Ministry Note - November 7, 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  In our Marks of Discipleship series we’re looking at self-control this week. What if the “self” part of self-control wasn’t really true? Join us Sunday for more. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Last Sunday View last week’s sermon here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxAPQlPQGyMYou can view the entire service here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apgRzlVMxmI

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: 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
Sunday School Every week during the sermon preschoolers through 6th graders are invited to join our teachers to learn more about God and how we can be more like Him!
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
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. As part of our time together the 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 for our boxes? We hope to pack 30 boxes! Here’s our wish list. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baba92ba4f58-operation
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: in. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baba92ba4f58-sunday
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 and thanks for the 11 high school youth who joined Pastor Craig, Lysia, and Brenda for our very first PBC high school event. May love for Christ grow big in the hearts of the young people.
Personal 
Prayers for healing for Kloie Lehman who is battling breathing problems in the Pediatric ICU at the University of Iowa. Prayers for comfort and peace for her family as they surround her with love.
Prayers for peace for family members who are struggling with new health concerns. Also, prayers for God’s great comfort while grieving the passing of our dear friends Kim and Rose. Shared by Amy W.
Prayers for comfort for the family of Al Pond. Al passed away Saturday. 
Prayers for the God’s guidance and the best possible outcome of a kidney biopsy for Stacy Swanson, daughter of Ron and Pat Bunch. 
Prayers for successful surgery for Larry Brannaman, father of Jennifer Nizolek. Prayers, too, for wisdom for the medical team treating Larry for cancer.
Prayers for a successful and effective foot surgery this week for Sandy Points.
Prayers for strength and healing for Ellen Jones regarding her scheduled surgery on Thursday.