(WILMINGTON, CA)
Calvary Presbyterian Church
January 4, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”Communion Sunday”
Order of Worship
Prelude / Silent Meditation
(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)
Karine Bendicion
Call to Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made. We will be glad and rejoice in it.
People: This is the year that the Lord has begun.
Leader: We will rejoice and be glad in it.
People: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.
People: They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
ALL: The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to those who seek Him. Come let us worship God, Amen.
Elder Daisy Pakingan
Opening Hymn #411
“Arise, Your Life Is Come!””
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Obet and Aiza Tabinbg with daughter, Aliza
Invocation
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God and Father in heaven, you are faithful and just; you are willing to forgive our sins and to purify us from all unrighteousness. Before you and our sisters and brothers, we confess that we have spoken many empty words and have at times broken even our most sacred vows. Our sins are an affront to you; they are a disgrace before the watching world, and they have caused us unspeakable pain.
Through our Lord Jesus may we begin this New Year with the joy of knowing we belong to you, with the freedom of being purified by your blood, and with the healing which your grace alone can bring. In the name of our blessed Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.
(A short moment of silence for personal reflection will follow this prayer, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)
Assurance of Pardon
Youth Praise Team
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: Isaiah 60: 1-6 / Marie Jardiniano
NT: Matthew 2: 1-12 / Jaemee Manuel
Gloria Patri #567
“Glory Be to the Father”
Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay close by me
forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
and fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.
Anthem
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Words: Adger Pace
Music: R. Fisher Boyce
Arr: Keith Christopher
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, CACM conducting
Meditation from the Word of God
“LET US START WITH WORSHIP”
Rev. Emmanuel Orendain
A Covenant for the New Year (together)
I give myself completely to you, God.
Assign me to my place in your creation.
Let me suffer for you.
Give me the work you would have me do.
Give me many tasks
Or have me step aside while you call others.
Put me forward or humble me.
Give me riches or let me live in poverty.
I freely give all that I am and all that I have to you.
And now, holy God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
You are mine and I am yours. So be it.
May this covenant made on earth continue for all eternity, Amen.
Offertory Sentence / Offering
Jaela Manuel
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn #56
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
“The First Nowell”
Closing Hymn #341
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 4, 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!
A BLESSED NEW YEAR!
May the Christ of this year and all our years live in all of our hearts always.
PRAISING GOD FOR OUR NEW CHURCH OFFICERS!
Elders:
Raffy Cruzado
Hilda Espiritu
Art Lopez
Joyce Pakingan
Deacons:
Chesha Delfin
Flam Jamir
Karen Amorozo Kith
Rjay Mendoza
NomCom:
Arleen Amorozo
Thelma Delfin
Narz Jardiniano
Olen Martin.
The CPC family condoles with the family of
NANAY PANYING SAPRID
She was called home to be with God afternoon of December 29 at her home in Lakewood. She was with all her children and grandchildren when she passed. A faithful follower of Jesus, she was an active member of CPC, attends Bible Studies, and a member of the Golden Eagles. Praise God for her life. She was 91 y/o.
NEW YEAR DATES TO REMEMBER
*Ordination and Installation of New Church Officers
January 11 (Sunday) – during the 9:30 am Service
*Leaders’ Planning Workshop
January 17 (Saturday), 8:00am – 2: 00pm
at the Harold Seitz Hall, CPC-Wilmington
Let us continue to support the work of God through CPC as we give our tithes and offerings. Send them through mail to Calvary Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 517, Wilmington, CA 90744-9998 or through our Online Giving – PAYPAL (go to cpcwilmington.org for set-up instructions)
Happy Birthday!
January
1 Nathan Bautista
3 Julia Amoranto
4 Rolando Dizon
Silena Llovare
5 Emma Tobias
6 Christen Jayla Manuel
Bayani Reyes
7 Lucy Carancho
8 Noel Amorozo
Jim Bonggat
Zavian Lee Sanchez
9 Noriel “Oying” Paredes
Rey Sapitan
10 Leddy Roberto
11 Aliza Tabing
12 Dave Custodio
Elena Chavez
Happy Anniversary!
January
2 Jun and Eva Saprid
6 Yoyie and Lorelei Saprid
“This New Year remember:
God nowhere promises happiness is to be a goal in life. It’s not a goal.
Our goal is to obey God.
Our goal is to do the will of God.
Our goal is to be a disciple of the
Lord Jesus Christ.”
7 Lito and Beth Topacio
11 Ato and Lita Reyes
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