Welcome
Please use this link for the
Zoom Service Septerber 27 , 2026 at 8:30 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81188368778?p30wd=QzZNMlFNNWVRVFIyUXZieWtNWkV0UT09
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
September 27, 2026
“God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply to produce better men of the
old kind but to produce a new kind of man. It is not like teaching a horse to jump better
and better but like turning a horse into a winged creature.”
—C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
WELCOME, ANNOUNCMENTS, GUESTS AND SPECIAL DAYS
Special Music by Choir – Spirit of The Living God
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, let us worship the God who gives breath to those who walk the earth,
and who puts his Spirit within his people.
People: Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.
Leader: Jesus said, “Unless one is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of
God.”
People: The wind blows where it wishes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.
Leader: This is the day to seek the Lord while he may be found.
People: Let us worship God.
OPENING HYMN # 371 - Have Thine Own Way, Lord
1 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.
2 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
3 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me I pray!
Power - all power - surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
4 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always living in me!
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
Merciful God, we confess that we have come to you on our own terms. We have trusted
our learning, our years, and our respectability as if they could open the kingdom. We
have wanted a repaired life when you speak of a new one. We have called Jesus
Teacher and withheld the surrender that new birth requires. We cannot climb into your kingdom. We cannot command your Spirit. We have no life in ourselves. Have mercy on us. By your Spirit, born of water and the Word, make us alive with Christ. Give us the birth we cannot accomplish, and teach us to live as those who have received it. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 36:24–28, Page 805
“‘For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God.
The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To God
New Testament Reading John 3:1–10, Page 93-94
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[ must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? The Word of the Lord, Thanks Be To Go
SERMON : “There is More”
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 # 284 - They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
And we'll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,
And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son,
And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING 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!
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
