Ministry Note - August 26, 2021

We are called to care for the church.
Pay careful attention to yourselves and all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. Acts 20:28
Our PBC quarterly congregational gathering is this Sunday right after service. 
Gatherings like this on Sunday are one of many ways God calls us to care for, shepherd, and lead the Church. Join us! 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday This week's message is titled "Mud-Slinging" and is rooted in Acts 24:2–6. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 8.22 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.  
Beginnings Take a walk through the Old Testament with John Wagner at 8:15am on Sunday mornings in the education wing. Count on about 45 minutes of study and prayer, concluding with time to grab coffee and visit before worship begins. Stop in and check it out. 
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
8.29 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.
Celebration Worship director Adam and his fiancé Erika are getting married Sunday, Sept 12. Consider blessing them with a gift or card. 
Supplies for Prairie College Community is collecting school supplies. If you would like to contribute, here's more info. 
Renovation update Here's the latest summary of projects around PBC. We hold fast to the truth that God's timing is perfect! 
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.
Prayer @ Prairie We had a wonderful gathering at Prairie Hill on 8.22. Here's a copy of the closing prayer if you would like to pray it again on behalf of students and staff. 
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.
• Lord we lift up the Bunch family as the grieve the death of Cameron. May they be surrounded by your love.