Sanctuary Choir

Join the choir! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 6:45pm in the Lime Room (right hallway, all the way to the end).  Choir is open to high school age and up.  If you know your voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) that is helpful! But we can also help you find your voice part by range.

Practice Recordings on YouTube

FALL CHOIR

October

  • No Rehearsal October 1
  • No Rehearsal October 8
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15 – 6:45 Rehearsal (Worship Center)
  • SING Sunday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 service (7:55am warm-up)
  • Wednesday, Oct 22 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (lime room)
  • Wednesday, Oct 29 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)

November

  • SING Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8:30am service (7:55am warmup)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5 – 6:45pm Rehearsal
  • Wednesday, Nov. 12 – 6:45pm Rehearsal
  • Wednesday, Nov. 19 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)
  • SING Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8:30am service (7:55am warm-up)
  • NO Rehearsal November 26

December

  • Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)
  • SING Sunday, Dec, 7at 8:30 service (7:55am warm-up)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 10 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17 – 6:45pm Rehearsal (Worship Center)
  • SING Sunday, Dec. 21at 8:30 service (7:55am warm-up)
Questions? Contact Stuart Geiger

     

     

    Reading the Bible 2025

    The New Testament readings start Oct. 1!

    If you want to join in our journey of reading through the Bible in 2025, joining at the New Testament point is a great spot!

    Readings are a few chapters every day, followed by an awesome podcast from the Bible Recap to help you understand what you just read.

    JOIN THE CEDAR HILLS NEW TESTAMENT GROUP

    If you are already a part of the group reading through the entire Bible this year, you do not need to join the New Testament group.

     

    Ministry Highlight: Lala Ladies

    LALA LADIES  – This small group of Cedar Hills musicians travels around to the Care Centers in Cedar Rapids and Marion, bringing smiles to residents with their music. This group includes Ina Boeke, Lori Tonsfeldt, and Audrey Reid. In September, they will feature Country Music!

    SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

    September 9

    September 10

    September 11

    September 15

    September 16

    September 17

    September 18

    • Promise House of Hiawatha – 1:10
    • Hiawatha – 2:30

    September 23

    • St. Luke’s West – 1:00
    • Cottage Place – 2:30

    September 24

    • The Gardens – 10:00
    • Meadowview – 1:30

    September 25

    • Stoney Meadows – 1:30
    • Westridge – 3:00

    We Are the Kind of People Who Keep Growing

    We Are the Kind of People Who Keep Growing

    I saw a news flash today that RFK Jr, age 71, completed 50 pull-ups and 100 push-ups in under six minutes. I thought, “How is that possible?”

    Answer: RFK Jr. apparently still works out. A lot. He is the kind of guy who keeps growing physically. 

    If growing physically strong and healthy requires continued effort, what about spiritual growth?

    We are the kind of people who keep growing spiritually. We keep discovering new truths. We keep drawing near to God. We keep following Jesus into new territory. 

    We know that healthy things grow. Here are three reasons why we are the kind of people who keep growing:

    1. God said, “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)
    2. Jesus said, “Abide in me and you will bear much fruit.” (John 15:1-5)
    3. We are called to learn and share God’s truths every day “When we rise up and when we lie down, when we sit at home and and when we walk along the way.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-8)

    And if that is not motivation enough, remember that God’s Word is not static or stale, it is “living and active.” (Hebrews 4:12) God is still working today – in all of us – to bring not just life, but abundant life. (John 10:10) So, keep growing. 

    As Steve shared in his sermon last week, practice “Shema-ing” in a Sunday class, small group, or in your personal Bible Study.  LISTEN HERE

    May the Lord be with you,
    Kent Landhuis
    Pastor of Teaching & Leadership

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      Why a Sunday Class?

      Why Should I Participate in Sunday Classes?

      Healthy things grow. We are the kind of people who believe that Sunday classes are one of the steps God uses to grow our faith. Growth is good. Stagnation is bad. 2 Peter 3:18 says, Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

      When we grow in our Biblical knowledge and understanding we see very specific benefits. The primary benefits is to grow in love: to love God more fully and to love others more boldly. Here are three additional benefits: 

      1. Resilience is better than anxiety. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist. (Ephesians 6:14a) Stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. (Colossians 4:12b)
      2. Discernment is better than deception. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. (Ephesians 4:14)
      3. Relationship is better than isolation. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:35)

      What steps are you taking to grow your faith? 

      Let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity. (Hebrews 6:1)

      Kent Landhuis
      Pastor of Teaching & Leadership

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        In Process

        In Process

        I’m regularly apologizing for the state of my garden. In early spring, I say, “It is just getting started.” Later, I say, “It will look better in a few weeks.” In the middle of summer, I say, “It needs some weeds pulled.” Late in the season, I say, “It is past its prime.” Or, I say, “Wait till next year, it will be much better.”

        My garden is always in process. Here is a photo taken last night. It will probably look better next week. Like the church. Like my life. In process.

        The book The Story of Reality, by Greg Koukl, explains that living “in process” is part of our worldview as people who follow Jesus. Our “in process” comes in four stages: Creation (How things began), Fall (How things got broken), Redemption (How things will get fixed), and Restoration (How things will be once they are fixed).

        Every worldview must account for these four stages. We account for them this way: 

        1. How did things begin? God made the world and called it good. 
        2. How did things get broken? Rebellion against God. (Weeds)
        3. How will things get fixed? Jesus makes all things new. 
        4. How will things look once fixed? All things good again in God’s Kingdom.

        This worldview is good news for anyone who has ever been abused, oppressed, or mistreated. It is good news for anyone who has ever had grief, or pain, or trauma. It means that all that is broken can be fixed. All injustice can be made just. All grief can be healed. All sin can be forgiven.

        Jesus obeyed perfectly and died a horrifying death to take on the rebellion of the world. Jesus was raised from the dead, and whoever puts their trust in Jesus as their Savior will be made right with God and live in God’s Kingdom now and forever. 

        For those who trust in Jesus, he will one day wipe away every tear. One day. Until that day, we are “in process” because we live in the tension between the “now” and the “not yet” of God’s Kingdom. Like a garden, “It will look better in a few weeks.”

        Kent Landhuis
        Pastor of Teaching & Leadership

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          Care Network and Bloomsbury Farm!

          Care Network Fundraiser
          at Bloomsbury Farm!

          The countdown is on for our biggest summer event yet— “Light Up the Night: Stories of Hope and Sparks of Change” at Bloomsbury Farm—and we are thrilled for what God is doing through this gathering of hearts!
          This evening is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of stories, connection, and kingdom impact as we continue our partnership walking alongside those in our community with Christ-centered care.

          EVENT DETAILS:

          📍 Bloomsbury Farm
          📅 Saturday, August 2nd, 5-7 pm
          ⏰ Food served 5–6 PM | Program with formal ask 6–7 PM
          🎆 Fireworks to follow!
          🎟️ Ticket includes access to 25+ family-friendly activities on the farm—this is the perfect event for all ages! Bloomsbury Farm opens 3-9pm with fireworks that evening.

          PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

          Purchasing tickets online using this link.  Or mention “CareNetworkCR” at the gate—25% of each ticket purchased supports the Care Network.

          Love. Belong. Serve.