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Zoom Service June 14 , 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
June 14, 2026
“Our Father is compassionate because He is strong. He does not love us with a weak, sentimental affection that cannot discipline or protect. He loves us with a fatherly strength that both corrects us when we stray and shelters us when we are afraid. The same almighty hand that rules the universe is the hand that holds His children close to His heart.” — Sinclair B. Ferguson
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, let us worship our great and gracious God.
All: He is our Father—strong and compassionate.
Leader: He rules over all creation with power, yet cares for us with tender mercy.
All: We come to worship the One who both protects and comforts us.
Leader: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!
All: We exalt our Father—mighty in strength, rich in love!
OPENING HYMN # 307 There’s a Call Comes Ringing
1 There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave, “Send the light! Send the light!”
There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save, Send the light! Send the light!
Refrain: Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore!
Send the light, the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore!
2 We have heard the Macedonian call today, “Send the light! Send the light!”
And a golden offering at the cross we lay, Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain]
3 Let us pray that grace may everywhere abound, Send the light! Send the light!
And a Christ-like spirit everywhere be found, Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain]
4 Let us not grow weary in the work of love, Send the light! Send the light!
Let us gather jewels for a crown above, Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain]
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: From the Brief Statement of Faith
Leader: We trust in God the Father, who created us and all things, who is strong and sovereign over the universe, yet who cares for us as a loving parent.
All: We trust in Jesus Christ, who is the image of the invisible God, the one through whom we know the Father’s compassion and grace.
Leader: We trust in God, who is both mighty and merciful, our strong protector and our tender Father.
All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, who comforts us, sustains us, and binds us
Together as God’s beloved children.
CONFESSION OF SINS
Gracious Father, we come before you with humble hearts. We have not lived as your trusting children. Too often we forget your strength and try to control our own lives. We have doubted your compassion and withheld mercy from others. We have loved our own ways more than your righteousness. Forgive us for our pride, our anxiety, and our cold hearts. Cleanse us by your mercy, renew us by your Spirit, and draw us back to walk as joyful, obedient sons and daughters in the security of your fatherly love. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading Psalm 27, Page 551
The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory. All worshippers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him. Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgements, O God. For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. The Lord loves those who hate[b] evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked. Light dawns[c] for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 8:12, page 101 + John 12:35-36, 46, Page 107
John 8:12 - Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
John 12: 35-36,46 Jesus said to them, ‘The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going. While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.’ I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : “The Lord Is My Light: Fearless in Christ”
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 # 101 - His Name Is Wonderful
His name is Wonderful His name is Wonderful His name is Wonderful Jesus my Lord He is the mighty King Master of everything His name is Wonderful Jesus my Lord Verse: He's the great Shepherd The Rock of all ages Almighty God is He Bow down before Him Love and adore Him His name is Wonderful Jesus my Lord
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 262 - Holy, Holy
1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy - there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow'r, in love and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
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
