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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 23, 2026
“The Word of God is the sword by which we overcome our spiritual enemies, and the shield by which we are kept from their assaults.” --Matthew Henry
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
All: Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Leader: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among
all the peoples!
All: For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised.
Leader: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering,
and come into his courts!
All: Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him,
all the earth!
OPENING HYMN # 381 - Open My Eyes That I May See
1 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key, That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
2 Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave-notes fall on my ear, Ev'rything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
3 Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth ev'rywhere;
Open my heart and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, through Whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man: Who for us, too, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, suffered, and was buried: the third day He rose according to the Scriptures, ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of the Father: He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son: Who together with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified: Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe one holy, Christian, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and life of the age to come. Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord God, Eternal and Almighty Father: We acknowledge and confess before your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and corruption, prone to do evil, and unable of ourselves to do any good. Because of our depravity, we transgress without end your holy commandments. But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and deplore our offenses! We condemn ourselves and our evil ways, with true repentance praying that your grace may relieve our distress. Be
pleased then to have compassion upon us, O most gracious God, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us the daily increase of the grace of your Holy Spirit, that acknowledging our own unrighteousness, we may be touched with sorrow that shall work true repentance, and that your Spirit may produce the fruit of holiness and
righteousness well pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading Psalm 119:9-16
How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes. With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth. I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts, and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 17:14-17
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : “Guarded by the Word”
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 # 451 - O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
1 O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free;
Tell me Thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care.
2 Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way.
3 Teach me Thy patience! still with Thee In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong;
4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way,
In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live.
Amen.
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 271 Standing on the Promises
1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro' eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain: Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God. [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
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
