Ministry Note - April 7, 2021

All-Church meeting right after service Sunday. It'll be about where God is leading PBC in Ministry, Mission, and finance. Join the discussion. 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message theme is "The Bigger Picture." It is rooted in Acts 7:57–59. Here are the sermon notes. Can't join us in person? Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday You can view the message here and the service here. Here are 4.4 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 message. 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
Worship & Covid
Here's our working plan. We pray that it brings glory God! 

• Please enter the building through the north doors. Hand sanitizer available at entrances. East doors are also an entry option.
• Please wear a mask. We make this request out of respect for the government authorities and Linn County mask mandate. 
• Feel free to bring coffee, beverage. We won't be serving food or drink at this time.
• Our Nursery and Kids Life Group leaders are excited to share Jesus with all the children! 
• For those worshipping at home, a live stream of the service is available at 9:30 on both Facebook Live Stream and YouTube Live Stream. 

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
In Our Area: Women's Conference Cedar Rapids First Assembly is hosting Awaken, Warrior, a 2-day conference for women featuring speaker Christy Toledo, daughter of Pastor Jim Cymbala. Get all the details and register here! 
Middle Youth Group: save the date 4/18  Our March YG was about the always and forever love of Jesus. Join us in our reading plan here. RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. After experiencing Holy Week together, we're jumping back into our study of the I Am statements of Jesus. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
4.11 Next Congregational Meeting Join us after service for a celebration of what God is doing and where He is calling PBC next. It's an info-packed community discussion! 
Hoover School Need Our contact at the Cedar Rapids elementary reached out with a need—boys pants and underwear sizes small (5–7) and medium (7–9). Gently used or new items are welcome. Hoover serves a refugee and low income population; these items are greatly appreciated. Donation box near Miracle Barn.
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).  
12.6 Congregational Meeting Wrap-Up. Watch the meeting here, and here's a link to the slide show and the written minutes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Craig, Mark Steffens, or Tom Hughes. Contact info for all at the end of this message. 
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.
• Prayers for revival in the hearts of all. May the Gospel go out and be received by people right now across the Corridor and the world.