THIS WEEK @ ACC
4/27/25 // Ekklesia // The Unkillable Church
8:30 a.m. Service
Call to Worship
Songs
Communion*
Song
Message
Prayer & Confession
Closing Hymn
Isaiah 40:28-31
Songs
Higher Ground
I Stand Amazed
Communion*
Marty Metschke
Song
I Must Tell Jesus
Message
Nate Powell
Prayer & Confession
Psalm 13:5-6
Closing Hymn
He Is Lord
10:45 a.m. Service
Call to Worship
Songs
Communion*
Songs
Message
Prayer & Confession
Closing Hymn
Isaiah 40:28-31
Songs
This is Our God
Is He Worthy
Communion*
Todd Zimmerman
Songs
Holy Is Our God
Build My Life
Nate Powell
Psalm 13:5-6
Closing Hymn
He Is Lord
* Communion & Offering
We take communion weekly to remember the death of Christ for the sins of all who believe (Luke 22:19-20). Christ has commanded we remember him when we take it, and we take it as a sign of proclamation of the good news of what Christ has done, and as a sign of unity of the Church (1 Cor 11:23-33). We welcome all believers in Jesus to repent of their sin, be baptized and partake of the Lord's supper. As it is served, take both cups and reflect on what Jesus has done and examine yourself. We will take the meal together with the Elder leading communion.
Tithes & Offerings: Feel no pressure to give, but give freely to the mission of the church as God leads you to. Offerings may be placed in the Offering box. If you prefer to give online, please go to the ACC app or auburnchristian.org/give.
We take communion weekly to remember the death of Christ for the sins of all who believe (Luke 22:19-20). Christ has commanded we remember him when we take it, and we take it as a sign of proclamation of the good news of what Christ has done, and as a sign of unity of the Church (1 Cor 11:23-33). We welcome all believers in Jesus to repent of their sin, be baptized and partake of the Lord's supper. As it is served, take both cups and reflect on what Jesus has done and examine yourself. We will take the meal together with the Elder leading communion.
Tithes & Offerings: Feel no pressure to give, but give freely to the mission of the church as God leads you to. Offerings may be placed in the Offering box. If you prefer to give online, please go to the ACC app or auburnchristian.org/give.
Acts 8:1-25
And Saul approved of his execution.
And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.
4 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. 5 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. 6 And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was much joy in that city.
9 But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.
14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. 22 Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” 24 And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”
25 Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
And Saul approved of his execution.
And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.
4 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. 5 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. 6 And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was much joy in that city.
9 But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.
14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. 22 Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” 24 And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”
25 Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Donations needed by May 4! Suggestions: Legos, nerf guns, water toys, bubbles, fishing equipment, sports balls, & sports cards. Put donations in the box by the Connect table. Thanks, church!
News of Note
Mother Daughter Brunch
Please RSVP with number of guests at the Connect table or click HERE by May 11.
National Day of Prayer
May 1 is the National Day of Prayer. Please join us at the courthouse at noon to pray for our nation.
Baccalaureate
Congratulations Class of 2025! High School Baccalaureate will be held May 7 at 7:00 p.m. with a cookie reception to follow.
Camp Nebowa
Forms for Camp Nebowa are in the main entryway or register online at by May 31 for early bird pricing.
Mowing Sign up
April showers bring May flowers...and grass! Call the church at (402) 274-3027 or sign up at the Connect table to mow the church's lawn.
CIY Move
July 14-18 is CIY Move! Contact Zach to get signed up ASAP!
Giving Information
You can now make changes and see your giving history in the church app. Open the app and click on your profile picture in the upper right hand corner. Then scroll down to see your giving information.
Mother Daughter Brunch
Please RSVP with number of guests at the Connect table or click HERE by May 11.
National Day of Prayer
May 1 is the National Day of Prayer. Please join us at the courthouse at noon to pray for our nation.
Baccalaureate
Congratulations Class of 2025! High School Baccalaureate will be held May 7 at 7:00 p.m. with a cookie reception to follow.
Camp Nebowa
Forms for Camp Nebowa are in the main entryway or register online at by May 31 for early bird pricing.
Mowing Sign up
April showers bring May flowers...and grass! Call the church at (402) 274-3027 or sign up at the Connect table to mow the church's lawn.
CIY Move
July 14-18 is CIY Move! Contact Zach to get signed up ASAP!
