Calvary Presbyterian Church

July 26, 2026 - 9:30 am

Order of Worship

Prelude / Silent Meditation

Karine Bendicion

(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)

Call to Worship

Elder Mario Alcaraz

Leader:           The Lord is present where His people gather.
People:          The Lord is present wherever we reside, study, work and rest.
Leader:           Praise the Lord. He reminds us today of His love and power.
People:          Let us praise the Lord.
Leader:           Let us worship the Lord who gives us hope.
ALL:               Let us praise the Lord, and worship Him all our days. Amen!

Opening Hymn #473

“For the Beauty of the Earth”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, we long for and need the presence of Christ in our lives. We long for a holy visitation but confess that we are too distracted to notice when it arrives. We long for peace but confess that we will not be still long enough to greet it. We long for the joy of friendships and family but confess that we are too frantic to stop and look and listen.

Forgive us, Lord. Forgive our misplaced priorities that crowd you out of our worship and our lives. Renew in us a desire for you above all else. Remind us of your love that will not let us go. For indeed, Lord God, in your love and embrace, nothing will separate us from you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

(A time of silence for personal reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)

Assurance of Pardon

Praise and Worship *

Women Praise Team with Elder Berna Gorospe

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 40: 1-4 / Deacon Winnie Bartolome
NT: 1 Peter 1: 1-12 / Elder Dennis Bartolome

Gloria Patri #567

“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Response

Before our Father’s throne we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares.

Anthem

“Sing Joy! Make a Beautiful Noise!”
Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion
by: Michael Barrett

Meditation from the Word of God

A LIVING HOPE
Pastor Ed Ramos

Affirmation of Faith

Leader: Do you believe and trust in God the Father?
People: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Leader: Do you believe and trust in His Son, Jesus Christ?
People: I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and He will come to judge the living and the dead.

Leader: Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit?
People: 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.

(Heidelberg Catechism, Q1, 1563)

Offertory

CPC Men

Doxology Hymn #592 *

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn #422 *

“The Church’s One Foundation”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence