Ministry Note - November 27, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving friends!
As we pause for Thanksgiving, we reflect on the source of all things—our might God. Holy. Gracious. Righteous. Merciful. Redeemer. Eternal. Trustworthy. And Faithful, always, to His people. 

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday This Sunday we'll begin our Christmas series titled "The DNA of Christmas."  It's a series designed to show how God uses sinful humans, like you and me, to bring Christmas into the world. Our teaching this week is rooted in Genesis 12:10–20.
Last Sunday Here's a link to our message last week. You can watch the entire service here. Get a copy of the bulletin and sermon notes here. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
Prayer Gathering. Join us every Tuesday night, beginning Nov. 12, at the home of Jerry and Cathy Schroeder as we call out to the Lord through prayer. Details. Time: 6 to 7 PM Tuesdays. Location: 2711 Navajo Ave SW, Cedar Rapids. Contact: Cathy: 319/541-3073. Jerry: 319/573-4253
Podcasts Live! Want to share a message with a friend? Or catch a message you missed? Here's a direct link. 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
Middle Youth Group A big THANK YOU to the many people who brought items for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. We were able to pack and ship 32 boxes! We made a short film to say thank you! 
Kids Life Group Community + God’s Truth + Joy. Every Sunday Morning. Preschool through 6th grade. In November and December we are immersing ourselves in God's promises to send a Savior. After service we are gathering in the music room for 10 minutes of worship. We're preparing this special song for our simple Christmas story telling in service on 12/22. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Building Search Update Our building search team shared out some brief updates on their work during service last week. You can view the slide corresponding to their short presentation here. You can view their entire presentation via our service recording.
For your calendar: All Church Meetings
Dec. 8, right after service—building committee updates + proposal + discussion
Dec. 15, right after service--Quarterly All Church meeting. The team will share 2020 budget, proposed 2020 administrative and ministry board members, and all church will vote on building proposal presented 12/8.
Administrative Board Minutes. Click here to read the minutes of the most recent PBC Admin Board meeting. 
October 6 All Church Meeting Wrap-Up God is working right here, right now through His people. If you missed the 10/6 meeting, you can watch it here. And view the media presentation here.  
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. 

Pray
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
8:50am PBC prayer Every Sunday. Join us near the welcome table as we praise God, praying over the upcoming service at PBC, the friends and visitors who walk through the doors, our ministry staff, and Prairie Hill. 
Community 

• Prayers for peace in mind and spirit for military service members as they serve around the world, apart from their families during the holidays. Strengthen them Lord and help them to rely on you.
• Praise and thanks for the many people who are sharing your truths within our nursery, Kids Life Group, and Youth Groups. Provide all the resources they need Lord to continue to share YOU boldly.
• Prayers for God to illuminate the path ahead for Prairie Bible Church. Make us one in YOUR vision Lord.
• Prayers for steadfastness and endurance for all who take on the challenge to be prayer warriors. May they call on you with renewed energy moment by moment.
• Praise, Lord for the beauty you've provided all around us. We thank you for the many opportunities you give.

Personal

• Prayers for comfort for the family of Mike McCullough who passed away last week. Divine peace for his wife and three children. 
• Prayers successful surgeries for Shelly as she battles cancer. Please help her come to know you Lord.
• Prayers for safety on the road and in the air as our family travels home for Thanksgiving. ​