Ministry Note - 8/17/2021

Prayer @ Prairie - this Sunday after worship
Who: the Church! Invite friends from other congregations!
When: 8/22, right after service. Approximately 11am.
Where: Prairie Hill Elementary parking lot
PBC friends—wear your PBC tee for a visible presence of Christ on campus!
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Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday This week's message is titled "Our Hope in Hardship" and is rooted in Acts 23:6–11. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 8.15 service here and the message here. Here's a link to 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 Tuesday, August 31 in the Gathering Space at PBC at 9am. Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend or neighbor. Join us for coffee, treats conversation, hymn sing, and a brief meditation. 
Book of John Study Written for believers 2000 years ago and today, the book of John builds our faith and confidence in Jesus. Join Ron Bunch for a 12-week John study beginning Tuesday, Aug 31 from 7-8:30pm at PBC. To sign-up contact Ron at rjbunch@southslope.net.  
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. In August we are learning all about how God is faithful! Learn, study, and grow with us. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
8.22 Prayer @ Prairie Right after service on Sunday, August 22 we'll gather in the parking lot of Prairie Hill for prayer. Coinciding with the beginning of the school year, we'll call out to God to bring His ways, peace, and hope to the minds and hearts of students and staff. We'll also host a special blessing for our students preparing to begin a new school year! 
8.29 Congregational Meeting Join us right after service for our quarterly church-wide conversation about where God is working and moving here at PBC. Teams will share updates on the administration and ministry elements of PBC. 
Bridge Under the Bridge Food Boxes - There is a signup at church to help serve the food-insecure in our community.  An important update: The day & location have changed. They will be open Saturday from Noon to 6 pm. The location is Tanager Place Clinic, just inside the entrance at the East End of the building -- 1030 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA
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).  
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.