WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

June 22, 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

Call to Worship: Psalm 47:8-9

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #249 (PH) “Holy Holy Holy”

Opening Litany (Ps. 86:11-17)

Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.

For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.

The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life-- men without regard for you.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant.

Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

*Praise Response: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – Lyric Video

Words and Music by Newton/Tomlin/Giglio

CCLI 58350

1. Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now I'm found

Was blind but now I see

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

Refrain:

My chains are gone I've been set free

My God my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy rains

Unending love amazing grace

3. The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

4. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

The sun forbear to shine

But God who called me here below

Will be forever mine

Refrain:

My chains are gone I've been set free

My God my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy rains

Unending love amazing grace

(Repeat Refrain)

Unending love amazing grace

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: The Ten Commandments (Responsive Reading, PH p. 1013)

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 55:7

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for ATLAS (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #279 (PH) “O Word of God Incarnate”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: 1 & 2 Chronicles

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Lessons from the Past

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “Trusting Jesus”

Edgar Page Stites | Ira David Sankey

1.Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way,

Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus - that is all.

Chorus

Trusting as the moments fly

Trusting as the days go by

Trusting Him whate'er befall

Trusting Jesus that is all

2. Brightly doth His Spirit shine, Into this poor heart of mine,

While He leads I cannot fall, Trusting Jesus - that is all.

Chorus

3. Singing if my way is clear, Praying if the path be drear,

If in danger for Him call, Trusting Jesus - that is all.

Chorus

4. Trusting Him while life shall last, Trusting Him till earth be past,

Till within the jasper wall, Trusting Jesus - that is all.

Chorus

*God's Parting Blessing

*Doxology: #632 (PH) “To God Be The Glory”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR June 22, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 10:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE followed by potluck lunch.

Congregational Announcements

Again it is our privilege to worship the living Lord. May our worship be one of rich blessing to all.

Coffee today: Von

Next Sunday: Jo

Offering today: ATLAS

Offering next Sunday: Missionary Support

Remember in prayer those of our congregation who are unable to attend our service.

Arlo Bolt, Lois Fey and Cliff Mulder at Good Samaritan, Adrian Klein and Verna Van Bockel at Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

On Sunday, June 29, Cornerstone will be having their service at the tent on the Courthouse lawn so our service will begin at 10:00 followed by a potluck lunch. NOTICE CHANGE OF TIME!

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: Name the paternal grandmother of Joseph, ruler of Egypt.

Rebekah

Today’s trivia question: What two things were used by the multitudes to lay a “carpet” before Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem?

Memory Verse

The LORD is faithful to all his promises,

And loving toward all he has made.

Psalm 145:13