WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

October 12, 2025

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: John 4:23-24

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Praise: #96 (PH) vs. 1-4 “Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise”

*Opening Response: Psalm 149:1-7, 9

Praise the Lord.

Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.

Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.

Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.

May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,

to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples…

This is the glory of all his saints. Praise the Lord

*Praise Response: vs. 1-3 “We Will Glorify”

1.) We will glorify the King of kings, We will glorify the Lamb;

We will glorify the Lord of lords, Who is the great I AM.

2.) Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty, We will bow before His throne;

We will worship Him in righteousness, We will worship Him alone.

3.) He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth, He is Lord of all who live;

He is Lord above the universe, All praise to Him we give.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Responsive Reading of God’s Law, p. 1013

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: 2 Cor. 5:17

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Share (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Song: “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” - LYRIC VIDEO

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word

Just to rest upon His promise, And to know thus saith the Lord

Refrain

Jesus Jesus how I trust Him, How I've proved Him o'er and o'er

Jesus Jesus precious Jesus, O for grace to trust Him more

O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood

And in simple faith to plunge me, 'Neath the healing cleansing flood

Refrain

Yes 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease

Just from Jesus simply taking, Life and rest and joy and peace

Refrain

I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus Savior Friend

And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end

Refrain (twice)

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 p. 1777

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Raising Your Saint-Esteem

1. Godly people should want Godly judgment (1-6)

2. Godly people should cultivate Godly attitudes (7-8)

3. Godly people should remember God’s grace (9-11)

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: #593 (PH) “My Song Forever Shall Record”

*God's Parting Blessing: 2 Thess. 2:16-17

*Doxology: #634 (PH) vs 2 “Father, We Love You” (“Glorify Thy Name”)

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 October 12, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

Come to the Savior, make no delay;

Here in His Word He’s shown us the way;

Here in our midst He’s standing today,

Tenderly saying, “Come”.

Coffee today: Kim

Next Sunday: Carolyn

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

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.

Please remember Randy Schiebout and Luann in your prayers this week. Randy is still in Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls

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: Who was healed of leprosy by Elisha? Naaman (2 Kings 5:14-17)

Today’s trivia question: How many brothers did Jesus have?

Memory Verse

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name

under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

Acts 4:12

Community Announcements

SWMCS DATES to REMEMBER:
Saturday, November 15: Donation Sale
Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert
Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, on Monday October 20, 2025.

$10 (includes tax) *12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Sean McFarland of Blackshire Farms is a farmer and cider maker in Beaver Creek MN. He will show and sell honey, vinegar, and cider.

SPEAKER: Mary Roelofs of Princeton MN will share from her experience that no matter what life throws your way, there is a way through it, “No Matter What”.

Reservations for lunch and complimentary child care by Thursday, October 16, please.

Please call DEB: 507-820-1456 * MARION: 507-820-1272 * SUSAN:507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, October 19.

The ATLAS for Life Christmas Rummage and Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 15. Please mark your calendar, and if you have a few Christmas items to donate to our fundraiser, please drop off donations at the ATLAS office (101 2nd St. NE - Pipestone) on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Another item that is helpful is large planter pots. With these requests, knowing your prayer support is the greatest gift of all!

CALLED: Full time ministry is an extraordinary calling and great privilege, and critical for the purposes of God in this world. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. But “how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?” If you have ever wondered if God is calling you to serve Him vocationally, whether as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or something else; if you have questions about what ministry is like; if you wonder if it is worth it; if you don’t know the next steps or process – please join us at Dordt University on November 22 from 10-3 for ‘CALLED’. Stephen Terpstra, John Klompien, and John Lee, along with missions and candidacy experts, will encourage you, talk with you, answer your questions, and explore if God is calling you. The event is free of charge and is for people of all ages, from high school to those nearing retirement, who are exploring full or part time ministry. For more information and to register, go to: https://forms.gle/Sg6Zh4Jx6cbPDiE9A or follow the QR code on the poster in your church or school. Questions? Email pastor@firstcrcoc.org