WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

September 14, 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 18:1-3

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Praise: “I Will Call Upon the Lord”

I will call upon the Lord ----- who is worthy to be praised; -----

So shall I be saved from my enemies. ------ I will call upon the Lord.

(repeat)

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

(repeat)

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 150

Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.

*Hymn of Response: #483 (PH) “How Great Thou Art”

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Titus 3:4-7

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Share (place offering in bags in narthex)

*Preparatory Song: “There is A Redeemer” – Lyric Video

Words & Music – Green CCLI 58350

1. There is a Redeemer Jesus God's own Son

Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One

Refrain

Thank You O my Father For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit Till the work on earth is done

2. Jesus my Redeemer name above all names

Precious Lamb of God Messiah, O for sinners slain

Refrain

3. When I stand in glory I will see His face

There I'll serve my King forever In that holy place

Refrain (twice)

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: 1 Cor. 4 p. 1775

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Your Place in the Kingdom

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: “A Charge to Keep I Have”

By Charles Wesley, 1762 – Public Domain

1. A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify,

a never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky.

2. To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill,

O may it all my pow'rs engage to do my Master's will!

3. Arm me with watchful care as in Thy sight to live,

and now Thy servant, Lord, prepare a strict account to give!

4. Help me to watch and pray, and still on Thee rely,

O let me not my trust betray, but press to realms on high.

*God's Parting Blessing

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

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR September 14, 2025

TODAY 9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

Pray for the blessing of Almighty God to attend our worship today.

Coffee today: Jan

Next Sunday: Von

Offering today: Classical Ministry Share

Offering next Sunday: Christian School Tuition

Classis Minnkota meets September 18 at the Chandler CRC. Pastor Wynja, Mike Cooper, and Greg Klein will be our delegates.

Women's Fellowship begins on September 24 at 6:30. We will be studying The Gospel of John, “Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World”.

Our first meeting we will just be watching the video. If you would like to join us, contact Deb to get a book.

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 Ridgeview, Etta Mae Gunnink at Edgebrook Apartments.

We are excited to host a new ministry in our church building on Wednesdays from 2-6 PM. Volunteers in Mercy will be sponsoring a mentoring program for children, led by Erin Van Hulzen. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Stephen.

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: Which book in the Bible has a chapter containing four identical verses? Psalm 107:8,15,21,3

Today’s trivia question: Who was healed of leprosy by Elisha?

Memory Verse

How awesome is the LORD Most High,

the great King over the earth!

Psalm 47:2

Community Announcements

Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed
Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, September 15, 2025.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 $10 (includes tax)
First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: A Fashion Show by Geyerman’s Clothing Company
SPEAKER : Carlotta Rasmussen of Jamestown, ND
“Paint by Letters” Carlotta is an artist who will show how dreams painted on canvas affected her
life.
Reservations for lunch and complimentary childcare by Thursday, September 11, please.
Please call Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, September 14, 2025.

SWMCS DATES to REMEMBER:
Wednesday, October 1: K-12 Grandparents Day; 12:00 Dismissal
Friday, October 10: HS Fall Concert
Saturday, November 15: Donation Sale
Monday, December 8: 9-12 Christmas Concert
Monday, December 15: K-8 Christmas Concert

Apple picking opportunity! The Hubers family from Pipestone is offering two apple picking opportunities on Friday, September 19 (4:00-6:00 pm) and Saturday, September 20 (10:00am-12:00pm). There are ten varieties to pick from at 377 State Hwy 30 (west of Pipestone). Pick an unlimited number of apples with a free-will donation to support ATLAS for Life. Bags provided or take along your own bag or bucket! Pull out that favorite apple recipe and we hope to see you next weekend.

The ATLAS for Life Christmas Rummage and Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 15. Please mark your calendar, and if you have a few Christmas items to donate to our fundraiser, please drop off donations at the ATLAS office (101 2nd St. NE - Pipestone) on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Another item that is helpful is large planter pots. With these requests, knowing your prayer support is the greatest gift of all!