WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

August 23, 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

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #453 (PH) “Let All Things Now Living”

*Opening Litany: (Rev 21

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.

He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars-- their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

*Hymn Response: #406 (PH) “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Deuteronomy 5:6-22

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1-4

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Resonate Global – please place offerings in the bags in the narthex

*Preparatory Hymn: “Give Me Oil” - LYRIC VIDEO

Give me oil in my lamp, Keep me burning

Give me oil in my lamp I pray, Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning

Keep me burning till the break of day

Refrain:

Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings

Sing hosanna sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King

Give me joy in my heart, Keep me praising

Give me joy in my heart I pray, Give me joy in my heart keep me praising

Keep me praising till the break of day

Refrain

Give me peace in my heart, Keep me resting

Give me peace in my heart I pray, Give me peace in my heart keep me resting

Keep me resting till the break of day

Refrain

Give me love in my heart, Keep me serving

Give me love in my heart I pray, Give me love in my heart keep me serving

Keep me serving till the break of day

Refrain (twice)

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Psalm 31 p. 867

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: In His Hands

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: #170 (PH) vs. 1,2,3,6 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

*God's Parting Blessing:

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

August 23, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

Coffee today: Karla

Next Sunday: Marian

Offering today: Resonate Global

Next Sunday: Food Shelf

Congregational Announcements

We extend to all a most hearty welcome. May every heart be blessed, and my God be praised and magnified.

Wil Kas had successful surgery on Tuesday and is recovering at home. The good news is that the cancer has not spread according to tests. After all the reports come back later, the doctors will determine if any further treatment is needed. The family thanks you for your prayers and concerns.

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: By what method did the Jews often seek to kill Jesus? Stoning (John 10:31)

Today’s trivia question: How did the blind man make a living?

Memory Verse

And do not forget to do good and to share with others,

For with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Hebrews 13:16

Community Announcements

Wednesday, September 9 - 6:30 Orientation Meeting for new 4th grade Cadets and a parent at Bethel CRC

Wednesday, September 9 - 7:30 Edgerton Cadet Counselor Planning Meeting at Bethel CRC

Wednesday, September 23 - 6:00 Cadet Hot-dog and Games night at Rock River Park

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

"How did the world originate? Did God create all things in 6, 24 hour days, or did He oversee an evolutionary process that took billions of years? Does it matter what we believe? Come to Edgerton PRC on Friday, September 11 at 7 PM to hear Pastor Matt De Boer answer these questions using the Word of God."

The journey of grief is different for everyone, and you don’t have to walk that journey alone. You are welcome to join the Pipestone ATLAS for Life GriefShare support group on Thursdays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. starting September 17 through November 19. Find comfort, practical coping steps, and a caring Christian community through video lessons and discussion to help you move through the grief process and gain solid support each step of the way. Please call the ATLAS office 562-5777 to sign up for this session or for more information.

Southwest MN Christian Schools will begin the 2026-2027 school year with its first day of classes on Thursday, August 27 for both the high school and elementary campuses. We will begin the day with chapel at 8:30am in the elementary gym where everyone is welcome! Preschool 3's will begin on Tuesday, September 8 and Preschool 4's will begin on Wednesday, September 9. Listed below are other important dates we'd like to highlight. Remember to check the calendar along with News & Announcements on our school website at www.swcschools.org for additional information and events as they become available.

The theme at SWC this school year will be "Let Your Light Shine", focusing on Matthew 5:16. SWC is grateful and excited for the opportunity to teach our PK-12 students to fix their eyes on Jesus, be guided by his Word, and this year, do so with PK – 8 all in one building! We ask for your prayerful support as SWC continues to challenge students to be rooted in Christ, to grow in wisdom, and to bear fruit to the glory of God.

IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER:

Monday, August 24: Junior High Fall Athletic Practices begin.

Monday, August 24: Freshmen Orientation (freshman at 5:30 with parents joining at 6:15)

Tuesday, August 25: Elementary (K-8) Open House (5:45-7:45pm)

Thursday, August 27: First Day of School (Elementary and High School) and Opening Chapel @ 8:30am.

Friday, September 4: No School

Monday, September 7: No School; Labor Day – Pancake Breakfast

Wednesday, September 30: K-12 Grandparents Day; 12:00 Dismissal

Friday, October 9: HS Fall Concert

Monday, December 7: 9-12 Christmas Concert

Monday, December 14: K-8 Christmas Concert

The 9th Annual SWC Tractor Ride is just around the corner on September 12. The route begins at the Edgerton City Park. Rolls and coffee will be available beginning at 8 am. Be ready to ride at 9:30. The noon meal will be served at the Leota City Park. Back in Edgerton, tours will be available at both campuses of SWC. With questions or to register, call Kendra Kuipers at 507.227.0488

Kids Corner Devotions: A New School Year: What Can I Offer? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A New School Year: What Can I Offer?” at www.kidscorner.net. Choose the best ways this school year to show love to God. Maybe it’s by helping a classmate, working hard in school, or being kind when it’s not easy. Maybe it’s all of these and more! Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app