PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
July 12, 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 135:1-2
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven” - LYRIC VIDEO
© Words: Public Domain; Music: 1992 Art Master Studios, Inc. (CCLI 58350)
Praise my soul the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring
Ransomed healed restored forgiven, Who like me His praise should sing
Praise Him Praise Him, Praise Him Praise Him
Praise the everlasting King
Praise Him for His grace and favour, To our fathers in distress
Praise Him still the same forever, Slow to chide and swift to bless
Praise Him Praise Him, Praise Him Praise Him
Glorious in His faithfulness
Father-like He tends and spares us, Well our feeble frame He knows
In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes
Praise Him Praise Him, Praise Him Praise Him
Widely as His mercy flows
Angels help us to adore Him, Ye behold Him face to face
Sun and moon bow down before Him, Dwellers all in time and space
Praise Him Praise Him, Praise Him Praise Him
Praise with us the God of grace
*Opening Litany: (Psalm 135:13-21)
Your name, O LORD, endures forever, your renown, O LORD, through all generations.
For the LORD will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants.
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.
They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; 17 they have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.
Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.
O house of Israel, praise the LORD; O house of Aaron, praise the LORD; O house of Levi, praise the LORD; you who fear him, praise the LORD.
Praise be to the LORD from Zion, to him who dwells in Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD.
*Praise Response: “Jesus, Name Above All Names”
ⓒ Copyright 1974 by Scripture In Song (a div. of Integrity Music, Inc.)
CCLI 58350
Jesus, name above all names,
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word.
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: PH p. 1015, Responsive Reading
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:3-5
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Shares (Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #474 (PH) “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Acts 6-7 p. 1700
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The Scope of God’s Kingdom
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: #408 (PH) “Rejoice the Lord Is King”
*God's Parting Blessing:
*Doxology: #316 (PH) vs. 1 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
July 12, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
Coffee today: Marie
Next Sunday: Kim
Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares
Next Sunday: Christian School Tuition
Congregational Announcements
To all our visitors and friends we extend a most hearty welcome. May we worship God in spirit and in truth – to His glory.
Continue to remember Duane Miersma in your prayers as he still struggles with some pain and discomfort and slow recovery.
Happy Birthday to Marian Tinklenberg on her 88th Friday, July 17.
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: What happy event is mentioned in both the second and third chapters of John? A wedding (John 22)
Today’s trivia question: What color were the fields in Palestine when the grain was ready to be harvested?
Memory Verse
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness
and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11
Community Announcements
We at ATLAS would like to sincerely thank you for thinking of us through your special offering. We are ever grateful for the awesome opportunities God gives us to share His love, hope and plan for salvation in this community. May God be glorified and His name be lifted high!
Blessings, ATLAS team
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, July 20, 2026
First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: The Piecemakers from Messiah Lutheran Church
In rural Flandreau, will talk about their quilting group and show samples of quilts.
SPEAKER: “Trials, Tears, and Triumphs”
by Carol Ruth Newsom of Lincoln, Nebraska
Throughout life’s trials and circumstance, she finds grace in the midst of trials and mercy in the midst of hardship. Join with her and discover how you can find peace no matter what has happened to you and what has been done to you.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, July 16, please.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
Kids Corner Devotions: Who Taught You About Jesus? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Who Taught You About Jesus?” at www.kidscorner.net. Everyone learns about Jesus from someone special—just like Timothy, who heard amazing stories about God from his mom and grandma. Who is someone in your life you can learn from—and what awesome God story will you explore together next? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Family Practices for Family Collection.
Groundwork: Saul and David: Envy, Conflict, and Broken Shalom - As we follow the ups and downs in the life of Saul, we witness firsthand the conflict and broken shalom that results when the deadly sin of envy grips our hearts. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study 1 Samuel 18-24 to witness God’s sovereignty and see how he continues to work in the lives of his people even through difficult and fraught circumstances. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - In the Northern Hemisphere this time of year is filled with longer days and sunnier weather, allowing many of us to spend more time outdoors. In Psalm 19, David speaks of the many ways creation displays the glory of God and his creative work. Take some intentional time this week to notice something specific in God’s creation and to give God thanks for it. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive