WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

April 12, 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 95:1-2

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: # “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” (Lyric Video)

Edward Hodges | Henry Van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven

Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain

CCLI License # 58350

Joyful joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love

Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee opening to the sun above

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away

Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day

2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays

Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise

Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea

Chanting bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee

3. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing ever blest

Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest

Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine

Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine

4. Mortals join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began

Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man

Ever singing march we onward, victors in the midst of strife

Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life

*Opening Litany: (Phil. 4:4-7)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

*Song of Response: “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.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Proverbs 15:1-9

Prayer of Confession:

Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:9

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Share – Please place offering in the bags in the Narthex

*Preparatory Hymn: #276 (PH) Vs. 1,3,4,5 “Teach Me, O Lord”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Psalm 17 p.854

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Prayers of the Righteous

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” (Slane)

1. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;

Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;

Thou my best thought, by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

2. Be Thou my wisdom, Be Thou my true Word;

I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord;

Thou my great Father, I Thy true son,

Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one.

3. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise;

Thou mine inheritance now and always;

Thou and Thou only be first in my heart,

High King of heaven my treasure Thou art.

4. High King of heaven, my victory won,

May I reach heaven's joys, bright heaven's Sun;

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall

Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #635 (PH) “Glory Be to the Father”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

April 12, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

This morning after our service, we will have a presentation from Hope Haven about their wheelchair ministry and recent trip. Grab your coffee and plan to join us in the fellowship hall!

Welcome friend! It is our prayer that the songs, prayers and messages of this day will all serve to enhance your vision of Christ, increase your desire for godliness, and thus result in unending praise and glory to our Triune God.

Coffee today: Jo

Next Sunday: Marie

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

Next Sunday: Christian School Tuition

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 Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

Happy Birthday to Jan Veltkamp on her 85th on Wednesday, April 15.

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: Was the well at which Jesus talked with the woman of Samaria shallow or deep? Deep (John 4:11)

Today’s trivia question: When the Pharisees wanted to have Jesus killed, who suggested that it would be a good idea to hear His side of the story?

Memory Verse

For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

Community Announcements

Southwest Minnesota Pro-Life group will be holding their annual Pro-Life Spring Rally on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Southwest Christian High School, 550 Elizabeth St. in Edgerton. Our speaker will be Emily Zylstra. She is the Executive Director of Helping Hands Pregnancy Center in Worthington overseeing the mission, staff, and community outreach efforts that support women and families facing difficult situations. Come and support this worthy cause.

Prayer Summit:

In a world FULL of chaos, we know there is ONE who has the answer! You are invited to join others and come together for 1 hour of prayer, reflection, worship, Scripture, and most of all, PRAYER.

WHEN: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm

WHERE: Woodstock Community Church

130 Dakota St. N. Woodstock, MN

Join us for prayer and lay your concerns down, and God promises to “hear and answer your prayer!

Women’s Connection will meet Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM – to 1:30 at the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church. First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Garden Art by Bette Huss of Dell Rapids, SD

Nobody wants old glass or metal dish items anymore…or do they? Repurpose them into “blooms” for your landscape or garden.

SPEAKER: Ilene Dirks of Sioux City, IA

Title: Change Can Happen “in the Blink of an Eye!” Learn how to cope when life changes quickly.

Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, April 16, please.

Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, APRIL 19.

Kids Corner Devotions: Go Outside and Learn About God - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Go Outside and Learn About God,” at www.kidscorner.net. Come explore God’s amazing world like Job did and discover how animals, plants, and stars can teach us about how wise and powerful God is! Grab a friend or family member and go on a fun outdoor adventure with snacks, games, and even a backyard campout to thank God and learn more about Him. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Earth Day collection.