Ministry Note - February 27, 2021

"When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back In the Box"
This Sunday we begin a message series about playing the game of life with God at the center. Come Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm for the book study and discussion. The study is fun. It'll make an impact. And you'll play differently going forward. Game on!

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday The first message in our Lenten series is titled "Life is like a Game." It is rooted in Luke 12:16–23. Here are the sermon notes for this week. Note: we'll return to our Acts study after Easter. 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. 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 7 PM. 
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! 
• If you'd like to attend in person but remain in your car, we have a live broadcast of the service on 90.7 FM. Park on the south side the building for best reception.
• 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
Lent All-Church Study. Our study: "When the Game is Over, It all Goes back in the Box" by John Ortberg. Pastor Craig will preach through the study beginning Feb. 28 and small groups will gather to grow in Christ through the study.
Looking for a small group to join? There are several with openings! Pastor Craig is leading a group on Wednesday nights at 6:30 at PBC. Join him and Lysia! Here's a link to last week's discussion. Connect with Pastor Craig at Cpeters5750@gmail.com. 
BIBLE: Did you know? The Bible contains 365 verses that tell us to fear not! How beautiful that God knew we would need a reminder of his faithfulness and sovereignty everyday of the year. He is our comforter! 
Middle Youth Group: this Sunday. Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 4pm. It's movie time with popcorn, Jesus, and community. We'll gather at PBC so we can enjoy the film on the big screens! RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com.
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Bridge Under the Bridge Thank you to all who gave to PBC friend Bridgette this week as she is preparing to travel to Dallas. Celebration—with the help of the community, Bridgette secured a semi and a driver and filled the semi with items for those in need in Texas. Love is on the road! 
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).  
PBC Chorus Under the lively direction of John Wagner and accompanied by his lovely and gracious wife Karen, the PBC Chorus is gathering to prepare an Easter anthem for April 4. Make plans now to join John and Karen to rehearse right after service on 3/7, 3/21, and 3/28. ALL are invited!  
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 

• Prayers for Christ-led discernment and leadership for government officials as they navigate the pandemic.
• 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.