PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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June 1, 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. 5:12-13
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: #410 (PH) “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
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Opening Litany (Psalm 47:1-9)
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.
God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.
*Praise Response: “He is Exalted”
By Twila Paris; © 1985 by Straightway Music
and Mountain Spring Music (CCLI 58350)
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: Deuteronomy 5:1-20
Prayer of Confession: (From CRC Worship Sourcebook, p. 662)
We come, O Lord, on this day of glory to confess our lack of trust. While we sing of your lordship over all creation, we have too often acted as though you are powerless in the face of today’s events. Help us to live with confidence in your presence today and in hope for life with you forever. Amen
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:4-7
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Holland VBS (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #571 (PH) “Jesus Loves Me”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 p. 1690
Also: Lord’s Day 18: P. 879-880 (Psalter Hymnal)
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The Ascension: How Jesus is with us
1. Jesus is physically absent from us (QA 46)
2. Jesus is spiritually present with us (QA 47)
3. Jesus is still both man and God (QA 48)
4. Jesus is bringing us great blessing (QA 49)
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn: #297 (PH) “O, Come My Soul, Sing Praise to God” (vs, 1, 3, 4)
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: #297 (PH) “O, Come My Soul, Sing Praise to God” (vs. 5)
Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR June 1, 2025
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP - ASCENSION SUNDAY
Congregational Announcements
The holy sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the service today. May all who partake in true faith be assured that God will always love and accept them as His children for the sake of His Son.
Coffee today: Karla
Next Sunday: Marian
Offering today: Holland Vacation Bible School
Offering next Sunday: Classical Ministry Share
Happy Birthday to Arlo Bolt on her 85th on Saturday, June 7.
Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service.
Arlo Bolt, Lois Fey and Cliff Mulder at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.
There will be no afternoon service at 4:30 PM today. Vacation Bible school in Holland starts this afternoon at 4 PM.
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: Isaiah 48:22 promises no peace for whom? The wicked
Today’s trivia question: Who was punished for looking back?
Memory Verse
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Community Announcements
SWC Annual Society Meeting! June 4 at 7:00 pm in the Elementary Gym. Join fellow SWC families for this important evening of updates, decisions, and direction as we shape the future of our school together! We will vote for new board members, hear an update on the Forward On A Firm Foundation building project, and go over budget information and finances. If you are unable to attend but would still like to vote, absentee ballots can be picked up at either of the SWC offices!
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