Order of Service
First Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2026
10:00 am
| Open | Choir: Prayer of Communion Opening: Raise a Hallelujah  /  Hymn of Heaven |
| Prayer | Jesus Does |
| Message | Rev. Dr. Aubrey Botha |
| Sermon | Series: Life Begins at the Cross Sermon: The One and Only Scripture: Mark 8:27-34 |
| Communion | New Wine |
| Close | Living Hope |
| Postlude | Cathedral |
Greeters :Beverley Nykamp, Kevin & Sue Sullivan.
Whats Happening this Week
| Monday | 07:00 pm | Board Of Managers |
| 05:00 pm | Christian Education Team - Online | |
| Tuesday | 09:30 am | Communications Team |
| 02:30 pm | Prayer Group | |
| 02:00 pm | Prayer Group | |
| 07:00 pm | Praise Team | |
| Thursday | 06:15 pm | Alpha |
| 07:00 pm | Choir | |
| Friday | 10:00 am | Women's Bible Study |
| Sunday | 10:00 am | Service & Kids Zone |
Announcements
February 22, 2026
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Hymn Sing Cafe
Join us March 11th @ 2pm in the sanctuary. We will be joined by Katherine Rochester at the organ and Elizabeth Cresswell will lead us in singing many favourite hymns. Refreshments to follow.
Ladies’ Brunch
Our next Ladies’ Brunch will be on Saturday, March 7. We will meet at Barnacle Bill’s at 10:00am. Sign up with Terry Carney terry@cpcmail.ca or Kim DeJong kim.dejong18@gmail.com
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Presents Women in Baroque
Central Church, March 7th @ 7:30pm
Celebrating International Women’s Day. Canadian violinist Julia Wedman and soprano Mireille Asselin bring their virtuosity and passion to a program of works by and for female artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. Tickets available onlinewww.kwsymphony.com
Registration is open for Vacation Bible School 2026!
Commencing July 20 until July 24 9am-12pm. Forms available via our website or church or children’s ministry offices. www.centralchurchcambridge.ca
Offerings
Should you no longer wish to use envelopes, we have alternative ways to submit your contributions:
- Pre Authorized Remittance (PAR sign up sheets available)
- E-transfer office@cpcmail.ca
- Credit/Debit Card during service
- Cash/Cheque
If you are a first time visitor and you would like a tax receipt, ensure you submit your address and contact details with your donation. Please contact the office if you require any further  information office@cpcmail.ca.
Thank you for supporting the life & work and the restoration & preservation of this wonderful church
Item of the Month for the Food Bank
The item of the month for February : Canned Fruit and March : Peanut Butter. Our collection baskets are located at the back of the sanctuary.
Indoor Shoes
When and where possible we encourage our teams and groups to wear indoor shoes. Salt & grit take an enormous toll on the flooring. Boot trays are provided at the west side office entrance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Upcoming Events
Latest News
Good Friday
Please join us online at 10:00 am for our Good Friday Service. https://youtu.be/ouCcOEJ218M Music Ministry Unfortunately, we can't provide a music ministry this morning. The following links are provided for your contemplation. The Cross has the Final word Via Dolorosa...
Bells for Easter
At 9:00 am on Easter Sunday, Central will join churches across Canada to ring our bells. If you're within earshot, please step outside for a moment to listen and remember your friends and your community. Happy Easter!
Livestream Upgrade
Changes are coming! We have ordered a new camera. It will be a few weeks before we receive the new camera, so please be patient. We are moving as quickly as possible.