PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
April 19, 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 100
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: #432 (PH) “For the Beauty of the Earth”
*Opening Litany: (1 John 4:7-12)
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
*Song of Response: “Behold What Manner of Love”
© 1978 by Maranatha! Music CCLI 58350
Behold, what manner of love
the Father has given unto us.
Behold, what manner of love
the Father has given unto us,
that we should be called the sons of God,
that we should be called the sons of God.
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Responsive Reading p. 1018 PH
Prayer of Confession:
Assurance of Pardon: John 3:16
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Christian School Tuition (Please place offering in the bags in the Narthex)
*Preparatory Song: “Give Me Oil” - LYRIC VIDEO
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain (CCLI 58350)
Give me oil in my lamp, Keep me burning
Give me oil in my lamp I pray, Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning
Keep me burning till the break of day
Refrain:
Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings
Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King
Give me joy in my heart, Keep me praising
Give me joy in my heart I pray, Give me joy in my heart keep me praising
Keep me praising till the break of day
Refrain:
Give me peace in my heart, Keep me resting
Give me peace in my heart I pray, Give me peace in my heart keep me resting
Keep me resting till the break of day
Refrain:
Give me love in my heart, Keep me serving
Give me love in my heart I pray, Give me love in my heart keep me serving
Keep me serving till the break of day
Refrain (twice)
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Song of Songs (Various Passages)
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: A Song for Lovers
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
* Closing Hymn: #479 (PH) “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
*God's Parting Blessing:
*Doxology: #322 (PH) “God, the Father of Your People”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
April 19, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP Week 5 (Peter preached Jesus)
A Christian welcome to all who worship today. May the peace of God reign in your hearts through Christ our Lord.
Coffee today: Marie
Next Sunday: Kim
Offering today: Christian School Tuition
Next Sunday: Gideons
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 Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.
Remember Lois Fey in your prayers as she will have surgery to replace a heart valve on Tuesday at the heart hospital in Sioux Falls.
Carl & Kathy Gearhart are back in Pipestone and recovering. Kathy is at Good Sam where she will be undergoing rehab. Remember them in your prayers.
We are currently planning for Holland Vacation Bible School, which will be May 31-June 4. We need helpers and crew leaders. If you are able to help, please contact Pastor Stephen.
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: When the Pharisees wanted to have Jesus killed, who suggested that it would be a good idea to hear His side of the story? Nicodemus (John 7:50)
Today’s trivia question: How many porches did the Pool of Bethesda have?
Memory Verse
Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,
and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 85:6-7
Community Announcements
Prayer Summit:
In a world FULL of chaos, we know there is ONE who has the answer! You are invited to join others and come together for 1 hour of prayer, reflection, worship, Scripture, and most of all, PRAYER.
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Woodstock Community Church
130 Dakota St. N. Woodstock, MN
Join us for prayer and lay your concerns down, and God promises to “hear and answer your prayer!
Women’s Connection will meet Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM – to 1:30 at the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church. First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Garden Art by Bette Huss of Dell Rapids, SD
Nobody wants old glass or metal dish items anymore…or do they? Repurpose them into “blooms” for your landscape or garden.
SPEAKER: Ilene Dirks of Sioux City, IA
Title: Change Can Happen “in the Blink of an Eye!” Learn how to cope when life changes quickly.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, April 16, please.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, APRIL 19 - TODAY.
"The Nations Have Come to Us!" New Roots Ministry is hosting a gathering for Bible reflection on immigration with founder & former director, Carl Bruxvoort, for stories of immigration from Africa by two Board members, and for good ethnic foods & beverages. WHEN? Saturday, May 9, 9:00--11:30AM. WHERE? Empower Campus' Community Room, 1915 E. 8th St, Sioux Falls (Please park in the neighboring Center of Hope parking lot at 1905 E. 8th St.). Questions? Text/call Fred at (605)376-6330.
Kids Corner Devotions: Go On a Microadventure - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Go on a Microadventure,” at www.kidscorner.net. Big adventures don’t have to be far away—exciting discoveries are waiting right outside your door! Grab your family, explore nearby paths and places, and see how much fun a little adventure can be. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Earth Day collection.
Groundwork: The Cross of Jesus is the Only Way - As Galatians continues, Paul continues to emphasize that the cross of Jesus is the only way to salvation and he confronts Peter’s hypocritical behavior. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Galatians 2 to explore the struggle the apostles faced as the Christian faith spread, and along the way find the courage to embody the truth of salvation in your relationships and daily life. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.