Good”    Recognition of Seniors    Hymn of Response “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”               NCH #12 Prayers of the People                                                             Kahu Kalani       Lord’s Prayer    Offertory Invitation                                                                       Gergley Offertory Music                                                              Christophe Javon * Doxology * Offertory Prayer                                                                                     AJ    Community Announcements                                                BoJay Petrus * Closing Hymn:                 “Be Now My Vision”                        NCH, #451 * Benediction                                                                                 led by AJ    Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles                                                     * please stand as you are able   The worship is over… the SERVICE begins!   Announcements   Monday:          Food Pantry help, 9am-2pm Wednesday:        ‘Ukulele hui, 7pm in the sanctuary Friday:              Ladies Lunch Bunch on the Church lanai 11:30 am. Bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxing time of fellowship.                           Kosraean Women’s Fellowship, 6pm *We will be participating in Maui’s Pride Festival event on Saturday June 13 on Market Street. There is a sign-up for help in our booth on the bulletin board. We are looking for Aloha Hour hosts.  If you are able to help, please sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary.  Mahalo       ‘Īao United Church of Christ 2371 W. Vineyard Street Wailuku, HI 96793–1626 (808) 244-7353 Email: office@iaoucc.org   “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here!”    

Order of Worship & Announcements 5/17/2026

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This weeks announcements
  • Today at 11:50am the Stewarding Community will meet in Endo.
  • Monday our Food Pantry provides much needed nutrition to our neighbors in need. If you can assist, come help unload at 9:30 OR stock shelves and distribute the assistance later until 2pm. The pantry will be closed on Monday, May 25 and distribution will be on Wednesday, May 27 for that week.
  • On Wednesday, May 20th, the Church Council Reports are due into the office. Please submit your reports as we are trying to streamline the Council meetings and only discuss any issues the Communities may have.
  • Also on Wednesday any articles for the ‘Īao Pepa are due.
  • On Wednesday our ‘Ukulele Hui meets at 7pm in the sanctuary. See Kahu Dennis if you are interested in learning more.
  • On Friday our Kosraean Women’s Fellowship meets at 6pm in the sanctuary.
  • Saturday, May 23 is our monthly workday. Come at 8am to work on projects around the church. All are welcome and we should be finished by noon.
  • Please join us next Sunday for Pentecost, the birthday of the church. Be sure to wear red.
  • After our service, please join us on the lanai for refreshments, provided today by Dawna Krueger and Joy Yamaoka.
  • Strengthen the Church special offering will be collected on May 24 (Pentecost). The envelopes are located in the pews.
  • Navigating the Islands Event is Saturday May 30, 2-5pm. There is a sign-up on the back board to help man our table.

Order of Worship/Weekly Announcements 5/10/26

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP Sixth Sunday of Easter ‘Īao United Church of Christ May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.   Ringing of the Church Bell    Prelude                                                                           Christophe Javon Lighting the Altar Candles                                               Noah Johannes    Welcome                                                                         Suzette Robinson Centering Words                                                               Noah Johannes * Call to Worship * Opening Prayer                                                                Keola Whittaker * Opening Hymn:                           “Rejoice, You Pure in Heart”, NCH #54 Passing the Peace    Scripture Reading                John 14:15-21                     Danny Johannes Message:               “Love That Will Not Let You Go”      Keola Whittaker    Hymn of Response         “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”, NCH, # 485 Prayers of the People                                                      Keola Whittaker       Lord’s Prayer    Offertory Invitation                                                                        Suzette Offertory Music                                                                        Christophe * Doxology * Offertory Prayer                                                                             Suzette    Community Announcements                                                         Suzette * Closing Hymn:                         “Take My Life, God, Let it Be”, NCH #448 * Benediction                                                                            led by Noah    Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles                                                     * please stand as you are able   The worship is over… the SERVICE begins!   Announcements Today:            Happy Mother’s Day to all mother figures! And the                men of Iao will bring us our Ahola Hour after service.   Monday:          Food Pantry help, 9am-2pm Tuesday:          The visitation group will meet at 12:45p in the upper parking lot to carpool. Wednesday:    ʻĪao Pepa articles Council reports due                           ‘Ukulele hui, 7pm in the sanctuary Friday:              Kosraean Women’s Fellowship, 6pm Saturday:        All Church Workday, 8am-12noon Please join us next Sunday, as our own, Kahu Dennis Barger brings the message for the last Sunday of Easter.   We are looking for Aloha Hour hosts.  If you are able to help, please sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary.  Mahalo                                        ‘Īao United Church of Christ 2371 W. Vineyard Street Wailuku, HI 96793–1626 (808) 244-7353 Email: office@iaoucc.org   “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here!”

Order of Worship and Announcements 5/3/26

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP Fifth Sunday of Easter ‘Īao United Church of Christ May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.   Ringing of the Church Bell Prelude Maki Rickard Lighting the Altar Candles Noah Johannes Welcome Suzette Robinson Centering Words Noah Johannes * Call to Worship * Opening Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”, NCH #1 * Opening Prayer Rev. Kyle Lovett Passing the Peace Scripture Reading Jeremiah 29:4-7 Danny Johannes Message: “A Balm in…Hawaiʻi?” Rev. Kyle Lovett Hymn of Response “Lift Every Voice and Sing” NCH #593 Prayers of the People Rev. Kyle Lovett Lord’s Prayer Service of Holy Communion Rev. Kyle Lovett Invitation Prayer of Blessing Sharing of the Elements Communion Hymn Prayer of Thanksgiving Offertory Invitation Suzette Offertory Music Maki * Doxology * Offertory Prayer Suzette Community Announcements Suzette * Closing Hymn: “Come Now, Almighty God” NCH #275 * Benediction led by Noah Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles * please stand as you are able   The worship is over… the SERVICE begins! Announcements April 19-25, 2026 Monday: Food Pantry help, 9am-2pm Wednesday: ʻĪao Pepa articles Council reports due ‘Ukulele hui, 7pm in the sanctuary Friday: Kosraean Women’s Fellowship, 6pm Saturday: All Church Workday, 8am-12noon We are looking for Aloha Hour hosts. If you are able to help, please sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary. Mahalo ‘Īao United Church of Christ 2371 W. Vineyard Street Wailuku, HI 96793–1626 (808) 244-7353 Email: office@iaoucc.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here!”

Announcements for April 26- May 3, 2026

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  • This afternoon at 2pm the Maui Choral Arts choir will be presenting their spring concert "At Home Ma Kauhale" with music all about home in both English and Hawaiian. There is a flyer on the bulletin board and cards to take if you are interested.
  • Our food pantry is tomorrow, Monday and we could use additional help unloading the pallets of food at 9:30 OR come later to help stock shelves and distribute food to our neighbors in need. We could use muscles to help with shopping at the Food Bank, 8:00am. Please see Susan or Dawna.
  • Wednesday the Church Council meets via Zoom at 5:45pm. There is also a group who meet in person in Endo Hall. All members are welcome.
  • Also on Wednesday at 7pm The 'Ukulele Hui meets in the sanctuary.  Contact Kahu Dennis for additional info - all levels are welcome.
  • Thursday the shelter dinner preparations will be happening in Kanda Hall. Mahalo to Gayle Ideue for heading up this ministry-you can speak to her if you would like to help. We are looking for desserts - cookies, cupcakes, brownies. Please drop them off at the office by 2:00 pm.
  • On Friday our Ladies' Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30am on the Lanai. Bring your lunch and enjoy the fellowship.
  • Also on Friday our Kosraen Women's Fellowship meets at 6pm here in the sanctuary.
  • Please join us next Sunday, as we welcome Rev. Kyle Lovett as our guest preacher. Kahu Kalani will be on a well deserved vacation.
  • Also next Sunday, the Citrus City Brass 2026 Hawai'i Tour will be performing here in our sanctuary. This is a free event open to the public - so put it on your calendars. Doors open at 12:30pm and the concert begins at 1pm.
  • After our service, please join us, on the lanai for refreshments, provided today by the Kosraen Etawi.

Order of Worship and Announcements April 12-18 2026

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP Second Sunday of Easter ‘Īao United Church of Christ April 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.   Ringing of the Church Bell Piano Prelude                                                                     Niko Nemoto Lighting of the Altar Candles                                         Darcean Phillip Welcome                                                                               Jackie Murai Centering Words                                                             Darcean Phillip * Call to Worship                                       Darcean Phillip, Cynthia Snell * Opening Prayer                                                                     Kahu Kalani * Opening Hymn: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”                     NCH #240 Passing the Peace Scripture Reading:  John 20:19-31           Cynthia Snell Message:                                                         Rev. Kalani Wong

                     “Hoʻoponopono ʻIa, Erenei, Peace”

