Ministry News - May 4, 2022

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message is titled  "Who doesn't love getting gifts?" and is rooted in 1 Corinthians 12:1–11. Here are sermon notes.  Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 8:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 5.1 service and message and here are the sermon notes. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Remembering Sunday, May 30 we'll host a special Memorial Day Prayer as part of worship. If you would like someone special lifted up in prayer during service, please email the dear one's name to Pastor Craig.
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
Women's Ministry Retreat Saturday, May 21 from 9 to 12pm at PBC. We'll celebrate the gift of everyday strength in Jesus and how His strength will drive our everyday life! Speaker Mandy McCleary will lead that gathering. Live music, a light breakfast, and fellowship will round out the morning. RSVP here and invite a friend! 
High School Youth Every week at 9:30am in the Education Wing. Join Pastor Billy and team for community, connection, and Christ. Connect: Pastor Billy. 
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during the message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. In the month of May we're studying God's attribute of mercy—God is merciful. Our memory verse is Luke 6:36. Memorize it with us! 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
PBC Ministry Spotlight: Hope CDA Rooted in Christ and committed to the slow, real work of changing lives, Hope CDA exists to help men escape the prison of poverty, helplessness, and hopelessness. They equip men to transform their lives through gainful employment and skillful living. Hope CDA serves Cedar Rapids and has many  ways the PBC body can plug-in to this life changing work. 
Congregational Meeting May 15 We'll gather at 11am to celebrate and discern next steps in both the administrative and ministry areas of Prairie Bible. From finances to faith foundation, Jesus is the center of it all! 
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. Connect: Mike Mango 
Al-Anon @ PBC Meeting here at PBC at same time as AA, Al-Anon is a program that offers help and hope for family and friends of alcoholics. Connect: Joyce Vail (319/560-5679). 
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) or Cathy Schroeder (319/541-3073) 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.