Calvary Presbyterian Church
(WILMINGTON, CA)
March 15, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”4th Sunday in Lent”
Order of Worship
Call to Worship
Leader: Happy are those who follow the ways of the Lord.
People: God’s ways are just and merciful.
Leader: Those who delight in the laws of the Lord and meditate on it,
People: Are like trees planted by streams of water.
Leader: Those who follow God’s ways are continually nourished in faith.
People: In all that they do, they prosper.
Leader: Come, let us open our hearts to God’s compassionate love.
ALL: Let us celebrate God’s love, mercy and justice. Amen.
Prelude
Karine Bendicion
Elder Oying Paredes
Opening Hymn #467
“How Great Thou Art”
Invocation
Prayer of Confession (together)
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed; by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart, mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have chosen to be comfortable where we are, playing it safe and taking minimal risks rather than risking it all in order for the world to hear the Good News.
These past days we have not followed your laws. We willfully denied you. We followed the world. We loved it and thought that this is better than following you. Forgive us Lord. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us change what we are, and direct what we shall be, to the glory of your holy name, through Jesus Christ, 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: Psalm 1 / Elder Lito Silla
NT: Ephesians 5: 8-20 / Elder Way Willa
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
“This Lonesome Valley”
by: Nancy Price and Don Besig
Traditional Spirituals
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, conducting
Meditation from the Word of God
“WWJD”
Rev. Emmanuel G Orendain
Affirmation of Faith (together)
Pastor: For each step that we might take
People: Be our guide, O Lord of life
Pastor: For each load that we might bear
People: Be our strength, O Lord of life
Pastor: For each mountain we might face
People: Be our power, O Lord of life
Pastor: For each river that might impede
People: Be our safety, O Lord of life
Pastor: For each place where we might rest
People: Be our peace, O Lord of life
Pastor: For each sunrise and sunset
ALL: Be our joy, be our righteousness, O Lord of life. Amen.
-Ministry Matters, Liturgical Resource 2023
Offertory Sentence / Offering
Don S. Brito
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn #326
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 15, 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.
CPC’S VESPER @ HOPE CELEBRATES 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
MARCH 15
Come celebrate CPC’s Vesper Service on the 15th at 5:00 pm. Hope Korean Presbyterian Church / 19319 Carmenita Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703. The CPC Chancel Choir joins in the Worship Service. A Fellowship Dinner follows after service.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY / Immediately after the 9:30 am Service
Reports from the different Session Committees will be received and the “State of the Church” will be delivered by Pastor Eman. A Q&A time will follow after.
Sunday Schools for all time slots will be suspended.
“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.
Happy Birthday!
March
14 Joan Bautista
Willie Saprid
17 Miriam Monzon
Melody Poblete
Aiza Tabing
18 Nina Tolentino
19 Josie Garino
Selet Purificacion
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
Happy Anniversary!
March
12 Dustin and Amy Grace Lovell
16 Ernel and Josie Garino