Weekly Announcements March 1-7, 2026

OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP

Second Sunday in Lent

‘Īao United Church of Christ

March 1, 2026; 10:00 a.m.

    Ringing of the Church Bell

      Piano Prelude                   Maki Rickard

      Lighting of the Altar Candles             Kemberly Hadley                                 Welcome                     Shannon Ribao

      Centering Words

* Call to Worship

* Opening Prayer                         Kahu Kalani

* Opening Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”                          NCH #4

* Prayer of Confession        Congregation

*God’s Assurance To Us                 Kahu Kalani

* Passing the Peace

   Keiki Message                            Kahu Kalani

   Keiki Chorus: “Halle, Halle, Halle”         Congregation

   Scripture Reading:  John 3:1-17     Dom Defang & Kemberly Hadley

   Message: “You Want Me to do WHAT?!?”

   Re. Kalani Wong

* Hymn of Response: “Freely, Freely”               

Celebration Hymnal #436

   Prayers of/for the People                       Kahu Kalani

   The Lord’s Prayer                      Congregation

      (We use different versions and languages.  Please use whatever  language brings you close to the heart of God.)

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION

   Words of Invitation                              Kahu Kalani

   Thanksgiving Prayer

   Words of Institution

   Sharing of the Bread and Cup

   Communion Hymn:  “Sanctuary”                   Chalise Praise Hymnal #49

   Prayer of Thanksgiving

   Offertory Invitation                     Shannon Ribao

   Offertory Music                          Maki Rickard

                                                      Doxology

   Offertory Prayer                   Shannon Ribao

   Community Announcements      Shannon Ribao

*Closing Hymn:  “This Little Light of Mine”                                NCH #524

*Benediction                                                    Kemberly Hadley

   Postlude                                               Maki Rickard

   Extinguishing of Candles                Kemberly Hadley

* please stand as you are able

 

Announcements

March 1 – 7, 2026

Today:             Aloha Hour after the service!  Join us for refreshments lovingly provided by Anna Mayeda and Dale Schwarz

                             Kosraean Worship/Etawi, 3pm-6pm

Monday:             Food Pantry, 9am-2pm

Wednesday:        ʻUkulele Hui, 7pm in the Sanctuary

Thursday:            UHMC “Ohana Smiles Dental Hygiene Day”, 3pm-5pm

Friday:                 Lunch Bunch, 11:30am

                             Kosrae Women’s Fellowship, 6pm-7pm

NOTE:     The Douglas High School Habitat Group from Juneau, Alaska  will be staying in Kanda Hall from 2/28 – 3/7.

 

‘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!”