WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

May 31, 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 149:1-4

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #412 (PH) vs. 1,2,4,5 “Jesus Shall Reign”

*Opening Litany: (Psalm 9:1-10)

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. For you have upheld my right and my cause; you have sat on your throne, judging righteously.

You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever.

Endless ruin has overtaken the enemy, you have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them has perished.

The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

*Praise Response: “What a Mighty God We Serve”

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What a mighty God we serve! What a mighty God we serve!

Angels bow before Him, Heaven and earth adore Him;

What a mighty God we serve.

What a mighty God we serve! What a mighty God we serve!

Angels bow before Him, Heaven and earth adore Him;

What a mighty God we serve.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Preparatory for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Super

Prayer of Confession:

Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 103:1-5

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Back to God Hour – please place your offerings in the bags in the Narthex

*Preparatory Hymn: #488 (PH) “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Acts 3 p. 1694

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Surprising Gospel

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: vs. 1,2,4,5 “Our Great Savior”

1. Jesus! What a Friend for sinners! Jesus! Lover of my soul;
Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Refrain:
Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a Friend!
Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end.

2. Jesus! What a Strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him;
Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my Strength, my victory wins. [Refrain]

4. Jesus! What a Guide and Keeper! While the tempest still is high,
Storms about me, night o'er takes me, He, my Pilot, hears my cry. [Refrain]

5. Jesus! I do now receive Him, More than all in Him I find;
He hath granted me forgiveness, I am His, and He is mine. [Refrain]

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #627 (PH) “Bless His Holy Name”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

May 31, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

Coffee today: Grace

Next Sunday: Gloria

Offering today: Back to God Hour

Next Sunday: Atlas

There will be no Council meeting this month.

Congregational Announcements

A Christian welcome to all who worship with us today. May our God supply all your needs.

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo Bolt at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink 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: What man did Jesus see sitting under a fig tree before the man even knew Jesus? Nathanael John 1:48

Today’s trivia question: Who gave the law?

Memory Verse

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of any kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

James 1:2-3

Community Announcements

Thank you! Thank you! The ATLAS for Life Always Growing Greenhouse is coming to a close (or is closed) for the 2026 season. Your support is greatly appreciated as each flower and plant purchased aids in the mission of ATLAS to bring hope in Christ to Pipestone County and surrounding areas. Soak in the joy of the beauty of those flowers and gardens, and continue to shine your light for Christ! Atlas For Life