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!”

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! ***********************************************************

 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!”