WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

July 21, 2024

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 29:1-2

*Opening Hymn: “Glorious Things of You Are Spoken” PH 506

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

Opening Litany: (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!

The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.

On that day they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."

"The sorrows for the appointed feasts I will remove from you; they are a burden and a reproach to you.

At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered. I will give them praise and honor in every land where they were put to shame.

At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes," says the LORD.

Praise Song: Mighty To Save– LYRIC VIDEO

Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan

CCLI License # 58350

Verse 1

Ev’ryone needs compassion

Love that's never failing

Let mercy fall on me

Ev’ryone needs forgiveness

The kindness of a Saviour

The hope of nations

Chorus

Saviour He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save

He is mighty to save

Forever Author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

Verse 2

So take me as You find me

All my fears and failures

Fill my life again

I give my life to follow

Ev’rything I believe in

Now I surrender

Chorus

(Bridge)

Shine your light and let the whole world see

We're singing

For the glory of the risen King

Jesus

Shine your light and let the whole world see

We're singing

For the glory of the risen King

Chorus – 2 times

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Deuteronomy 5:1-27

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:1-5

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Christian School Tuition (place offering in bags in narthex)

Prepratory Hymn: Soldiers of Christ, Arise PH 570

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Joshua, Various Passages (See insert)

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

Response: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Joshua: Be Strong and Courageous

Closing Hymn: May the Mind of Christ My Savior PH 291

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing PH 320

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR July 21, 2024

Congregational Announcements

Greetings to all who worship with us today. We hope that God will bless this service to your hearts and that you may enjoy the fellowship which we have with one another.

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Offering next Sunday: Hope Haven

Serving coffee today: Linda K.

Next Sunday: Char Kruse

PLEASE NOTE: Our morning worship service on August 4 has been moved up to 10 AM. This will be followed by a pot-luck dinner. Plan to join us!

Missionaries

Cornerstone Prison Ministries – Rev. Scott Van Voorst

Megan DeRuyter (Youth with a Mission) Honolulu, Hawaii

Sosthene and Kara Maletoungou in Africa

Last week’s trivia question: Who asked, “What is truth?” Pilate (John 18:38)

Today’s trivia question: What species of animal was Saul looking for when he met Samuel for the first time?

Memory Verse

O LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy;

in your faithfulness and righteousness, come to my relief.

Psalm 143:1

Community Announcements

World Renew DRS Response to Iowa Flooding - After heavy rain and severe flooding in northwestern Iowa in June, 2024, World Renew DRS is making plans to help the homeowners and churches who were most affected to clean up and rebuild as the flood water recedes. Please pray for those who have lost their homes and possessions, for DRS volunteers and staff, and others working to assist people in need. You can help flood survivors in Iowa and across the U.S. with your financial gift at http://worldrenew.net/springstorms2024-donate, by calling 1-800-552-7972, or by mailing your check made out to World Renew DRS, with “Spring Storms 2024” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 8970 Byron Commerce Dr, SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.

The 2024 Abide Project convention will be held July 30th-31st at First CRC, Sioux Center. The theme this year is drawn from Titus, “contend for the faith!” Join us for two days of instruction from God’s Word, fellowship and discussion. The cost is $100 for both days, which includes admission and all meals as well as lodging at Dordt for those who would like it. If you cannot make the entire convention, join us for our special public session with Dr. Jeff Wiema, Professor of New Testament at Calvin Seminary July 30th beginning at 7pm. He will be giving a talk on “The Sanctity of Sex. Living a Holy Life in a Sex, Saturated Society (1 Thess. 4:1-8)” This portion of the conference is free, and all are encouraged to attend! Please go to www.abideproject.org to register. We hope to see you there!

Advance Date: SWC 7th Annual Tractor Ride Fundraiser: Saturday, September 14 beginning at the American Reformed Church in Luverne.