PBC Weekly - November 13, 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 joined together in prayer and praise. To view this service, please visit Facebook or YouTube.

Prepare: Next week, we will dive into "The Parable of the Fig Tree" (Luke 21:20-36) as we wrap up our series on the Parables of Jesus.
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"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7
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Discipleship
"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)

Here are events this week. Please visit our website for more information:
Tuesday (11/14):

• 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 (11/15):

• Youth 412: 6:30-8:00 p.m. All 6-12th graders are invited. Contact Pastor Max (max@prairiebible.org) for more info! Follow @412ythmin on Instagram to see what's happening, and text @412ythmin to 81010 for text notifications.
• 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 (11/16):

• 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 (11/18):

• Men's Group: 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the church offices, the first and third Saturday of each month. Contact Everett Eschen (eschen62@gmail.com) or Steve Exley-Schumann (steve.exley.schuman@gmail.com) for more info.

Sunday (11/19):

• 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.

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​On Saturday, we honored veterans with a ceremony you can view here. Thank you, veterans, for your courage and service! Thank you also to those who coordinated this special morning.
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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.

Capital Campaign: Please continue to pray for our capital campaign, that God's will would be done, and that we would continue to make and mature disciples for Jesus Christ. If you feel led to support our campaign, you can do so here.

Please continue to pray for the Gaulke family as they share the love of Christ in the Dominican Republic. If you feel led to support this amazing mission, please visit MiddleCrossMissions.org.