WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

January 19, 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: Ps. 95:1-3

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Chorus: “You Are Worthy” PH #232

*Opening Litany: Col. 1:10-20

And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

*Song of Response: “There Is A Redeemer” (Lyric Video)

Words & Music – Green -- CCLI 58350

There is a Redeemer Jesus God's own Son

Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One

Refrain

Thank You O my Father For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit Till the work on earth is done

2. Jesus my Redeemer name above all names

Precious Lamb of God Messiah, O for sinners slain

Refrain

3. When I stand in glory I will see His face

There I'll serve my King forever In that holy place

Refrain (twice)

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Our Duty to God (Exodus 20:1-11)

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Col. 1:21-23

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

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

*Preparatory Hymn: “More About Jesus”

Words by Eliza Hewitt; Music by John Sweney CCLI 58350

1. More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show

More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me

Refrain

More, more about Jesus; More, more about Jesus

More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me

2. More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern

Spirit of God my teacher be Showing the things of Christ to me

Refrain

3. More about Jesus in His word, Holding communion with my Lord

Hearing His voice in every line Making each faithful saying mine

Refrain

4. More about Jesus on His throne, riches in glory all His own

More of His kingdom’s sure increase; more of His coming, Prince of Peace

Refrain

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6

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

Response: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Sabbath: A Good Day

1. A gift for our good (2:23-27)

2. A day for doing good (3: 1-6)

*Closing Hymn: “All for Jesus”

Words: Mary Dagworthy James

Verse 1

All for Jesus all for Jesus

All my being's ransomed pow'rs

All my thoughts and words and doings

All my days and all my hours

Verse 2

Let my hands perform His bidding

Let my feet run in His ways

Let my eyes see Jesus only

Let my lips speak forth His praise

Verse 3

Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus

I've lost sight of all beside

So enchained my spirit's vision

Looking at the Crucified

Verse 4

O what wonder how amazing

Jesus glorious King of kings

Deigns to call me His beloved

Lets me rest beneath His wings

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: “He Is Lord” PH #633

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR January 19, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM DORCAS

6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP do lessons for week 2

Congregational Announcements

Welcome! As the Psalmist says, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Offering next Sunday: Rock Valley Flooding Recovery

Serving coffee today: Cheryl

Next Sunday: Char

The membership of Kelly (Kas) Cowell has been dismissed to affiliate with the Bethel Evangelical Free Church of Fairmont, MN. We wish God’s blessing on Josh, Kelly and Rylen in their new church home.

RESGEN Men’s Summit 2025 is a half-day conference that equips and encourages men, ages 17 and up, to grow and fulfill their purpose as leaders, husbands, fathers, and Christ-followers. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Being a Man who is All HEART’ and features five dynamic speakers including resources. Bethel CRC in Edgerton is simulcasting the Summit which runs from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 1. Cost to attend the simulcast is $25 per person which includes morning snacks and a light lunch. To register, use the QR code in the printed bulletin or go to this website: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/9609549

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: Whom, according to Acts, did Claudius Caesar banish

from Rome? The Jews (Acts 18:2)

Today’s trivia question: How many wives did Herod who massacred Bethlehem babies have?

Memory Verse

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock ff our salvation.

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Psalm 95:1-2

Dear Friends and partners at Pipestone CRC,

Thank you for your recent contribution and ongoing support of our Christian education ministry in Africa! Your partnership enables us to serve Christian teachers and schools as they work to raise up godly citizens of heaven and earth. Earlier this month, Sosthene met with leaders from across Africa for a leadership summit focused on the theme of "Renewal and Transformation" from Romans 12:1-2. We left encouraged with a clear sense of vision and God's direction as we pursue strategic goals towards training teachers for transformation.

Thank you for your partnership,

Sosthene and Kara Maletoungou

Community Announcements

Wednesday, January 22- "March for Life" at MN State Capitol. We often ask "What can we do besides pray for our state and our country"? Here is an opportunity for you to join others and show your support for LIFE!

Join others and go along to our State Capitol on Wednesday, January 22. A comfortable Motorcoach will be departing at 6:45 am from Pipestone CRC and departing Woodstock Community Church at 7:05 am. Cost is $55. Please take a sack lunch for noon and we will stop for a hot meal on the way home. Be back around 7 pm! Call 507-227-0905 asap, or email to roxiestours@gmail.com to reserve your spot. We are only at the capitol for a little over an hour. You are able to go inside the rotunda, march a little while in front of the capitol and then MCCL has a time of remembrance for the 12,000 aborted last year in MN/ prayer/ message. Motorcoach is parked nearby if you need to warm up or sit.

If you can't go, would you join the 1000's that will gather at our capitol that day in prayer on this day of remembrance?

Circle #14 will be having a Walking Taco/ Hot ham and cheese/ and Nacho meal the afternoon of January 25 when the SWC boys’ basketball team plays RTR. C game starts at 12:00, B team at 1:00 and A team at 2:30. Come watch a good game of basketball and a good meal too! Serving time starts at 11:30 and will serve until gone.

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church on Monday, January 20, 2025.

$10 (includes tax & tip) * 12:00 p.m. – 1:30

First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Pipestone County Sheriff, Keith Vreeman: Be Aware of Scams and Fraud

Sheriff Vreeman will share how to actively stay alert and cautious about scams and potentially fraudulent activities, like phishing emails, phone calls, or online offers.

SPEAKER: Louis Thomas, Taber, SD

Title: Cherishing Tranquility after the Storm

Louis will share a heartwarming story of finding joy and meaningful opportunities after dealing with many fierce storms in her life.

Reservations for lunch and complimentary child care by Thursday, January 16, 2025 please.

Please call * Rosie: 605-201-6484 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, January 19, 2025.

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