WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

October 25, 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 46:1-3, 10

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” – Lyric Video

By Frederick Henry Hedge | Martin Luther

Words and music – Public Domain

1. A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing;

Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing;

For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe,

His craft and pow'r are great, And armed with cruel hate,

On earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own strength confide Our striving would be losing;

Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing;

You ask who that may be, Christ Jesus it is He,

Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same,

And He must win the battle.

3. And tho' this world with devils filled Should threaten to undo us,

We will not fear for God has willed His truth to triumph thru us.

The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him,

His rage we can endure, For lo his doom is sure;

One little word shall fell him.

4. That word above all earthly pow'rs, No thanks to them abideth;

The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thru Him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also,

The body they may kill, God's truth abideth still,

His kingdom is forever.

*Opening Litany: (From Ephesians 2:4-9, Romans 1:16-17)

God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.

By grace we have been saved through faith!

This is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel; because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Praise be to God for salvation through grace alone, by faith alone, to the glory of God alone!

*Hymn of Response: “In Christ Alone” – Lyric Video

Words and Music – Townend / Getty

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1. In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light my strength my song;

This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm;

What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease,

My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe,

This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied,

For every sin on Him was laid, Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain;

Then bursting forth in glorious Day,Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,

For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me;

From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 40, p. 911.

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Col. 3:12-14

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Back to God Hour (Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #434 (PH) “God Moves in A Mysterious Way”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Exodus 14 p. 108

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The God Who Makes a Way

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: #555 (PH) “Lead On, O King Eternal”

*God's Parting Blessing:

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

October 25, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

10:00 AM – a special time of recognition of our Pastor during fellowship time

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – session 3

6:30-8:30 PM CADETS at Bethel CRC

Coffee today: Grace

Next Sunday: Char

Offering today: Back to God Hour

Next Sunday: World Hunger Sunday (World Renew)

Congregational Announcements

“Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of the faithful.” Psalm 149:1. We wish to welcome any visitors, as we unitedly assemble to praise and worship the living God.

Kayla Hubbling is home and feeling better. Continue to pray for complete healing and that she can return to college on Monday.

We want to express our heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming love and support shown us since my cancer diagnosis. Thank you to Pastor Stephen for his visits, prayers, and encouraging words. Thank you to each one of you for your prayers, phone calls, texts, emails, visits, and all the food that was brought in. There have been many days filled with uncertainty and emotions, but your prayers have given us strength, your kindness has lifted our spirits, and your love has reminded us that we are never alone. We give God all the praise and glory for his faithfulness to us and for walking closely with us each step of the way. Willard & Wil Kas

Happy Birthday to Gloria Pater on her 84th Wednesday, October 28.

Update on the Volunteers In Mercy Community Thanksgiving Day dinner (Nov. 26) at the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church: If you are able to help, or have volunteered to help, here are the details: We will be serving from 11 AM to 1 PM. 9:00 AM – Food helpers should report, as well as pie cutters. 10:45 AM – Servers, hosts/hostesses, and table “refillers” should report. 12:30-1 PM: Clean-up crew should report. All volunteers should enter through the east side kitchen door as the glass entry doors will be locked until 11 AM. Look for a sign on the door. Please send a text message to Shelli DeRuyter at 507-820-1425 and let her know the time you can arrive and the position you would like to fill (for example: Jane Doe can serve mashed potatoes from 11-12:30). Thank you for your help!

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo at Good Samaritan, Adrian and Verna at Ridge View, Etta Mae at Edgebrook Apartments.

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: Why did the Jews come to Mary and Martha?

To comfort them (John 11:19)

Next week’s trivia question: In what pool did Jesus tell the blind man to wash?

Memory Verse

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,

They comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

Community Announcements

IMPORTANT DATES at SWC:

November 3 - Soup Supper - 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ SWC High School gym

November 14 - Annual Fall Auction "Shine Your Light" - Supper starting at 4:30 @ SWC Elementary

December 7 - 9-12 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Bethel CRC

December 14 - K-8 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Elementary gym

You're invited to the All Circles Fall Soup Supper at Southwest MN Christian High School! Please join us for warm soups and delicious desserts on November 3 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!!

All are welcome to the 16th Annual Gospel Jubilee today 3:00 PM at American Reformed Church, 304 N Fairview Drive, Luverne. This year will feature The Garms Family’s “Night of Encouragement” blending great music, family banter, honest stories, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Freewill donation will be received.

ATLAS for Life – Pipestone (101 2nd St. NE) invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Browse and shop the Christmas rummage items and the Christmas décor boutique, including the highly popular outdoor Christmas planters. Also available to purchase will be fresh caramel rolls and coffee as well as a hot sandwich noon lunch with serving starting at 11:30 am. Your support helps ATLAS bring God’s love story full of love, grace, mercy, and hope!

Share Christ's Love Through a Hope Haven Wheelchair Distribution Trip

Hope Haven International Ministries is looking for volunteers to serve on upcoming wheelchair distribution trips in 2027. These trips offer the opportunity to work alongside local partners, share Christ’s love, and help provide wheelchairs and mobility equipment to children and adults in need. Upcoming trips include Kenya, March 6–17, 2027; Uganda, April 25–May 5, 2027; and Thailand, April 29–May 9, 2027. No medical experience is required, and there are a variety of ways to serve as part of a distribution team. To learn more or apply, visit hopehaven.org/international-ministries/distribution-trips or contact Luke Russell at lrussell@hopehaven.org.

Kids Corner Devotions: Just Be With God - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Just Be With God” at www.kidscorner.net. In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah felt scared and alone. He looked for God in a big wind, an earthquake, and a fire, but God wasn’t in those loud things. Then Elijah felt a gentle breeze (1 Kings 19:12) and knew God was speaking. God often speaks in the quiet. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app