PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
June 28, 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 29: 1-2
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: #632 (PH) “To God Be the Glory”
Opening Litany - Litany of Love – Romans 12:1-2, 9-13
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
*Praise Response: #288 (PH) “Take My Life and Let it Be”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: 1 John 4:7-20
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:9-10
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for World Renew (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #552 (PH) “The Blood Will Never Lose its Power”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Luke 8:1-3 p. 1605 and Mark 15:40-41 p.1584
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: You’ve Got a Problem or You Are a Problem?
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”
Composer: Daniel B. Towner
1. Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
2. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross. [Refrain]
3. Dark is the stain that we cannot hide -
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! there is flowing a crimson tide;
Whiter than snow you may be today. [Refrain]
4. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain]
*God's Parting Blessing: Jude 40-41
*Doxology: “We Are the Reason”
© 1980 by Meece Music. Admin. by Word Music CCLI 58350
We are the reason that He gave His life,
We are the reason that He suffered and died;
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live.
We are the reason that He gave His life,
We are the reason that He suffered and died;
To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live.
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
June 28, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP – we welcome Rev. Carl Gearhart to lead our service today.
Coffee today: Von
Next Sunday: Jo
Offering today: World Renew
Next Sunday: Holland VBS
Congregational Announcements
We welcome all who are worshipping with us today. May we together experience God’s blessing on our service.
The next council meeting will be July 8 at 7/7:30
Plan to join us next Sunday, July 5, at 4:30 PM in the fellowship hall for evening worship. The Veltkamp family will be leading us in a hymn sing including patriotic hymns. We will have devotions from Psalm 33.
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: What was there about the teachings of Jesus that made the Jews marvel? He was educated without all of the formal schooling of the Jews. John 7:15
Today’s trivia question: What was the problem when a great multitude followed Jesus to a mountain to hear Him preach?
Memory Verse
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Community Announcements
Dear Friends in Christ,
Mission Opportunity: Join the Hope Haven Distribution Trip to Costa Rica!
We're inviting volunteers to be part of a life-changing mission trip with Hope Haven, happening August 5-12, 2026. This trip focuses on distributing wheelchairs and sharing the love of Christ with communities in need across Costa Rica.
Whether you're passionate about serving others, building relationships, or experiencing global outreach firsthand, this is a beautiful opportunity to make a difference. Deadline to sign up: July 1.
If you feel called to join or want more details, please contact Kelly TeSlaa at kteslaa@hopehaven.org or 605-332-8300. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus—one wheelchair at a time.
Kids Corner Devotions: Paul and Silas: God Hears Me Anywhere! - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Paul and Silas: God Hears Me Anywhere!” at www.kidscorner.net. Ever had a day where everything feels upside down? You can pray, sing, and trust God even when things are scary or hard. Try talking to God anywhere—at home, at school, or even while brushing your teeth—and see how He hears you every time! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like The Kids Corner Activity Book Collection.
Groundwork: God Gives Israel a King - We want a lot of things in life. Some of those are good for us; some aren’t. Some align with God's will for us, and some don't. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Samuel 8:1-10:24 to see what happens when God grants Israel’s request for a king and discover how God is faithful, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The Bible contains several stories of older and younger people being connected through mentoring relationships. This week spend time identifying people God placed in your life (teachers, elders, mentors, family members) who have been or who continue to be instrumental in your faith formation. Thank God for placing that person in your life, and reach out to them, letting them know the impact they’ve had. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive