PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
May 24, 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 105:1-4
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: #501 (PH) vs. 1,2,4,5,7 “O, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
*Opening Litany: (CRC Worship Sourcebook, p. 694, from Isaiah 1:12)
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon us: a spirit of wisdom and understanding.
Strengthen us with your gifts of wisdom and understanding, Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon us: a spirit of right judgment and courage.
Strengthen us with your gifts of right judgment and courage, Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon us: a spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Strengthen us with your gifts of knowledge and reverence, Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon us: a spirit of wonder and awe in the presence of the living God.
Strengthen us with you gifts of wonder and awe, Holy Spirit. Amen!
*Praise Response: #634 (PH)) “Father, We Love You”
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Galatians 5:16-25
Prayer of Confession: (From CRC Worship Sourcebook, p.696)
Gracious God, who pours out freely the gift of your Holy Spirit: we confess before you and to each other that we have failed to recognize this most precious gift. We have been satisfied with ordinary things, suspicious of unfamiliar things, and blind to spiritual things. Cleanse us, O God, with your celestial fire. Burn away our presumptuous self-sufficiency, and open us in faith to receive the renewing touch of your hand. Transform our lives by the power of your spirit and fill us with a desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1-2, 11
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for Holland VBS – please place your offerings in the bags in the Narthex
*Preparatory Hymn: #424 (PH) “Spirit of the Living God”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Acts 2 p. 1692
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The Gift of the Spirit
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
* Closing Hymn: “Jesus Saves”
Tune: William J. Kirkpatrick
Words: Priscilla J. Owens CCLI #58350
1 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Bear the news to every land; Climb the steeps and cross the waves.
Onward! 'tis our Lord's command. Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
2 Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Sing, ye islands of the sea! Echo back, ye ocean caves!
Earth shall keep her jubilee. Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
3 Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
By His death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Sing it softly thro' the gloom When the heart for mercy craves;
Sing in triumph o'er the tomb: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
*God's Parting Blessing: Rom. 15:13
*Doxology: vs. 4, “Jesus Saves!”
4 Give the winds a mighty voice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Let the nations now rejoice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Shout salvation full and free, Highest hills and deepest caves;
This our song of victory: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
May 24, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
Coffee today: Cheryl
Next Sunday: Grace
Offering today: Holland Vacation Bible School
Next Sunday: Back to God Hour
Congregational Announcements
We welcome all who have come to worship with us today. May the Son of God give His transforming love to every member of the church through the power of the Holy Spirit on this day of Pentecost, 2026.
Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service. Arlo Bolt at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridge View, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Cliff Mulder family in the death last Sunday, May 17, of their father and grandfather. May the Holy Spirit comfort bereaved hearts.
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: Is it true that men, in the time of Jesus, never let the women do such heavy work as carrying water? Not true (John 4:7)
Today’s trivia question: What man did Jesus see sitting under a fig tree before the man even knew Jesus?
Memory Verse
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
Live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18
Community Announcements
SWC Calendar of Events
May 25 Memorial Pancake Breakfast - HS cafeteria 7:30am -10:00am
May 27 Annual Society Meeting - Elem Gym 7:00pm
SWC School Society Meeting at the Elementary Gym Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00pm
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Stay informed about the school’s finances and how resources are being used
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Hear the vision for the future and upcoming goals
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Understand student outcomes, including testing and program updates
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Ask questions and gain clarity directly from leadership
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Share your voice and be part of the conversation
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Support transparency and strong school-community partnership
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Show investment in your child’s education and the school’s direction
Can't attend but would like to vote? Stop by either of the school offices for an absentee ballot beginning Wednesday, May 13.
Memorial Day pancake breakfast
Southwest MN Christian Circle #11 invites you to their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast tomorrow from 7:30-10:00 a.m. at the high school campus - 550 Elizabeth St. In addition to hot pancakes served right off the griddle (gluten free available too) there will be sausages, juice, milk and coffee. Free will donations gratefully accepted.
Kids Corner Devotions: Stephen: Things Get Tough - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Stephen: Things Get Tough” at www.kidscorner.net. Learn how to be brave and keep trusting Jesus even when others are unkind. Discover that Jesus is always with you, giving you strength and reminding you that you are never alone. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story coloring pages available on the KC activities page.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today we celebrate Pentecost, the festival when Jesus’ promise to send his Spirit to all believers was fulfilled (Acts 2:1-41). This is a great time to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. For ways in which you can celebrate as a family or with friends, download God’s Big Pentecost Story: A Celebration for Families (DwellCurriculum.org/Home). Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive