March 1, 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, March 2

• 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)

Tues, March 3 – 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room

Wed, March 4 – Lenten Meal + Service

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
• 8:00am Men’s Wed Morning Bible Study, Gathering Space
• 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 5:15-6:15pm Lenten Meal (RSVP in online bulletin)
• 6:30pm Lenten Worship Service
• 7:05pm  Prayer Meeting, Resource Center

Thurs, March 5 -6:30pm Parkinson’s & Dementia Support Group, Library/Resource Room

Sun, Mar 8

• 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
• 6:00pm Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MIDWEEK SERVICES – During the season of Lent we meet on Wednesday nights for a meal and short worship service. This Wednesday, March 4 the menu is breakfast casseroles, pastries, fruit, and bars and cookies, The meal is 5:15-6:15pm, with a 35-minute worship service at 6:30pm.  RSVP on the bulletin response or at the station in the Gathering Space.

These additional tools are a great compliment to today’s sermon:
A sermon by Paul Zahl, “The Hole in the Roof”
A blog by John Piper, “Fasting = Homesickness for God”
A blog by Cassie Ackerman, “How (and How Not) to Fast”

CEDAR CAMP TEAM – Are you passionate about instilling faith in the younger generation? Do you have skills you love to share with others?  The Cedar Camp Team needs a few more leaders to help plan this summer’s camp. Contact Cathy Poole, Kathryn Pisch or Christy Fox to learn more. 

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. (This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.)  Register Online.

FAITH, FAMILY, AND FUN EVENT – March 15, ages 4 and up are welcome to join us at the new The Fun Station location (8920 Brighton Way SW) just off the airport exit of 380.  Start time is 12:30pm and our discounted group rate is $20 per person. Kathryn Pisch will be there to collect $20/person. Grip socks are required and you can bring your own or purchase from the Fun Station.  Your ticket  includes access to all attractions including Trampolines, Slick Slides, Bumper Cars, Ropes Course, Zip Line, Climbing Walls, Play Maze, Laser Tag, Glow Mini Golf and more. (Ticket does not include Duck Pin Bowling and some attractions have height, weight, and age restrictions. ) Click here for more info

QUARTERLY UPDATE – End of 2025:

• 2025 expense budget:                 $ 885,033
• 2025 actual expenses:                $ 838,433
• 2025 total donations:                   $ 870,332
• Building Our Future Balance:    $ 68,150

2025 GIVING STATEMENTS – On Monday, January 26 giving statements were emailed directly from Pushpay with the subject line “2025 Annual Giving Statement from Cedar Hills Community Church” and included a special letter from Pastor Kent and video! Anyone without an email address on file should have a statement in mailed to your home. If you would like a printed statement, contact Jennifer in the church office.

LAKE VIEW CAMP is excited to announce that summer camp registration  is open! Send your child on a great summer adventure: swim, fish, canoe, hike, and play crazy games – all while growing deeper in their faith. Lake View Camp offers day camps, overnight camps, service camps, and grand camps. More info and online registration available at: www.lakeviewconference.com.   Church discount code: 2026Cedar. This code is for members and attendees of Cedar Hills Community Church.

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.  (No women’s class March 1 because of the Women’s Retreat.)
• 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. 

• 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!

• 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 March 4. 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 Library. 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

• Rocky Mountain High Registration is Open! (Trip is July 25-29)
• March 1 – 6:00pm Journey Youth, 6:00-8:00pm
• March 8 – 6:00pm Journey Youth, 6:00-8:00pm
• March 13-14 – Ignite Youth Conference in Des Moines: $25/person – also bring money for meals, snacks, and merch.  We will be staying at Drury Inn (West Des Moines). Leaving Cedar Hills about 3:30pm Friday afternoon, arriving back at Cedar Hills at about 7:30pm Saturday . To register your student, contact Pastor Steve, There are limited spots.

PRAYER MEETING – Join us Wednesdays at 7:05pm for prayer in the Resource Center/Library. 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.