Welcome
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Zoom Service October 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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October 19, 2025
Acton Community Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 177, 32142 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 Message: 661-208-8032 www.actonpc.org
1888 – 2024 Celebrating Heritage and Sharing Hope
“We cannot cleanse ourselves; God must work in us with power. That is why the Holy Spirit is fire. We must go back into the furnace when God chooses to make us new.” —John Calvin
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons and daughters,
People: By whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Leader: The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—
People: Heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Leader: Alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth:
People: Come, let us adore him. Alleluia
OPENING HYMN – # 26 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Brown Hymnal
1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing;
Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe -
His craft and pow’r are great, And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing,
Were not the right Man on our side, The man of God’s own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He -
Lord Sabaoth His Name, From age to age the same,
And He must win the
3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph thru us.
The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him -
His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure:
One little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly pow’rs, No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thru Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also -
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still:
His kingdom is forever.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 36
Q. What is the aim of the third commandment?
A. That we neither blaspheme nor misuse the name of God by cursing, perjury, or unnecessary oaths, nor share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders. In summary, we should use the holy name of God only with reverence and awe, so that we may properly confess God, pray to God, and glorify God in all our words and works.
Q. Is blasphemy of God’s name by swearing and cursing such a serious sin that God is also angry with those who do not do all they can to help prevent and forbid it?
A. Yes, indeed. No sin provokes God’s wrath more than blaspheming his name.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most 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; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading – Exodus 20:7 Page 66
You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading – Rom. 10:9-11 Page 160
because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : "Confess, Don't Curse: The Saving Name”
CALL FOR OFFERING–Congregation sings Doxology - Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
HYMN # 394 - In My Life Lord Be Glorified, Brown Hymnal
In my life Lord, be glorified, be glorified
In my life Lord, be glorified today
In my song Lord, be glorified, be glorified
In my song Lord, be glorified today
In your church Lord, be Glorified, be glorified
In your church Lord, be glorified today
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 530 O Lord of Life, Blue Hymnal
1 O Lord of life, where’er they be, Safe in Your own eternity,
Now live Your children gloriously. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 All souls You call, both here or there, Do rest within Your sheltering care;
One providence alike they share: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 Your word is true, Your ways are just; Above the chanted “Dust to dust”
Shall rise our song of grateful trust: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 Happy are they in God who rest, No more by fear and doubt oppressed;
Living or dying, they are blest: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
BENEDICTION – The Lord Be With You
Congregation sings
God be with you till we meet again, By his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you God be with you till we meet again.
** Offerings may be deposited in the Offering Box by the Narthex.
2. Processed through “E-Give” online at actonpc.org
3. Send a check to Acton Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 177 Acton, Ca. 93510
ANNOUNCMENTS
Bible Study on Psalms, Monday Oct 20th at 3:30pm Hedgecock Hall
Halloween Photo Booth is coming up. on Friday Oct. 31st. between 5pm-8pm.
FOOD PANTRY
Don’t forget the Food Pantry - donations may be left in the basket located in the Church Narthex or in the Hall. Below is an example of items needed.
Canned tomatoes, Peanut Butter, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Canned meat or beans
Canned soup, Canned fruit or vegetables, Cereal, Dried beans or rice, Pasta
Diapers, Deodorant, Shampoo and Bar Soap, Toothbrush and toothpaste
