November 23, 2025

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all ages, classrooms
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 1:00-5:00pm Christmas Decorating, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Thanksgiving Party, (6th-12th Grade)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Nov 24

• 5:00pm-6:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Monday Connection & Trivia,  Whiskey River in Palo (Open to both men and women)
• 6:30pm Men’s Bible Study,  A Place 4 Friends (212 Edgewood Rd NW)
• 6:30pm Women’s Esther Bible Study, Moen house in Marion

Tues, Nov 25

• 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room
• 6:30pm GriefShare, Red Room

Wed, Nov 26  **Open Hands Food Pantry Closed**

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE (Alan Crandall’s home)
•  *No Prayer Meeting (Will resume next week, Wed, Dec 3 at 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom)
• 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve Service, Gathering Space

Thurs, Nov 27 – Fri, Nov 28 – Church Office Closed

Sun, Nov 30

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sight and Sound Theater Trip Meeting, Red Room
• **No Sunday Classes (Thanksgiving Weekend)
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP – On Wednesday, Nov 26 at 6:30pm join us for a family-friendly service of thanks and praise in the Gathering Space. We’re making a giant fruit salad! Bring a side of fruit (precut) to share. MORE INFO

JOURNEY FUNDRAISER – Our Journey youth are partnering with Pasta of the Prairie, a small business within our church for a fundraiser! Stop by the table in the Gathering Space to place an order for delicious pasta, meal kits and soup mixes.  Orders can be picked up at church Dec 7.  40% of the proceeds will go to support our youth and the different camps and conferences they attend each year.  ORDER ONLINE  At check-out, choose “fundraiser pickup” and select “this order is for a fundraiser” to type in “Journey Youth”.

ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS – Show Jesus’ love to area families and children who are experiencing the consequences of incarceration this holiday season.  Take an angel tag off the tree in the Gathering Space, purchase the item listed, then return it to church unwrapped by December 7.  You can also support the Angel Tree families through helping with the wrapping party or Christmas party.  More details to come.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING WORK DAY – Many hands make light help! Join the Atmosphere Team TODAY after services from 1-5pm to set up trees, decorations and do some light painting.  Bring gloves to fluff trees!

BUILDING OUR FUTURE FUND – At our annual meeting, the Deacons announced the Building Our Future Fund to help us steward the resources God has given us to do ministry. Building Our Future Fund is now available to select in the pull-down menu with online Giving. These gifts, above and beyond our regular offerings, will be used to complete vital projects inside and out of our building. One of our first needs is to resurface the parking lot. Your generous contributions to the Building Our Future Fund will allow us to reach our goals. This is a great opportunity for your special year-end gifts. 

BUYING A NEW TREE? If you have an old Christmas tree that’s in good working condition, the Atmosphere Team would love to take it off your hands!  We’ve retired out a bunch of our old trees that were falling apart and are in need of some replacements. Touch base with Mary Landhuis to setup drop-off.

HOLIDAY GUIDE – Thanksgiving, Advent By Candlelight, Ugly Sweater Sunday… This is a busy season! Here’s a detailed look at the holidays at Cedar Hills. VIEW HOLIDAY GUIDE

AWAY IN A MANAGER – You are invited to the Noah’s Ark Preschool Christmas Programs on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:15am and 10:15am in the Worship Center.

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE – Sunday, December 14,  kindergarten through 5th grade children are invited to join the fun after the second service, 12pm-2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. Normally, the group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Register Online.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT – Join the women of Cedar Hills with a special presentation of “A Night of Worship” at Advent By Candlelight.  Enjoy beautifully decorated tables, worship, guest speaker, reflection, and connection as we prepare our hearts for the season of Advent.  If you feel led to host a table for this special evening, we’d love to have you! Simply stop by the table in the Gathering Space to learn more or express your interest. Registration is highly encouraged so we can save you a seat! Please register to attend online or sign-up at the table in the Gathering Space.  REGISTER NOW

PARKINSON’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP – If you have a friend or loved one with dementia or Parkinson’s, we have a new support group.  Next meeting is Dec 4, 6:30-7:30pm. It will continue the first and third Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm each month in the Resource Center. Contact Gary Sager for more information.

SANCTUARY CHOIR is open to singers high school and above who enjoy singing.  MORE INFORMATION

• SING TODAY, Nov 23 at 8:30am service (7:55am warm-up)
• NO Rehearsal Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Eve)
• Rehearsal, Wed, Dec 3 at 6:45pm (Worship Center)
• SING Sun, Dec 7 at 8:30am service (7:55 warm-up)

SUNDAY CLASSES –  It’s not too late to join a class. Classes are in between services at 9:45am for all ages.  READ MORE: Why Attend a Sunday Class?

