WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

August 10, 2025

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: Rev. 15:3-4

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Praise: “Revive Us Again”

Music by John Husband | Text by Wm Mackay © Public Domain

1.We praise thee, O God, For the Son of thy love,
For Jesus who died and is now gone above.
(Refrain)
Hallelujah, thine the glory! Hallelujah, Amen!
Hallelujah, thine the glory! Revive us again.

2. We praise Thee, O God! For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior, and scattered our night.

(Refrain)

3. All glory and praise To the Lamb that was slain
Who has borne all our sins and has cleansed every stain.

(Refrain)
4. Revive us again; Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.

(Refrain)

Opening Litany (Psalm 65)

Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.

O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.

When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!

We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.

You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,

who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy.

You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly.

The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it.

You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops.

You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.

The grasslands of the desert overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness.

The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.

*Hymn of Response: #459 (PH) “Our World Belongs to God”

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Ecclesiastes 5:1-11

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 33:24

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Shares (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Song: #472 (PH) “O Jesus, We Adore You”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: 1 Cor. 1:18-2:5 p. 1772

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Way Things Really Are

1. What is wisdom and what is folly

2. How God works in our lives

3. Where we find wisdom

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “In Christ Alone – Lyric Video”

Words and Music – Townend / Getty CCLI 58350

In Christ alone my hope is found

He is my light my strength my song

This Cornerstone this solid Ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love what depths of peace

When fears are stilled when strivings cease

My Comforter my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand

2. In Christ alone who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus died

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live

3. There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4. No guilt in life no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

No power of hell no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

*God's Parting Blessing

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR August 10, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.

Congregational announcements

A word of welcome to all who are attending our service today. May we all be fed by the true bread of life as we read in John 6:35; “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life, he that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”

Coffee today: Jan

Next Sunday: Cheryl

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

Offering next Sunday: Christian School Tuition

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service.

Arlo Bolt and Cliff Mulder at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridgeview, 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: What was the name of the woman who was the first person revived from the dead by Peter? Tabitha or Dorcas (Acts 9:36)

Today’s trivia question: Who was taken up to Heaven in a Chariot of fire?

Memory Verse

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

But with humility comes widom.

Proverbs 11:1

Community Announcements

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, August 18, 2025.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 $10 (includes tax)

First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Marie LaRock will share about The Rock Ranch, a non-profit entity, which provides horsemanship training, riding lessons, senior programing and mental health counseling in a natural Christ-filled setting.

SPEAKER : Nicolette Lane, Indianola, IA “Finding Your Comfort Zone in the Midst of Chaos.”

Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, August14, please.

Please call Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, August 17.

Grief Share at ATLAS

The journey of grief is different for each individual, but there are useful insights to help & encourage you! ATLAS for Life in Pipestone (101 2nd St NE) is holding a Grief Share Support Group starting on Thursday, August 21st, for 13 weeks. There will be a meal at 5:00 p.m., followed by a video & discussion. Evenings should conclude by 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to join the group at any time during the 13-week timeframe. A monetary donation to help cover some of the costs is appreciated but not necessary to attend. Call (507) 562-5777 with questions or to sign up!

Southwest Minnesota Christian Schools will begin the 2025–2026 school year on Thursday, August 21, with the first day of classes for both the high school and elementary campuses. We will begin the day together with chapel at 8:30 a.m. in the elementary gym, and everyone is warmly invited to attend!

Preschool 3’s begin on Tuesday, September 2, and Preschool 4’s on Wednesday, September 3.

Below are a few key dates to note. For more details and updates, visit the Calendar and News & Announcements at www.swcschools.org.

This year’s theme is “Abide in the Vine” from John 15:4–5. SWC is both grateful and excited for the opportunity to walk alongside PK–12 students as they fix their eyes on Jesus and are guided by His Word! Thank you for your prayerful support as we encourage students to be rooted in Christ, grow in wisdom, and bear fruit for God’s glory.

DATES to REMEMBER:

Monday, August 11: High School Fall Athletic Practices begin

Saturday, August 16: Alumni Soccer Scrimmage and 4th-6th grade soccer camp

Monday, August 18: Junior High Fall Athletic Practices begin

Monday, August 18: Freshmen Orientation (freshman at 5:30 with parents joining at 6:15)

Tuesday, August 19: Elementary Open House (5:45-7:45pm)

Thursday, August 21: First Day of School (Elementary and High School) and Opening Chapel @ 8:30am.

Wednesday, October 1: K-12 Grandparents Day; 12:00 Dismissal

Friday, October 10: HS Fall Concert

Saturday, November 15: Donation Sale

Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert

Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

Saturday, September 13 will be the 8th Annual Tractor/UTV Ride, taking off at 9:30 from SWC High School. The noon meal will also be served at SWC cafeteria. There will be tours offered at Spronk Seed and Diamond H Acres beginning around 1. For more information or to register, contact Kendra Kuipers at 507.227.0488