PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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July 27, 2025
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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
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Call to Worship: Rev. 15:3-4
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Praise: #453 (PH) “Let All Things Now Living”
Opening Litany (From Psalm 96)
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth.
*Praise Response: #627 (PH) “Bless The Lord”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: The Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:1-17)
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 28:8-9
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for World Renew (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Song: “Nothing But The Blood”
Text and Music: Robert Lowry CCLI 58350
1. What can wash away my sin
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Refrain
O precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
2. For my pardon this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my cleansing this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Refrain
3. Nothing can for sin atone
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Naught of good that I have done
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Refrain
4. This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Amos 4:6-13 p. 1424
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Why You Should Live in Obedience
1. God will make your life miserable
2. You will meet him regardless
3. There will be blessing if you obey
4. He is the creator, sustainer, and overseer of the earth.
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: “JESUS I COME”
Text & Music: Sleeper & Stebbins © Public Domain
1. Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come; Jesus I come.
Into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of my sickness into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
Out of my sin and into Thyself, Jesus, I come to Thee.
2. Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come; Jesus I come.
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus I come to Thee.
Out of earth’s sorrows into Thy balm, Out of life’s storms and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to thee.
3. Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come; Jesus, I come.
Into Thy blessed will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings live a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee.
4. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come; Jesus, I come.
Into the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee.
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: #633 (PH) “He Is Lord”
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Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR July 27, 2025
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 AM Our regular MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE followed by a brunch at approximately 10:30. Our service will be led by Rev. Ed Veldhuizen.
Congregational Announcements
A cordial welcome is extended to all our visitors and those of regular attendance with us today! May the giver of all gifts pour out His blessings upon us as gather in His name.
Coffee today: Wil
Next Sunday: Linda K.
Offering today: World Renew
Offering next Sunday: Benevolent Fund
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.
Please remember Cliff Mulder and his family in your prayers. Cliff is again back at Good Samaritan.
Next Sunday, August 3 Cornerstone will be having their service at the tent on the fairgrounds so we will be having our service at the regular time – 9:00 AM but will have a brunch after the service at 10:30. Egg Bakes will be furnished so bring muffins, rolls, fruit or whatever.
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 was the mother of Timothy? Eunice (2 Timothy 1:15)
Today’s trivia question: How many years of David’s reign was his government based in Jerusalem?
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Community Announcements
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Saturday, September 13 will be the 8th Annual Tractor/UTV Ride, taking off at 9:30 from SWC High School. The noon meal will also be served at SWC cafeteria. There will be tours offered at Spronk Seed and Diamond H Acres beginning around 1. For more information or to register, contact Kendra Kuipers at 507.227.0488
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ReFrame Ministries
Kids Corner Devotions: God's Grand Story: Samuel Serves - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “God's Grand Story: Samuel Serves” at www.kidscorner.net. Want to hear a cool story about a kid God spoke to at night? Samuel was just a kid like you, and God used him in amazing ways—this devotion will inspire your whole family to listen for God's voice, obey with courage, and shine his light every day! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Kids Corner eBook Collection: Faith Practices.
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Groundwork: Unfaithful People and God's Grace - God famously instructed Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman and used his marriage to Gomer as a symbol of all that was wrong with Israel in their relationship with God. Join Groundwork as we dig into Hosea 1-3 to study this prophetic relationship and recognize its invitation into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace as his people today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
World Renew
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Ride to Renew: Cycle for Change - Join World Renew for the ride of a lifetime from November 1–9, 2025. 100 riders will cycle through beautiful Florida and help raise funds to equip 1,500 farmers worldwide with sustainable farming practices. Each rider commits to raising $3,000, directly supporting 15 global farmers in achieving food security for their families and communities. Let's ride together for a more food-secure future! For more information and to register, visit worldrenew.net/ridetorenew.
Thrive
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Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As a part of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the disciples, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matt. 6:26, NIV). Spend some time this week watching birds. Go on a hike near a body of water, put a bird feeder in your backyard, or simply watch for birds as you travel throughout your day. As you observe these creatures, be reminded of God’s care and provision. Make a list of the ways God provides for you daily. Place it somewhere in your home where it can serve as a daily reminder of God’s care for you. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
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