Ministry Note - October 22, 2021

Looking ahead: God is prompting us to provide more seats on Sunday mornings. We're moving to TWO worship services on 11/7. 8:30am and 10am. Just as God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, our two services are the same. Come when you please!

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message is titled "Messiah: God's final answer to our greatest question" and is rooted in Isaiah 53. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 10.17 service here and the message here. Here is a copy of the 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 service. 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 + High School Youth Next gathering is Sunday, Nov 7, 1–2:30pm at PBC. After fellowship, Middle and High School youth will break into their respective community groups. It's all about Jesus in the book of James—who Jesus is and how He teaches us to live!  
Last Tuesday Coffee October 26 at 9am in the Gathering Space. Enjoy coffee, treats, conversation, singing, and a brief meditation followed by prayer. All are welcome. Bring a friend! 
Seamless: All-Church study Click here to purchase a workbook to accompany Seamless. 
Beginnings Take a walk through the Old Testament 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. 
Kids Life Group! Every Sunday morning during the message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. In October we are learning all about how Immanuel! Learn, study, and grow with us. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
Christmas Chorus! Did you catch the video announcement last week? If not, watch it here. Leader John put together additional info along with lyrics for the 4 selections. Find John's note here. If you are planning to sing with John and Karen, send John an email asap so they can prepare music for you! John's email: john@wagnerjk.com.
Picture Time We're refreshing our PBC Directory. Beginning this week and continuing for 2 more weeks, a team will be in the Gathering Space to take family and individual photos before and after service for inclusion in the Directory. Stop by and share a smile! 
Haiti Connection Pastor Billy highlighted the crisis in Haiti last Sunday. His words spurred PBC friends Bill and Linnea Hopp to share this video produced by their granddaughter. We're sharing it here with you as we pray for peace in Haiti.  
Growing the Church Campaign Launched at the Congregational meeting last week, this capital campaign aims to retire our debt and tackle some remaining projects. Here is a campaign brochure and pledge form. 
8.29 Congregational Meeting Links Watch a recording of the congregational meeting here. And here is a link to the presentation. 
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 at (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.