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.

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 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!”

Announcements March 8-14

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP

Third Sunday in Lent

‘Īao United Church of Christ

March 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

 

Ringing of the Church Bell

Piano Prelude                                                           Niko Nemoto

Lighting of the Altar Candles                                Lili Vehikite

Welcome                                                               Shannon Ribao

Centering Words                                                       Lili Vehikite

* Call to Worship                                                  Lili Vehikite

* Opening Hymn:  “Guide Me O My Great            Redeemer”      NCHymnal #18

* Opening Prayer                                                  Kahu Kalani

* Prayer of Confession                                  Congregation

* Words of Assurance                                       Kahu Kalani

Passing the Peace

Scripture Reading:  Judges 9:7-15             Makana Nakanishi

Message:                                                    Rev. Jonathan Roach

“The Parable of the Trees: A Lesson on Leadership”

Hymn of Response: “What A Friend We Have in Jesus”  NCHymnal #506

Prayers of/for the People                                      Kahu Kalani

The Lord’s Prayer                                                   Congregation

Offertory Invitation                                            Shannon Ribao

Offertory Music                                                       Niko Nemoto

* Doxology

Offertory Prayer                                                 Shannon Ribao

Community Announcements                            Shannon Ribao

* Closing Hymn: “God Be With You”                                   NCHymnal #81

* Benediction                                                             Lili Vehikite

Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles                 Lili Vehikite

 

* please stand as you are able

 

 

March 8 – March 14, 2026

 

Today:             Aloha Hour after the service!  Join us for refreshments provided by Kalani and Avis Wong.

                          After service, please join Rev. Roach for a workshop on “Search and Call” for our new pastor in the sanctuary                                              Kosraen/Etawi Worship, 3pm                                 

Monday:        Food Pantry help, 9am-2pm

Tuesday:        Visitation of church members, 1pm

Wednesday: `Ukulele Hui, 7pm                    

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!”

Part-Time Office Administrative Assistant Position Available

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We are currently looking for a part-time office administrative assistant. The position is Monday-Thursday with  negotiable hours. For more information call the church office @ 808-244-7353 or email: office@iaoucc.org

Weekly Announcements Feb. 8-15, 2025

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP

Fifth Sunday of EPIPHANY

‘Īao United Church of Christ

February 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

SUPER Sunday

Ringing of the Church Bell

Piano Prelude                                                                 Christophe Javon

Lighting of the Altar and Advent Candles                       Joyleen Phillip

Welcome                                                                           Dawna Krueger

Centering Words                                                                            Joyleen

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Immortal, Invisible”                                NCHymnal #1

*Opening Prayer                                                                    Pastor Lauren

*The Lord’s Prayer (sung in echo)

Passing the Peace

Epiphany Gathering Song: “This Little Light of Mine”

Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 58:1-12                                  Bonnie Ichimaru

Message:      “Super Sunday Savvy”                                    Pastor Lauren

Call to Prayer: “What a Friend we have in Jesus”            NCHymnal #506

Offertory Invitation                                                          Lili and Makana

Offertory Music                                                              Christophe Javon

* Doxology

Offertory Prayer                                                     led by Makana and Lili

Community Announcements                                                          Dawna

(birthday song!)

*Closing Hymn: “For the Fruit of All Creation”                 NCHymnal #425

*Benediction                                                                                     Joyleen

Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles

 

* please stand as you are able

Announcements

Feb. 8 – 15, 2026

 

Today:              Aloha Hour refreshments by Joy Yamaoka

Today:              Justice/Witnessing “Safety Plan” practice after worship.  Let’s be prepared.

Monday:          Food Pantry help, 9am-2pm

Wednesday:    B & G Fujitomo meeting 9am

Wednesday: Visitation bringing cheer to homebound 12:45

Wednesday:    ‘Ukulele Hui at 7pm                   

Friday:              Preschool “Valentine’s Party”

Saturday:        Piano Festival! Musical gift of love @ 5 p.m.

 

NEXT SUNDAY!!  Mardi Gras Sunday!

Special Aloha Hour treats for last hurrah

before Lent, and to share fond aloha with Pastor Lauren

 

 

‘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!”