WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

November 23, 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 Pianist:

Linda Boersma

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #466 (PH) “Sing Praise to the Lord”

*Opening Response: Psalm 11:4-7

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them.

The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates.

On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.

For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face.

Praise Response: #456 (CH) “Find Us Faithful”

Birdwing Music CCLI 58350

Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful;
May the fire of our devotion light their way.
May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe,
And the lives we live inspire them to obey.
Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful.

Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Exodus 20:1-17

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ps. 34:22

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Food Shelf (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Song: There is A Redeemer – Lyric Video

Words & Music – Green CCLI 58350

There is a Redeemer Jesus God's own Son

Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One

Refrain

Thank You O my Father

For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit

Till the work on earth is done

2. Jesus my Redeemer name above all names

Precious Lamb of God Messiah

O for sinners slain

Refrain

3. When I stand in glory I will see His face

There I'll serve my King forever

In that holy place

Refrain(twice)

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7 p. 1427

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: When (not) to sit back and relax

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: #209 (PH) “Seek Ye First”

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: “Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Heart”

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart;
And whatever you do, in word or deed,
Do it all in the name of the Lord.

Refrain:

Giving thanks, giving thanks

To God, through Christ, the Lord;
Giving thanks, giving thanks
To God, through Christ, the Lord.

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR November 23, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

7:00 PM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE see details below

THURSDAY 9:00 AM THANKSGIVING SERVICE. The offering will be for Missionary Support.

Congregational Announcements

In God’s house of prayer today may we give the grace to respond freely and wholly to the preaching of the Gospel. When we leave the church may we manifest its power in our lives.

Coffee today: Gloria

Next Sunday: Karla

Offering today: Pipestone Food Shelf

Thanksgiving: Missionary Support

Offering next Sunday: Justice for All

All are welcome to enjoy a time of community praise, music, prayers of thanks and a message to compel a spirit of thanks. The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Christ the King Church at 7:00 PM tonight. The offering is for the Ministerial Fund (for those in need). This event is sponsored by the Pipestone Area Ministerial.

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 is the largest number of people to whom Jesus is recorded as appearing after his resurrection? 500 (1 Corinthians 15:6)

Today’s trivia question: What was the name of the man whose ear was cut off in Gethsemane?

Memory Verse

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory

through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57

Community Announcements

Counting our blessings one by one for the beautiful support ATLAS for Life received through their Christmas Rummage and Boutique. Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased in giving through this fundraiser! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!

SWMCS DATES to REMEMBER:

Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert

Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

The SWMCS High School Christmas Program “Promise of Light” will be performed at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 8th at Bethel CRC. Join our bands and choirs as they sing and play songs that remind us of the fulfilled promise of a Savior who would be a light and Savior to the World. Notable inclusions include a unique Celtic arrangement of a “What Child is This?” alongside the crowd favorite “Sleigh Ride” performed by the SWC concert band. The choirs are preparing a variety of pieces including a student favorite thought-provoking piece performed by One Accord titled, “Let the Stable Still Astonish”, the addition of 2 more movements to Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare” prepared by the Chamber Choir, and the full combined choirs singing of the longing for a promise fulfilled in “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”.