PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
November 8, 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: #461 (PH) “Beautiful Savior”
*Opening Litany: (Psalm 31:14-20)
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."
My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.
Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave.
Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.
In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.
*Hymn of Response: “Under His Wings”
Tune: Ira D. Sankey; Lyrics: William O. Cushing
© Public Domain
1.) Under His wings I am safely abiding.
Tho' the night deepens and tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me.
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.
Refrain:
Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever.
2.) Under His wings - what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort and there I am blessed. [Refrain]
3.) Under His wings - O what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore. [Refrain]
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 42, p. 913.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Cor. 8:9
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Share (Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #525 (PH) “O, Christians Haste”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15 p. 345
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The Longest Day Ever
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
Tune: Fanny Crosby; Lyrics: Robert Lowry
© Public Domain
1.) All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who thro' life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.
2.) All the way my Savior leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread.
Tho' my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see.
3.) All the way my Savior leads me; O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed, immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages: "Jesus led me all the way."
This my song thro' endless ages: "Jesus led me all the way."
*God's Parting Blessing:
*Doxology: #638(PH) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
November 8, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Session 4
6:30-8:30 PM CADETS at Bethel CRC
ADVANCE DATE:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:30 PM CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Coffee today: Cheryl
Next Sunday: Gloria
Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares
Next Sunday: Christian School Tuition
Congregational Announcements
We extend a word of welcome to all who have come to worship today. “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.” Hebrews 10:22
At our congregational meeting on November 16 at 7:30 PM, we will be voting on the following:
1) Approving Jerry DeKam, Larry De Jongh, and Mike Zeinstra as Elders, and Jeff DeRuyter as Deacon.
2) Approving the proposed budget for 2027 (There is a copy in your mailbox)
3) Approving missionary support
Thank you for your generous gift to us for pastor appreciation month. We are thankful for all of you and look forward to continued ministry with you. - Pastor Stephen, Dawn, Noah, and Kayla
Update on the Volunteers In Mercy Community Thanksgiving Day dinner (Nov. 26) at the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church: If you are able to help, or have volunteered to help, here are the details: We will be serving from 11 AM to 1 PM. 9:00 AM – Food helpers should report, as well as pie cutters. 10:45 AM – Servers, hosts/hostesses, and table “refillers” should report. 12:30-1 PM: Clean-up crew should report. All volunteers should enter through the east side kitchen door as the glass entry doors will be locked until 11 AM. Look for a sign on the door. Please send a text message to Shelli DeRuyter at 507-820-1425 and let her know the time you can arrive and the position you would like to fill (for example: Jane Doe can serve mashed potatoes from 11-12:30). Thank you for your help!
Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo at Good Samaritan, Adrian and Verna at Ridge View, Etta Mae 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: When did Jesus say a man stumbles?
When he walks in the night. (John 11:10)
Next week’s trivia question: Who really took the life of Jesus from Him?
Memory Verse
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
Community Announcements
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, November 9, 2026 - TOMORROW
$10.00 (includes tax) - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Fun Fall Festival
Join us for our annual ‘Love Auction’ featuring baked goods, sweet treats, homemade treasures, garden items, decorations, plants, gift baskets and more. Start preparing for the Holidays!
SPEAKER: “The Making of a Story” by Lisa Story of Wausa, NE
Lisa shares how writing her Stonecroft talk helped her confront a difficult chapter in her life. She discusses how being part of Women’s Connection allowed her to move forward through God’s grace and redemption.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675 to make your reservations for lunch by Thursday, November 5
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - TODAY.
IMPORTANT DATES at SWC:
November 14 - Annual Fall Auction "Shine Your Light" - Supper starting at 4:30 @ SWC Elementary
December 7 - 9-12 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Bethel CRC
December 14 - K-8 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Elementary gym
Annual Fall Auction “Shine Your Light” – Supper starting at 4:30 @ SWC Elementary. Food • Fellowship •Fun • Supporting SWC. We hope you’ll mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special night. We can’t wait to see you there!
Over Christmas break, 20 SWC students and 4 chaperones will be traveling to Kenya, Africa, to serve and support several organizations, including En-Gedi Children's Home, a support group for mothers of disabled children, and two local orphanages. https://www.en-gedichildrenwithhope.org/ We are collecting items to share with these organizations and caregivers. A donation list is attached. We are also accepting donations of larger checked-size suitcases to transport the supplies to Kenya (suitcases will not be returned). My parents, Lyle and Karla, or I can collect the donated items on December 20. Thank you for your generosity, support for this mission, and prayers.
ATLAS for Life – Pipestone (101 2nd St. NE) invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Browse and shop the Christmas rummage items and the Christmas décor boutique, including the highly popular outdoor Christmas planters. Also available to purchase will be fresh caramel rolls and coffee as well as a hot sandwich noon lunch with serving starting at 11:30 am. Your support helps ATLAS bring God’s love story full of love, grace, mercy, and hope!