PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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April 5, 2026
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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.
THE LORD GATHERS US . . .
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Welcome – He is Risen!
He is Risen Indeed!
Call to Worship: John 10:10
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
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*Opening Hymn: #388 (PH) “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
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Opening Litany: (From: Celebration Hymnal. P. 364)
Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; the Lord has risen!
He has risen indeed!
Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sing? Death has been swallowed up in victory!
Christ has risen indeed!
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.”
Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Lord has risen!
He has risen indeed! Alleluia!
*Song of Response: “Alleluia! Alleluia!”
Composer – Ludwig van Beethover; Adapter – Edward Hodges
Author – Christopher Wordsworth CCLI #58350
1 Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heav'n and voices raise;
Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise.
He who on the cross as Savior For the world's salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead.
2 Now the iron bars are broken, Christ from death to life is born;
Glorious life, and life immortal, On this resurrection morn.
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer By His mighty enterprise;
We with Him to life eternal By His resurrection rise.
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TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: 2 Cor. 5:14-21
Prayer of Confession: (From CRC Worship Sourcebook, p. 638)
Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from the grave and crowned him Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him or acknowledge his rule in our lives. We have gone along with the way of the world and failed to give him glory. Forgive us and raise us from sin, that we may be your faithful people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules this world and is head of the church, his body. Amen!
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Cor. 5:21
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Resonate Global (Please place your offerings in the bags in the Narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #396 (PH) “Low in the Grave Christ Lay”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: John 11:1-44 p. 1668
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Lenten series: The “I AM” sayings of Jesus
I Am The Resurrection and the Life
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
* Closing Hymn: #389 (PH) “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain”
* Call to Service/Discipleship (CRC Worship Sourcebook, p. 652)
As Christ burst forth from the tomb, may new life burst forth from us and show itself in acts of love and healing to a hurting world. And may that same Christ, who lives forever and is the source of our new life, keep your hearts rejoicing and grant you peace this day and always.
*God's Parting Blessing: Rev. 1:4-6
*Doxology: #633 (PH) “He Is Lord”
Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
April 5, 2026
FRIDAY, April 3 - 7:00 PM GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – we plan to celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The offering is for the Pipestone Ministerial Association.
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
There will be no 4:30 afternoon service today
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WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Week 4 “Peter denied Jesus”
We welcome all who have gathered to worship with us on this Easter Sunday. May the joy and victory of the resurrection be richly meaningful to every heart.
Coffee today: Von
Next Sunday: Jo
Offering today: Resonate Global
Next Sunday: Classical Ministry Share
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 Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.
Lois Fey had a successful heart procedure this last Monday, and has decided to go forward with surgery on April 20. She appreciates your prayers.
Happy Birthday to Lois Fey on her 81st on Thursday, April 9.
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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: After Jesus fed the 5000, what did the people want to do with him?
Make him a king (John 6:15)
Today’s trivia question: Was the well at which Jesus talked with the woman of Samaria shallow or deep?
Memory Verse
“I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
And whoever lives and believes in me will never die.
Do you believe this?”
John 11:25
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Community Annoucements
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SWC Black and Gold Banquet, Saturday, April 11 at 5:45 PM. Join us for a night of delicious food and laughter! Reserve your spot today! You can reserve individual seats or fill an entire table of eight. If you are interested in hosting a table or reserving seats, please contact one of our school offices. Elementary: 507-442-6181; High School: 507-442-4471, or email randypfeifle@swcschools.org.
5:45 PM Social hour
6:15 PM Devotions and dinner.
SWC is so excited to welcome back Slap Happy Comedy! The dynamic duo of Erik and Adam bring high energy, hilarious and interactive improvisational comedy to each event. With the help of the audience, they create comedy together that is fresh, fun and like one big happy family!
We appreciate your reservations by March 31 and look forward to you coming.
Southwest Minnesota Pro-Life group will be holding their annual Pro-Life Spring Rally on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Southwest Christian High School, 550 Elizabeth St. in Edgerton. Our speaker will be Emily Zylstra. She is the Executive Director of Helping Hands Pregnancy Center in Worthington overseeing the mission, staff, and community outreach efforts that support women and families facing difficult situations. Come and support this worthy cause.
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Prayer Summit:
In a world FULL of chaos, we know there is ONE who has the answer! You are invited to join others and come together for 1 hour of prayer, reflection, worship, Scripture, and most of all, PRAYER.
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 7 pm
WHERE: Woodstock Community Church
130 Dakota St. N. Woodstock, MN
Join us for prayer and lay your concerns down, and God promises to “hear and answer your prayer!
​Kids Corner Devotions - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Resurrection People,” at www.kidscorner.net. Early on a Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene felt very sad; in fact, she felt hopeless. Her teacher and friend had been crucified on Friday, and now, mysteriously, his tomb was empty. Read what happens next. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
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