PBC Weekly News - November 6, 2023

Worship
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Review: Yesterday, we read "The Parable of the Ten Minas" (Luke 19:12-26) and heard an interview with Josiah Gaulke, a missionary to the Dominican Republic. Listen on our website, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. 

For more info and to support Middle Cross Missions, please visit their website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Tea & Testimonies: Ladies, if you were unable to join us on October 28th, you can watch our women's gathering here.

Prepare: We will be hosting a "Prayer and Praise" service on November 12th. Please join us for a refreshing morning of praying and worshiping together.

Please pray for the Gaulke family and Middle Cross Missions as they share the gospel and show the love of Jesus in the Dominican Republic.

Discipleship
"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)

Please visit our website for more information.
Tuesday (11/7):

• Women's Bible Study: 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the education wing. Contact Deb Hughes (deb@hughesnursery.com) for more info.
• Prayer Gathering: 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the gathering space. Contact Lysle (Lysle.Regennitter@gmail.com) for prayer requests/more info.

Wednesday (11/8):

• Youth 412: 6:30-8:00 p.m. All 6-12th graders are invited. Contact Pastor Max (max@prairiebible.org) for more info!
• Salt & Light: 6:30-8:00 p.m. We are continuing our book study on Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain. Childcare is available! Contact Pastor Billy (billy@prairiebible.org) for more info.

Thursday (11/9):

• Romans Study: 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the offices across from the church building. Contact Ron Bunch (rjbunch@southslope.net) for more info.

Saturday (11/11):

• Veterans' Day Ceremony: 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Join us as we present "Quilts of Valor" to veterans and honor them for their service.

Sunday (11/12):

• New Testament Bible Study: 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the education wing. Contact Deb Hughes (deb@hughesnursery.com) for more info.
• Old Testament Bible Study: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the education wing. Contact John Wagner (john@wagnerjk.com) for more info.
• Worship Services & Kids' Life Group: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. We can't wait to see you again!
• Christmas Chorus Rehearsal: 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Rehearsals began yesterday and continue until December 17th! Contact John and Karen Wagner (karen@wagnerjk.com) for info.

Students courageously shared their testimonies at last week's Youth 412 gathering. Thank you to Pastor Max and his wife, Kelly, for leading and loving our students!

Service
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8).

​Mission Spotlight: Our November mission spotlight is gathering and making household blessing bags for families at Prairie Hill Elementary School. Please visit the Christmas Tree in the welcome area, choose an "ornament" with items to purchase, and return items to PBC by November 26th.

Hospital Ministry: If you or a loved one are in the hospital and would like a visit, please contact Pat Bunch, our hospital chaplain: (319) 551-0589.

Call for Photos: Take any pictures at your last PBC gathering? Share them with communications@prairiebible.org to have them featured in The Weekly!

Giving: If you feel called to support Prairie Bible Church financially, you can do so through our website or by putting your donation in the Miracle Barn in the fellowship area.