ADULT CLASSES :

• A Dude’s Guide to Manhood (Men’s Class), Loft Classroom (door to stairs is next to side Nursery door).
• Stress Less: Finding Rest (Women’s Class), Orange Room.
  • • 11/23 – Simplicity
    • 12/7 – Slowing
    • 12/14 – Fellowship & Christmas Cookies
• Hyper-God, Hyper-Grace, Hyper-Gratitude! (with Alan Crandall and Tim King), Red Room.
• Hebrews: Keeping Your Balance on the Tight Rope of This World (with Joanne Lodge), Teal Room.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

• Nursery Registration (0-36mo)
• Children’s Registration (Pre-K to 5th grade)
• Journey Youth Registration (6th-12th Grade)

• Facebook Women’s Ministry Group
• SMALL GROUPS & STUDIES
  • • Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class – Stress Less: Finding Rest, Orange Classroom
    • Mondays at 6:30pm – Esther Bible Study with Shelbie Moen, Moen home 1840 Winding Creek Dr, Marion.
    • Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
• UPCOMING EVENT: ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT, December 7. Women: Would you like to host a table for Advent by Candlelight Event (on December 7)?  Whether you’ve already committed to hosting or are prayerfully considering it, we invite you to host a table. This is a beautiful opportunity to serve, share Christ’s light, and help create a sacred space for women to pause and reflect during the busy holiday season. For more info and how to register to host:  Questions to Carmen at 319-721-0107.
• Women’s Retreat – Save the date: Feb 27-Mar 1
  Think cozy cabins, heart-to-hearts, and indoor campfire vibes with your favorite women of faith. Whether you’re craving connection, quiet, or a little spiritual spark—this weekend is for you. Location & details coming soon…

• Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class – Dude’s Guide to Manhood, The Loft Classroom
• Mondays at 6:30pm – Bible Study at A Place 4 Friends (212 Edgewood Rd NW – behind Taco Johns)
• Wednesdays at 6:30am – Men’s Coffee Compadres with Alan Crandall, Crandall home: 231 McKinsie Ct NE.
• Wednesdays at 8:00am – Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Cedar Hills Community Church – Next date is Dec 3. (Meets every other week). For more info contact Gary Mills:  319-533-4488.
• Wednesdays at 6:30pm – Men’s Small Group with Pastor Kent. Meets weekly at Cedar Hills Community Church in the Red Room.

SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER in Branson, MO  – Do you have interest in going to Branson, MO? We love the Sight and Sound Theater and they put on an amazing gospel-centered play that captivates audiences of ages 5+. We invite you to attend an informational meeting Nov 30 at 9:45am in the red room about a potential trip in the spring of 2026 with our church.  SIGN-UP HERE to indicate interest.

MONDAY NIGHT CONNECTION – Head to Whiskey River Grill in Palo for trivia and fellowship Monday nights at 6pm.  This gathering is now co-ed! Men AND women are welcome to join.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:  Acts 15-16; Galatians 1-3; Galatians 4-6; Acts 17; 1 Thessalonians 1-5, 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Acts 18-19; 1 Corinthians 1-4; 1 Corinthians 5-8.

• Join our Bible App group.
• Print the full reading schedule.

JOURNEY STUDENTS (6th-12th grade) – UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 23 – Thanksgiving Party – Invite-a-Friend night 
• November 30 – NO YOUTH GROUP

PRAYER MEETING – ***No prayer meeting this Wednesday, Nov 26 – join the Thanksgiving Eve service at 6:30pm. *** Join us next  Wednesday (Dec 3) at 6:00pm for prayer via the Zoom App. The Meeting ID is 524 352 9410 and password is “Cedarhills”. These meetings are for anyone! Even if you are uncomfortable praying out loud, come and just agree with us in prayer.

ITEMS MOST NEEDED: The items most needed include: cereal, mac & cheese, soup, and peanut butter,. Drop-off for items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

FACEBOOK GROUPS – We have many groups on Facebook that you may want to connect to and be a part of.   Here are the links to join:

• Cedar Hills Children and Family Ministry – Announcements and events related to the children and family ministries.
• Parenting Together – Our parents and families in the Parenting Together class.
• Cedar Hills Family – All things Cedar Hills, giveaways, garage sales, announcements.
• Women in Fellowship & Faith – Women’s ministry and events.
• Noah’s Ark Preschool website

OTHER LINKS: Cedar Hills YouTube, Cedar Hills on Facebook 

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.