Calvary Presbyterian Church
(WILMINGTON, CA)
March 22, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”5th Sunday in Lent”
Order of Worship
Call to Worship (from Psalm 1)
One: Great and marvelous are your works, O Lord God, the Almighty.
All: Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations.
One: Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name?
All: You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you.
One: Your righteous acts have been revealed.
All: We will worship and submit to our Almighty King. Amen!
Prelude
Karine Bendicion
Elder Dennis Bartolome
Opening Hymn #276
“Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Invocation
Prayer of Confession (together)
Merciful Holy Father, we confess that we take too much credit for our efforts and successes. We are proud of great towers we’ve built. We celebrate amazing feats of strength and what we’ve accomplished. Yet, in all of these, we do not recognize your hand. We do not recognize that apart from you we are nothing.
Loving God, we thank you for your incredible gifts, for creating our minds and bodies. You are overall and through all. Lord, forgive us for forgetting your work in our lives. May we submit everything to you. May you alone receive all the glory for all that you do through us. In Jesus name. Amen.
(A time for reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)
Assurance of Pardon
Women Praise Team with Elder Berna Gorospe
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 130 / Elder Mike Delfin
NT: Romans 8: 1-11 / Elder Thelma Delfin
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.
Anthem
“Wayfarin’ Stranger”
arr: Donald Moore
Traditional American Spirituals
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, conducting
Meditation from the Word of God
“NOT GUILTY”
Elder/ Pastor Ed Ramos
Affirmation of Faith (together)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*catholic - meaning universal
Offertory Sentence / Offering
Jaemee Manuel
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn #495
“We Know That Christ is Raised”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 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!
HOLY WEEK 2026 SCHEDULE
-Walk in the Park -7:00AM, March 28 (Heritage Park in Cerritos)
-Palm Sunday -8AM/ 9:30AM, March 29
-Maundy Thursday -7:30PM, April 2 (Communion Service)
-Good Friday -7:30PM, April 3 (Seven Last Words)
-Sonrise Easter Service -6:00AM, April 5 -Galilean Breakfast (after the Sonrise Service)
-Resurrection/ Easter -9:30AM Sunday Service
Note: All services will be held at CPC Wilmington unless otherwise indicated.
“EASTER LILIES”
Order beautiful lilies in honor or in memory of a loved one and help decorate CPC chancel during Easter Services. Please complete an order form and place it in the collection plate or give it to
Elder Lynne Custodio or Elder Lorna Reyes. Make checks payable to: Calvary Presbyterian Church and mark “lily” in the memo section. Lilies cost $12 per pot.
All orders must be in by April 2 (Thursday). You can also text it to Elder Lynne (909-455-8435) or email: cpcwilmington@gmail.com.
2026 Deacons for CPC congregation support by region:
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Jolee Jamir (805) 813-0618
Flam Jamir (805) 404-9098
Chesha Delfin (310) 938-7843 -
Daniel Bagon (310) 433-9727
Karen Kith (310) 941-0573
Rjay Mendoza (424) 399-0061 -
Joan Bautista (562) 673-7371
Ed Manuel (310) 753-6214
Rudy Ramos (562) 999-6230 -
Jayvie Bautista (714) 609-4036
May Amoranto (562) 400-0329
Ruth Paraico (714) 452-4784
Happy Birthday!
March
20 Antonio Bendicion
Matt Gonzales
Ed Ramos
21 Wilfred Francisco
22 Ernel Garino
Evelino Guinto
Rolando Ocson
23 Poelene Silla Bui
24 Tami Orendain-Dela Cruz
Ludy Tortuya
25 Elijah Ramos
Samantha Sanchez
Maya Carpenter
27 Luding Gonzales
Richie Landayan
Sophia Roxas
Danica Sapitan
29 Gladys Pelayo
Renato “Toti” Sanchez
30 Majid Mortazavi
31 Lauren Reyes Dela Cruz
Happy Anniversary!
March
14 Manuel and Lani Ponce
16 Ernel and Josie Garino
26 Obet and Aiza Tabing