Ministry Note - July 22, 2021

Here at PBC we stand on the solid rock that is God's Word. There's no need to wait for some special calendar day to commune with your God through His word. Start—or continue—a Bible reading plan today.
Looking for resources? Here's a link to many great plans! 
Remember, you cannot love who you do not know. Know God. Read His Word.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Pastor Craig is on vacation this week. Join us to welcome our guest speaker. 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 and the service online. Here's a link to the 7.18 sermon notes. 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 7pm.
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 service. 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
Backyard Bible Camp, July 24 from 1 to 4pm at the Hughes house. It's not to late to join us! Sign-up here! 
Middle Youth: For King and Country at the Great Jones Co Fair. Sunday, July 25. We're going to the concert! We're borrowing a small bus to make for an easy trip, and looking forward to an evening of praise, funnel cakes, and lemonade. Tickets are $10 at the gate and everyone is welcome to join our PBC group. Youth RSVP to Megan@HughesNursery.com.
Last Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, July 27 in the Gathering Space at PBC at 9am. Everyone is welcome! Join us for coffee, treats, lots of conversation, hymn sing, and a brief meditation. 
Beginnings, with John Take a walk through the Old Testament with John Wagner at 8:15am on Sunday mornings in the education wing. Count on about 45 minutes of study and prayer, concluding with time to grab coffee and visit before worship begins. Stop in and check it out. 
Acts: chapter-by-chapter, with Deb Join Deb Hughes right after service on Sundays to build out the chapter Pastor Craig is preaching on, ask questions, and learn more. Participation is as simple as enjoying worship, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee, and heading to the education wing for discussion. 
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. This summer we're putting on the armor of God! Learn, study, and grow with us. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
For the love of bacon PBC is the recipient of two hogs again this year. Thanks Emil! As we did last year, we'll auction each porker to the highest bidder with money going to ministry. Sunday, August 1 after service. More info here. 
Renovation update Here's the latest summary of projects around PBC. We hold fast to the truth that God's timing is perfect! 
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).  
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

• Lord make PBC a people who are intensely focused on YOU and Your will. Change our hearts and minds to want what you want.