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Zoom Service August 2 , 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Acton Community Presbyterian Church
1888 – 2026 Celebrating Heritage and Sharing Hope
P.O. Box 177, 32142 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 Message: 661-208-8032 www.actonpc.org
August 2, 2026
“Faith, wherever it truly exists, produces good works as surely as a living root produces fruit.” –John Calvin
Special Music – Swiss Psalm, choir
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, let us give thanks to the Lord;
People: It is good to lift our hearts and voices in praise.
Leader: Morning and evening, we remember his steadfast love and faithfulness.
People: His works make us glad; the power of his hands fills us with joy.
Leader: Though evil may seem strong for a moment, the Lord reigns forever.
People: He upholds his people and causes them to stand firm.
Leader: Our God is our Rock and our song. Let us worship him with grateful hearts.
OPENING HYMN # 43 Great Is My Faithfulness
1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been Thou for ever wilt be.
Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided —
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: From the Second Helvetic and Scots Confessions
We believe and confess that the Lord is good and does good, the source of all life and blessing. He is our Rock, steadfast and faithful; there is no injustice in him. We believe that God, in his wise providence, guides all things for his glory and our salvation.
Nothing happens by chance; our times are in his hands, and he cares for all who trust in him. We believe that, united to Christ, we are planted in God’s house and nourished by his Spirit. He renews us day by day, so that we may grow, persevere, and bear fruit in every season of life. To this faithful God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—be praise and glory forever. Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Faithful God, you have called us to a life of steady trust and long obedience in your presence. Yet we confess that we are often drawn to what is quick, easy, and impressive. We envy the short‑lived success of those who ignore your ways. We grow impatient with the slow, hidden work of your Spirit in us. Forgive us for shallow desires and restless hearts. Uproot our pride and unbelief. Plant us more deeply in Christ, that we may grow strong in you and bear fruit that lasts. Renew us this day, that our lives might quietly declare your goodness, your faithfulness, and your righteousness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading Psalm 92, Pages 548-549
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep! The dullard cannot know, the stupid cannot understand this: though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish,
they are doomed to destruction for ever, but you, O Lord, are on high for ever. For your enemies, O Lord, for your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered.
But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil. My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants. The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 15:1–8, Page 109
‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become[c] my disciples.
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : “How God Grows a Life That Lasts”
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 # 259 Breathe On Me Breath of God
1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with Thine, To do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity.
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 51 Guide Me O Thou great Jehovah
1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me thro' the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee.
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
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
