WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

October 11, 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 97:1-6

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “I Sing The Mighty Power of God”

1.) I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at His command And all the stars obey.

2.) I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food;
He formed the creatures with His word And then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye:
If I survey the ground I tread Or gaze upon the sky!

3.) There's not a plant or flow'r below But makes Thy glories known;
And clouds arise and tempests blow By order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee Is ever in Thy care,
And everywhere that man can be, Thou, God, art present there.

*Opening Litany: (From Psalm 8)

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.

You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

*Praise Response “Majesty”

Majesty, worship His Majesty!

Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise.

Majesty, kingdom authority

flow from His throne unto His own,

His anthem raise.

So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.

Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.

Majesty, worship His majesty.

Jesus, who died, now glorified, King of all Kings.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 103, p. 909.

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Col. 2:13-14

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Share (Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #425 (PH) “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Exodus 3 p. 90

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: God Comes Down!

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” - LYRIC VIDEO

Come Thou long expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee;

Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art,

Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King;

Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious Kingdom bring;

By Thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.

By Thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #320 (PH) “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”

*Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

October 11, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

MONDAY 7:00 PM ELDERS

7:30 PM COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Session 2

Coffee today: Carolyn

Next Sunday: Linda K.

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

Next Sunday: Christian School Society

Congregational Announcements

Praise the Lord! Let everything on earth praise His name, for His name alone is exalted!

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: How does the shepherd call his own sheep? By name (John 10:3)

Next week’s trivia question: Why do the sheep follow the shepherd?

Memory Verse

Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior

And my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:4-5

Community Announcements

Wednesday, October 14 - 6:30 First regular Cadet meeting at Bethel CRC

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.

Groundwork: Your Questions about Judas, Salvation, Sharing Faith, and Praying for Nonbelievers - Believers just like you send us their questions about theology and faith as they study God’s Word. Join our Groundwork conversation as we dig into Matthew 27:3-5, Acts 1:15-19, Ephesians 2:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20, and 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 to study what the Bible says and answer questions we’ve received this past year. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Thankfulness is an important faith practice. Each day between now and Thanksgiving, notice the things in your life that you can give thanks for. Write those things on slips of paper and collect them in a jar or box to read during your Thanksgiving celebration. Visit crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject/gratitude for other ways to respond with thankfulness for God’s goodness, love, provision, and grace. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive

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