WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

February 15, 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 145:17-21

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “We Gather Together”

(a div. of WORD MUSIC) CCLI 58350

1. We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens His will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to His name; He forgets not His own.

2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
Thou, Lord, wast at our side-- all glory be Thine!

3. We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation:
Thy name be ever praised; O Lord, make us free!

Opening Litany: (Psalm 128)

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.

You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.

Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.

May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children's children.

Peace be upon Israel.

*Praise Response: “Count Your Blessings” - LYRIC VIDEO

Edwin Othello Excell | Johnson Oatman Jr.

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged thinking all is lost

Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done

Refrain:

Count your blessings, Name them one by one

Count your blessings, See what God hath done

Count your blessings, Name them one by one

Count your many blessings, See what God hath done

Are you ever burdened with a load of care, Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear

Count your many blessings every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by

Refrain

When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold

Count your many blessings money cannot buy, Your reward in heaven nor your home on high

Refrain

So amid the conflict whether great or small, Do not be discouraged God is over all

Count your many blessings angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey's end

Refrain

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Micah 6:8

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:9

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Christian School Tuition (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #282 (PH) “Break Now the Bread of Life”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Amos 8:4-14 p. 1429

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: The Life-Giving Word of God

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: #281 (PH) # (vs. 1, 3, 4, 5) “Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken”

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: 638 (PH) “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

February 15, 2026

We welcome all who have come to worship with us today. May our hearts and lives show that we have spent this tine in God’s house.

Coffee today: Cheryl

Next Sunday: Char

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Offering next Sunday: Back to God Hour

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 Etta Mae Gunnink on her 97th Thursday, February 19.

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 two types of farm work did Jesus describe when He told of the fields that were ready to be harvested? Sowing and reaping (John 4:36)

Today’s trivia question: When and how were people supposed to be cured at the pool of Bethesda?

Memory Verse

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

Community Annoucements

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian
Reformed Church, Pipestone tomorrow, February 16, 2026
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM $10 (includes tax) First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Sian Dill from Dillicious Bakes of Tyler MN
Through her love of baking and God’s plan, Sian Dill Started a sourdough micro
bakery out of her home in 2024. Hear how she spreads happiness through food
in her community.
SPEAKER: Judi Rauscher of Sioux Falls, SD
Title: The Pictures of Life: Leaving behind the negative.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY TODAY

ATLAS for Life will be hosting their spring 13-week GriefShare Support Group. The first gathering will be held on TUESDAY, February 24 and run through May. Each evening will begin at 5:30 pm at ATLAS (101 2nd St. NE – Pipestone) and conclude around 7:00 pm. A light refreshment will be served.

The journey of grief is different for each individual, but there are useful insights to help and encourage you through videos and group discussions. You may join the group at any time during the course of the meetings. Call (507) 562-5777 with questions or to sign up! A contribution of $10.00 by each participant to help cover the cost of the book will be appreciated.

SWC Kindergarten Round Up is just around the corner! Parents and their prospective Kindergartener are warmly invited to Southwest Minnesota Christian Schools’ Kindergarten Round Up on Monday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun and informative evening as we explore all the great aspects of Kindergarten at SWC! Children and their parents will enjoy a scavenger hunt, followed by an opportunity to visit the Kindergarten classroom. Parents will also attend a brief informational meeting led by Principal Top. Sibling care will be available upon request—please contact the school by Friday, February 20, to make arrangements. Prospective Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, to attend Kindergarten.

We would love for you to join us and learn more about what SWC can offer you and your family as we explore and discover God’s world! For more information, call the SWC Elementary campus at 507.442.6181 or email elementary@swcschools.org

RESGEN Men's Summit 2026 will again be simulcast at Bethel CRC in Edgerton Saturday, Feb 21. The event starts at 8:00 in the morning and runs until 2:00 PM. Cost is $30 per person which includes a morning snack and a light noon lunch. Speakers at this year's Summit include John C Maxwell, Tim Tebow, Tom Henderson and more. To reserve your spot scan the QR code in the paper bulletin! For more information contact Tom Bouma @ 605 370 9165. Come be encouraged, equipped and engaged.

25th Annual Hospice Benefit Fundraiser March 28 at Pipestone Country Club. Details later or on bulletin board by kitchen.

March 29, 2:30 pm - Join us for the Annual Music Festival at First CRC of Edgerton. Southwest Christian’s choirs, along with individual and choral groups from area churches, will present selections during this afternoon of praise. The audience will be invited to join the mass choir for the Hallelujah Chorus. An offering will be collected for Southwest Christian High School (sponsored as a fundraiser by Circle #12).