   Hymn of Response: “Crown With Your Richest Crowns”  NCH #301 Prayers of/for the People                            Kahu Kalani The Lord’s Prayer                                          Congregation Offertory Invitation                                      Jackie Murai Offertory Music                                             Niko Nemoto * Doxology Offertory Prayer                                            Jackie Murai Community Announcements                     Jackie Murai * Closing Hymn: “Peace I Leave With You, My Friends”       NCH #249 * Benediction                                             Darcean Phillip Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles    Niko Nemoto, Darcean Phillip   * please stand as you are able ANNOUNCEMENTS April 12 – April 18, 2026   Today:           *Aloha Hour after the service graciously provided                            by Shrue Sigrah and Family                         *Learning Community meeting, 11:30am                         *Kosrae Worship/Etawi, 3pm-6pm Monday:       *Food Pantry, 9am-2pm Tuesday:       *Visitation, meet at church at 12:45pm Wednesday:   *`Ukulele Hui, 7pm-8pm Friday:            *Kosrae Women’s Fellowship, 6pm-7pm   The sign-up sheet for Aloha Hour and assisting with worship is on the bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary.  Please kōkua as you are able.     ‘Īao United Church of Christ 2371 W. Vineyard Street Wailuku, HI 96793–1626 (808) 244-7353 Email: office@iaoucc.org   We are so blessed to welcome ALL to ‘Īao UCC! “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here!”

Announcements April 5-11, 2026

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The Lord has risen! He has risen indeed! 

Here's hoping your Easter was filled with the joyous love of the Lord.

Today:

Our Aloha Hour was presented by the office volunteers.

The Sunday School Keiki won the Books of the Bible Challenge by a land slide!

It was a wild and  crazy Easter Egg hunt by our keiki.

The Kosraen Worship/Etawi Sunday Service 3pm-6pm

Monday

Our weekly Food Distribution 11-2

Wednesday

7 pm ~Ukulele Hui

Please review the revised bylaws that were sent out by email on April 1. There are 3 documents. All that need to be reviewed. There will be a congregational  meeting called for in May calling for a vote. Watch for details.

Announcements and Holy Week Schedule

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Announcements

March 29-April 4, 2026

Today's Aloha Hour is hosted by out Kosraen Etawi. Their worship service will follow at 3 pm Monday: Regular food pantry 11 am-2pm food distribution. Please be in prayful consideration becoming a volunteer to help with the shopping at 8:00 am on Monday Mornings. We need a person who is able to lift the heavy boxes of produce, protein, along with other heavy items. Wednesday the !Ukulele Hui will meet at 7 pm. All are welcome. Thursday: Maundy Thursday Service, 6 pm @ `Iao UCC Friday: Ladies Lunch Bunch, 11:30on the sanctuary lanai Kosraen Women's Fellowship, 6-7 pm Sunday: Sunrise Easter Service @ Ka`ahumanu Church, 6 am  Easter Service @ `Iao UCC 10:00 am We are so blessed to welcome ALL to `Iao UCC! "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, YOU are welcome here!"

Announcements March 22-28, 2026

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This week at ‘Īao UCC March 22-28, 2026 You should have received an email on March that explained to everyone, we are in the process of revising our Bylaws. Everyone should have received an electric copy of both the old document an the proposed new document as well as a completely new document, "Policies and Practices". We will be voting on the 2 new documents in May. There are a few hard copies for people who do not have access to computer on the back table. Please review these documents and if you have questions speak to Suzette, Jackie or Cynthia, Due to training of the Maui Food Band staff, our Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, 3/25. Help unloading an stocking the shelves begins at 9:30, food bag prep starts at 10 and distribution is between 11 and 2.  Also on Wednesday we will hold our monthly Council Meeting on Zoom at 5:45 and the `Ukulele Hui practices begins at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Saturday, March 28 you are invited to join other members of the congregation and community at Queen Ka`ahumanu Center between 2-6 pm for the "No Dictators" rally. Remember the challenge the Keiki have given us. Memorize the books of the Bible by Easter. Holy week will be marked by a Maundy Thursday service April 2 at 6 pm here at ‘Īao UCC. Easter Sunrise will be held 6am  at Ka`ahumanu Church. Then join in regular worship  held at 10 am followed by an easter egg hunt for the Keiki. After service today join us for Aloha Hour provided by Jackie Murai and Cheryl Matsui. Join us next Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday. We are so blessed to welcome  ALL to ‘Īao UCC! "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, YOU are welcome here!"    

March 8-14 Announcements

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Announcement's Today- the stewarding Community will meet in Endo Hall-cancelled Monday- Food Pantry Distribution-11-2 Wednesday-Ukulele Hui practice 7 pm News letter and Council reports Due Saturday-Micronesian Event  at Queen Kaahumanu Center, Navigating the Islands. Health and Community. 2-5 pm. There are hard copies of the current Bylaws, proposed new Bylaws and proposed policies and procurers.  Watch for the call for a congregational meeting to vote on the changes. Remember that our keiki have challenged us to memorize the books of the Bible by Easter. And remember "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, YOU are welcome here!"

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Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793

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