Ministry Note - November 21, 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  Our Christmas series, Finding “Peace” in the Holidays” kicks off this week. Our scripture message is found in Colossians 2:7.
Last Sunday View last week’s sermon here: https://youtu.be/eGbbwpXE4lQ
Podcasts Live! Listen to past PBC sermons while you drive using your iPhone or Android phone. Available on Spotify, Google Play, and all the places you access podcasts.
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 as we prepare for the Dec 23 program. 
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 Thank you, thank you to all who shared gifts for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. We sent 22 blessed and gift-filled boxes across the world last Sunday.
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. We were overwhelmed by the number of gifts already received for children at Bridgehaven Pregnancy Center. Thank you for sharing out of the great gifts He has given you!  Please bring your unwrapped gifts to church by Nov. 25. 
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 here and plug in. 
 

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 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 bold healing for Cameron, grandson of Kevin and Debbie, who continues to battle seizures. Prayers for wisdom and insight for the medical team treating Cameron.
Prayers for peace and healing for Kloie Lehman and renewed strength and comfort for her family as they gather around her in love.