Order of Worship and Announcements
/in Uncategorized /by 95GX7pB6K7MBYMcHere 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
/in Uncategorized /by 95GX7pB6K7MBYMcOUR 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!”