January 18, 2026

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all Ages, classrooms
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:00pm Cedar Kids Club House, (K-5th Grade), 12:00-2:00pm
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Jan 19 – Open Hands Food Pantry *Closed* – Martin Luther King, Jr Day

• 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)

Tues, Jan 20

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

Wed, Jan 21

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
• 8:30am Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Gathering Space
• 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm  Prayer Meeting via Zoom

Sun, Jan 25

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all Ages, classrooms
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 4:00pm-6:00pm Nerf Wars – Faith, Fun, and Family, all-church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth, NERF WARS (6th-12th Grade)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NERF WARS – Faith, Family & Fun Event – One of our favorite events! January 25, 4-6pm.  This is open to everyone! We’ll provide the nerf darts (the standard size), and you bring your own nerf gun.  (We have a few spare guns if you don’t know one).

SUPER BOWL SUBS – Ham, turkey, roast beef… customized with your favorite toppings and made fresh on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 8.  Support the Journey Youth and order subs today.  Orders are due Feb 4. Order Online or pick up a paper form in the Gathering Space.

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE –  TODAY-  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.

BLOOD DRIVE –  Tuesday, February 17, 3:30pm-6:30pm in the Gathering Space. Support Noah’s Ark Preschool and click here to sign up!

GUATEMALA UPDATE – We are happy and thankful our Guatemala team has made it back safely. Next Sunday, Jan. 25 they will be sharing stories and testimonies in the services.

SUNDAY CLASSES –  New Winter Classes at 9:45am for all ages

• FAITH QUEST (8th Graders), Resource Center. Understanding the foundations of our faith.
• The Dudes: Be With Jesus, Become Like Jesus (Men’s Class), Loft Classroom (door to stairs is next to side Nursery door).  Be with Jesus become like Jesus.  We are constantly being formed by the world around us. This class will help men be formed as disciples of Jesus by exploring spiritual practices. 
• Getting Unstuck (Women’s Class), Orange Room. Many of us start the new year excited for a new start. But success isn’t a straight line, and it’s easy to feel confused, defeated, or discouraged. This class will help you find practical ways to get out of the ruts you might find yourself in, as well as opportunities to build community with other women. 
• The Book of Romans (with Alan Crandall and Tim King), Red Room.
• The Gospel of Luke (with Joanne Lodge), Teal Room. With a divine Father and a human mother-Jesus entered the world as God in the flesh. Amazing! A Greek doctor, Luke was a man of science, and a man of details. Using those gifts, Luke paints a picture of Jesus. Luke shows us Jesus, His humanity as the Son of Man and His deity as the Son of God. My life will be enriched as I see Jesus through Luke’s eyes. Bring your Bible, everyone is welcome.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

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. 

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+. SIGN-UP HERE to indicate interest.  We have some dates narrowed down! When completing the form, let us know your date preference of April 27 or June 8.  We’ll be asking for firm commitments in January.

• Facebook Women’s Ministry Group
• SMALL GROUPS & STUDIES
  • • Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class: Getting Unstuck, Orange Classroom
    • Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
    • BibleProject New Testament in One Year! Continue your daily Bible reading and join the plan “BibleProject New Testament in One Year” in the Bible App. It is slower-paced with more time to absorb each passage fully and there are overviews of each book to assist with what to look for!  Contact Beth Brown if you’d like to join a special Facebook Messenger Group to encourage and support each other and share what we learn!
• Rooted Together Women’s Retreat: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026

  Step away from the noise and join us for a relaxing weekend to grow deeper in faith and community. Spend time in worship, Scripture, laughter, rest, and shared meals as we explore what it means to be rooted in Christ and rooted together. Invite a sister in Christ, bring your cozy slippers and attire, and snuggle in for a weekend of joy.  Location Camp Liberty, New Liberty, IA (Near Davenport) Cost is $100-Prepaid Via Cash, Check, Venmo to Beth Brown. Registration and payment deadline: January 15, 2026. Click here to register.

• 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 Jan 21. 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.

PARKINSON’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP – If you have a friend or loved one with dementia or Parkinson’s, we have a new support group.  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.

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.

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

• Jan 18 – Regular youth group – 6pm-8pm
• Jan 25 – NERF WARS! – 6pm-8pm
• Jan 31 – Feb 1 – High School Retreat @ Lake View – You can register whenever. Use CH2026 to receive 1/2 off the registration cost.  If you need a full scholarship, please contact Pastor Steve; Registration Info — Lake View Camp

PRAYER MEETING – Join us Wednesdays 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.

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.