WORLD RECORD SHOE COLLECTION – Starting Sunday, June 2, we will be collecting gently used shoes of all kinds and in all sizes to break the Guinness Book of World Records!
Support His Hands Free Medical Clinic and bring in your gently-used shoes. (No shoes with holes, rips, or single shoes).
Collection box will be in the Gathering Space, Sunday, June 2 -16. There will be PRIZES for the organization that collects the most shoes!
We are excited to announce that registration for Cedar Camp 2024 is now open!
Children ages 3 to 5th grade are invited July 7-9 for a unique VBS-type experience, only reimagined to be intergenerational and build lasting friendships and relationships.
More information can be found on the Cedar Camp page, or you can go straight to the registration form.
We’ll be celebrating and recognizing our graduates of all ages on Sunday, May 19. Submit your graduation information and pictures by Sunday, May 12 to be included in the celebration.
And of course, there will be cake!
Send in your information now. You’ll need a baby (or childhood) picture and a graduation (or current) picture.
BUSINESS MENTORSHIP 101 – Register
Are you an entrepreneur? New to owning a business? Or dream about starting a side hustle? For 4-weeks this summer, you’ll have a chance to hear from business professionals who have a wealth of wisdom and advice to guide and mentor anyone who desires to grow in their business skills. (Open to everyone, Cedar Hills and beyond). Sundays at 9:45am, beginning June 2. Topics we’ll cover:
Cedar Hills Community Church is located in NW Cedar Rapids at the corner of E Ave and Stoney Point Rd, next door to Cherry Hill Park and Aquatic Center.
Contact Lindsey Ungs using the form below:
For years my men’s small group did what I call “no homework” lessons. We read a passage or used a handout that I passed out at the beginning of each small group and that way nobody had to feel bad about being unprepared.
This year I offered a different plan. I suggested using the Rooted workbook which has daily readings and homework that we followed up with a group discussion when we met. The group blew me away in the thoroughness of their prep, they were very engaged, and reported loving our group time.
After we completed that workbook they wanted to keep doing this style of lesson and so we are now using the second book The Story of God. It is a deeper dive into the whole story of scripture from Genesis to Revelation in 8 weeks. We love it! Doing the extra prep work has deepened our discussion and while not everyone completes all the daily work every week, everyone has plenty to add to the group discussion.
Both books are from the Rooted Network. https://www.experiencerooted.com/
Kent Landhuis
Pastor of Teaching & Leadership
Growing up we get asked questions like ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ or ‘What do you want to study in college?’ These questions have good intent and challenge us to think far ahead. When I think of what I was made for, I can’t help but think of Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God already prepared in advance for us to do.” This means that there is work that needs to get done before we leave this earth. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to die with any potential left in me. I want to make sure I maximize my time here on earth by using my gifts and talents for His glory.
The Bible reminds us to give God the glory in all that we do. Whether you are a cashier at a store, a pastor, a nurse or a student, we are meant to give Him all the Glory at all times. The times we don’t feel like giving Him Glory, we have got to do it either way. We were made for so much more than ourselves. As believers we are meant to point people to Christ.
I challenge you to look for ways to point someone to Christ this week. It may be sharing a scripture on social media, inviting someone to church, or offering to pray for them. In our spheres of influence, let us be intentional about sharing what Christ is doing in our lives. The world is in desperate need of the gospel, and it is our duty as believers to answer the call. That is what we were made for.
Frankline “Franky” Tshombe
Children’s Church Leader
While reading the latest news about one of our ministry partners (Matthew 25), I discovered they had an initiative to help people become more neighborly. Only 3 out of 10 people across America say they know their neighbors.
We are the kind of people who are called to love our neighbors. It is the second great commandment. It seems to me that we can’t love our neighbors if we don’t know them. Matthew 25 encourages neighborliness with the Front Yard Club. Here are some of the pledges of Front Yard Club Members:
Front Yard Club Membership sounds easy enough and these items made me think of a couple more:
And, as I pondered neighborliness, it struck me that we can smile, greet, and listen to people everywhere we are. Home, school, work, the park, the gym, the store – even at church – we could be better neighbors.
What do you think? Ready to take the pledge?
Kent Landhuis
Pastor of Teaching & Leadership
Do you often find yourself holding onto something that happened in the past? Whether it is betrayal, pain, trauma, or even a mistake someone made, we have all experienced offense in one way or another. Often times those memories linger at the back of our minds, causing us to ruminate over them. I have been told many times by close friends that I am ‘too trusting’. Given my personality and the way I am wired, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt until my trust is broken. I think it is fair to say that we learn the hard way at times. Offense can lead to bitterness, envy, malicious thoughts, anger, and vengeance. These are not characters of the Holy Spirit. Instead, the Bible reminds us in Colossians 3:13 to “bear with one another and forgive one another.” The Lord’s Prayer says to “forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors.” This is not to condone what the offenders did, but instead choose to release the offense from your heart. By doing so you begin to feel a peace that surpasses all understanding. This year God has been inviting me to guard my heart and restrict access. “Above all, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23).
Here are some ways to ‘Let go and let God’:
Frankline “Franky” Tshombe
Children’s Church Leader
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