Weekly Announcements

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 Women’s Fellowship, 6mp-7pm
Saturday: Mike Takamatsu’s Memorial Service, 9am

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

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!”