Ministry Note - August 7, 2019

Here at PBC we believe Life Groups—small groups of 8 to 12 people who "do life together" through meeting in homes with the purpose of encouraging each other in Christ. 
Are you hooked up with a group? If not, we'd love to connect you!

what goes on in a life group?

Contact Pastor Craig at 319.210.8316 or cpeters5750@gmail.com to find your group.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Pastor Craig is away this Sunday but our dear friend and a man after God's heart, Keith Nester, is sharing a message and encouragement with us. As always, it'll be rooted in God's truth as found in the Bible. 
Last Sunday Here's a link to our message last week. You can watch the entire servicehere. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
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 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
Discover PBC 8/13 New to PBC? Get together with Pastor Craig and Lysia, get to know each other, and learn more about our church and its ministries. Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 at Kava House in Swisher.
Backyard Bible Camp We had an Spirit-filled afternoon with 24 campers at BBC on July 20. Click here to see a slideshow of us learning about God's great LOVE.  
2nd Annual PBC Motorcycle Ride Join us Sunday, Aug 25 right after service as we ride to Stone City for lunch. Don't have a bike? You're welcome to follow our crew in your car. Come for fun and fellowship! 
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. This week we're beginning a study of a new attribute—God is PERFECT.  

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Congregational Meeting Wrap-Up July 28 was our most recent review of church business, finances, building concepts. It is all for His glory and you can watch the meeting here. And view the media presentation here.  Here are the recorded minutes of the meeting. 
Admin Board minutes. Our Admin Board met on July 18. You can read a summary of the meeting here. 
Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! We would love your help on Sundays! Please click on the link and plug in. 

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
8:50am PBC prayer Every Sunday. Join us near the welcome table as we praise God, praying over the upcoming service at PBC, the friends and visitors who walk through the doors, our ministry staff, and Prairie Hill. 
Community

• Prayers churches across the Corridor to be invigorated by the truths and promises of God and share Him with love and authenticity.
• Prayers for peace for those across the community who are struggling with mental illness. May God work boldly in their lives.
• Prayers for all who are living with and healing from trauma. My God be with their hope and may his people—US—step out boldly to share his love. 

Personal

• Prayers for strength and healing for Kevin S. as he recovers from surgery.
• Prayers for comfort for the family of Vanessa Balvin. Vanessa passed away last week.
• Prayers for a safe and successful surgery for Glenn who is having heart surgery on 8.20. Shared by Harold and Tommalee DeVos.
• Prayers for strength and healing for Vicki who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. 
• Prayers for a safe and effective surgery for Linda, Cindy Kofron's mom, as she as a knee replacement on 8.8. 
• Praise that the Fowlers were able to join us for worship and share about their mission work in Costa Rica. Prayers for safe travel back to the mission field and may God grow their ministry in big and unexpected ways for His glory!
• Prayers for comfort for the family of Edie Baskerville as they mourn her passing. 
• Praise for the homecoming of Abel Joseph Sheriff who is home after a 4 month stay in the NICU. 
• Prayers for peace and comfort for a friend is dealing with increasing dementia.