Giving Information
You can now make changes and see your giving history in the church app. Open the app and click on your profile picture in the upper right hand corner. Then scroll down to see your giving information.
Even though this Grief Share session has started, please don't hesitate to come!
Meal Train for The Samantha Daughtery Family
Samantha recently had open heart surgery. Let's continue to bless this family with meals! Click HERE to sign up.
Samantha recently had open heart surgery. Let's continue to bless this family with meals! Click HERE to sign up.
Weekly ACC Happenings
Mondays
Mondays
- Griefshare: 6:30 PM @ LWC
- Daughters of the King HS Girls Bible Study: 7:00 PM @ Harriet Clarks'
- JAM Elementary Youth Group: 6:30 - 7:30 PM @ LWC Basement
- Middle School Youth Group: 5:30 - 7:00 PM @ FLC
- High School Youth Group: 7:00 - 9:00 PM @ FLC
- Ladies Bible Study: 9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Legacy Worship Center Basement
- Open Gym Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 PM @ FLC
Prayer Needs - If you'd like to get prayer requests let the church office know!
Those Fighting Cancer: Cindy Rieke, Stacey Cook, Sterling Bray, Collin Argo
All Those with Health Concerns: Samantha Daughtery, Alex Kienzler
Those Grieving: Family and Friends of Karen Freitas & Carlene Andrew
To share an emergency prayer need text Pastor Nate at 402-618-9793. For non-emergency prayer needs please call the church at 402-274-3027 or email hello@auburnchristian.org.
Those Fighting Cancer: Cindy Rieke, Stacey Cook, Sterling Bray, Collin Argo
All Those with Health Concerns: Samantha Daughtery, Alex Kienzler
Those Grieving: Family and Friends of Karen Freitas & Carlene Andrew
To share an emergency prayer need text Pastor Nate at 402-618-9793. For non-emergency prayer needs please call the church at 402-274-3027 or email hello@auburnchristian.org.
New here? Welcome!
Here is some helpful information...
Here is some helpful information...
- Nursery is provided at both services for ages 4 and under, located in the church basement. Check in your kids when arriving. There is a cry room with a changing table and busy bags at the back of the sanctuary.
- We offer Kids Church for Preschool thru 4th Grade during both services. Check in your kids when arriving. Kids are dismissed after communion.
- We have Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:30 AM. Ask a Greeter or come to the Connect Center for information.
- Feel free to use the ACC Guest wifi network for your device, the password is: urwelcome
- Please fill out the Connect Card found in this app so we can keep in touch!
April Mission of the Month — Camp Nebowa
Camp Nebowa is an independent, non-profit ministry of the Churches of Christ/Christian Churches of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Autin Ettleman manages the camp just west of Onawa, Iowa. Camp Nebowa offers all meals, Bible classes, group games, open recreation, lake-front swimming and canoeing, a water slide, chapel and fireside worship. For more information, register your kids or to give directly go to: nebowa.com
To support their mission through ACC designate your gift to Mission of the Month.
Camp Nebowa is an independent, non-profit ministry of the Churches of Christ/Christian Churches of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Autin Ettleman manages the camp just west of Onawa, Iowa. Camp Nebowa offers all meals, Bible classes, group games, open recreation, lake-front swimming and canoeing, a water slide, chapel and fireside worship. For more information, register your kids or to give directly go to: nebowa.com
To support their mission through ACC designate your gift to Mission of the Month.
Serving This Sunday
Nursery
1st Service: Amy & Alex Kienzler
Sunday School: Kristin Woerlen
2nd Service: Autumn Dickerson
Children's Church
1st Service: Mike & Jenna Henrichs
2nd Service: Lynn & Tricia Meyer
Greeters
Slides
1st Service: Lexie Cook
2nd Service: Isabelle or Lydia Lesmeister
Good Samaritan
Bob & Nancy Holman
Nursery
1st Service: Amy & Alex Kienzler
Sunday School: Kristin Woerlen
2nd Service: Autumn Dickerson
Children's Church
1st Service: Mike & Jenna Henrichs
2nd Service: Lynn & Tricia Meyer
Greeters
1st Service: Dawn & Jamie Weiss
2nd Service: Judy & Mark DeBuhrSlides
1st Service: Lexie Cook
2nd Service: Isabelle or Lydia Lesmeister
Good Samaritan
Bob & Nancy Holman