Ministry Note - July 7, 2021

Our journey through the book of Acts continues this week with Acts chapter 19. Take time and read the chapter before service. But don't just read it. Do this:
1. Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to engage your heart and mind in the text.
2. Write. Jot down a verse or passage where you see God working; copy a passage that was particularly meaningful to you; note a passage you have a question about.  
3. Ask. Call out to God to align your heart and mind with His ways as shown in the chapter. 
Bring a Friend to Backyard Bible Camp is Saturday, July 24. Sign up HERE! 
(More info below.

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
Did you hear that we are welcoming Billy Molinari and his fiancé Ryanne McLaren into our PBC family? Billy will be our associate pastor beginning August 1. Billy and Ryanne are getting married this Friday, July 9.
This Sunday Our message theme is in Acts 19:11–16. Here are the sermon notes. Can't join us in person? Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday 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. PBC's Backyard Bible Camp 2021 is all about putting on the armor of God so we can stand strong in the JOY, HOPE, and PEACE of the Gospel! Children in preschool through 6th grade are invited to join us for an afternoon filled with God's Word, games, snacks, and art. 7.24 from 1 to 4pm at the Hughes house. 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.
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
Bridge Under the Bridge Need—Tuesday afternoon volunteers for food box distribution. More info and sign-up near the Miracle Barn. Contact: Lianne Westcot (lwestcot@southslope.net). Save the date—July 17. Block Party hosted by Bridge Under the Bridge. Info coming soon about how to be the hands and feet of Jesus at this event. 
Serve Together Want to connect with a member of the PBC family? We have a photo and address directory. Physical copies available at church. Ultra-handy digital copies available by emailing Mark Steffens (marksteffens77@gmail.com). Simply ask for our "digital directory." 
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.
• Prayers wisdom and discernment as we search for an associate pastor. Lord, may Your will be done and may we be boldly obedient and unified.