WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

April 26, 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 96:1-4

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #428 (PH) “O Worship the King”

*Opening Litany: (From Celebration Hymnal p. 529 – Ps. 25:1-2, 5; 18:1-3)

To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in You I trust, O my God.

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God, my Savior.

My hope is in You all day long.

I love You, O Lord, my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliver; He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

*Song of Response: “I Will Call Upon the Lord”

I will call upon the Lord

who is worthy to be praised;

So shall I be saved from my enemies.

I will call upon the Lord.

(repeat)

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock,

And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock,

And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

(repeat)

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Responsive Reading: PH. P.1014

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:31-32

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Gideons Speaker

Offering for the Gideons (Please place your offering in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Song: “I Stand in Awe” – LYRIC VIDEO

By Mark Altrogge

You are beautiful beyond description, Too marvelous for words;
Too wonderful for comprehension, Like nothing ever seen or heard.

Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom, Who can fathom the depth of Your love?
You are beautiful beyond description, Majesty enthroned above.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

You are beautiful beyond description, Yet God crushed You for my sin;
In agony and deep affliction, Cut off that I might enter in.
Who can grasp such tender compassion, Who can fathom this mercy so free?
You are beautiful beyond description, Lamb of God who died for me.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Psalm 18 p. 855

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Our God, Our Strength

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: #483 (PH) “How Great Thou Art”

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #638 (PH) “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

April 26, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Week 5 (Peter preached Jesus)

A Christian welcome to all who worship today. May the peace of God reign in your hearts through Christ our Lord.

Coffee today: Kim

Next Sunday: Wil

Offering today: Gideons

Next Sunday: Madison Brockberg for medical expenses

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.

This morning, Martin Krueger will be speaking to us about the work of the Gideons.

We give thanks to God for answered prayers! Lois Fey had successful heart surgery on Tuesday and is doing well. Randy Schiebout was released from the hospital on Monday and is feeling much better.

We are currently planning for Holland Vacation Bible School, which will be May 31-June 4. We need helpers and crew leaders. If you are able to help, please contact Pastor Stephen.

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: How many porches did the Pool of Bethesda have? 5 (John 5:2)

Today’s trivia question: What length of time had one man been waiting at the Pool of Bethesda?

Memory Verse

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

Whatever is pure, what is lovely whatever is admirable –

If anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

Community Announcements

Kids Corner Devotions: How Do We Care for God's World? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “How Do We Care for God's World?” at www.kidscorner.net. Discover how amazing God’s world is and why it matters how we treat it. Learn simple ways you can enjoy the outdoors, care for nature, and help keep our world clean and beautiful! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Earth Day collection.

Community Announcement

The ATLAS for Life Always Growing Greenhouse is open! Come enjoy the beauty of God’s beautiful handiwork as you look forward to filling those planters and gardens. A great gift idea – an Always Growing Greenhouse gift certificate! The greenhouse is located on the grounds of Hubers Automotive – 105 8th Ave. (next to 8th Ave. Diner and across from Luann’s Gas). Thank you for your support!

SWC Calendar of Events

K–4 Spring Musical – Blast Off!
Friday, May 1 at 9:30 AM

Hop aboard spaceship J-316 and travel the galaxy with our K–4 crew! When the Intergalactic Bible Database is suddenly erased, it’s up to them to save Scripture before it’s gone forever.

Will they succeed? Come find out in this fun and meaningful adventure about keeping God’s Word close to our hearts!

Oh Yum! It’s a Bake Sale!

The annual SWC Circle Bake Sale will be held immediately following the K–4 Spring Program at the Elementary campus on May 1. SWC Circles #5 and #12 are excited to team up and fill the tables with delicious homemade treats!

Be sure to stop by and support this tasty fundraiser—all proceeds benefit SWC!

5-12 High School Spring Pops Concert on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 PM

Join our 5th–12th grade students in the High School gym for a lively mix of music from stage, screen, and radio! Come and enjoy a wide range of songs as we celebrate God’s gift of music.

April 27 6th Grade Play 7:00pm

May 1 K-4 Spring Program - Elem Gym 9:30am

SWC Circles Bake Sale following program

6-8 Field Day 12:30pm

Jr Class DC Fundraiser - Afternoon Outdoor Spring Cleaning

May 11 5-12 Spring Pops Concert - HS Gym 7:00pm

May 21 Last Day Of School - Noon Dismissal

May 22 Graduation 7:15pm

May 25 Memorial Pancake Breakfast - HS cafeteria 7:30am -10:00am

May 27 Annual Society Meeting - Elem Gym 7:00pm

Join us for a National Day of Prayer service on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 PM at Bethel CRC in Edgerton. This will be a time to come together in prayer for our nation, communities, leaders, and families. All are welcome—please invite others to join us for this meaningful evening of prayer and unity..'

Looking for a meaningful way to wrap up your Sunday? Bethel CRC in Edgerton warmly invites you to join us for a special evening service on Sunday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming Pastor Steve Zwart from 1st CRC in Sioux Falls, who will lead us in a hymn sing service, celebrating the rich heritage of our faith through song. Refreshments will be served after the service. We look forward to lifting our voices with you!