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Zoom Service April 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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April 5, 2026
Acton Community Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 177, 32142 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 Message: 661-208-8032 www.actonpc.org
1888 – 2026 Celebrating Heritage and Sharing Hope
“Each year at Easter I get to preach on the Resurrection. In my sermon I always say to my skeptical, secular friends, that, even if they can’t believe in the resurrection, they should want it to be true.” —Tim Keller
“We are an Easter people and ‘Alleluia’ is our hymn of praise!” —St. Augustine
Special Music – "The Holy City" Jim Johnson, solo and Choir
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
People: According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
OPENING HYMN # 217 - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Brown Hymnal
1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply: Alleluia!
2 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, he all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won,, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll'wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; Was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into Hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.
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 Psalm 16:8-11, Page 496
I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 20:24-29, Page 115
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’ A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’ The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : “He’s No Metaphor”
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 # 220 - He Lives, Brown Hymnal
I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever men may say;
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him He’s always near.
(Refrain) He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
In all the world around me I see His loving care,
And tho’ my heart grows weary, I never will despair;
I know that He is leading thro’ all the stormy blast,
The day of His appearing will come at last. (Refrain)
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind. (Refrain)
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 216 Christ Arose, Brown Hymnal
1 Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior!
Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Refrain: Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o'er His foes;
He arose a Victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign,
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2 Vainly they watch His bed, Jesus my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]
3 Death cannot keep his prey, Jesus my Savior!
He tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]
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 1. 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
New address for Jamie Boyd –Seaman Jamie A. Boyd
USS Abraham Lincoln 230 Chevalier Field Ave. Pensacola, FL 32508
The Women's Bible study Thursday, 3:30 pm, held at Stallion Meadows clubhouse. A study about the women in the bible. Brave and Beloved. Presented by Evelyne Working
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
