Ministry News - January 5, 2022

Happy New Year Church! 
We began the new year with our 2022 teaching series—1st and 2nd Corinthians. Catch last week's message here and join us Sunday as we take a fresh look at the Paul's words about the power of the cross, from brutality to hope.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message is titled "The way of the Cross." It is rooted in 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 and here are the sermon notes.  Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 8:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 1.2 service here and the message here. Here is a copy of the sermon notes. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Prayer Gathering--Connect with Cathy: 319/541-3073 (cathymiller_1@hotmail.com) or Jerry: 319/573-4253 to share a prayer request or join this mighty team who are praying with boldness and regularity. Every Tuesday @ PBC from 6 to 7pm.
Podcasts Want to share a message with a friend? Or catch a message you missed? Find PBC messages on your podcast app. Here's a direct link to last week's service. 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
Old Testament with John @ NEW time 8:30am! Join John Wagner at 8:30am on Sunday mornings in the education wing. The group is walking through the book of Judges and moving to Ruth shortly. Count on about 60 minutes of study and prayer. Stop in and check it out. 
High School Life Group Sunday, Jan 9 from 1-2:30pm at PBC. Christ + Community!
EQUIP Coming spring of 2022, Equip is a program designed to give our students the skills they need to live a life fully devoted to Christ. Designed for students 7th grade and beyond. More info here. Informational meeting Sunday, Jan. 16 between services.
Young Adult Life Group Gathering Monday, Jan. 17 at 6:45 at Pastor Billy and Ryanne's home. Everyone is invited. Connect with Pastor Billy for more info. Note, Young Adult Life Group meets 1st and 3rd Mondays.
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during the message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. In January and February we're looking at Old Testament friends of God—Moses, David, and many more! Learn, study, and grow with us. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
12.5 Congregation Meeting Link Celebrate what God is doing through PBC. Watch the meeting here. You can view the meeting slides here.
AA Alcoholics Anonymous Led by the Spirit, Mike Mango organized an AA meeting at PBC. Everyone is welcome; the only requirement is the desire to stop drinking. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Enter through the east doors. Questions: connect with Mike (michaelwmango@gmail.com).
Growing the Church Campaign This capital campaign aims to retire our debt and tackle some remaining projects. Here is a campaign brochure and pledge form.   
Giving If you are called, please remember Prairie Bible in your giving. You will find several convenient giving options on our website. Visit the Give tab.

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Prayer Team. A dedicated team of 9 people have committed to stop everything to immediately pray for urgent needs. Reach out for prayer—the Prayer Warriors will call on God on your behalf. Contact Pastor Craig (319/210-8316 Cpeters5750@gmail.com) or Cathy Schroeder (319/541-3073 cathymiller_1@hotmail.com) with urgent needs.
 Community

• Lord make PBC a people who are intensely focused on YOU and Your will. Change our hearts and minds to want what You want.