PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Please join us Friday night, April 18 at 7 PM for our Good Friday Service and Communion. We look forward to seeing you!​
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PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
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April 20, 2025
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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.
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THE LORD GATHERS US . . .
Welcome:
Pastor: Christ Is Risen
Congregation: He Is Risen Indeed
Call to Worship: 1 Peter 1:3-5
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn #388 (PH) “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Opening Response: (From CRC Worship Sourcebook p. 636)
Christ died for all, in order that they who are alive may live no longer for themselves but for him who died for them and rose again.
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
If then any are in Christ, they are a new creation; the former things have passed away: behold, they are made new.
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
For God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give enlightenment concerning the knowledge of the glory of God, shining on the face of Jesus Christ
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
You were buried together with Christ in baptism, and in him also you rose again through faith in the working of God who raised him from the dead.
Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
Death is swallowed up in voctory1 O death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting?
Thanks be to God, who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
*Song of Praise: “Victory In Jesus”
(Words on Song sheet)
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Ephesians 5:1-16
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Cor. 15:54-57
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Missionary Support (place offering in bags in narthex)
*Preparatory Hymn: #396 (PH) “Low in the Grave Christ Lay”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 p. 1584
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The End of all fears
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: “In Christ Alone”: Lyric Video (Words on Song sheet)
*God's Parting Blessing
*Doxology: #633 (PH) “He Is Lord”
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Postlude
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR April 20, 2025
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TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
Congregational Announcements
We welcome all who have gathered to worship with us this Easter Sunday. May the joy and victory of the resurrection be richly meaningful to every heart.
Coffee today: Linda
Next Sunday: Wil
Offering today: Missionary Support
Offering next Sunday: Gideons
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 and Gerdena Van Eck in Edgerton Care Center.
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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 many years in total did Jacob work for Laban?
20 years (Genesis 31:41)
Today’s trivia question: What did Jesus say has enough trouble on his own?
Memory Verse
Mightier than the thunder of the great water,
Mightier than the breakers of the sea
The LORD on high is mighty.
Psalm 93:4
Community News
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Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church on Monday, April 21, 2025. $10 (includes tax & tip) * 12:00 p.m. – 1:30. First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Craig Severtson: “Helping Kids Round First”
“Helping Kids Round First” is a non-profit based in Flandreau, SD committed to improving the lives of people in Nicaragua through sustainable projects in Sports, Farming, Education and Healthcare.
SPEAKER: Lynn Sargent, Indianola, IA. Title: “Eric’s Heart” Lynn will share how she found hope and peace through the events that took place during the challenging days of walking with her 6-year-old son through his dying process and after his death.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary child care by Thursday, April 17, please.
Please call * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, April 20.
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We would love for you to join us at American Reformed Church in Luverne MN at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 4 for an inspiring event and hear how Robin Sertell survived all odds to grow into the talented woman she is today. Robin survived three saline abortion attempts and now travels the world equipping other survivors to be a voice and share their stories. Robin has written 2 books and addresses the Civic and Social issues surrounding Pro-Life Advocacy. You are Unique. You are Loved. Your Life has Value. What will you do with the Time God has given you? A freewill offering will be received for Robin.
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​Black and Gold Banquet - We are thrilled to share that the Black and Gold Banquet raised nearly $45,000! It was a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, lots of laughter, and incredible fellowship. Thank you to everyone who came out to support SWC — your generosity and encouragement help continue the mission of Christ-centered education at Southwest Minnesota Christian.
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