WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

November 16, 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 Pianist:

Linda Boersma

Call to Worship: Psalm 86:8-10

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #460 (PH) “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

*Opening Response: Daniel 2:19-23

Then Daniel praised the God of heaven and said:

"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.

He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them.

He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.

I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers!

*Praise Response: “His Name is Wonderful”

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His name is Wonderful. His name is Wonderful. His name is Wonderful - Jesus, my Lord.

He is the mighty King, Master of everything; His name is Wonderful - Jesus, my Lord.

He's the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He.

Bow down before Him; Love and adore Him. His name is Wonderful - Jesus, my Lord.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: 1 Thess 5:1-24

Prayer of Confession (Prayer by H.B. Charles Jr)

Lord, we are aware that the things we pray about are the things we trust you to handle and the things we neglect to pray about are the things we think we can handle on our own. O Sovereign Father, make us realize our utter dependence on you as we seek to daily walk in the ways of Jesus in the strength of the Spirit. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 43:1

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

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

*Preparatory Song: “Give Me Oil” - LYRIC VIDEO

Give me oil in my lamp, Keep me burning

Give me oil in my lamp I pray, Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning

Keep me burning till the break of day

Refrain

Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings

Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King

Give me joy in my heart, Keep me praising

Give me joy in my heart I pray, Give me joy in my heart keep me praising

Keep me praising till the break of day

Refrain

Give me peace in my heart, Keep me resting

Give me peace in my heart I pray, Give me peace in my heart keep me resting

Keep me resting till the break of day

Refrain

Give me love in my heart, Keep me serving

Give me love in my heart I pray, Give me love in my heart keep me serving

Keep me serving till the break of day

Refrain (twice)

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9 p. 984

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon Proverbs: God’s Practical Wisdom for Life

1. The Call to Wisdom (1-9)

2. The Wisdom of Proverbs (10-29)

- A sample proverb from every chapter

3. The Conclusion of Wisdom (30-31)

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” (Slane)

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;

Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

2. Be Thou my wisdom, Be Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord;

Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one.

3. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise; Thou mine inheritance now and always;

Thou and Thou only be first in my heart, High King of heaven my treasure Thou art.

4. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, bright heaven's Sun;

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: “Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Heart”

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;
And whatever you do, in word or deed,
Do it all in the name of the Lord.

Refrain:

Giving thanks, giving thanks

To God, through Christ, the Lord;
Giving thanks, giving thanks
To God, through Christ, the Lord.

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR November 16, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

NOVEMBER 17, Monday 7:00 PM CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to affirm Gene Boersma as Elder for three years and Steve Hubbling for Deacon for three years. There are absentee ballots on the table in the Narthex. Also to approve the budget for 2026.

NOVEMBER 27, Thursday 9:00 AM THANKSGIVING SERVICE. The offering will be for Missionary Support.

Congregational Announcements

We extend a hearty welcome to all worshipping with us today. May it please the Lord to shower His spiritual blessings upon us.

Coffee today: Char

Next Sunday: Gloria

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Offering next Sunday: Food Shelf

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 Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

Lyle Schiebout is doing well after hip replacement surgery. Pray for a good recovery.

Remember Randy Schiebout as he will be starting aggressive chemotherapy tomorrow.

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: By what other name was Reuel, Moses’ father-in-law, known?

Jethro (Exodus 2:18 and 3:1)

Today’s trivia question: What is the largest number of people to whom Jesus is recorded as appearing after his resurrection?

Memory Verse

Listen, my son, to your father's instruction

And do not forsake your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 1:8

Community Announcements

SWMCS DATES to REMEMBER:
Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert
Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

CALLED: Full time ministry is an extraordinary calling and great privilege, and critical for the purposes of God in this world. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. But “how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?” If you have ever wondered if God is calling you to serve Him vocationally, whether as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or something else; if you have questions about what ministry is like; if you wonder if it is worth it; if you don’t know the next steps or process – please join us at Dordt University on November 22 from 10-3 for ‘CALLED’. Stephen Terpstra, John Klompien, and John Lee, along with missions and candidacy experts, will encourage you, talk with you, answer your questions, and explore if God is calling you. The event is free of charge and is for people of all ages, from high school to those nearing retirement, who are exploring full or part time ministry. For more information and to register, go to: https://forms.gle/Sg6Zh4Jx6cbPDiE9A or follow the QR code on the poster in your church or school. Questions? Email pastor@firstcrcoc.org