WEEKLY BULLETIN

PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

P.O. Box 428

Pipestone, MN 56164

August 30, 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 99:1-3

*God’s Blessing

*Mutual Greetings

*Opening Hymn: #438 (PH) Vs. 1,2,3 “When Morning Gilds the Sky”

*Opening Litany: (Ps. 103:1-8)

Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—

who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,

who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel:

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

*Hymn Response: “Count Your Blessings” - LYRIC VIDEO

Edwin Othello Excell | Johnson Oatman Jr.

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged thinking all is lost

Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done

Refrain:

Count your blessings, Name them one by one

Count your blessings, See what God hath done

Count your blessings, Name them one by one

Count your many blessings, See what God hath done

Are you ever burdened with a load of care, Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear

Count your many blessings every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by

Refrain

When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold

Count your many blessings money cannot buy, Your reward in heaven nor your home on high

Refrain

So amid the conflict whether great or small, Do not be discouraged God is over all

Count your many blessings angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey's end

Refrain

TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .

Reading of God’s Law: Psalter Hymnal p. 1018

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 103:2-3

TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .

Pastoral Prayer

Offering for Food Shelf (Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex)

*Preparatory Hymn: #548 (PH) “When We Walk with the Lord”

TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD

Scripture: Acts 9:32-10:22 p. 1708

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

Congregation: Thanks be To God

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Growing in God

...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!

*Closing Hymn: #540 (PH) “In Christ There is No East or West”

*God's Parting Blessing:

*Doxology: #438 (PH) vs. 4,5 “When Morning Gilds the Sky”

Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

August 30, 2026

TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY 7:00 ELDERS
7:30 COUNCIL - The church visitors of our Classis will be conducting a routine visit to our Council meeting this coming Wednesday.

Coffee today: Marian

Next Sunday: Jan

Offering today: Food Shelf

Next Sunday: Hope Haven

Congregational Announcements

Greetings to all who worship with us today. May each one of us truly be able to say that it was good for us to go to the house of the Lord.

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.

Plan to join us for a compelling ministry opportunity for VIM and for our church! Volunteers In Mercy plans to host a Thanksgiving dinner at noon at our church. This will be a sit-in dinner only. The goal is to bless others in the name of Christ by offering community and friendship to those who don't have a place to go on Thanksgiving.

Shelli DeRuyter is organizing this event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: setting up the night before, hosts/hostesses, preparing food, reheating food in the morning, pie cutting, serving food, dishes/table service, and clean-up. If you can help, please call or text Shelli at 507-820-1425 and let her know what time-frame might work for you. Above all we ask that you pray for the Lord's blessing on this event so that we might be a witness to Christ in our community.

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: How did the blind man make a living? He begged (John 9:8)

Today’s trivia question: Why did the blind man believe that Jesus must be from God?

Memory Verse

Train a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:6

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: Get Into the Habit - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Get Into the Habit” at www.kidscorner.net. What are your spiritual daily habits that help grow closer to God? They’re things like prayer, Bible reading, and worship. They're habits we do because we love God and have his spirit in our hearts. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app