Calvary Presbyterian Church
(WILMINGTON, CA)
March 1, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”First Sunday in Lent / Communion Sunday”
Order of Worship
Call to Worship
Leader: Now is the moment of grace, the hour of blessing.
People: Today is the day of salvation, the path to new life.
Leader: Already joy is abounding,
People: And love is flowing.
Leader: For this is the day God is making.
ALL: Let us work, rejoice and sing. Amen!
Prelude
Karine Bendicion
Elder Eva Saprid
Opening Hymn #430
“Come Sing, O Church, in Joy”
Invocation
Prayer of Confession (together)
Merciful Savior, in this Lenten season, we confess to you and to one another that we fall far short of being all that you created us to be. Forgive us Lord, we have not loved you with our whole hearts, preferring instead to pursue our own way, erect idols of our own making and secure our own needs.
Forgive us Lord for we have not loved our neighbors. In fact, very often our neighbors are invisible to us. We are too preoccupied, too busy, too tied-up to notice those who are different, lowly, needy or on the margins.
Forgive us because we have failed to love ourselves as well. We hold on to bitterness and anger. Forgive us, Lord. Grant us the desire and the faith to let go, putting all our days - past, present and future - in your safe and capable hands. For the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.
(A time for reflection, 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: Deuteronomy 30: 11-16 / Deacon Karen Kith
NT: Matthew 7: 24-29 / Kenny Kith
Gloria Patri #579
(Collection of Prayer Cards)
“Glory Be to the Father”
Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response
Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants,
beyond my fears, from death into life.
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, conducting
Anthem
“Lord, I Give My Heart to You”
by: Joseph Martin
Meditation from the Word of God
“BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON SOLID ROCK!”
Rev. Emmanuel G. Orendain
Affirmation of Faith (together)
Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death?
A. That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death, to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to Him, Christ, by His Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him. This we believe and so we live. Amen
(The Heidelberg Catechism Q#1)
Offertory Sentence / Offering
Elizabeth Untalan, Cathly Prado, and Michael Delfin
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn#508 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Closing Hymn #77 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 22, 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!
THE SEASON OF LENT IS UPON US
February 18 is Ash Wednesday and this starts the Season of Lent as the church journeys with all the Christian Churches, remembering the last days of Jesus until His Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Easter/ Resurrection Sunday is April 5.
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.
Further details see Deacon jeanne Sanchez, president.
YOUR 2025 STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Please see Elder Toti Sanchez (Church Treasurer) for your copy of the Statement.
MARINERS POST-VALENTINE EVENT
A Couples’ Nature Walk
March 14 (Saturday), 1pm
El Dorado Park / 7550 E Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90818
Call/ See Elder Dennis Bartolome (Skipper) for further details.
PER CAPITA GIVING
The per member giving to the General Mission of our larger, Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA) or PER CAPITA GIVING of $52.00 is now being received. You may drop this in the offering plate via the offering envelope labeled “Per Capita Giving”. You may also give through Zelle and PayPal.
Please take note that this is apart from our regular tithes and offering.
Happy Birthday!
February
20 Vilma Santos Cruzado
Arlette Dizon
21 Mervin Roxas
22 Micah Bendicion
Russell Purificacion
23 Lilia Alcaraz
Dexter Sebastian
Dustin Lovell
26 Minette Ponce
27 Andoy Alcaraz
Ariel Bagon
28 Karen Amorozo
Sharon Joy Dizon
Neneng Camana
March
1 Elsie Cabrales
La Ron Denson
Jolee Jamir
Daniel Reyes
Jasper Sebastian
3 Elsie Baurista
Westley Orendain DelaCruz
Zeny Tacsuan
4 Glen Alcaraz
Pastor Eman Orendain
Shawn Sanchez
Happy Anniversary!
March
1 Censio and Emma Roxas
12 Dustin and Amy Grace Lovell
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”