PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
October 18, 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 5:1-7
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: #500 (PH) vs. 1,3, 4,5 “How Firm a Foundation”
*Opening Litany: (From Psalm 13)
How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Look on me and answer, O LORD my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death; my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
*Praise Response #169 (PH) “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 104, p. 910.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:18-19
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Christian School Tuition (Please place your offering in the bags in the Narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #256 (PH) “Out of the Depths I Cry”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Lamentations (Excerpts) (begins on p. 1273)
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: A Time to Weep
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – LYRIC VIDEO
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord, unto me.
2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun moon and stars in their courses above;
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, Mercy and love.
Refrain:
3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
Strength for today, And bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, With ten thousand beside.
Refrain – two times:
*God's Parting Blessing:
*Doxology: #632 (PH) “To God Be the Glory”
*Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
October 18, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
Coffee today: Linda K.
Next Sunday: Grace
Offering today: Christian School Society
Next Sunday: Back to God Hour
Congregational Announcements
Welcome to PCRC! As the Psalmist says, “O Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
Kayla Hubbling spent several days in Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. She is out of ICU and stabilized but needs to stay in hospital for treatment. Pray for complete healing.
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 do the sheep follow the shepherd?
They know his voice (John 10:4)
Next week’s trivia question: Why did the Jews come to Mary and Martha?
Memory Verse
God created man in his own image,
In the image of God he created him;
Male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
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
The Pipestone ATLAS for Life annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 14. Please mark your calendars for this day of fun and fundraising!
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, October 19, 2026
$10.00 (includes tax) - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Style Show - Courtesy of Becca’s - Owner is Rebecca Wollman
SPEAKER: “What Are You Looking For?” by Lori Mayer of St. Ansgar, IA
Many times we are looking for something to fill the empty, inner void in life. Lori shares about finding genuine peace.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, October 15, please.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, October 18.
All are welcome to the 16th Annual Gospel Jubilee on Sunday, October 25, 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.
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.
Groundwork: The Pain and Struggle of Unanswered Prayer - A listener wrote to us about childlessness and asked us to talk more about unanswered prayer. Join our Groundwork conversation as we honor his request and study Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 2:17-18, and Hebrews 4:15 to bring compassion, awareness, and biblical insight to the tender, often painful experiences and unanswered prayers in our lives. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - From Psalm 65:8: “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Make this passage your morning and evening prayer this week. During the day, look for God’s “wonders” and point them out to the people you share life with. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Help Families Affected by Hurricane Isaias - On October 9, Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Florida panhandle, causing strong winds, flooding, power outages, and widespread damage in multiple states. World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is preparing to respond and walk alongside communities as they recover and rebuild in the months ahead. You can share Christ's hope with vulnerable families by giving to this response at worldrenew.org/fallhurricanes or by calling 1-800-552-7972.