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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
October 4, 2026
“The resurrection is… the principle and pledge of our blessed and glorious resurrection.”–Herman Bavinck
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
Special Music – “The Lakeshore” by Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.
People: After my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God.
Leader: Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
People: Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
Leader: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen
asleep.
People: Come, let us worship the risen Lord.
OPENING HYMN # 88 – Fairest Lord Jesus
1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son: Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heaven can boast.
4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of man! Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine!
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Scots Confession, Chapter X
We believe, since it was impossible that the sorrows of death should retain in bondage
the Author of life, that our Lord Jesus crucified, dead, and buried, who descended into
hell, did rise again for our justification, and for the destruction of the one who was the
author of death, and brought life again to us who were subject to death and its bondage. We know that his resurrection was confirmed by the testimony of his enemies, and by the resurrection of the dead, whose sepulchers did open, and they did rise and appear to many within the city of Jerusalem. It was also confirmed by the testimony of his angels, and by the senses and judgment of his apostles and of others, who had conversation, and did eat and drink with him after his resurrection.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Living God, we confess that we have asked for terms. We have said, with Thomas, that
we will believe when we have seen enough, touched enough, and made the risen Christ
answer to us. We have treated the witness of the church as hearsay. We have wanted a faith that costs us no trust. We have loved our doubts more than we have loved the wounds you still bear for us. Forgive our unbelief. Come and stand among us. Show us your hands and your side— not to satisfy our demand, but to save us from it. Give us the confession we cannot invent: My Lord and my God. Through Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading Job 19:23–27, Page 468
“Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll, that they were inscribed with an iron tool on[b] lead, or engraved in rock forever! I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 20:24–29, Page 114
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
SERMON : “Would You See It? Feel It?”
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 # 342 - Just As I Am
1 Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
3 Just as I am, tho tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind - Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find - O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
5 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYMN # 138
Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
1 While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night,
Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain]
2 The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior’s birth. [Refrain]
3 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [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
