WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

November 9, 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

Call to Worship: Rev. 15:1-4

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #253 (PH) “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

*Responsive Reading: Ps. 106:1-5

Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?

Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.

Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise.

*Praise Response: “Lord Be Glorified”

By Bob Kilpatrick

1.) In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.

In my life, Lord, be glorified today.

2.) In my song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.

In my song, Lord, be glorified today.

3.) In Your Church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.

In Your Church, Lord, be glorified today.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Psalm 19:7-14

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 55:7

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Shares (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Song: “I Stand in Awe” – LYRIC VIDEO

By Mark Altrogge

You are beautiful beyond description, Too marvelous for words;
Too wonderful for comprehension, Like nothing ever seen or heard.

Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom, Who can fathom the depth of Your love?
You are beautiful beyond description, Majesty enthroned above.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

You are beautiful beyond description, Yet God crushed You for my sin;
In agony and deep affliction, Cut off that I might enter in.
Who can grasp such tender compassion, Who can fathom this mercy so free?
You are beautiful beyond description, Lamb of God who died for me.

And I stand, I stand in awe of You,
   I stand, I stand in awe of You;
   Holy God, to whom all praise is due,
   I stand in awe of You.

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Psalm 12

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Words of our Lives

1. The wicked words of men (1-4)

2. The righteousness of God’s words (5-8)

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: “Wonderful Words of Life”

By Philip P. Bliss, Public Domain

1 Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life;
let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life;
words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty.

Refrain:
Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.
Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.

2 Christ, the blessed one, gives to all wonderful words of life;
sinner, list to the loving call, wonderful words of life;
all so freely given, wooing us to heaven.

Refrain

3 Sweetly echo the gospel call, wonderful words of life;
offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life;
Jesus, only Savior, sanctify forever.

Refrain

*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 9, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – Week 4 – Peace in the Patience of Jesus

Advance Dates:

NOVEMBER 17, Monday 7:00 PM CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to affirm Gene Boersma as Elder for three years and Steve Hubbling for Deacon for three years. There are absentee ballots on the table in the Narthex. Also to approve the budget for 2026.

NOVEMBER 27, Thursday 9:00 AM THANKSGIVING SERVICE. The offering will be for Missionary Support.

Congregational Announcements

Welcome, fellow worshipper! This is God’s house. Enter prayfully, worship reverently, depart thankfully and joyfully. All visitors are invited to worship with us again.

Coffee today: Cheryl

Next Sunday: Char

Offering today: Classical Ministry Shares

Offering 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 Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

Remember Lyle Schiebout in your prayers as he has hip replacement surgery on Wednesday, November 12.

Needed: Volunteers to sign up to bring Lois Fey meals. Sign up sheet on table by the kitchen.

Thank you for your gifts to us for Pastor Appreciation Month! It's a privilege to serve the Lord with you.

~ Pastor Stephen & Dawn Wynja

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: Which term of address which Jesus often used to refer to himself was also used to refer to Ezekiel more than 90 times in the Old Testament? Son of Man

Today’s trivia question: By what other name was Reuel, Moses’ father-in-law, known?

Memory Verse

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, what is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable –

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy –

think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

Community Announcements

SWMCS DATES to REMEMBER:
Saturday, November 15: Donation Sale
Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert
Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, tomorrow, November 10, 2025.

$10 (includes tax) *12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: November is our Love Auction held in support of our parent organization, Stonecroft. Always a fun time, we bid on the items we each donate, such as, gift baskets, baked goods, handmade items and collectibles.

SPEAKER: Bonnie Neisess, Milford, Iowa “The Ultimate Treasure” Bonnie will talk about the many treasures in life. They run a family entertainment center called “Treasure Village”. She is a former social worker and has been involved in children’s theater.

Please call DEB: 507-820-1456 * MARION: 507-820-1272 * SUSAN:507-920-6675

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY TODAY

The ATLAS for Life Christmas Rummage and Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 15. Please mark your calendar, and if you have a few Christmas items to donate to our fundraiser, please drop off donations at the ATLAS office (101 2nd St. NE - Pipestone) on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Another item that is helpful is large planter pots. With these requests, knowing your prayer support is the greatest gift of all!

SWC DONATION SALE will be Saturday, November 15. Mark your calendars for a night of food, fellowship, and fun, all while supporting Southwest Christian Schools!

Even though we are changing things up a little this year with an online auction and a live auction, we still need your donations just the same as we always have! We are accepting donations for the sale NOW! Please bring your donations to the elementary office by November 5, or contact the school office by November 5 to reserve an auction slot for your item! We look forward to receiving the wonderful variety of auction items you bless us with each year and for your generosity and support! Together in Faith, Together in Purpose!

CALLED: Full time ministry is an extraordinary calling and great privilege, and critical for the purposes of God in this world. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. But “how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?” If you have ever wondered if God is calling you to serve Him vocationally, whether as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or something else; if you have questions about what ministry is like; if you wonder if it is worth it; if you don’t know the next steps or process – please join us at Dordt University on November 22 from 10-3 for ‘CALLED’. Stephen Terpstra, John Klompien, and John Lee, along with missions and candidacy experts, will encourage you, talk with you, answer your questions, and explore if God is calling you. The event is free of charge and is for people of all ages, from high school to those nearing retirement, who are exploring full or part time ministry. For more information and to register, go to: https://forms.gle/Sg6Zh4Jx6cbPDiE9A or follow the QR code on the poster in your church or school. Questions? Email pastor@firstcrcoc.org