Ministry Note - May 12, 2021

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message theme is "Does God Play Favorites?" It is rooted in Acts 12:1–9. 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 You can view the message here and the service here. Here are 5.9 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 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

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
Women's mini retreat right here at PBC Saturday, May 22 from 10am to 12pm. Marcy Stone—Jesus follower, Des Moines native, dear friend of Lysia Peters, and a woman who is overcoming the broken in our world to THRIVE in Christ—will share a message of hope and strength. As Marcy says, "Live your best life ON EARTH, as it is in Heaven." Fellowship + light breakfast + message. Please RSVP through this Google form. We can't wait to see you 5/22! 
Beginnings, with John Take a walk through Genesis 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. 
Middle Youth Group: this Sunday 5/16 Theme: Q&A. Got questions about faith? Bring them! We will dig deep for answers—repeatedly going to the One who has all the answers—and play hard along the way!  RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.co
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. We're walking through a study of the I Am statements of Jesus. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Service Ministry Fair on 5/16 Just like our Discipleship Fair but with a Ministry and outreach focus, you can learn more about and jump into opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus across the Corridor and beyond! Right after service on 5/16.
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 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.