PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
​
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
September 8, 2024
​
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 80:1-7
*Opening Song: “Shine, Jesus Shine”
By Graham Kendrick © 1987 Make Way Music (CCLI 58350)
1. Lord the light of Your love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness shining;
Jesus, Light of the world shine upon us,
Set us free by the truth You now bring us,
Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory;
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;
Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.
2. Lord, I come to Your awesome presence,
From the shadows into Your radiance;
By the blood I may enter Your brightness,
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.
Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain
3. As we gaze on Your kingly brightness,
So our faces display Your likeness;
Ever changing from glory to glory,
Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.
Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
Opening Litany (Psalm 67)
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.
May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you.
Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us.
God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.
Hymn of Response: “The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear” PH 542
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Proverbs 4:10-27
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 5:8-10
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Shares (place offering in bags in narthex)
Preparatory “O Love of God, How Strong and True” PH 463 vs. 1,2,5,7
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD . . .
Scripture: 2 Samuel 20 pg. 505
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Response: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Conflicted People, Consistent Kingdom
1. Conflict (1-13)
2. Resolution (14-26)
3. Lessons for our lives:
a. God is on his throne
b. We are often conflicted
c. God’s purposes reign supreme
d. Seek the Holy Spirit to guide you
Closing Hymn: “Revive Us Again”
1. We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love
For Jesus, who died and is now gone above.
Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Revive us again.
2. We praise Thee, O God, for Thy Spirit of Light,
Who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night.
Refrain:
3. All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain,
Who has borne all our sins and has cleansed every stain.
Refrain:
4. Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love.
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.
Refrain:
. . . AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: “Father We Love You” PH 634 vs. 2
Jesus, we love you, we worship, we adore you,
Glorify your name in all the earth,
Glorify your name, glorify your name.,
Glorify your name in all the earth.
Postlude
​
​​​
​
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR September 8, 2024
​​
TODAY 10:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
4:30 PM EVENING SERVICE in the Fireside Room. We will be looking at some of the parables of Jesus, starting with "The Prodigal Sons" in Luke 15. Plan to join us!
​
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – lesson 1
7:30 PM ELDERS
8:00 PM COUNCIL
​
THURSDAY – CLASSIS AT 1ST CRC IN PRINSBURG. Delegates are Pastor Stephen, Mike Cooper and Todd Tinklenberg.
WEDNESDAY September 24 9:30 AM DORCAS at Ridgeview
Congregational Announcements
Pray for the blessing of Almighty God to attend our worship today. If you have no other place of regular worship you are cordially invited to worship in our church each Sunday.
Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares
Offering next Sunday: Christian School Tuition
Serving coffee today: Von
Next Sunday: Deb
We express our Christian sympathy to Marie Ekdom, Greg and Linda Klein, who mourn the loss of Marie’s brother, Cornie DeHaan, 95, of Inwood.
Cliff Mulder has moved to Good Samaritan. He took a fall and has been experiencing a significant amount of pain. Please remember him in your prayers.
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: What is the other name by which Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, was known? Reuel (Exodus 2:18 and 3:1)
Today’s trivia question: Who, by God’s power, cued a man of dropsy?
Memory Verse
Restore us, O LORD God Almighty;
Make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.
Psalm 80:19
Community Announcements
The 7th Annual SWC Tractor Ride is just around the corner, Saturday, September 14. The route begins at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Park on the north of the lot. Rolls and coffee will be available beginning at 8 am. Be ready to ride at 9:30. With questions or to register, call Kendra Kuipers at 507.227.0488
​
Pipestone County Hospice will be holding a six-week adult grief support group from September 24th to May 29th at the Pipestone County Hospice House. Grief support groups allow individuals mourning the loss of a loved one the chance to come together in a safe environment to discuss their experiences. Mourners are given a space to; share his/her thoughts and emotions. The group will discover coping skills, discuss identity changes, and find support. Meetings will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Pipestone County Hospice House. For more information or to register please call (507) 825-6024.
​
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a dinner at the Christian Reformed Church on Monday Evening, September 16, 2024. $10 (includes tax & tip) * 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (Please note time change!) First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Fall Evening Fashion Show featuring The Clothier by Dawn
It's attitude, not age, that determines your style! Come and enjoy our Fall Evening Fashion Show featuring The Clothier by Dawn, and admire the sophisticated, timeless fashions and accessories you won’t find anywhere else.
SPEAKER: Beverly Turnwall Swenson, Lincoln, NE
Title: Life is a Journey: Have Map, GPS, Will Travel
Beverly (and Dennis) will share how their two separate journeys became one. Now they journey down the same road together.
Reservations for dinner and complimentary child care by Thursday, September 12 please.
Please call * Rosie: 605-201-6484 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, September 15.
​
​
​