PIPESTONE
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
PIPESTONE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
P.O. Box 428
Pipestone, MN 56164
November 1, 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 121
*God’s Blessing
*Mutual Greetings
*Opening Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”
Arranged by David Allen;
Arr. © 1986 by Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC) CCLI 58350
1.) Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art -
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
2.) Be thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son,
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
4.) High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
*Opening Litany: Psalm 33:12-22
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.
From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth-- he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.
No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength.
A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
*Hymn of Response: "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" (Lyric Video)
Edward Hodges | Henry Van Dyke | Ludwig van Beethoven
Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain CCLI License # 58350
1.) Joyful joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee opening to the sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day
2.) All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea
Chanting bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee
3.) Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing ever blest
Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine
Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine
4.) Mortals join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began
Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man
Ever singing march we onward, victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life
TO BOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM . . .
Reading of God’s Law: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 41, p. 912.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:8-9
TO LIFT OUR EYES TO HIM . . .
Pastoral Prayer
Offering for World Hunger Sunday (World Renew)
Please place offerings in the bags in the Narthex
*Preparatory Hymn: #479 (PH) “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
TO OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HIS WORD
Scripture: Numbers 22-24 (Excerpts) p. 244
Pastor: This is the Word of God for the People of God
Congregation: Thanks be To God
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: The Talking Donkey
...AND TO DEPART WITH HIS BLESSING!
*Closing Hymn: #440 (PH) “Children of the Heavenly Father”
*God's Parting Blessing:
*Doxology: “God Be With You”
Tune: William G. Tomer; Words: Jeremiah E. Rankin
1.) God be with you till we meet again;
By His counsels guide, uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
2.) God be with you till we meet again;
'Neath His wings protecting, hide you,
Daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
November 1, 2026
TODAY 9:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP
4:30 PM AFTERNOON SERVICE Plan to join us in the fellowship hall as we consider Ephesians 1:3-6. The apostle Paul celebrates God's election. May we also rejoice that we are the chosen people of God!
WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM ELDERS
7:30 PM COUNCIL
ADVANCE DATE:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:30 PM CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Coffee today: Char
Next Sunday: Cheryl
Offering today: World Hunger Sunday (World Renew)
Next Sunday: Classical Ministry Shares
Congregational Announcements
Welcome to our visitors who have joined us for worship today. May we together call upon the Lord as the Psalmist did: “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.”
Psalm 51:15
Steve and Kim Hubbling would like to thank the congregation for the many prayers offered on Kayla's behalf and their family in the past couple weeks. The doctors will continue to monitor her and hopefully they can slowly decrease medications. The plan was that she can get back to school this past week! Thankful to God for His healing and strength in this time!
Happy Birthday to Hilda Gorter on her 88th today.
Update on the Volunteers In Mercy Community Thanksgiving Day dinner (Nov. 26) at the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church: If you are able to help, or have volunteered to help, here are the details: We will be serving from 11 AM to 1 PM. 9:00 AM – Food helpers should report, as well as pie cutters. 10:45 AM – Servers, hosts/hostesses, and table “refillers” should report. 12:30-1 PM: Clean-up crew should report. All volunteers should enter through the east side kitchen door as the glass entry doors will be locked until 11 AM. Look for a sign on the door. Please send a text message to Shelli DeRuyter at 507-820-1425 and let her know the time you can arrive and the position you would like to fill (for example: Jane Doe can serve mashed potatoes from 11-12:30). Thank you for your help!
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.
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: In what pool did Jesus tell the blind man to wash?
Siloam (John 9:7)
Next week’s trivia question: When did Jesus say a man stumbles?
Memory Verse
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Psalm 51:15
Community Announcements
Thanks to your support, your Pipestone area Lifewise Academy chapter is planning on starting Bible Classes for Pipestone public school students early second semester. Holly Raak has been hired as the director and has been busy with training through Lifewise Academy. Next steps include gathering people: Leadership Board (especially someone with financial expertise!), hiring teachers, drivers, and finding volunteers. We are also in need of financial donations in order to hire teachers and drivers and prepare classrooms with all the necessary supplies such as Bibles, Posters, lesson aids, etc. Students can get pre-registered, interested people can apply, and donations given all through our website. https://lifewise.org/program/2700108-pipestone-area-school-district/#joinTeam. Lifewise.org has loads of information if you want to know more about it, or you can contact Holly at hollyraak@lifewise.org
Pipestone Women’s Connection cordially invites you to a luncheon at the Christian Reformed Church, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., Pipestone on Monday, November 9, 2026
$10.00 (includes tax) - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. First time guest tickets are complimentary.
FEATURE: Fun Fall Festival
Join us for our annual ‘Love Auction’ featuring baked goods, sweet treats, homemade treasures, garden items, decorations, plants, gift baskets and more. Start preparing for the Holidays!
SPEAKER: “The Making of a Story” by Lisa Story of Wausa, NE
Lisa shares how writing her Stonecroft talk helped her confront a difficult chapter in her life. She discusses how being part of Women’s Connection allowed her to move forward through God’s grace and redemption.
Please call *Deb: 507-820-1456 * Marian: 507-820-1272 * Susan: 507-920-6675 to make your reservations for lunch by Thursday, November 5
CANCELLATIONS ARE NECESSARY BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8.
IMPORTANT DATES at SWC:
November 3 - Soup Supper - 5:30pm - 7:00pm @ SWC High School gym
November 14 - Annual Fall Auction "Shine Your Light" - Supper starting at 4:30 @ SWC Elementary
December 7 - 9-12 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Bethel CRC
December 14 - K-8 Christmas Concert - 7:00 pm at Elementary gym
You're invited to the All Circles Fall Soup Supper at Southwest MN Christian High School! Please join us for warm soups and delicious desserts on November 3 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!!
ATLAS for Life – Pipestone (101 2nd St. NE) invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Browse and shop the Christmas rummage items and the Christmas décor boutique, including the highly popular outdoor Christmas planters. Also available to purchase will be fresh caramel rolls and coffee as well as a hot sandwich noon lunch with serving starting at 11:30 am. Your support helps ATLAS bring God’s love story full of love, grace, mercy, and hope!
Share Christ's Love Through a Hope Haven Wheelchair Distribution Trip
Hope Haven International Ministries is looking for volunteers to serve on upcoming wheelchair distribution trips in 2027. These trips offer the opportunity to work alongside local partners, share Christ’s love, and help provide wheelchairs and mobility equipment to children and adults in need. Upcoming trips include Kenya, March 6–17, 2027; Uganda, April 25–May 5, 2027; and Thailand, April 29–May 9, 2027. No medical experience is required, and there are a variety of ways to serve as part of a distribution team. To learn more or apply, visit hopehaven.org/international-ministries/distribution-trips or contact Luke Russell at lrussell@hopehaven.org.