Calvary Presbyterian Church
(WILMINGTON, CA)
February 8, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”5th Sunday after the Epiphany”
Order of Worship
Call to Worship
Leader: In Jesus Christ, a light of hope shines brightly in all the world.
People: May the light of Jesus Christ shine brightly upon us.
Leader: May this light nourish and guide us.
People: May Christ’s light show us our pathway to new life.
All: Let us now worship in the joy of Christ’s light shining brightly for us.
Prelude
Karine Bendicion
Elder Cherrie Manuel
Opening Hymn #150
“Come, Christians Join to Sing”
Invocation
Prayer of Confession (together)
Merciful God, we confess that far too often we do not want a savior who is a king. We would prefer Jesus to be subject to us, rather than the other way around. We are not keen for a redeemer who has any claims on us and certainly not one who makes demands of us. We have our own plans and agendas, after all. We are happy for Jesus to rubberstamp them, but a Savior who is a king to whom we owe allegiance and obedience? No thanks.
Forgive our foolishness, O God! Forgive our arrogance and selfishness. We know that everything we have and everything we are is a gift from you, but we are forgetful, rebellious and stubborn. Thank you for not giving up on us. We ask for forgiveness and restoration, not because of anything we have or have not done, but only for the sake of Christ the King. Amen.
(A time for reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)
Assurance of Pardon
Adult Praise Team with Elder Mike Delfin
Praise and Worship
Life of the Congregation
Sharing of the Peace
May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
* Scripture Lesson
OT: Psalm 34: 8-14 / Deacon Bayani Reyes
NT: Matthew 5: 13-16 / Deacon Apin Reyes
Gloria Patri #579
(Collection of Prayer Cards)
“Glory Be to the Father”
Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs
to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, conducting
Anthem
“Create in Me”
by Dennis and Nan Allen
based on Psalm 51
Meditation from the Word of God
“GOD IS GOOD… TASTE AND SEE”
Rev. Emmanuel Orendain
Affirmation of Faith (together)
We believe —
that we are the light of the world,
that we should let our light shine before others,
that our love should be genuine,
that we should hate what is evil,
that we should love what is good,
that we should be guided by the Spirit,
that we should not be conceited or envy one another,
that we should clothe ourselves with virtue and
that we are called to live godly lives.
We believe in God the Father who calls us;
We believe in God the Son who died for us; and
We believe in God the Holy Spirit who empowers us.
This we believe and so we live, Amen.
Offertory Sentence / Offering
Elder Dennis Bartolome
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn #422
“God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 8, 2026
Welcome! We’re glad to have you in worship today - even on Video Live Streaming. We pray that you felt God’s presence in a special way and encountered our Risen Savior!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION UPDATE CONTINUES AT THE HAROLD SEITZ HALL
See Elder Jell Dizon and her Membership Team for your cell, birthday, email and other updates
YOUR 2025 STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Please see Elder Toti Sanchez (Church Treasurer)
for your copy of the Statement
CE STAFF/ SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN-PERSON MEETING
Today, Sunday, Feb 8
12:30-1:30 PM at the Solomon Room
CPC WOMEN KICK-OFF EVENT FOR 2026
”Refresh, Renew and Restore”
A Breakfast Fellowship / February 28
8:00 am at the CPC Fellowship Hall
Come, and enjoy a time of Word, fellowship and food.
2026 Deacons for CPC congregation support by region:
Carson/Torrance
Jolee Jamir
Flam Jamir
Chesha Delfin
Long Beach
Daniel Bagon
Karen Kith
Rjay Mendoza
Lakewood/Cerritos
Joan Bautista
Ed Manuel
Rudy Ramos
Buena Park / La Mirada / Anaheim
Jayvie Bautista
May Amoranto
Ruth Paraico
Happy Birthday!
February
1 Anggol Reyes
3 Emmanuel Alitagtag
4 Kenneth “KV” Pakingan
10 Herminia Osorio
Van Penales
12 Gaudencio Paredes
Erwil Untalan
13 Pacing Silla
14 Darren Dean Reyes
Mark Poblete
15 Ruth Bautista
Gaudioso Lara
Happy Anniversary!
February
5 Rollie and Arlette Dizon
8 Jolee and Flam Jamir
10 Choy and Joan Bautista
12 Wowie and Irene Pakingan