PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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January 11, 2026
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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.
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THE LORD GATHERS US . . .
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Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 95:6-7
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: “All Creatures of our God and King” (Lyric Video)
Words by: Brent Milligan, David Crowder, St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper
Music: 2002 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs; Moon & Musky Music CCLI 58350
1.All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2. Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in Heav'n along,
O praise Him, alleluia!
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3. Thou flowing water pure and clear Make music for thy Lord to hear
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright That giveth man both warmth and light
O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4. And thou most kind and gentle death Waiting to hush our latest breath
Oh Praise Him, alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God, And Christ our Lord the way has trod
O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
5. Let all things their Creator bless And worship Him in humbleness,
O praise Him, alleluia!
Praise, praise, the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit three in One,
O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*Opening Response: Job 28:20-28
Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?
It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing, concealed even from the birds of the air.
Destruction and Death say, 'Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.'
God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
When he established the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when he made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it.
And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord-- that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'"
*Song of Response: #457 (PH) vs. 1,2,4,5,6 “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Responsive Reading, PH p. 1014
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 18:27-28
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Share (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #279 (PH) “O Word of God Incarnate”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Job (Scripture excerpts)
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Job: Wisdom when life seems impossible
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
* Closing Hymn: #434 (PH) “God Moves in A Mysterious Way”
*God's Parting Blessing: Heb. 13:20-21
*Doxology: #635 (PH) “Glory Be to the Father”
​Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR January 11, 2026
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
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WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Week 5 – Peace in the Purposes of Jesus
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Congregational Announcements
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We warmly welcome all who are worshiping with us today. May our hearts and lives show that we have spent this time in God’s house.
Coffee today: Marie
Next Sunday: Kim
Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares
Offering next Sunday: Christian School Tuition
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 Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.
Dear Friends and Ministry Partners at Pipestone CRC,
Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers for our ministry! We are truly grateful. In the months ahead, we look forward to expanding the Teacher’s Garden team in Guinea to meet the growing need for biblically rooted teacher training. Please join us in praying for God's wisdom and guidance and that each teacher who comes to our trainings would be an agent of transformation in their classrooms.
With gratitude, Sosthene and Kara
Classis Minnkota is hiring! We're seeking a creative, energetic leader to help strengthen churches, develop new leaders, and explore new church planting opportunities. If you’re eager to see Reformed churches grow in faithfulness and impact right here in the upper Midwest, we’d like to hear from you! Learn more: wgtncrc.org/classis-advancement-director
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: Which of the ten plagues brought upon Egypt by Moses was the plague of flies? 4th (Exodus 8:24)
Today’s trivia question: What did Jesus say to disperse the crowd about to stone the adultress?
Memory Verse
I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8
Community Annoucements
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ATLAS for Life is thinking about Christmas. If you are putting Christmas decorations, dishes, or other Christmas items away and thought about donating some of them, we would love to receive your donation for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique in November. Please contact the ATLAS office (507.562.5777) or drop off at the ATLAS office (101 2nd St. NE - Pipestone) on either Tuesday or Thursday between 9:00am-4:00pm.
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SW MN Pro-Life is once again sponsoring a motorcoach to our State Capital on Thursday, January 22 for the March for Life. Over 14,000 babies were murdered in MN alone last year. God asks us to pray and take a stand!! Would you join us and make your presence known by walking peacefully in front of the capital and joining 1000's of others? A very generous anonymous donor that is unable to attend is helping to cover alot of the cost for you to go and stand for LIFE!! Would you call or text Deb at 507-227-0796 or email debkenya@yahoo.com. Please reach out today. If you can't go, would you join us in praying for this day of remembrance?
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RESGEN Men's Summit 2026 will again be simulcast at Bethel CRC in Edgerton Saturday, Feb 21. The event starts at 8;00 in the morning and runs until 2:00 PM. Cost is $30 per person which includes a morning snack and a light noon lunch. Speakers at this year's Summit include John C Maxwell, Tim Tebow, Tom Henderson and more. To reserve your spot scan the QR code in the paper bulletin! For more information contact Tom Bouma @ 605 370 9165. Come be encouraged, equipped and engaged.
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Kids Corner Devotions: Joy is Better Than Happiness - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Joy is Better than Happiness” at www.kidscorner.net. Discover how choosing joy can make every day brighter, even when things don’t go your way! Learn how God helps us find real joy that lasts longer than just being happy. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s The Bible in One Year Plan.
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