PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
July 7, 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: #599 (PH) “God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”
*Opening Litany: (Psalm 33:12-22)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.
From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth-- he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.
A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
*Hymn Response: #485 (PH) “O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Acts 13:38-39
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Special Music: Veltkamp Family
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Holland VBS – Please place your offering in the bags in the Narthex
*Preparatory Hymn: #530 (PH) “I Love to Tell The Story”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42 p. 1698
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: God’s Power and Presence
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: #556 (PH) “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: #638 (PH) “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Postlude: Isaac Veldkamp
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
July 5, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
4:30 PM EVENING SERVICE - Plan to join us in the fellowship hall for devotions and a hymn sing.
WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM ELDERS
7:30 PM COUNCIL
Coffee today: Jo
Next Sunday: Marie
Offering today: Holland VBS
Next Sunday: Classical Ministry Shares
Congregational Announcements
We welcome all who are worshipping with us today. May the prayer of the psalmist in Psalm 19:14 be ours – “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord,, my strength and my redeemer”.
Plan to join us today at 4:30 PM in the fellowship hall for evening worship. The Veltkamp family will be leading us in a hymn sing including patriotic hymns. We will have devotions from Psalm 33.
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 was the problem when a great multitude followed Jesus to a mountain to hear Him preach? The people were hungry and there was no food. John 6:5
Today’s trivia question: What happy event is mentioned in both the second and third chapters of John?
Memory Verse
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
Whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12-13
Community Announcements
Kids Corner Devotions: Apollos: The Gift of Accepting Help - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Apollos: The Gift of Accepting Help” at www.kidscorner.net. Sometimes we try to do everything on our own because we want to feel strong—but it’s okay to need help! God made us to learn from each other, so who can you learn from today? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like The Kids Corner Activity Book Collection.
Groundwork: God Calls and Prepares David - As humans, we are typically drawn to strong, confident leaders. Join Groundwork as we continue our study of 1 Samuel by examining 1 Samuel 16-17. Together, we’ll learn what God looks for in the heart of a leader and discuss what that means for us when he calls us to partner with him in his work in the world today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
World Renew
Help Families Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes - Two powerful earthquakes devastated communities in Venezuela on June 24. World Renew is working with local organizations to respond, meeting urgent needs for families who have lost their homes or can’t access clean water and sanitation. Your church can help share Christ’s hope with survivors by giving at worldrenew.net/venezuela-earthquake, by calling 1-800-552-7972, or by mailing a check made out to World Renew, with “Venezuela Earthquake” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 8970 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Is it hot outside today? Here in the Northern Hemisphere it is summer, and the temperatures have climbed. Do you like that? Or would you rather it be cooler? Sadly, you can’t order your favorite temperature today! Just as in many other parts of life, the temperature outside is not yours to control. Remembering that is helpful for recognizing that you are small and that God (who can control the temperature) is big. Are there other things in your life that you can’t change? Name one of those things each day this week, and praise God for his big-ness. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive