Ministry Note - December 18, 2019

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 pm at Prairie Hill Elementary
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
God continues to open doors for Prairie Bible Church in a way that is far beyond our understanding. We voted to purchase the Ahn building (former medical clinic) located on Wright Brothers Blvd last Sunday. It will be our new home. May His light shine bright! 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday This Sunday we continue our Christmas series titled "The DNA of Christmas."  It's a series designed to show how God uses sinful humans, like you and me, to bring Christmas into the world. Our teaching this week is rooted in Ruth 1:16–18.
Last Sunday Here's a link to our message last week. You can watch the entire service here. Here's a link to the bulletin and sermon notes. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Prayer Gathering. Special note: No Gathering 12/24. Worship with us at PBC. Join us 12/31 and beyond on Tuesdays at the home of Jerry and Cathy Schroeder as we call out to the Lord through prayer. Details. Time: 6 to 7 PM Tuesdays. Location: 2711 Navajo Ave SW, Cedar Rapids. Contact: Cathy: 319/541-3073. Jerry: 319/573-4253
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
Promises Kept The children will share a special medley and the Christmas story during service this week. Look forward to hearing about how God keeps His promises. Always! 
Journey with Jesus Maybe you've heard of confirmation?Journey with Jesus is a little like that, but we're not as interested in people "joining" the church, as we are inviting students into relationship with Christ and equipping them for the journey. Students 7th grade and beyond invited. Pastor Craig is leading the journey. Info meeting 1/19 right after worship. 
Last Tuesday Coffee On break until Jan. 28. Meet up with others at Kava House from 9-10:30 for coffee and conversation. Everyone is welcome! 
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. In November and December we are immersing ourselves in God's promises to send a Savior. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Quarterly Congregational Meeting 12/15 View the congregational meeting hosted after service last Sunday. Here's a link to the media presentation. Here are the written minutes of the meeting. 
December 8 All Church Meeting Wrap-Up Building Committee proposed PBC purchase a the Ahn building as our permanent home. If you missed the meeting, you can watch it here. And view the media presentation here.  
Administrative Board Minutes. Click here to read the minutes of the most recent PBC Admin Board meeting. 
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 for peace and healing for all who are undergoing surgery. 
• Prayers for all who might attend our Christmas Eve service. Please open their hearts to the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ.

Personal 

• Prayers for our children and grandchildren to come to the Throne of Grace. They have been away from the fellowship of God's people for many years. Bring them back Lord.
• Prayers for fast and efficient healing for Ray Buser following heart surgery this week. 
• Prayers for wisdom for the medical team treating Greg Williams. May they diagnose his condition and may He feel God's peace. 
• Prayers for successful heart surgery for Debbie and a deep reliance on God through all things.
• Prayers for comfort for Allen and family as Allen continues to his journey with pancreatic cancer. ​