WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

January 4, 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 33:1-5

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “In Christ Alone”

1. In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song;

This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.

My Comforter, my All in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.

(Short musical line after EACH verse………)

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save.

‘Till on the cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied.

For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world, by darkness slain;

Then, bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory, Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;

For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the pow’r of Christ in me;

From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.

No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand;

‘Til He returns or calls me home, Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand!

*Opening Response 1 John 3:1-3

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!

And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known.

But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

*Hymn of Response: “My Savior’s Love” vs. 1,4, 5

By Charles Gabriel, © Public Domain

1. I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus, the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean.

Refrain:
How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior's love for me!

4. He took my sins and my sorrows; He made them His very own.
He bore the burden to Calv'ry And suffered and died alone. [Refrain]

5. When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see,
'Twill be my joy thro' the ages To sing of His love for me. [Refrain]

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Exodus 20:1-17

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Acts 2:21

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for New Life Treatment Center (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #420 (PH) “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: What to do in 2026

1. Offer yourself to God (1)

2. Do not be conformed to this world (2)

3. Then you will know God’s will (2)

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

Installation of Elder and Deacon – Gene Boersma & Steve Hubbling (PH p. 1004-1005)

* Closing Hymn: #288 (PH) “Take My Life and Let It Be”

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

*Doxology: #638 (PH) “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR January 4, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

4:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Wednesday 7:00 AM Elders Meeting

7:30 PM Council Meeting

Congregational Announcements

We extend a warm welcome to 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: Jo

Next Sunday: Marie

Offering today: New Life Treatment Center

Offering next Sunday: Classical Ministry Share

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.

Plan to join us this afternoon at 4:30 PM in the fireside room as we conclude our series on the 10 plagues. Tonight we consider the plagues of locust, darkness, and death as God shows his power to "de-create" the world. All of the plagues highlight the glory of God as he saves his people.

Belated Happy Birthday to Merle Jasper his 83rd on Friday, January 2 and Happy Birthday to Adrian Klein on his 91st on Friday, January 9.

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 was the name of the second son of Gomer and Hosea?

Lo-ammi (Hosea 1:9)

Today’s trivia question: Which of the ten plagues brought upon Egypt by Moses was the plague of flies?

Memory Verse

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;

Be men of courage, be strong.

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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?

ReFrame Ministries

Kids Corner Devotions: Love: God's Most Powerful Gift - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Love: God’s Most Powerful Gift” at www.kidscorner.net. You were made to love and be loved—God made you special and gave you a heart that can share kindness, hope, and joy with others. When you choose love every day, you show strength, shine like Jesus, and make the world a brighter place! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s The Bible in One Year Plan.

Groundwork: God's Covenants and Our Salvation - At times, we experience tension when trying to discern the relationship between God’s grace and our works in relation to our salvation. Join Groundwork as we study Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:1-18, Genesis 17:1-11, Matthew 26:26-29, and Hebrews 8:6-13 to let God’s covenants provide a deeper understanding of how he works, his gift of grace, and what he expects from us as his people. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As one year ends and another begins, pause for a time of taking spiritual inventory with your family, friends, or on your own. Ask questions like these: Where did we see God this year? Where did we resist growth? Where do we feel God is calling us next? Consider writing a prayer of release and a prayer of commitment to guide your transition into the new year. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive