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.

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!”

Weekly Announcements March 1-7, 2026

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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!”