Calvary Presbyterian Church
(WILMINGTON, CA)
January 25, 2026 - 9:30 AM
”Third Sunday after the Epiphany”
Order of Worship
Call to Worship
Leader: God so loved the world …
People: That God gave us light.
Leader: God so loved the world …
People: That God gave us His Son.
Leader: God so loved the world …
People: That God gave us eternal life.
ALL: Let us worship in the light of God’s love for the world.
Prelude
Karine Bendicion
Elder Arvi Cruzado
Opening Hymn #263
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Invocation
Prayer of Confession (together)
Gracious God, we bow before you. We confess our hurry, our busyness, our rushing about. We fight against stillness, against quiet, against waiting. In this day and age, waiting is an inconvenience and stirs in us anger and frustration. Yet, what we need is to wait on you. You have asked us to wait – to be still, to listen, to quiet ourselves, to trust you.
In this time of Word, reflection and prayer quiet us as we sit in worship so that we are able to hear you, to feel you, to experience your sweet presence. Slow us down, God. Forgive us for our sinful ways. Help us to relish your love, your grace, your caring ways. Thank you for according us mercy, thank you for your presence and work in our lives. In Jesus’ name, 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 27: 1, 4-9 / Maddy Untalan
NT: Matthew 4: 12-23 / Nick and Meredith Untalan
Gloria Patri #579
(Collection of Prayer Cards)
“Glory Be to the Father”
Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response
We are praying in the light of God;
we are praying in the light of God.
Anthem
“The Lord Is My Light”
by Mark Patterson
based on Psalm 27: 1-6
CPC Chancel Choir
Karine Bendicion, conducting
Meditation from the Word of God
“WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND”
Rev. Emmanuel Orendain
Affirmation of Faith (together)
Jesus taught us to speak of hope as the coming of God's kingdom.
We believe that God is at work in our world
turning hopeless and evil situations into good.
We believe that goodness and justice will triumph in the end,
and that tyranny and oppression cannot last forever.
We believe one day all tears will be wiped away;
the lamb will lie down with the lion,
and justice will roll down like a mighty stream.
True peace and true reconciliation are not only desired,
they are assured and guaranteed in Jesus Christ.
This is our faith.
This is our hope.
This we believe, and so we live, Amen
(Adapted from the 20th century Brethren South African creed)
Offertory Sentence / Offering
The CPC Men
Doxology Hymn #592
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn #371
“Lift High the Cross”
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Postlude / Moment of Silence
Karine Bendicion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 25, 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!
OUR ALL-CHURCH PRAYER MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAYS - 7:30 pm
Go on Zoom.com on your phone or on your laptop
Meeting ID 431-491-0817 Password: 401339
Pastor Eman leads this Weekly Prayer Meeting
CELEBRATE A SPECIAL EVENT, BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY BY HOSTING A SNACK DURING HOSPITALITY HOUR
Contact Deacon Joan Bautista: cell: 562-673-7371
Email: jbautista314@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION UPDATE STARTS NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 4 AT THE HAROLD SEITZ HALL
See Elder Jell Dizon and her Membership Team for your cell, birthday, email and other updates
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.
YOUR OFFERING THROUGH ZELLE IS NOW AVAILABLE
Use Zelle P2P (Peer to Peer) Payment Service and use email address: mycpcoffering@gmail.com
business name: Calvary Presbyterian Church Paypal is still available for use.
Happy Birthday!
January
25 Ariel Penales
27 Jairish Buclatin
Elmer Pakingan
28 Serena Jardiniano
31 Jane Galazo
Daniel Saprid
February
1 Anggol Reyes
3 Emmanuel Alitagtag
4 Kenneth “KV” Pakingan
6 May Nato
10 Herminia Osorio
Van Penales
Happy Anniversary!
January
20 Eleng and Luding Gonzales
25 Ed and Cherrie Manuel
27 Jess and Baby Bautista
Mario and Francisca Sapitan
“The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?”