WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

May 17, 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 47:1-2

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #408 (PH) “Rejoice, The Lord Is King”

Opening Litany: (Psalm 47:5-9)

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.

*Song of Response: “All Hail King Jesus”

By Dave Moody

All hail King Jesus. All hail Emmanuel,

King of Kings, Lord of Lords,

Bright Morning Star.

And throughout eternity, I'll sing Your praises,

And I'll reign with Him throughout eternity.

All hail King Jesus. All hail Emmanuel,

King of Kings, Lord of Lords,

Bright Morning Star.

And throughout eternity, I'll sing Your praises,

And I'll reign with Him throughout eternity.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Psalm 24

Prayer of Confession:

Assurance of Pardon: Eph. 2:4-7

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Christian School Tuition – please place your offerings in the bags in the Narthex

*Preparatory Hymn: #528 (PH) “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Acts 1 p.1690

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Preparing for Action

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: #292 (PH) “Living for Jesus”

*God's Parting Blessing: Rev. 1:4-6

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

May 17, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

Coffee today: Char

Next Sunday: Cheryl

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Next Sunday: Holland Vacation Bible School

Congregational Announcements

We welcome all who have come to worship with us today. May the Son of God give His transforming love to every member of the church through the power of the Holy Spirit on this day of Ascension, 2026.

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service.

Arlo Bolt at Good Samaritan, Cliff Mulder at Pipestone Hospice House, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridge View Estates, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

Greg Klein had successful knee replacement surgery on Wednesday. Pray for a good recovery.

Cliff Mulder has been moved to the Pipestone Hospice House. Continue to 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: Did Jesus ever heal anyone without being with the person while He healed him? Yes (John 4:51)

Today’s trivia question: Is it true that men, in the time of Jesus, never let the women do such heavy work as carrying water?

Memory Verse

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,

but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 20:7

Community Announcements

Thank you for your gracious hospitality and your prayer and financial support of the Gideon work 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. Gideons International

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, tomorrow. First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Spring Fashion Show, Courtesy of The Clothier by Dawn

SPEAKER: Carol Ruth Newsom of Lincoln, NE

Trials, Tears, and Triumphs Carol has Master’s Degrees in Education and Social Work and Counseling. Join with her and discover how you can find peace no matter what has happened to you and what has been done to you.

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

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY TODAY

SWC Calendar of Events

May 21 Last Day Of School - Noon Dismissal

May 22 Graduation - 7:15pm

May 25 Memorial Pancake Breakfast - HS cafeteria 7:30am -10:00am

May 27 Annual Society Meeting - Elem Gym 7:00pm

Please join the SWC faculty, staff, and families as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 with their commencement ceremony. We look forward to honoring each graduate as they receive their diploma.

The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22 at 7:15 PM in the high school gymnasium.

We hope you can join us for this special occasion.

SWC School Society Meeting at the Elementary Gym Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00pm

Stay informed about the school’s finances and how resources are being used
Hear the vision for the future and upcoming goals
Understand student outcomes, including testing and program updates
Ask questions and gain clarity directly from leadership
Share your voice and be part of the conversation
Support transparency and strong school-community partnership
Show investment in your child’s education and the school’s direction

Can't attend but would like to vote? Stop by either of the school offices for an absentee ballot beginning Wednesday, May 13

Memorial Day pancake breakfast

Southwest MN Christian Circle #11 invites you to their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 25 from 7:30-10:00 a.m. at the high school campus - 550 Elizabeth St. In addition to hot pancakes served right off the griddle (gluten free available too) there will be sausages, juice, milk and coffee. Free will donations gratefully accepted.

Kids Corner Devotions: The Promised Gift: Pentecost - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “The Promised Gift: Pentecost” at www.kidscorner.net. When Jesus was about to return to heaven to be with his Father, he reminded his disciples of the gift his Father had promised them. Did you know that the same gift is promised to you as well? God sends his Holy Spirit to everyone who believes in Jesus. It’s an old promise that is still good for you today! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story coloring pages available on the KC activities page.