Ministry Note - January 22, 2021

We're teaching through Acts here at PBC in 2021, one chapter a week with a break for special messages from time to time.  Please do two things: 1) bring your Bible & 2) read the teaching chapter for that week ahead of time.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday In 2021 we're taking a journey through the book of Acts. Our message title this week is "Nothing is 'ordinary' anymore." It is rooted in Acts 3:11–12. Here are the sermon notes for the message. 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. Here are the sermon notes for 1.17. 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. 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
Middle Youth Group: This Sunday, 1–4 pm Smile by Sidewalk Prophets will lead off worship and we'll dive into WHY Jesus is our hope. 4th-8th grade. Hughes House. RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com
Lent All-Church Study. This year we'll 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. Participant guides are available at PBC and the book the study is based on is available here. More info to come.
Bible 101 Classes Find links to all the Bible 101 classes on our website. Led by Pastor Craig, this 4-class series was recently presented and is an awesome intro to the Bible. Handouts and videos of the classes are online for you! 
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. For the next few weeks we're walking with Jesus as He shares His I AM statements in the book of John. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Admin Board Minutes Here are the minutes of the 12.10.20 board meeting. Please don't hesitate to reach out to anyone on the Board with questions! 
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 God to shower wisdom, creativity, and joy on our PBC leadership teams as they meet for a visioning session Saturday. 
• 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.