Ministry Note - August 5, 2021

This week: Pastor Craig is sharing a message from Acts 21 this week. Dive deeper into God's word by reading Acts 21 before service. 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday This week's message is titled When God's Will Hurts and is rooted in Acts 21:10–14. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
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
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, with John 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. 
Acts: chapter-by-chapter, with Deb Join Deb Hughes right after service on Sundays to build out the chapter Pastor Craig is preaching on, ask questions, and learn more. Participation is as simple as enjoying worship, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee, and heading to the education wing for discussion. 
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
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! 
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.
 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.