Ministry Note - February 5, 2020

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday's Message:  "Lordship leads to listening"  Isaiah 30:21.
Did you miss a message?  Previous messages and services are available on the PBC YouTube Channel. 
Prayer Service Join us on Sunday, Feb. 23 for a special prayer service during worship. 
Ash Wednesday We'll gather for an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Location to be determined. 
Prayer Gathering—NEW LOCATION. 
6-7 pm, Tuesdays Location: 9255 Atlantic Dr. SW Cedar Rapids; enter via the south door. 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. 
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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
Bible Reading in New Building Join us as we fill our new building with God's Word. Join us by signing up for a 30 minute reading slot. All the details and sign-up here.
The Barbarian Way. Our Lent teaching both on Sunday mornings and via some Life Groups is inspired by the book The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus. Pick up a copy of the book here.  The 4-week study begins March 1. 
Book of John Study—CHANGE 
1:30 to 3 pm, beginning 2/19; 4134 Water Point Court SW, CR; sign-up sheet at PBC. 
Middle Youth Group 2/16 We have teaching, games, and a pizza party all around LOVE, on point with Valentine's Day. Sunday, (1 John 4:19.) Join us on 2/16, 3 to 6 pm, Fairfax. 4th-8th graders. Everyone welcome! RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com.
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. We're learning all about the life of Jesus for the next few weeks leading up to Easter. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Renovations Beginning We're organizing folks to help with initial renovations at our new building. Would you like to help? All skills needed! Please fill in your preferred skills & send to Mark Steffens (marksteffens77@gmail.com) or place in the Miracle Barn. 
Lunch for the demo crew Our small volunteer demolition crew is working at our building Monday through Saturday for the next few weeks. Can you bless them with lunch? If you would like to provide lunch for the crew (usually 4 to 8 people), please contact Nancy Zahn at nzahn@southslope.net or 319-558-6727.
Administrative Board Minutes. Click here to read the minutes of the 1/16/20 PBC Admin Board meeting. 
Building Review Committee. Click here to read the minutes of the 1/30/20 Building Review Committee meeting.
Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! 

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.
Prayer Gathering--Open to all, see details above. 
Community 

• Praise for God's provision of a building. May our small efforts be magnified by God and bring Him glory.
• Prayers for the Holy Spirit to lead us each boldly for the cause of Christ. Transform our hearts so we want what you want Lord!

Personal 

• Prayers for a successful reconstruction surgery this week and praise to God, for He is so good! Shared by Michelle Foss.
• Prayers for compassion and divine guidance for a father and daughter who were evicted from their apartment, losing all their possessions. 
• Prayers for healing and endurance for Debbie who suffered a massive stroke after heart surgery. Shared by Barb.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for a co-worker who lost her home and possessions to a house fire. May the love of God and hope in His good promises fill her heart. Shared by Dawn Hofmaster.
• Prayers for the medical team treating Laura Mallicoat's dad. Give them wisdom to find the answers to his health concerns.
• Prayers for our son to find and follow you God. May he embrace you as Lord.
• Prayers for a complete and quick recovery for Emil Tomas following knee surgery. May he be a beacon of Light for you Lord through his recovery!