Ministry Note - March 17, 2021

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message is "Calling or comfort? Choose your moves wisely." It is rooted in Mark 10:17–22. 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. Here are the 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.
Maundy Thursday Service Join us Thursday, April 1 at 6:30pm for our Maundy Thursday gathering, including communion.  
Easter Sunday We're hosting two services—8am and 9:30am. Both services will have nursery and Kids Life Group teaching. 
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! 
• 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! 4th–8th graders are gathering in Fairfax for Bible teaching, games, snacks, and worship. Here's our worship theme for the afternoon. 3/21, 1–4 pm, RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com
BIBLE: Did you know? There are several translations of the Bible. There is good reason for this. We wouldn't expect a 5-year-old to read and comprehend an King James Bible. In the same way, you might want a translation (or version) of the Bible that uses modern English when you are new to the Word. You might begin with the NIV, ESV, and the NLT. They are all true and God will use them to speak to you.
Last Tuesday Coffee—it's back! Mark your calendars for March 30 at 9 am at PBC. Invite friends and enjoy coffee, treats, conversation, and a time of Christian reflection. This get together is the perfect opportunity to introduce a friend to our PBC family. Hosted by Rock the Word Life Group and Randy and Alisa Rumery. More info click here.
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
Easter Candy Needed We are partnering with local missionary Bridgette Williams to host an egg hunt. Our role in this mission of love is packing 4,500 plastic eggs with candy. Grab a couple of bags of packaged Easter candy when you are at the store and drop them in the bin near the Miracle Barn. 
PBC Chorus-- PBC Chorus is preparing an Easter anthem for April 4. Rehearsals 3/21 and 3/28.
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).  
4.11 Next Congregational Meeting Join us after service for a celebration of what God is doing and where He is calling PBC next. It's an info-packed community discussion! 
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 

• Praise and thanks for the Padgett family and all they shared with PBC. Please bless and guide them as they continue on in ministry!
• 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.