PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
August 9, 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 96:7-9
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: PH #244 “God Himself is With Us”
*Opening Litany: Psalm 33:18-22
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,
To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name.
Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, Just as we hope in You.
*Praise Response: PH #429 “The Heavens Declare Your Glory” (Alternate tune)
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 4:9-10
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Shares (please place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: PH #452 “He Leadeth Me”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Psalm 100 p, 937
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Serve the Lord with Gladness and Thanksgiving
Introduction
1. Serve the Lord with Gladness
a. Three Imperatives
2. Serve the Lord with Thanksgiving
a. Three Imperatives
3. Conclusions
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: PH #100 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” (Alternate Tune)
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: PH #630 “Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
August 9, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
Coffee today: Linda K.
Next Sunday: Gloria
Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares
Next Sunday: Christian School Tuition
Congregational Announcements
We welcome Professor Doug Schlegel, from Heidelberg Theological Seminary in Sioux Falls to lead us this morning. May he be a channel of blessing to each of us today as he leads us in divine worship of our God.
Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo Bolt at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink 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: How long did it take to build the Temple in Jerusalem? 46 years (John 2:20)
Today’s trivia question: Who kept the money bag for the disciples?
Memory Verse
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,
but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs,
that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29
Community Announcements
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, on Monday, August 17, 2026
First time guest tickets are complimentary.
SPEAKER: “You Are Priceless”
by Nancy Williams of New Bremen, Ohio
Come and listen as she shares how you can face each day with a smile on your face, joy in your heart, a song on your lips, and an overcoming spirit to face whatever disappointment may come your way.
FEATURE: Our speaker, Nancy Williams, will also be sharing her gift of music in song.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, August 13, please.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, August 16.
Southwest MN Christian Schools will begin the 2026-2027 school year with its first day of classes on Thursday, August 27 for both the high school and elementary campuses. We will begin the day with chapel at 8:30am in the elementary gym where everyone is welcome! Preschool 3's will begin on Tuesday, September 8 and Preschool 4's will begin on Wednesday, September 9. Listed below are other important dates we'd like to highlight. Remember to check the calendar along with News & Announcements on our school website at www.swcschools.org for additional information and events as they become available.
The theme at SWC this school year will be "Let Your Light Shine", focusing on Matthew 5:16. SWC is grateful and excited for the opportunity to teach our PK-12 students to fix their eyes on Jesus, be guided by his Word, and this year, do so with PK – 8 all in one building! We ask for your prayerful support as SWC continues to challenge students to be rooted in Christ, to grow in wisdom, and to bear fruit to the glory of God.
IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER:
Monday, August 17: High School Fall Athletic Practices begin.
Monday, August 24: Junior High Fall Athletic Practices begin.
Monday, August 24: Freshmen Orientation (freshman at 5:30 with parents joining at 6:15)
Tuesday, August 25: Elementary (K-8) Open House (5:45-7:45pm)
Thursday, August 27: First Day of School (Elementary and High School) and Opening Chapel @ 8:30am.
Friday, September 4: No School
Monday, September 7: No School; Labor Day – Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, September 30: K-12 Grandparents Day; 12:00 Dismissal
Friday, October 9: HS Fall Concert
Monday, December 7: 9-12 Christmas Concert
Monday, December 14: K-8 Christmas Concert
Kids Corner Devotions - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Talking About Sin: Tell and Show” at www.kidscorner.net. What’s the best way to apologize? Explore the two-step approach: First, tell God you’re sorry and say it to the person you’ve hurt. Then get serious and show your “I’m sorry” by taking action. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app
46th Annual Fall Regional Conference for Bible League will be held September 14 and 15 at Bethel CRC in Sioux Center, IA. Gayle Haas as Corrie ten Boom, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, and prayer warrior, featuring Gayle is a devoted servant of Christ who upholds biblical values of faith and family. She brings to life the testimony of Corrie ten Boom, who helped shelter Jews in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation. More details are on the table in the Narthex.