WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

September 27, 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 95:1-3

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #188 (PH) “Praise the LORD, Sing Hallelujah”

*Opening Litany: (Col. 1:15-20)

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

*Praise Response “He is Exalted”

He is exalted, the King is exalted on high, I will praise Him.

He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise His name!

He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign;

Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name.

He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 96-98 PH p. 906

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ezekiel 36:25-27

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Missionary Support (Please place offering in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”

Author: Samuel Trevor Francis; Tune: Thomas J. Williams CCLI #58350

1.) O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free,
Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me, Is the current of Thy love;
Leading onward, leading homeward, To my glorious rest above.

2.) O the deep, deep love of Jesus - Spread His praise from shore to shore!
How He loveth, ever loveth, Changeth never, nevermore;
How He watches o'er His loved ones, Died to call them all His own;
How for them He intercedeth, Watcheth o'er them from the throne.

3.) O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Love of every love the best;
'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'Tis a haven sweet of rest.
O the deep, deep love of Jesus, 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me;
And it lifts me up to glory, For it lifts me up to Thee.

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Genesis 27:41-28:22 p. 40

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Grace for Runaways!

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone) – Lyric Video

Words and Music by Newton/Tomlin/Giglio

CCLI 58350

1. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me;

I once was lost but now I'm found, Was blind but now I see.

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.

Refrain:

My chains are gone, I've been set free;

My God my Savior has ransomed me;

And like a flood His mercy rains;

Unending love amazing grace.

3. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

4. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine

But God who called me here below Will be forever mine.

Refrain:

My chains are gone, I've been set free;

My God my Savior has ransomed me;

And like a flood His mercy rains;

Unending love amazing grace.

(Repeat Refrain)

Unending love, amazing grace.

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #630 (PH) “Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

September 27, 2026

Coffee today: Marie

Next Sunday: Kim

Offering today: Missionary Support

Next Sunday: Justice For All

Congregational Announcements

We are happy to welcome all visitors who are worshipping with us today. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity”. Psalm 133:1

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: Who did Jesus say should cast the first stone at the woman taken in adultery? “He that is without sin.” John 8:7

Today’s trivia question: In whom is there no truth?

Memory Verse

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,

The name of the LORD is to be praised.

Psalm 113:3

Community Announcements

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

IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER:

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

Grandparents Day at SWC – Wednesday, September 30

We are so thankful for the blessing of grandparents and the special role you play in the lives of your grandchildren! On Wednesday, September 30, we warmly invite you to join us at Southwest Christian for a morning set aside just for YOU. Together, we will celebrate the love, encouragement, and faith you pour into your families and into our school community.

If you have grandchildren in both the High School and Elementary, we encourage you to visit BOTH campuses! Be sure to check the Grandparents Day schedule for times and details. You’ll find the full schedule and more information on our website at www.swcschools.org. The morning will conclude with our K-12 Grandparents Day worship—a highlight of the day! If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to join us through the live stream at christensenbroadcastnetwork.com/sports or by using the link on our school website.

Groundwork: A Wise Perspective on Work - Much of our adult life revolves around work: work for our jobs, work on our houses and for our families, and work for the Lord. Join Groundwork as we study Ecclesiastes 4:4-8, 5:10-15, 9:7-10 to listen to the Teacher’s wisdom on what makes our work meaningful. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - What faith practices shape your life and the lives of the people who share your home? “It’s easy for us to think that we create our habits, but our habits also create us. The faith-forming things that we do together deeply affect the way we think and act. Because of this, consistently committing to your faith practices as a family has a significant impact.” —from Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation, by Laura Keeley and Robert J. Keeley, available at FaithAliveResources.org. This week ask your family or friends what faith practices have the most impact on their lives and engage in one of the practices shared. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece (April 2 - 12. 2027): Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.