Disciple
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire is the title of our fall study here at PBC. We'll kick it off on 9/29 and continue for 6 weeks. Join the discussion and community around this study of the power of prayer via a Life Group and grow through the sermon series on Sunday mornings. Books available at service this week for those of you who would like to get started! More info to come. 
Middle Youth One Sunday afternoon. Every month. All 4-8th graders. Worship + Bible Teaching + Games + Snacks. Next Middle Youth Group: Sunday, September 22, 3 to 6 PM. More info: contact Megan Hughes 319/360-4558.
Bible Study Are you ready to dig deeper into the Word? Bible Study Fellowship might be for you. This chapter-by-chapter Bible study tackles one book of the Bible every year. Acts is the book this year. Classes for men, women, and children begin in September across the Corridor and around the world. More info: contact Megan Hughes 319/360-4558.
Women's Conference: Worship + Bible Teaching + Community. There is a terrific women's conference in Ames on 9/27-28. Expect dynamic Bible teaching, glorifying worship, and a sweet time with community. Here's more info about the conference. We have a block of rooms reserved. Contact Lianne Westcot (lwestcot@southslope.net) for more info.
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. This week we're beginning a study of a new attribute—God is Omniscient or God is all-knowing. Learn our memory verse with us. We're learning Psalm 139:4 Before a word is on my tongue, you know it completely, O Lord. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Congregational Meeting Wrap-Up July 28 was our most recent review of church business, finances, building concepts. It is all for His glory and you can watch the meeting here. And view the media presentation here.  Here are the recorded minutes of the meeting. 
Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! We would love your help on Sundays! Please click on the link and plug in. 

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
8:50am PBC prayer Every Sunday. Join us near the welcome table as we praise God, praying over the upcoming service at PBC, the friends and visitors who walk through the doors, our ministry staff, and Prairie Hill. 
Community

• Prayers divine leadership around all things surrounding the next home for Prairie Bible Church. Give wisdom and connections and perseverance to the Building Committee.
• Prayers for students beginning High School and the developing High School ministry at PBC. May the love of Christ shine bright across this community.

Personal

• Prayers for the new Transitional Care Center opening in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. May The Lord's healing be evident in the care given. Shared by Mackenzie Grimm.
• Prayers for comfort and peace for Wanda White who is spending her last days in hospice. Shared by Shery Haight.

Contact Pastor Craig at 319.210.8316 or cpeters5750@gmail.com to find your group.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Pastor Craig is away this Sunday but our dear friend and a man after God's heart, Keith Nester, is sharing a message and encouragement with us. As always, it'll be rooted in God's truth as found in the Bible. 
Last Sunday Here's a link to our message last week. You can watch the entire servicehere. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Podcasts Live! Want to share a message with a friend? Or catch a message you missed? Here's a direct link. New to podcasts? Check out directions here! 
Invite Invite others to join us as we worship our Lord and Savior. https://www.facebook.com/CRPrairieBibleChurch/ and http://www.prairiebible.org

Disciple
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Discover PBC 8/13 New to PBC? Get together with Pastor Craig and Lysia, get to know each other, and learn more about our church and its ministries. Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 at Kava House in Swisher.
Backyard Bible Camp We had an Spirit-filled afternoon with 24 campers at BBC on July 20. Click here to see a slideshow of us learning about God's great LOVE.  
2nd Annual PBC Motorcycle Ride Join us Sunday, Aug 25 right after service as we ride to Stone City for lunch. Don't have a bike? You're welcome to follow our crew in your car. Come for fun and fellowship! 
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. This week we're beginning a study of a new attribute—God is PERFECT.  

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Congregational Meeting Wrap-Up July 28 was our most recent review of church business, finances, building concepts. It is all for His glory and you can watch the meeting here. And view the media presentation here.  Here are the recorded minutes of the meeting. 
Admin Board minutes. Our Admin Board met on July 18. You can read a summary of the meeting here. 
Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! We would love your help on Sundays! Please click on the link and plug in. 

