PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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August 24, 2025
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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.
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THE LORD GATHERS US . . .
Welcome
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Call to Worship: Psalm 84:1,2,4
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Praise: PH #243 “How Lovely Is Your Dwelling”
Opening Litany (Nehemiah 9:5-7a)
Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise
You alone are the Lord.
You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them.
You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.
You are the Lord God!
*Praise Response: PH #435 “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 55:7
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Missionary Support (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Song: PH #500 “How Firm a Foundation”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Nehemiah (Select passages)
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Standing Firm
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: PH #620 “By the Sea of Crystal”
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: PH #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR August 24, 2025
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TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.
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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: Gloria
Next Sunday: Karla
Offering today: Missionary Support
Offering next Sunday: Back to God Hour
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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.
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Lois Fey will have same-day skin grafting on her leg on Friday.
Thank you to Karrie Johnson for playing the piano for us today.
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Missionaries
Cornerstone Prison Ministries – Rev. Scott Van Voorst
Megan DeRuyter (Youth with a Mission) Boulder Creek, CA.
Sosthene and Kara Maletoungou in Africa
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Last week’s trivia question: For how many days will the two witnesses prophesy,
according to Revelation? 1260 (Revelation 11:3)
Today’s trivia question: How many sons did Jesse have?
Memory Verse
I will sing of the LORD’S great love forever; with my mouth I will make
Your faithfulness known through all generations.
Psalm 89:1
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Community Announcements
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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!
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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!
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Preschool 3’s begin on Tuesday, September 2, and Preschool 4’s on Wednesday, September 3.
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Below are a few key dates to note. For more details and updates, visit the Calendar and News & Announcements at www.swcschools.org.
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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.
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DATES to REMEMBER:
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
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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
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