Calvary Presbyterian Church

September 13, 2026 - 9:30 am
16th Sunday after Pentecost | Grandparents Day

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 Tyler Bendicion

Leader: O LORD, you have searched us and known us!
People: You know when we sit down and when we rise up.
Leader: Even before a word is on our tongues, O LORD, you know it completely.
People:‍ ‍Search us, God, and know our hearts; test us and know our anxious thoughts.
Leader: See if there be any grievous way in us, lead us in the way everlasting.
ALL: Come! Let us praise God’s glorious name. Amen!

Opening Hymn #356
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

Holy and gracious God, in Christ all things are made new, including us. Yet, we confess that the "old self" often has more sway than the "new self" our life offers. We are plagued by fear, worry and doubt despite our new identity as your beloved children. Anger, resentment and hatred wreak havoc in our relationships, even though you are the Prince of Peace.

Forgive us Lord for we are consumed with shame and guilt despite the pardon you freely give us. Release us for all these, Lord! We know that you work for our good, and we want to live fully in the freedom of your salvation. Through your forgiving love reconcile us to you and to one another, that we may trust in your goodness, and rest in your grace.

In the liberating name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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

Assurance of Pardon

Praise and Worship

Adult Praise Team with Elder Mike Delfin

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: Ezekiel 36: 24-36 / Marie Jardiniano
NT: Romans 8: 1-11 / Jaemee Manuel

Gloria Patri #567‍ ‍
“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Rev. Emmanuel Orendain

Prayer Response

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu! Alleluia!

Anthem

“With One Heart”
Text based on Rom. 15:6
Music by: Mark Patterson
Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion

Meditation from the Word of God

“IN CHRIST!!!”
Pastor Ed Ramos

Affirmation of Faith

Pastor: What is your only comfort in life and in death?

All: 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.                                       (Heidelberg Catechism, Q1, 1563)

Offertory

Jaela Manuel

Doxology Hymn #592‍ ‍
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn #379
“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence

Karine Bendicion