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
8:50am PBC prayer Every Sunday. Join us near the welcome table as we praise God, praying over the upcoming service at PBC, the friends and visitors who walk through the doors, our ministry staff, and Prairie Hill. 
Community

• Prayers churches across the Corridor to be invigorated by the truths and promises of God and share Him with love and authenticity.
• Prayers for peace for those across the community who are struggling with mental illness. May God work boldly in their lives.
• Prayers for all who are living with and healing from trauma. My God be with their hope and may his people—US—step out boldly to share his love. 

Personal

• Prayers for strength and healing for Kevin S. as he recovers from surgery.
• Prayers for comfort for the family of Vanessa Balvin. Vanessa passed away last week.
• Prayers for a safe and successful surgery for Glenn who is having heart surgery on 8.20. Shared by Harold and Tommalee DeVos.
• Prayers for strength and healing for Vicki who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. 
• Prayers for a safe and effective surgery for Linda, Cindy Kofron's mom, as she as a knee replacement on 8.8. 
• Praise that the Fowlers were able to join us for worship and share about their mission work in Costa Rica. Prayers for safe travel back to the mission field and may God grow their ministry in big and unexpected ways for His glory!
• Prayers for comfort for the family of Edie Baskerville as they mourn her passing. 
• Praise for the homecoming of Abel Joseph Sheriff who is home after a 4 month stay in the NICU. 
• Prayers for peace and comfort for a friend is dealing with increasing dementia. 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday We're walking through our Discipleship series this week with the theme "What Jesus had to say about Sabbath...and a lot of other stuff." We're grounded in Mark 2:27.  
Last Sunday Here's a link to our message last week. You can watch the entire servicehere. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Podcasts Live! Want to share a message with a friend? Or catch a message you missed? Here's a direct link. New to podcasts? Check out directions here! 
Invite Invite others to join us as we worship our Lord and Savior. https://www.facebook.com/CRPrairieBibleChurch/ and http://www.prairiebible.org

Disciple
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
Discover PBC 8/13 This casual get together is with Pastor Craig and Lysia and intended for folks who are new to PBC. Great chance to get to know each other and learn more about our church and its ministries. Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 at Kava House in Swisher.
Video: Backyard Bible Camp We had an Spirit-filled afternoon with 24 campers at BBC last Saturday. Click here to see a slideshow of us learning about God's great LOVE. 
2nd Annual PBC Motorcycle Ride Join us Sunday, Aug 25 right after service as we ride to Stone City for lunch. Don't have a bike? You're welcome to follow our crew in your car. Come for fun and fellowship! 
Women's Conference: Worship + Bible Teaching + Community. Last spring a small group of us attended a worship conference in Ames. It was so good—rooted in truth and glorifying worship—that we're headed back for the fall conference (9/27-28). Here's more info about the conference. We have a block of rooms reserved. Contact Lianne Westcot (lwestcot@southslope.net) for more info.
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. This week we're beginning a study of a new attribute—God is PERFECT.  
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Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Congregational Meeting Wrap-Up July 28 was our most recent review of church business, finances, building concepts. It is all for His glory and you can watch the meeting here. And view the media presentation here.  
 Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! We would love your help on Sundays! Please click on the link and plug in. 

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
8:50am PBC prayer Every Sunday. Join us near the welcome table as we praise God, praying over the upcoming service at PBC, the friends and visitors who walk through the doors, our ministry staff, and Prairie Hill. 
Community

• Prayers for God to boldly guide the PBC building committee and for all of us to joyful submit to His perfect plans.
• Prayers churches across the Corridor to be invigorated by the truths and promises of God and share Him with love and authenticity. 

Personal

• Prayers for peace and strength for Ray Buser as he undergoes testing for heart issues at Mayo Clinic. Lord, please give the medical team wisdom for the best healing treatment for Ray.
• Prayers for a successful surgery and healing for Sue who is having thyroid surgery. 
• Prayers for strength in the Lord for a grandson who is battling stomach problems and having trouble eating. 
• Prayers for healing for Georgia Hunt, mother of Jill Hazen, as she overcomes an infection around her heart.
• Prayers for the Lord's mighty hand to heal and protect Vanessa Balvin who is fighting cancer and in intensive care with a brain bleed.
• Prayers for comfort and peace for Rich and Peggy Prohaska as they grieve for their grandson Alex.
• Prayers for comfort for Garry, a friend and employee, who is beginning treatment for cancer. Prayers for a quick return to health.