PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
December 22, 2024
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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.
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THE LORD GATHERS US . . .
Welcome
Call to Worship: Philippians 4:4-5
*Opening Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (LYRIC VIDEO)
Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain - CCLI # 58350
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Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains
Refrain: Gloria In excelsis Deo
Gloria In excelsis Deo
2. Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heav'nly song?
Refrain
3. Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the newborn King
Refrain
4. See Him in a manger laid whom the choirs of angels praise
Mary Joseph lend your aid while our hearts in love we raise
Refrain
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
Advent Reading & Candle Lighting – Joy, Savior (Todd & Sheri Tinklenberg)
*Hymn: Away in a Manger – LYRIC VIDEO - Public Domain
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Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
2. The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus look down from the sky
And stay by my side until morning is nigh
3. Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there
4. Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky look down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Psalm 119:105-112
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:1-2
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Hope Haven (place offering in bags in narthex)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20 p. 1590
Preparatory Hymn: Silent Night (LYRIC Video)
© 2005 Simpleville Music; Wet As A Fish Music; Banistuci Music
CCLI License # 58350
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Silent night holy night, all is calm, all is bright
‘Round yon virgin mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace
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Silent night holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born
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Silent night holy night, Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at Thy birth, Jesus Lord at Thy birth
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Isaiah 35
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Response: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Joy to the World
1. The report of joy (1-2)
2. The response to joy (3-4)
3. The result of joy (5-7)
4. The route of joy (8-10)
Closing Hymn: Joy To the World – LYRIC VIDEO Public Domain
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Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
2. Joy to the world the Savior reigns
Let all their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat repeat the sounding joy
3. He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders and wonders of His love
. . . AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*God's Parting Blessing; Jude 1:24-25
*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” PH 638
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Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR December 22, 2024
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
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We warmly welcome all who are visiting with us today. In this Advent season, as we come closer to the day of nativity, we join Christians all over the world in our joyful preparation.
Offering today: Hope Haven
Offering next Sunday: The Banquet in Sioux Falls
Serving coffee today: Marie
Next Sunday: Kim
There will be No Christmas Day Service on December 25. Cornerstone has invited our congregation to visit their Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 PM.
Happy Birthday to Harold Veltkamp on his 85th on Thursday, December 26.
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 times did the Israelites march around Jericho on each of the first days of the “siege”? One (Joshua 5)
Today’s trivia question: What was the occupation of Lydia?
Memory Verse
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Luke 1:46b-47
Community Announcements
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Hope Haven Presents: The Dueling Duo’s - Come enjoy a Dueling Piano Show on Thursday, January 9 at The District in Sioux Falls featuring Andy and Ryno! This is the perfect event to enjoy some great music requested by the audience, spend a night with your friends, and support Hope Haven! Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. Purchase tickets: hopehaven.org/events
Mick Sterling will be performing his show “From The King For The King” at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center Saturday, January 11th at 7:30. If you want to see an Elvis show that has never been done, featuring the songs that inspired and moved Elvis himself, a show that features the songs he won his only Grammy for, From The King For The King - The Gospel According to Elvis is where you should be. Featuring the early 60's faith standards such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Run On,” “I Believe in The Man in The Sky,” and many more. Mick Sterling leads audiences through a moving and emotional show that revisits the roots of the church in song. It's beautiful.
There are tickets available yet. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, and $12 for students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4pm.
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The Senior class at SWC has just completed another successful class trip to Washington D.C. to see the many wonders of our nation’s capital and now it is your turn! Arlington, Holocaust Museum, Capitol Building, Mt. Vernon, National Cathedral, plus all of the monuments and memorials is just a glimpse of what you will see and experience. I have heard for years now from parents, alumni and community members about wanting to experience a trip like this and now you can!
This spring, just after the famous cherry blossoms bloom, from April 22-April 26 you can join Mr. Busker as he leads an adult trip to D.C. It will be as close of an experience as the kids get but at a slightly more relaxed pace and with a few better meal options. A good amount of walking will still be required. Enjoy a guided experience from a seasoned veteran.
Cost is expected to be around $2000 per person (or less) depending on your desire to room with others or not. There is only room for a maximum of 30 people. Don’t hesitate to sign up in the high school office with Daci if you are interested and feel free to reach out to Mr. Busker with any questions you may have. Please sign up by December 11 so planning may begin.
You’ve been wanting to see and experience D.C. for yourself for a while and now is your chance!
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Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (May 27 - June 8, 2025): Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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