Ministry Note - November 15, 2018

Service: Every Sunday @ 9:30
Prairie Hill Elementary; 401 76th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids
Our mission: To help people grow in their faith by being a simple and authentic representation of Jesus love. 
 
Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday  We continue on our Marks of Discipleship series with “Guard Duty” this week. Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Last Sunday View last week’s sermon here. You can view the entire service here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvLGolhqT7Y
Away in a Manger Join us for service Sunday, Dec 23 as the children share the story of Jesus birth in scripture and song. Pastor Craig will share a message and the children will retell the most magnificent story. Got littles? We’d love to have them join us during our children’s time each week where we’ll learn 3 simple hymns and revel in the true beauty of the season in preparation for sharing the program on 12/23. 
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
Middle Youth Group Grades 4–8. Next event: This Sunday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 4 pm. Theme: Serving out of Christ’s great love for us. We’ll worship, study scripture, play games, and create and pray over boxes for Operation Christmas Child. RSVP: megan@hughesnursery.com.
High School Youth! Who: 9th-12th grade + Pastor Craig and Lysia Where: Pastor’s house.  When: Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:30pm What: Food + Friends + Conversation
Kids Life Group Every week during the sermon preschoolers through 6th graders are invited to join our teachers to learn more about God, how we can be more like Him, and celebrate what He is doing right here, right now! During the next few weeks we’re worshipping through song and word as we prepare a simple program for service on 12/23.
Life Groups They are off and running and full of Jesus! If you would like to join a group, get in touch with Pastor Craig (contact info below) and we’ll work to connect you.
 
Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Congregational Meeting Our next quarterly congregational meeting is Sunday, Dec. 2 right after service. This short, info-packed meeting details the life and business of PBC. 
Gifts for Local Littles. Thanks to all who snapped up the 60 Christmas tags listing gifts for children in our area. These kids and their families are served by Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center. Please bring your unwrapped gifts to church by Nov. 25. 
Love Abroad! In November our Middle Youth group is studying how Christ calls us to serve one another. A youth group kids will pack and pray boldly over boxes for Operation Christmas Child an international ministry that shares the Good News with great joy. Will you help us gather items? We hope to pack 30 boxes! Here’s our wish list. Link Here.
Welcome to PBC From greeters at the door to folks who bring snacks and set up coffee, we all welcome newcomers and long-time friends to church. Share your time and talent on Sunday morning as part of our welcoming team! Sign-up for serving here. SignUp Genius
Sunday Mornings at PBC The sign-up link here is the hub for Sunday morning serving. Set-up, snacks, greeting—all the things! We would love your help on Sundays! Please click on the link and plug in. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baba92ba4f58-sunday
 
Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
Community
Praise for our continued use of Prairie Hill for Sunday worship. And prayers of thanks for administration allowing us to use the space for Christmas eve. May God continue to protect this campus as a place of learning and may His light shine bright through all of us.
Personal 
Prayers for God’s healing hand to put an end to addiction. 
Prayers for comfort and peace for the Shelangoski family as they grieve the passing of Cindy’s mother. 
Prayers for complete healing for Kay Proctor, mother of Vonda and sister of Jim, following a recent emergency surgery. 
Prayers for comfort and peace for Chandra Lowe, daughter of Peggy, as she lives with brain tumor and a terminal diagnosis. May God’s sweet peace wash over Chandra and her family.
Prayers for comfort in the days and weeks going forward for the Yirkovski family as they grieve the passing of father and husband.
Prayers for a successful heart procedure for Emmy Hopkins. Prayers for wisdom for the medical team treating Emmy and a quick recovery.
Prayers for strength and peace for Pat Swanson, friend of Shery Haight, as she undergoes heart surgery Wednesday.