October 26, 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
• 6:00pm Youth Group: Fall Fest – Invite-a-Friend Night

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Oct 27

• 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, Oct 28

• 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room

Wed, Oct 29

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE (Alan Crandall’s home)
• 10:00am-12:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom
• 6:30pm Men’s Small Group, Red Room
• 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal, Worship Center

Fri, Oct 31

• 4:00pm Light the Night Halloween Event, Ginger Acres near Blairstown RSVP ONLINE

Sun, Nov 2

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all ages, classrooms
• 9:45am You Belong Membership Class begins
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:00pm-2:00pm Cedar Hills Clubhouse (K-5th Grade)
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Youth Group, (6th-12th Grade), 6:00pm-8:00pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHT THE NIGHT at Ginger Acres (near Blairstown) –  On Halloween night at 4pm – Bring your family and friends for a night on the farm — complete with mud kitchens, swing sets, friendly animals, and 20 beautiful acres to run and play. We’ll also have a heated tent to keep everyone cozy and comfortable throughout the evening! Don’t forget your lawn chairs, comfy shoes, and layers for the weather. Come in a fun costume (no scary ones, please).  RSVP ONLINE

YOU BELONG MEMBERSHIP CLASS – Interested in exploring our community of faith at Cedar Hills? Or, just curious about what we believe and why? “You Belong” begins Nov 2 at 9:45am. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to  become a member of Cedar Hills. No registration required.

GRIEF SHARE GROUP – This group is designed for anyone dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one. GriefShare helps individuals walk through the grieving process and heal from the pain. Join the new group, Tuesday evenings, starting Tues, Nov 4, 6:30-8pm in the Resource Center (Library). Leaders are Tony Tonsfeldt and Bridgit Humphreys. Click here to register for the class.

CLASS FOR WOMEN – Stress Less: Finding Rest in a Busy World – We all feel it at times: angry, irritable, stressed…especially as we head into the busy holiday season. Join our class on Sundays to connect with other women and explore ways to stress less and approach life with ease, joy, and peace.  Class schedule:

• 10/26- Fellowship & Recipe Share
• 11/2 – The Case for an Unhurried Life
• 11/9 – Silence & Solitude
• 11/16 – Sabbath
• 11/23 – Simplicity
• 12/7 – Slowing
• 12/14 – Fellowship & Christmas Cookies

READ TO PRESCHOOLERS – Noah’s Ark Preschool is resuming  a Guest Speaker Reader Program in November. As a church member, you are invited to see our preschool in action and read a book to 3- and 4-year-olds in two classrooms (Wednesdays, 10:55-11:15am). Bring your favorite book or choose a book from our preschool. If you are interested, email: office@noahsarkcr.org or leave a note in the Noah’s Ark mailbox in the office. We will contact you for availability.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – Sunday, Nov 9 at the conclusion of each service we will spend about 10 minutes celebrating a year of ministry, hear a financial update, vote on next year’s budget, and approve the nominated elders and deacons for 2026.

LUMINARY WALK AT MORGAN CREEK – Faith, Family & Fun Event – Friday, November 7. Come and go from 5:30-7:30pm – enjoy a campfire and walk the illuminated trail. A family-friendly self-guided walk takes place along the trail lit with luminaries and lights. Stop by Morgan Creek Shelter to warm up and connect with others. Bring your own marshmallows or s’mores supplies if you’d like.  This event is free.

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE will meet Nov 2. Children, Kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to join the fun after the second service, 12pm-2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Register Online.

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.

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 Nov 6, 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

• Wednesday, Oct 29 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)
• SING Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8:30am service (7:55am 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.
• 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
• 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 join us for an Advent by Candlelight Hostess Meeting. 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. Attend either meeting for more info and how to register to host: Sun, Oct 26 or Sun, Nov 2 at 9:45am by the fireplace. Questions to Carmen at 319-721-0107.

• 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 Nov  5. (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.

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:  Luke 12-13; Luke 14-15; Luke 16-17; John 11; Luke 18; Matthew 19, Mark 10; Matthew 20-21; Luke 19.

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

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

• TONIGHT – October 26th = Fall Fest – Invite-a-Friend night – 6pm-8pm
• November 2nd = Regular youth group – 6pm-8pm
• November 8th = Dare2Share LIVE = 9:30am-6pm
• November 9th =Zach Williams & Crowder Concert in IC – 4:30pm, FREE with RSVP

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.

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.

OTHER LINKS: Cedar Hills YouTube, Cedar Hills on Facebook 

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.