WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

September 6, 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: #246 (PH) “Come, Thou Almighty King”

*Opening Litany: (Ps. 128)

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.

You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.

Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.

May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children's children.

Peace be upon Israel.

*Hymn of Response: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – LYRIC VIDEO

1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,

There is no shadow Of turning with Thee

Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not,

As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be

Refrain:

Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by morning New mercies I see

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me

2. Summer and winter, And springtime and harvest

Sun moon and stars In their courses above

Join with all nature In manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, Mercy and love

Refrain:

3. Pardon for sin And a peace that endureth

Thy own dear presence To cheer and to guide

Strength for today And bright hope for tomorrow

Blessings all mine, With ten thousand beside

Refrain – two times:

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Preparatory for the Lord’s Supper – PH p. 983

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:9

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Hope Haven – Please place your offerings in the bags in the Narthex

*Preparatory Hymn: “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

1.) Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care,

And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known:

In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped the tempter’s snare By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

2.) Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petitions bear

To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless:

And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace,

I’ll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Acts 12 p. 1712

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Keep Believing!

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “The Solid Rock”

1. My hope is built on nothing less

Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;

I dare not trust the sweetest frame,

But wholly lean on Jesus' name.

Refrain:

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand,

All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness seems to hide His face,

I rest on His unchanging grace.

In every high and stormy gale,

My anchor holds within the veil.

(Refrain)

3.His oath, His covenant, His blood,

Support me in the whelming flood;

When all around my soul gives way,

He then is all my hope and stay.

(Refrain)

4.When He shall come with trumpet sound,

O may I then in Him be found;

Dressed in His righteousness alone,

Faultless to stand before the throne.

(Refrain)

*God's Parting Blessing:

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

September 6, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

4:30 PM AFTERNOON SERVICE - Plan to join us at 4:30 PM in the fellowship hall as we summarize the final section of the Heidelberg Catechism on the topic of "Gratitude"

Coffee today: Jan

Next Sunday: Von

Offering today: Hope Haven

Next Sunday: Classical Ministry Shares

Congregational Announcements

Greetings to all who worship with us today. This morning our message calls us to a time of reflection and preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday

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.

Plan to join us for a compelling ministry opportunity for VIM and for our church! Volunteers In Mercy plans to host a Thanksgiving dinner at noon at our church. This will be a sit-in dinner only. The goal is to bless others in the name of Christ by offering community and friendship to those who don't have a place to go on Thanksgiving.

Shelli DeRuyter is organizing this event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: setting up the night before, hosts/hostesses, preparing food, reheating food in the morning, pie cutting, serving food, dishes/table service, and clean-up. If you can help, please call or text Shelli at 507-820-1425 and let her know what time-frame might work for you. Above all we ask that you pray for the Lord's blessing on this event so that we might be a witness to Christ in our community.

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: Why did the blind man believe that Jesus must be from God? Because he healed him (John 9:33)

Today’s trivia question: What illustration of planting, from the processes of nature, did Jesus use in regard to His death.

Memory Verse

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1

Community Announcements

Wednesday, September 9 - 6:30 Orientation Meeting for new 4th grade Cadets and a parent at Bethel CRC

Wednesday, September 9 - 7:30 Edgerton Cadet Counselor Planning Meeting at Bethel CRC

Wednesday, September 23 - 6:00 Cadet Hot-dog and Games night at Rock River Park

Wednesday, October 14 - 6:30 First regular Cadet meeting at Bethel CRC

"How did the world originate? Did God create all things in 6, 24 hour days, or did He oversee an evolutionary process that took billions of years? Does it matter what we believe? Come to Edgerton PRC on Friday, September 11 at 7 PM to hear Pastor Matt De Boer answer these questions using the Word of God."

The journey of grief is different for everyone, and you don’t have to walk that journey alone. You are welcome to join the Pipestone ATLAS for Life GriefShare support group on Thursdays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. starting September 17 through November 19. Find comfort, practical coping steps, and a caring Christian community through video lessons and discussion to help you move through the grief process and gain solid support each step of the way. Please call the ATLAS office 562-5777 to sign up for this session or for more information.

IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER:

Monday, September 7: No School; Labor Day – Pancake Breakfast

Wednesday, September 30: K-12 Grandparents Day; 12:00 Dismissal

Friday, October 9: HS Fall Concert

Monday, December 7: 9-12 Christmas Concert

Monday, December 14: K-8 Christmas Concert

The 9th Annual SWC Tractor Ride is just around the corner on September 12. The route begins at the Edgerton City Park. Rolls and coffee will be available beginning at 8 am. Be ready to ride at 9:30. The noon meal will be served at the Leota City Park. Back in Edgerton, tours will be available at both campuses of SWC. With questions or to register, call Kendra Kuipers at 507.227.0488

Kids Corner Devotions: A Safe Place - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A Safe Place” at www.kidscorner.net. In Matthew 25:31-40, Jesus taught us that part of following him is helping others feel safe and comforted. Small acts of kindness may seem ordinary, but they can show God’s extraordinary love. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, on Monday, September 21, 2026. $10.00 (includes tax) - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: JD Rieck Plumbing 620 7th Street SW in Pipestone.

Nichole Rieck will talk about the services they offer.

SPEAKER: “Joy in the Journey” Judie Colyer at Ankeny, IA

Judie shares how to experience JOY in the middle of life’s challenging journey.

Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, September 17, please.

Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, September 20.