WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

January 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 113:1-6

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “Our God” - LYRIC VIDEO

Water You turned into wine, Opened the eyes of the blind

There's no one like You, None like You

Into the darkness You shine, Out of the ashes we rise

There's no one like You, None like You

Refrain:

Our God is greater, Our God is stronger

God You are higher than any other, Our God is healer

Awesome in power our God our God

Water You turned into wine, Opened the eyes of the blind

There's no one like You, None like You

Into the darkness You shine, Out of the ashes we rise

There's no one like You, None like You

Refrain (twice)

And if our God is for us, Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, Then what could stand against

And if our God is for us, Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, Then what could stand against

What could stand against

Refrain

And if our God is for us, Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, Then what could stand against

And if our God is for us, Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us, Then what could stand against

What could stand against

Opening Response:

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

What does the worker gain from his toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on men.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.

That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil-- this is the gift of God.

I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.

Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account.

*Song of Response: “In His Time”

1.) In His time, in His time, He makes all things beautiful in His time.

Lord, please show me every day, as You're teaching me your way,

that You do just what You say in Your time.

2.) In Your time, in Your time, You make all things beautiful in Your time.

Lord, my life to You I bring, may each song I have to sing

be to You a lovely thing in Your time.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Responsive Reading, PH p. 1018

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: John 3:16

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Christian School Tuition (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #573 (PH) “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Ecclesiastes (Scripture excerpts)

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Ecclesiastes: Wisdom when life seems meaningless

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: “Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus” - LYRIC VIDEO

Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace

In the mansions bright and blessed, He'll prepare for us a place

Refrain

When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be

When we all see Jesus, We'll sing and shout the victory

While we walk the pilgrim pathway, Clouds will overspread the sky

But when traveling days are over, Not a shadow not a sigh

Refrain

Let us then be true and faithful, Trusting serving every day

Just one glimpse of Him in glory, Will the toils of life repay

Refrain

Onward to the prize before us, Soon His beauty we'll behold

Soon the pearly gates will open, We shall tread the streets of gold

Refrain (twice)

*God's Parting Blessing: Heb. 13:20-21

*Doxology: #633 (PH) “He Is Lord”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR January 18, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Congregational Announcements

May we receive new strength and new inspiration for the journey of life as we worship together today in this holy place. We pray that all visitors here today may also feel the bond of Christian fellowship that joins us together.

Coffee today: Marie

Next Sunday: Carolyn

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Offering next Sunday: Missionary Support

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.

Linda Boersma will be having knee replacement surgery tomorrow in Sioux Falls. May the Lord guide, sustain and heal.

The membership of Reid Schiebout has been dismissed to affiliate with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. We wish God’s blessing on Reid, Lauren and Sonny.

Thank you for your donation to Cornerstone Prison Church. We are grateful for your support of this church behind the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. We are blessed to have churches such as yours who give us financial and prayer support so we can continue to bring the gospel to the men in this prison.
In Christ, Board of Cornerstone Prison Church

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: What did Jesus say to disperse the crowd about to stone the adultress? That he who was without sin could cast the first stone. (John 8:7)

Today’s trivia question: Complete the following sentence: “For as the Heaven is high above the earth …”

Memory Verse

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven

Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Community Annoucements

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.

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?

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.

Hope Haven’s “Keys of Love” Dueling Piano Fundraiser Friday, February 13 | 7 PM | The District, Sioux Falls. Join us for a fun night of music and entertainment with Dueling Duo, Andy & Ryno! All proceeds support Hope Haven International Ministries in providing wheelchairs to those in need around the world. Tickets and details at hopehaven.org/events

Kids Corner Devotions: Goodness: Are You a Good Person? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Goodness: Are You a Good Person?” at www.kidscorner.net. Want to know what it really means to be good? When we let God fill our hearts with love, kindness, and patience, we can grow “good fruit” and make the world a brighter, better place. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s The Bible in One Year Plan.