WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

May 11, 2025

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 124:8

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #438 (PH) “When Morning Gilds the Sky”

Opening Litany (Rev. 5:11-14)

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders.

In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing:

"To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"

The four living creatures said, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.

*Praise Response: #225 (PH) “You Are Worthy”

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Gal. 5:14-26 p.1815

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ps. 103:1-4

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Share (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #583 (PH) “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Psalm 34 p. 871

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Blessings of the Righteous

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “He Hideth My Soul”

1. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,

A wonderful Savior to me;

He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,

Where rivers of pleasure I see

Chorus:

He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock

That shadows a dry thirsty land;

He hideth my life in the depths of His love

And covers me there with His hand,

And covers me there with His hand.

2. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord -

He taketh my burden away.

He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved;

He giveth me strength as my day.

Chorus

3. With numberless blessings each moment He crowns;

And filled with His fullness divine,

I sing in my rapture, “oh glory to God

For such a Redeemer as mine!”

Chorus

4. When clothed in His brightness, transported I rise

To meet Him in clouds of the sky;

His perfect salvation, His wonderful love

I'll shout with the millions on high!

Chorus

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: #638 (PH) “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR May 11, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

Congregational Announcements

We want to welcome all who have come to worship on this Mother’s Day. “Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of His praise be heard.” Psalm 66:8

Coffee today: Char

Next Sunday: Gloria

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

Offering next Sunday: Christian School Tuition

Holland Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 1-5 (Sunday-Thursday). We're always in need of "Crew Leaders" to oversee groups of kids as they go to the different stations. Or, you could help with crafts, music, recreation, or simply plug in wherever we have a need. Please contact Pastor Stephen if you are able to help.

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 and Gerdena Van Eck in Edgerton Care Center.

Lois Fey spent several days in Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls and has now moved to Good Samaritan in Pipestone for therapy. May the Lord guide, sustain and heal.

We express our Christian sympathy to Gene and Linda Boersma in the loss of their sister-in-law, Sherry Boersma, 68, of Worthington. May the Holy Spirit comfort bereaved hearts.

Happy Birthday to Verna Van Bockel on her 90th tomorrow, May 12.

Thanks to the congregation for the cards, visits, food, prayers and concern after my hip surgery. I am doing very well. Carolyn

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: Whom, according to Acts, did Claudius Caesar banish from Rome?

The Jews (Acts 18:2)

Today’s trivia question: What relative was Ruth of David?

Memory Verse

Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:3

Community Announcements

Your congregation’s love for the Word is obvious. The offering given for the Gideons is evidence of what we consider to be a partnership between the church and the Gideons International in providing God’s Word to a lost world. Please know that these funds will be used in their entirety to provide scriptures to the unsaved. We can pray together that they be used to touch hearts and souls to be saved. Thank you for your gracious hospitality and your prayer support for the Gideon work. We pray that you continue to enjoy God’s abundant blessings for yourself, your family, and your ministry in the days ahead.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Bill Steuck, Gideon Representative

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church Monday, May 19. $10 (includes tax & tip) * 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 . First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Deon Jensen, Trent, SD - Deon has a unique collection of vintage head vases and she will share about their history and ways to decorate with them. Deon invites the women attending to wear a hat of their choosing.

SPEAKER: Loretta Sorensen, Yankton, SD

Title: “A Matter of Trust” - Loretta will share how she altered her recipe for happiness. Reservations for lunch and complimentary child care by Thursday, May 15, please.

Please call Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, May 18.

Please join the 5th-12th grade students on Monday evening, May 12 at 7:00PM at the High School gym for their Spring Pops Concert. They will perform a variety of songs you might see or hear on stage, screen, or radio! Come and enjoy a wide range of music! The live stream link for this program is located at the very top of our school website if you wish to watch it that way or can’t make it the night of the concert.

Cornerstone Prison Church, Sioux Falls
Faith Fellowship Weekend
Friday, June 20 – 6:00-8:00 pm-Kick Off Worship Service
Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 – 8:00am-3:00pm each day
The theme for the weekend is “Faithfulness of the Father”.
Scripture text comes from Lamentations 3:22&23. The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Join us for worship, large group talks and small group discussions.
The deadline for signing up is Thursday, May 29.
We would be happy to have you join us for part of the weekend or all of it. If you would like more information or to sign up, please contact us at office@cornerstonepcsd.org or call 507-215-3670. Thank you for considering this wonderful ministry opportunity!