WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

March 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 118:19-24

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: “I Will Enter His Gates”

Brentwood Benson Publishing CCLI 58350

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter His courts with praise.

I will say this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

He has made me glad. He has made me glad. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

Opening Litany: (Psalm 48:9-14)

Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.

Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with righteousness.

Mount Zion rejoices, the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments.

Walk about Zion, go around her, count her towers, consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you may tell of them to the next generation.

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.

*Hymn of Response: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

Words by Elizabeth C. Clephane; Music by Frederick C. Maker

1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand;
The shadow of a mighty rock Within a weary land,
A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way,
From the burning of the noontide heat And the burden of the day.

2. There lies beneath its shadow, But on the farther side,
The darkness of an awful grave That gapes both deep and wide;
And there between us stands the cross, Two arms outstretched to save,
Like a watch-man set to guard the way From that eternal grave.

3. Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me.
And from my smitten heart, with tears, These wonders I confess:
The wonder of His glorious love, And my unworthiness.

4. I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face;
Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss,
My sinful self - my only shame, My glory - all the cross.

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Romans 6:1-14

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Eph. 1:7

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Christian School Tuition (Please place offering in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #161 (PH) “The Lord’s my Shepherd”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: John 10:1-10 p. 1666

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Lenten series: The “I AM” sayings of Jesus

I Am the Sheep Gate

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

* Closing Hymn: “In Christ Alone” (Lyric Video)

Words and Music – Townend / Getty

CCLI 58350

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light my strength my song.

This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled when strivings cease.

My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe.

This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross, as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied.

For every sin on Him was laid, Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain.

Then bursting forth in glorious Day, Up from the grave He rose again;

And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;

For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me.

From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

*God's Parting Blessing

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

March 15, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

A welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. As we contemplate in this Lenten season Christ’s suffering and death, may we dedicate our lives in grateful response and joyful obedience.

Coffee today: Karla

Next Sunday: Marian

Offering today: Christian School Tuition

Next Sunday: Missionary Support

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 Cliff Mulder on his 93rd Friday, March 20.

Asia for an outreach in April, ( is a closed nation, meaning they are hostile to Christians, so if you wish to know where, please contact me directly). Our hope and prayer and where we feel the Lord leading us is in the Bible distribution and engagement direction specifically and we are joining our inductive Bible school outreach with our "End Bible Poverty Now" (EBPN) outreach. So we would be bringing the word of God, in their mother tongue, to the unreached people of these countries, and teaching them how to engage and apply it. I am still looking to raise funds to get to both of these nations and would be grateful if you would pray and ask the LORD what your contribution might be, whether financial or prayer or both. I still have to raise $2,680. Thank you so much & many blessings in Christ, to you! Megan DeRuyter

We will be taking an offering for Megan DeRuyter on March 29.

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 does “Cephas” mean? A stone (John 1:42)

Today’s trivia question: Did the brothers of Jesus believe in him?

Memory Verse

Great is our Lord and mighty in power;

His understanding has no limit.

Psalm 147:5

Community Annoucements

One of the ministries of Volunteers in Mercy (VIM) is to provide transportation for people who may not have ways to get to appointments. We are in need of a vehicle for that purpose. If you have a good used vehicle that you might be in a position to donate or sell at a reasonable price, please contact Dennis Kroll at 507-220-4231. Thanks for your support for this ministry.

KINGDOM KIDS PRESCHOOL at Southwest MN Christian Schools is open for enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year and we couldn't be more excited! What a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore and discover God's world! Registration forms can be picked up at the elementary campus office at 210 Elizabeth St W, Edgerton, or downloaded at our school website, swcschools.org. For more information or if you'd like a school tour, call the office at 507-442-6181 or email us at elementary@swcschools.org. Come experience the difference at SWC!

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, on Monday, March 16,2026. First time guest tickets are complimentary.

FEATURE: Cynthia Sheppard of Flandreau SD. Enjoy a stroll through the years as she shares a large variety from her collection. Aprons are not only nostalgic but are making a comeback.

SPEAKER: Jan Schiferl, of Fordyce, NE. Title: A Change of Plans. Jan is a singer, songwriter and the 2013 Nebraska Mother of the Year.

Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, March 12, please.

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

CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY TODAY, March 16.

25th Annual Hospice Benefit Fundraiser March 28 at Pipestone Country Club. Scan the code to purchase tickets on our silent auction items on poster by church kitchen. Early bird tickets are $55. After March 13 they will go to $60. Social hour begins at 4:00, dinner at 6:00, live auction at 7:30.

Justice for All invites you to attend the Get To Know JFA Event on March 28, 2026 at the Terrace View Event Center, Sioux Center, IA, 5:30 – 8:00PM. JFA Ministry programs (Service & Learning, Sharing & Caring, and Transitional Housing) will be presented and then get ready for some fun!! JFA has invited Christian comedian and illusionist Joshua Jordan back again for a great time of laughs and magic! Entertainment for All ages! The catered meal will feature flavors and dishes inspired by the cultures and communities of our ministry partners. Reservations can be made by calling 712-476-2804 or emailing joeldw@jfa-nwiowa.org. ($75/ticket or $500 for a table of 8) Kids welcome to join us as we celebrate JFA ministry and enjoy a fun evening!!

Get ready for the BIGGEST night of the year - Hope Haven’s 24th Annual Benefit Auction is back and better than ever! Join us Friday, March 27, at Te Slaa Trucking in Hull, Iowa, for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, incredible items, and the opportunity to make a difference. Doors open at 5 PM with buy it now items, followed by an action-packed live auction at 5:30 PM. With over 450 items to bid on—ATV, Glider Chairs, week stay in Black Hills and so much more - there's something for everyone! Plus, don’t miss our Sponsor A Wheelchair Auction, supporting individuals with disabilities in developing countries, giving them the gift of mobility and independence.

Visit hopehaven.org to browse the catalog and learn more. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact through Hope Haven's largest fundraiser of the year!

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).