Ministry News - September 21, 2022

This Sunday: Connect Gathering following our 10am service, especially for newcomers and those wanting to find out more about PBC.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message titled "The Privilege of Suffering" and is rooted in 2 Corinthians 11:24–25. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 8:30 and 10am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 9.18 message and service. Here are 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
Last Tuesday Coffee September 27, 9am in the Gathering Space. Enjoy coffee, treats, conversation, a short hymn sing, and a brief meditation followed by prayer. All are welcome—especially newcomers!
Fall study coming up! Each spring and fall we host an all-church study. Our goal is to know God more through through a church-wide focus on a particular subject. This fall we're reading What's so Spiritual about Your Gifts? It's not what you think—this isn't a spiritual gifts inventory. It's about the giver of those gifts—the Holy Spirit. Pastor Craig and Pastor Billy will share messages inspired by the book beginning 10.16. There are multiple small group options to connect. Finally, books and workbooks (both are helpful) are available at the Welcome Center. Suggested donation: $20.
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. During the month of September we're exploring everything about what it means that God is perfect. Our memory verse is Psalm 19:7a. Memorize it with us!  

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Ministry Spotlight: Neighbors helping Neighbors In September we're highlighting a brand new mission opportunity here at PBC called Neighbors helping Neighbors. It is a simply ministry to love like Jesus in our neighborhood. Plug-in by being a support person on one of these teams: 
VISIT: provide fellowship for the homebound  
DRIVE: help with transportation to appointments, grocery  
FEED: provide meals in times of need.
More info at the Mission Board near welcome table. Connect: Cheryl Lehman. 
Local Mission: Chains Interrupted benefit concert. 9.24.22 from 3 to 6:30pm at 1220 42nd St. SE CR. More info: Raylene Gross 319.560.0096
9.11 Congregational Gathering If you missed the congregational gathering, you can watch it 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. 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 18 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.