Choir

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 SCHEDULE

Choir will be starting rehearsals on Wed., Sept 11 at 6:45pm.

Practice Sept 11
Practice Sept 18
Practice Sept 25
Sing at 8:30am service Sept 29 
Practice Oct 2
Practice Oct 9
Sing at 8:30am service Oct 13
Practice Oct 16
Practice Oct 23
Practice Oct 30
Sing at 8:30am service Nov 3
Practice Nov 6
Practice Nov 13
Practice Nov 20
Sing at 8:30am service Nov 24
*no practice* Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Eve Service)
Practice Dec 4
Sing at 8:30am service Dec 8
Practice Dec 11
Practice Dec 18
Sing at 8:30am service Dec 22
Questions? Contact Stuart Geiger

     

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    Cedar Kids Club House

    This youth ministry for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grades helps foster a young faith while having adventures and a great time!

    NEW TIMES AND AGES FOR 2024-2025!

    Club House will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays beginning Oct. 6, 12pm-2pm and is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Includes lunch!

    We are so excited to begin this adventure with our elementary kids.  REGISTER TODAY

    2024-2025 Dates

    • October 6
    • October 20
    • November 3
    • November 17
    • December 15
    • January 5
    • January 19
    • February 2
    • February 16
    • March 2
    • April 6

     

    Cedar Blog

    Where is the Hope?

    Where is the Hope

    Chapter six in Ephesians explores spiritual warfare. Here we discover that the battle against evil is real. And very intense. Our battle is not against other people (flesh and blood) but against an enemy (spiritual forces of evil) that want to devour us.

    Sometimes in this battle, it feels like the enemy is winning. Suffering and pain, discouragement and doubt, despair and hopelessness – the enemy can be unrelenting in his attack. Sometimes – in the face of so much evil – I feel like throwing in the towel. Do you ever feel that way?

    Our hope for winning this battle is not in the kingdoms of this world but in another kingdom. I like the way Charles Colson said it. “Where is the hope? I meet millions who tell me that they feel demoralized by the decay around us. Where is the hope? The hope that each of us have is not in who governs us, or what laws are passed, or what great things that we do as a nation. Our hope is in the power of God working through the hearts of people, and that’s where our hope is in this country; that’s where our hope is in life.”

    Colson said this years ago, but it is still true today. Centuries ago, Peter said, “Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming” (1 Peter 1:13). That is also still true today.

    Peter wrote letters (1 & 2 Peter) to people living in exile in a hostile kingdom. He told them how to live in exile and not lose hope. Basically, Peter echoed an old Gospel song that said, “This world is not our home, we’re just passing through.”

    We too are living in exile but while we are strangers living in a strange land we have hope. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).

    Where is your hope? My hope is in Jesus!

    Pastor Kent

    Kent Landhuis
    Pastor of Teaching & Leadership

    Did you enjoy this article? Did you laugh, cry or learn something new? Let Kent know.

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      Complete “MY FIT” Spiritual Gifts Survey

      Take the MY FIT Survey

      How to find and complete the “My FIT” survey in Church Community Builder (CCB):

      Begin by logging into CCB here.   If you have never had access before, you can request it on the login screen. (And also reset your password if you’ve forgotten).  Your user name is your email address.

      After logging in, click on your profile in the upper right corner.  Choose ‘profile’ to edit, and scroll down near the bottom of your profile to find the “My Fit” section to complete the survey.

      If you need help, follow the steps below.

       

      Once you have saved your work, you are done! Thank you for completing the “MY FIT” survey!

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      Becoming a Foster Parent

      We wanted to share a desire that is stirring among our congregation – and that is one of becoming a foster parent, knowing their are hundreds of children in our area that are in need of sturdy, loving families.

      Is God placing that call on your heart as well? If so, please let us know.  We are pondering the need to host a foster family class at Cedar Hills and want to connect the families whom God is stirring.

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        Red Sand Sunday

        Sunday, July 28 is Red Sand Sunday.  Cedar Hills is partnering with the local nonprofit organization, Chains Interrupted, to bring awareness to the reality and dangers of human trafficking–even in our communities and will participate in the Red Sand Project.

        SATURDAY RALLY – Marion

        Red Sand Rally & Family Safety Event
        Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
        Marion, 1048 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302, USA

        This event is incredibly poignant. By pouring red sand into sidewalk cracks you are raising awareness for the millions of children and adults who often fall through the cracks and are exploited daily for commercial sex or forced labor. It’s a powerful visual that reminds us how human trafficking is right before our eyes, yet often goes unnoticed. The rally begins at 10am and includes someone affected by trafficking, businesses and local trafficking experts all sharing. The safety fair includes law enforcement, fire safety, technology safety, children’s activities and vendors. Plan to join us for this great family event.  MORE INFORMATION

        SUNDAY SPEAKER – Cedar Hills

        To help bring awareness to this dire situation, a special speaker from Chains Interrupted will be speaking in between services this Sunday, July 28 at 9:45am in the Teal Classroom to help us as a congregation be educated about trafficking and prevention among our youth.  It is a big problem!

        We will also have red sand available to take home for use on your driveways and sidewalks.  The red sand is a great conversation starter to bring awareness to the problem of human trafficking.

        MORE INFORMATION: https://redsandproject.org/

        STATS

        Did you know in 2021 Iowa was #3 in the nation for human trafficking? It is a bigger problem than many of us know or want to acknowledge.

        49.6 million people were living in a human trafficking situation in 2021 – International Labor Organization

        57% of the nearly 450 human trafficking cases in US Criminal Court in 2021, were minors – 2021 Federal Human Trafficking Report
        83% of active sex trafficking cases in 2020, involved online solicitation – 2020 Federal Human Trafficking Report
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        Women’s Retreat and Family Fun Event

        Ladies! You and your families are invited to a special day event that begins with a retreat for the women, followed by an evening of activities for the whole family.
        SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 28
        RETREAT: 10am-4pm
        FAMILY EVENTS: 4pm-8pm (bonfire, games, etc.)
        WHERE: John’s Place in Fairfax – a country-themed, barn-turned-event center, nestled in the countryside just minutes from the church!
        More information will be coming soon on how to register.  Be sure to watch the bulletin and the Women in Fellowship & Faith Facebook Page. 
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        Blank Park Zoo and Adventureland!

        We are planning a weekend getaway for our August “Faith, Family & Fun” event.  You can come for the weekend, or pick and choose which events you’d like to plug into.

        BLANK PARK ZOO –  Saturday, August 3

        Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is open 9am-5pm. Our special group discounted price is $5 for children, 3-12 years old, and $10 for 13-year-olds  through adults. To receive this discounted rate, please pay by Sunday, July 28. You can drop-off payment to Kathryn in the Nursery on  Sunday, or pay Jennifer in the church office.

        ADVENTURELAND AMUSEMENT PARK – Sunday, August 4

        We don’t have discounted ticket rates for Adventure, so you’ll want to prchase tickets directly from Adventureland and look forward to joining other Cedar Hills families at the Park on Sunday.  Click here for info.

        Love. Belong. Serve.