WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

August 2, 2026

We wish to welcome all of you as we have gathered to worship the LORD together. May we bring praise to our heavenly Father, bow before the name of Jesus, and be united together through the bond of the Holy Spirit! In this order of worship that follows, please note that the words printed in bold are ones that the congregation is asked to respond with. Also, when an asterisk (*) appears, the congregation is asked to stand, if they are able.

THE LORD GATHERS US . . .

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 95:6-7

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #253 (PH) “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

*Opening Litany: (Psalm 50:1-6, 14-15)

The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.

From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.

He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people: "Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge.

Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

*Praise Response: “I Stand in Awe” – LYRIC VIDEO

By Mark Altrogge

You are beautiful beyond description, Too marvelous for words;
Too wonderful for comprehension, Like nothing ever seen or heard.

Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom, Who can fathom the depth of Your love?
You are beautiful beyond description, Majesty enthroned above.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

You are beautiful beyond description, Yet God crushed You for my sin;
In agony and deep affliction, Cut off that I might enter in.
Who can grasp such tender compassion, Who can fathom this mercy so free?
You are beautiful beyond description, Lamb of God who died for me.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Deuteronomy 27:26; 28:1-6, 15

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 53:4-6, 11-12, Gal. 3:13

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Benevolent Fund (Please place your offering in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: “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, Everything 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 everywhere;
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.

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 p. 1705

Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: It’s About Someone Else!

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “Jesus Paid it All”

1. I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small.
Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all."

Refrain:
Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe.
Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow.

2. Lord, now indeed I find Thy pow'r, and Thine alone
Can change the leper's spots And melt the heart of stone. [Refrain]

3. For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim;
I'll wash my garments white In the blood of Calv'ry's Lamb. [Refrain]

4. And when before the throne I stand in Him complete,
"Jesus died my soul to save," My lips shall still repeat. [Refrain]

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #638 (PH) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

August 2, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP followed by potluck brunch.

4:30 PM Plan to join us in the Fellowship Hall as we continue a brief summary of the Heidelberg Catechism. Today we summarize the second section of the catechism: Grace. May we rejoice in the grace that delivers us!

NO COUNCIL MEETING THIS MONTH

NEXT SUNDAY we will have a guest pastor, Professor Doug Schlegel, from Heidelberg Theological Seminary in Sioux Falls.

Coffee today: Cheryl

Next Sunday: Linda K.

Offering today: Benevolent Fund

Next Sunday: Classical Ministry Shares

Congregational Announcements

A warm welcome to all who worship with us today. We trust that you will experience warmth of Christian fellowship, inspiration from worship, and the peace of God’s presence.

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo Bolt at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

Missionaries

Cornerstone Prison Ministries – Rev. Scott Van Voorst

Megan DeRuyter (Youth with a Mission) Boulder Creek, CA.

Sosthene and Kara Maletoungou in Africa

Last week’s trivia question: Was Elias one of those that followed Jesus? No (John 1:21)

Today’s trivia question: How long did it take to build the Temple in Jerusalem?

Memory Verse

For we are God’s fellow workers;

you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Corinthians 3:9

Community Announcements

46th Annual Fall Regional Conference for Bible League will be held September 14 and 15 at Bethel CRC in Sioux Center, IA. Gayle Haas as Corrie ten Boom, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, and prayer warrior, featuring Gayle is a devoted servant of Christ who upholds biblical values of faith and family. She brings to life the testimony of Corrie ten Boom, who helped shelter Jews in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation. More details are on the table in the Narthex.

Kids Corner Devotions: Talking About Sin: Big & Bigger News for You - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Talking About Sin: Big & Bigger News for You” at www.kidscorner.net. In this week's devotion’s Bible reading, Romans 5:18-21, we learn that sin—the things we think, say, or do that don’t please God—is big and powerful. Sin separates us from God. But the good news is that bigger news about Jesus is coming. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Family Practices for Family Collection.

Groundwork: What Happens After We Die? - What happens after we die? Where do we go? Where do our bodies and souls go while we’re waiting for Jesus to return on Judgment Day? Join Groundwork as we study Luke 23:39-43; Philippians 1:20-26; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, 16-17; Romans 8:34-39; and Philippians 3:20-21 to better understand three Christian views on life after death, and to receive the rich assurance and deep comfort God’s Word provides. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The God of the Bible is radically curious. God was curious about taking formless things and creating something beautiful. God was curious on the first day as God spoke light into existence and gave darkness a place in creation. God was curious enough that creating sky, land, and oceans was life-giving and affirming in the world. God was curious enough to believe diversity in plants and animals was cool, creating them in a variety of dimensions, shapes, and colors. God’s curiosity led to the creation of two beacons in the sky to serve the earth. In the mind of God, curiosity was God’s radical bent of being in relationship, always moving toward life. This week reflect on what makes you curious about God, God’s world, and your world. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive