Ministry Note - September 2, 2020

Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6

This Sunday Pastor Craig and Jesse will lead us in a prayer and praise service. Thoughtfully chosen music is paired with right here, right now prayer topics calling for God's will to be done. We host Prayer and Praise services every few months and they are always a Spirit-filled gift! Join us. 

Last Sunday You can view the service here. Here's a link to the message. 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 7 PM. 

Podcasts Live! 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 this week's message. 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
Worship @ the Farm
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heaves. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Here's our working plan. We pray that it brings glory God! 

• Worship begins 9:30am at 6004 76th Ave, Fairfax
• Service is outdoors on the grass in front of the shed. Bring a blanket or chairs. 
• Kids Life Group happens during the message.
• If you'd like to attend in person but remain in your car, we have a live broadcast of the service via FM radio
• For those worshipping at home, a live stream of the service will be available at 9:30 via Facebook Live. 

Rain plan

• If the in-person service needs to be canceled due to weather, we'll let you know via email, Facebook, and our website by 7 am Sunday morning.
• A live service will be broadcast at 9:30 via Facebook Live.
• A video of the service will be available Sunday afternoon on YouTube. 

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 We had a great time together last Sunday building out what it looks like to live a life of Faith over Fear. Isaiah 41:9–10 was our guide. Here's a video of highlights from the afternoon. And a copy of our Faith over Fear reading plan if you would like to read your Bible with us!  Next Middle Youth is Sunday, Sept 27 from 1 to 4 pm. 

Bible 101 Classes Find links to all the Bible 101 classes on our website. Led by Pastor Craig, this 4-class series was recently presented and is an awesome intro to the Bible. Handouts and videos of the classes are online for you! 

Worship @ the Farm this week—Kids Life Group! The kids are invited to come together for teaching, games, and community during the message. This week we're hosting a Prayer and Play service! 
Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

Gifts for the PBC Nursery Look for a bright red barn at service on Sunday. The barn will be adorned with wish list items for the PBC nursery. We are preparing to welcome the youngest among us and lead them to Christ with joyful play and story. 

Fabric Mask Update Our dedicated PBC seamstress Nancy Zahn crafted more than 300 masks for PBC over the last 4 months. She is transitioning to making masks for Prairie Schools now. Nancy is happy to make you a custom mask if you need. Just give her a ring: 319/558-6727.

Skills Survey We're building a simple database of where and how you would like to serve the Kingdom—@PBC and beyond. Here's a link to the fillable form. You are welcome to print and fill out the paper copy, submitting it at PBC in the Miracle Barn or save digital copy and send it to our coordinator Judy Griffith at griffhb@yahoo.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.
Congregational Meeting 6.28 Watch the meeting and check out the presentation via the links here. 
Admin Board minutes Our Administration Board met 7.16.20. Here's a link to the minutes of that meeting.

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 Schroeder (319/541-3073 cathymiller_1@hotmail.com) with urgent needs.
 Community 

• Praise to you Lord for your never ending presence with us. Please help us to live boldly in your ways, especially when we are uncertain.
• Prayers for strength, wisdom, and resources for our communities as we clean up and begin again post-derecho. May PBC testify to God's glory in the middle of the storm.
• Prayers for healing and renewal for all suffering from and impacted by Covid-19. 
• Prayers for revival in the hearts of all. May the Gospel go out and be received by people right now across the Corridor and across the world.