PBC Weekly - November 20, 2023

Worship
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1)

​Review: Yesterday, we concluded our series on the parables with "Jesus, Israel, and the Fig Tree" (Luke 21:29-36). While this topic can be confusing, the take-home message is simple: "Be ready!" Listen to the message on our Facebook or YouTube page.

Prepare: This Sunday, we will have a Thanksgiving-themed service and take communion as a church family. Please prepare your heart and plan to join us!

Connect Gathering: We will have a brief informational meeting this Sunday, November 26th, following the second service. If you are new to PBC or would simply like to learn more, please join us.

Discipleship
"We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers..." (1 Thessalonians 1:2)
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This week at Prairie Bible Church:
Tuesday (11/21):

• 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 (11/22):

• No 412 Youth or Salt & Light this week - both resume as usual on November 29th

Thursday (11/23):

• No Romans study this week - will resume as usual on November 30th.

Sunday (11/26):

• 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!
• Connect Gathering: immediately following the second service, 11:30-12:00 p.m.
• Christmas Chorus Rehearsal: 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Rehearsals  continue until December 17th! Contact John and Karen Wagner (karen@wagnerjk.com) for details.

Coming Soon:

• Last Tuesday Coffee: You're invited! Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28th, in the gathering space for coffee, treats, and a special devotion led by Kim Junge.
• All-Church Meeting: Mark your calendars! We will be hosting an all-church meeting after our second service on Sunday, December 3rd.

We want to give thanks for all who share from their time, talent, and treasure to serve God throughout PBC and our community.

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Service
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17)

Mission Spotlight: Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our November mission spotlight, creating "blessing bags" for families at Prairie Hill Elementary School. If you volunteered to bring items for these bags, please remember to bring them 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.

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.