Ministry Note - September 8, 2021

• Seamless, a church wide book study begins the week of September 26. Pick up a book at the Miracle Barn table & join one of the groups on our main page.
• Are you connected with a Life Group? Reach out to Pastor Billy and he'll help make it happen!
• September 26: All Church Fun, Fellowship & Lunch after worship at the Hughes Horse Farm, see location & details below.
• Middle & High School youth groups start this month! Details below. 

 
Worship
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
This Sunday Our message is titled "On Trial for our Testimony" and rooted in Acts 25:13–19. Here are the sermon notes. Join us on Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream at 9:30am every Sunday.
Last Sunday View the 9.5 service here. Note, all previous messages and services are available on YouTube. 
SAVE THE DATE 9/26 After service on September 26 you're invited to the Barn on 76th Ave for fellowship and lunch. Bridgette Williams and family will be serving lunch. We'll have fun for kids of all ages. Bring a lawn chair and stay as long as you would like. Address: 6004 76th Ave SW, Fairfax.
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
Crossways study An in-depth Bible study for the devoted student, Crossways is a multi-year course that takes a deep dive into all 66 books of the Bible. Khrystle Sullivan (Khrys1119@gmail.com) is leading a 10-week Crossways study at PBC. The class will gather on Wednesdays beginning 9/15 from 6:30-8pm. If you are interested in Crossways, this 10-week course is a great way to get a feel for the method.
High School Life Group Kick-off Sunday, Sept. 19 from 1–2:30pm at PBC. Bring a friend and join Pastor Billy for fellowship, fun, and "Testing Our Faith," a study of the book of James.
Middle Youth Life Group All 4th through 8th graders are invited to join us at the Hughes house on 9/19. Count on Bible time, worship, and fun! Details: Hughes house in Fairfax, 1 to 3 pm, RSVP: Megan@HughesNursery.com.
Seamless: All-Church study Books for our fall all-church study, Seamless, are available at PBC. A donation of $15 is suggested to cover the cost of the book. Sunday morning teaching corresponding to the study will begin 9/20. Many small group opportunities are available. Connect with Pastor Billy to find a group for you! 
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 Pastor Craig's message we'll gather to grow in Christ and community. In September we are learning all about how God is righteous! Learn, study, and grow with us. 

Serve
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11
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 Schroeder (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.