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!”

Weekly Announcements Feb. 8-15, 2026

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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                                  Alaundra and Kimi

Offertory Music                                        Christophe Javon

Doxology

Offertory Prayer led by                         Alaundra and Kimi

Community  Announcements                                                          Dawna

(birthday song)

*Closing Hymn:

“For the Fruit of All Creation           NCHymnal #425

*Benediction                                               Joyleen

Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles    Joyleen                     * please stand as you are able

Announcements

Feb. 8 – 15, 2026

 

Today:              Aloha Hour refreshments by Joy Yamaoka and Jane Tesoro

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! POTLUCK

Special Aloha Hour treats for last hurrah

before Lent, and to share fond aloha with Pastor Lauren

Sunday, February 22, Another wonderful Iao Potluck, that’s right 2 Sundays in a row!

 

‘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 Feb. 8-15, 2026

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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!”

Mini Bulletin February 9-15, 2026

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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                                  Alaundra and Kimi

Offertory Music                                        Christophe Javon

Doxology

Offertory Prayer led by                         Alaundra and Kimi

Community  Announcements                                                          Dawna

(birthday song)

*Closing Hymn:

“For the Fruit of All Creation           NCHymnal #425

*Benediction                                               Joyleen

Postlude and Extinguishing of Candles    Joyleen                     * please stand as you are able

Announcements

Feb. 8 – 15, 2026

 

Today:              Aloha Hour refreshments by Joy Yamaoka and Jane Tesoro

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! POTLUCK

Special Aloha Hour treats for last hurrah

before Lent, and to share fond aloha with Pastor Lauren

Sunday, February 22, Another wonderful Iao Potluck, that’s right 2 Sundays in a row!

 

‘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 Jan.4-11, 2026

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Order of Worship and Announcements

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Here the happenings of Iao UCC for this upcoming week

OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP

‘Īao United Church of Christ

ALL are welcome!

December 14, 2025

Third Sunday of Advent: JOY!

 

Ringing of the Church Bell, Lighting of the Candles

Gathering In Joy!                                   Hula: Ka Uluwehi o ke Kai

Centering Words                                                                       Alex

* Opening Hymn                                                words on screens

Come O Long Expected Jesus

Liturgy of the Advent Joy Candle:  Learning and                                                                                                      Kosraean Communities

* Hymn                                                                   words on screens

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Welcome and Passing the Peace                                          Gerald

Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 35:3-6, 10  and  Luke 1:39-49                                                                                                        led by Sanoe

Message:                                         Pastor Lauren Buck Medeiros

“The Silence and Song of our Kūpuna”

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (Advent version)

Sharing our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Hula:                                                    Mele Kalikimaka!

* Doxology                                                             words on screens

Offertory Prayer                                                                        Tim

Community Announcements                                    Gerald, others

* Sending Hymn:                                               words on screens

Joy to the World

Responsive reading of our Benediction Blessing

Postlude and Extinguishing of the Candles

 

The worship is over, the SERVICE begins!

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 Announcements

Dec. 14-20, 2025

 

Today:             Aloha Hour after the service!  Join us for refreshments provided by Anna and Jackie

Monday:        Food Pantry help, 10am-2pm

Wednesday: Blue Christmas service, 7pm

Friday:            Preschool program & family potluck, 6pm

 

12/14 & 12/21 – offerings for our last 5 of 5 special offerings The Christmas Fund for retired pastors.

 

Looking ahead: Christmas Eve service 12/24, 7 pm

 

‘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 January 25-January 31, 2026

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OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP
Third Sunday After The Epiphany
Kalaupapa Sunday and
Welcoming New Members
‘Īao United Church of Christ
January 25, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
Ringing of the Church Bell
Piano Prelude Niko Nemoto
Lighting of the Altar Candles Sam Takara
Welcome Jane Tesoro
Centering Words Sam Takara
* Call to Worship
* Opening Hymn: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” NCH #86
* Opening Prayer Pastor Lauren
* The Lord’s Prayer
* Passing the Peace
* Hymn of Preparation: “No Matter Who Sing, Prayer & Praise#35
(vv.1&3)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Joy Yamaoka
Message:
“You Are The Light of The World” Rev. Lauren Buck Medeiros
and voices of Kalaupapa
LITANY FOR KALAUPAPA SUNDAY Pastor Lauren & Kahu Kalani Wong
Hymn of Response: “This Little Light Of Mine” NCH #524
THE WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS Pastor Lauren
Moderator Shannon Ribao
Hymn of Response:
“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Sing, Prayer & Praise #139
Offertory Invitation Jane Tesoro
Offertory Music Niko Nemoto
* Doxology
Offertory Prayer Jane Tesoro
Community Announcements Jane Tesoro
Anthem: Kosraean Fellowship
* Benediction Sam Takara
Postlude Niko Nemoto
Extinguishing of Candles Sam Takara
* please stand as you are able

Announcements
January 25 – 31, 2026
Today: Aloha Hour after the service! Join us for refreshments lovingly provided by our Kosraean friends
Following Aloha Hour, Presentation by Caroline Belsom on the Conference Capital Campaign committee
Kosraean Worship/Etawi, 3pm-6pm
Monday: Food Pantry, 9am-2pm
Wednesday: Church Council Meeting via Zoom, 5:45pm
ʻUkulele Hui, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Friday: Kosrae Womenʻs Fellowship, 6mp-7pm
Saturday: Mike Takamatsuʻs Memorial Service, 9am

Coming Up: Annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday, February 1st following the worship service.

‘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!”
OUR ORDER OF WORSHIP
Third Sunday After The Epiphany
Kalaupapa Sunday and
Welcoming New Members
‘Īao United Church of Christ
January 25, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
Ringing of the Church Bell
Piano Prelude Niko Nemoto
Lighting of the Altar Candles Sam Takara
Welcome Jane Tesoro
Centering Words Sam Takara
* Call to Worship
* Opening Hymn: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” NCH #86
* Opening Prayer Pastor Lauren
* The Lord’s Prayer
* Passing the Peace
* Hymn of Preparation: “No Matter Who Sing, Prayer & Praise#35
(vv.1&3)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Joy Yamaoka
Message:
“You Are The Light of The World” Rev. Lauren Buck Medeiros
and voices of Kalaupapa
LITANY FOR KALAUPAPA SUNDAY Pastor Lauren & Kahu Kalani Wong
Hymn of Response: “This Little Light Of Mine” NCH #524
THE WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS Pastor Lauren
Moderator Shannon Ribao
Hymn of Response:
“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Sing, Prayer & Praise #139
Offertory Invitation Jane Tesoro
Offertory Music Niko Nemoto
* Doxology
Offertory Prayer Jane Tesoro
Community Announcements Jane Tesoro
Anthem: Kosraean Fellowship
* Benediction Sam Takara
Postlude Niko Nemoto
Extinguishing of Candles Sam Takara
* please stand as you are able

Announcements
January 25 – 31, 2026
Today: Aloha Hour after the service! Join us for refreshments lovingly provided by our Kosraean friends
Following Aloha Hour, Presentation by Caroline Belsom on the Conference Capital Campaign committee
Kosraean Worship/Etawi, 3pm-6pm
Monday: Food Pantry, 9am-2pm
Wednesday: Church Council Meeting via Zoom, 5:45pm
ʻUkulele Hui, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Friday: Kosrae Womenʻs Fellowship, 6mp-7pm
Saturday: Mike Takamatsuʻs Memorial Service, 9am

Coming Up: Annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday, February 1st following the worship service.

‘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!”