Ministry News - October 31, 2023

Worship
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" (Psalm 118:1)

Review: Yesterday, we studied "The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector" (Luke 18:9-14). Listen to the sermon on our website, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.

Meeting: If you weren't able to join us for our all-church meeting, you can watch it here.

​Prepare: We will be studying Luke 19:11-27 on Sunday, November 5th.
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Above: Tea & Testimony Women's Retreat

Discipleship
​"Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)Please visit our website for a calendar view of what's happening this month at PBC, along with more information.

Tuesday (10/31):

• Last Tuesday Coffee: Join us at 9:00 a.m. on October 31st in the Gathering Space for treats, hymns, a devotion, and prayer. Newcomers welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the education wing. All women are invited! Contact Deb Hughes (deb@hughesnursery.com) for more info.
• Prayer Gathering: 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the gathering space. All are welcome! Email Lysle (Lysle.Regennitter@gmail.com) for prayer requests/more info.

Wednesday (11/1):

• Youth 412: 6:30-8:00 p.m. All 6-12th graders are invited. Contact Pastor Max (max@prairiebible.org) for more info!
• Salt & Light: 6:30-8:00 p.m. We are beginning a book study on Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain. All are invited, and childcare is available! Contact Pastor Billy (billy@prairiebible.org) for more info.

Thursday (11/2):

• Romans Study: 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the offices across from the church building. Contact Ron Bunch (rjbunch@southslope.net) for more information.

Saturday (11/4):

• Men's Group: We praise God for an amazing turnout at our first men's gathering last week! PBC men are invited to join us again this Saturday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Contact
  Everett Eschen (eschen62@gmail.com) or Steve Exley-Schumann (steve.exley.schuman@gmail.com) for more info.

Sunday (11/5):

• New Testament Bible Study: 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the education wing. Contact Deb Hughes (deb@hughesnursery.com) for more info.
• Old Testament Bible Study: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the education wing. Contact John Wagner (john@wagnerjk.com) for more info.
• Worship Services & Kids' Life Group: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. We can't wait to see you again!
• Christmas Chorus Rehearsal: Everyone in middle school and older is invited to sing in a special Christmas Chorus led by John and Karen Wagner. Their first rehearsal is Sunday from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Contact the Wagners (karen@wagnerjk.com) for more info.

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Children are invited to participate in Kids' Life Group every Sunday during both services. Thank you to all who serve in this precious ministry! Find details here.

Service
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24)Mission Spotlight: Our November mission spotlight is gathering and making household blessing bags for families in need at Prairie Hill Elementary School. Stay tuned for more info.

Hospital Ministry: If you or a loved one are in the hospital and would like a visit, please reach out to Pat Bunch, our hospital chaplain. Pat and her team would love to be with you during difficult seasons: (319) 551-0589.

Call for Photos: Take any pictures at your last PBC gathering? Share them with communications@prairiebible.org to have them featured in the Weekly!

Giving: If you feel called to support Prairie Bible Church financially, you can do so through our website or by putting your donation in the Miracle Barn in the fellowship area.