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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.

Sunday In-Person
and Virtual Worship
10:00 a.m. [ Livestream ]

Church Address
2371 W. Vineyard St.
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793

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