Ministry Note - April 14, 2020

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message title is "If my people..." this week. It is rooted in 2 Chronicles 7:13–14.
Last Sunday Watch the worship, message only, or Children's Message here.
In need of Prayer? — Contact Cathy: 319/541-3073 (cathymiller_1@hotmail.com) or Jerry: 319/573-4253. The prayer team meets Tuesdays 6-7 or as needed.
Podcasts Live! Want to share a message with a friend? Or catch a message you missed? Here's a direct link. New to podcasts? Check out directions here! 
Invite others to our Facebook page. 

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
Now is the time! Have you felt God nudging you to come closer?  Right now is the perfect time to take real steps to know God more. Just ask; He's waiting for you!    
Teens and Adults - A chapter a day
Start with Matthew 1 and read every day (weekends off if needed) and read all of the four gospels! Read a chapter and re-read if time. Reflect on a meaningful part. Pray. Invite others to discuss with you!
Read the Word: YouVersion Bible.
Listen to the Word: Easy-to-use & free. 
Kids and Families
Memorize scripture, a verse a week. God's word stored in the brain and heart is a treasure. -Make mini posters for your fridge and doors
-Create actions to go with the verse
-Write it with chalk on your front side walk
-Here's a great one to start with--John 16:33.  
Get personal. Pick a Bible story a person—David, Daniel, Mary, Noah. Look for reading and resources on it, do activities around it, pray and discuss what God wants you to learn. 
Sing. Check out Rain for Roots. This music group shares Gospel truth in high quality children's music. Favorite album--Big Stories for Little Ones.

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Giving. If you are called, please remember Prairie Bible in your giving. You will find several convenient giving options on our website. Give Now.
Land Sale Update. 81 people responded in a unanimous vote approving the sale of 1.9 acres of the church's land that will result in parking available to Prairie Bible Church. Leaders will work with the buyer to finalize details. Hear about this from Pastor Craig. 

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 team of dedicated people will stop to immediately pray for urgent needs. Reach out for prayer—Pastor Craig (319/210-8316 Cpeters5750@gmail.com) or Cathy Schroeder (319/541-3073 cathymiller_1@hotmail.com) with urgent needs.
 Community 

• Praise to you Lord for your never ending presence with us. Please help us to live boldly in your ways, especially when we are uncertain and not sure which way to go.
• Prayers for safety for health workers around the globe. Please fill them with an extra measure of strength and resilience.
• Prayers for all suffering from and impacted by Covid-19. Peace that surpasses all understanding please Lord as we walk ahead. 

Personal 

• Prayers for a nephew fighting mental health challenges. Prayers for wisdom of about how to reach him and a soft heart so he can come to know Jesus. 
• Prayers for peace and complete cure for Tami who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. May others come to know God through Tami's strong faith in Jesus.