Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2019 Easter Egg Hunt a success!
National Volunteer Month
Did you know April is National Volunteer Month? At Cedar Hills, we are blessed with many volunteers who find great joy in serving the Lord with the varied gifts, talents and passions and we believe everyone is called and wired to find their specific role in serving the church.
We compiled the lists and starting Sunday, April 7, you can stop by the volunteering table and write a “Thank You” to a volunteer who is currently serving Cedar Hills. All the supplies are provided! Won’t you take a few moments to bless the heart of another in our church family and thank them for their time?
Haven’t found a place to serve yet? We’ll also have a list of current needs and openings in our volunteer base. Who knows? Maybe God will lead you into your area of passion and ministry with just the right fit.
Jesus answered, “The most important one is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:29-31)
Volunteering is one way to follow both commandments at the same time! Through serving others you are showing your love to God by sharing His love with those in need. Love God – Love Others. BUT did you know that volunteering also shows your love for yourself which is part of God’s commandment as well? He wants us to live full lives that honor Him, and volunteering is one of the ways we can do that.
Benefits of volunteering: 15 ways to feel healthier and happier
Community, loneliness, and bonding
- Volunteering builds community
- Volunteering ends loneliness
- Volunteering increases socializing
- Volunteering build bonds, creates friends
Mental health and happiness in volunteers
- Volunteering develops emotional stability
- Volunteering improves self-esteem
- Volunteering helps those most affected by mental illness
Overall Health Improvements
- Volunteering promotes longevity
- Volunteering reduces risk of Alzheimer’s
- Volunteering leads to graceful aging
- Volunteering burns that suborn belly fat
Future goals and career opportunities
- Volunteering improves school and college experience
- Volunteering provides better job prospects
- Volunteering develops corporate communities
- Volunteering adds fun to your years
How can I get involved:
In the church?
- Take the Spiritual Gifts survey to identify the gifts God has given you
- Fill out your profile in the Cedar Hill’s CCB to identify your gifts AND your passions
- Stop by the table in the Gathering Space to see the opportunities available and sign up to serve.
In the community?
- Contact an agency that matches your passions and ask about the opportunities to serve.
- Sign up on a volunteer app or website. There are several available, but to show how easy it is to learn about volunteering opportunities in the community, we will focus on the United Way’s website called “Volunteer Now”.
- Got to the Website https://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.galaxydigital.com/
- Create an account
- Once you are logged in you can:
- Browse agencies and tag them as favorites – you will receive notification when a new volunteer opportunity is posted for your favorite agencies
- Respond (sign up to volunteer) to a need
Construction on Stoney Point
Dear Church,
There’s a lot of construction happening around the church building! Stoney Point road will be closed from 1st Ave to Granite Ridge Ct. starting at 7:00 AM Monday, April 1, thus closing access to the church on Stoney Point Road. Our only access for about 5 weeks will be E Ave entrance. Those from the south will need to go around. There will be no access from Cherry Hill Park entrance to Granite Ridge.
After that it should be open again.
On June 6, they will be closing off the Stoney Point and E Ave intersection (putting in a roundabout) , but it sounds like we should be able to access both driveways of the church parking lot.
Family Adventure Goes to the Harlem Globetrotters
Not only do we get to look forward to the coming Spring, April will also be Family Adventure’s outing to see the Harlem Globetrotters! Join us on April 12th, with the game starting at 7pm in the U.S. Cellular Center! Want to go? Each ticket is only $10 a person, and includes going down on the court to high-five the Globetrotters coming back out after the halftime intermission.
If your planning on making it out, please RSVP by April 10th with Kyle French and payment can be collected at the time of the event.
Sally Donnan Funeral Arrangements
Please keep the Donnan family in your prayers. Sally Donnan passed away on Wed, March 20.
Service
Monday, March 25 at Cedar Hills Community Church at 10:30 AM
Luncheon to follow service.
Obituary
Sally Ann Donnan, 87, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2018 at Westridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Hills Community Church at 10:30am on Monday, March 25, 2019 with Pastor Kent Landhuis officiating. A luncheon will be provided immediately following the service. A private family inurnment will be held. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is caring for Sally and her family later that day.
Sally Ann Day was born in Iowa City on December 19, 1931, the daughter of John D. and Marion (Fair) Day. She was united in marriage to Douglas D. Donnan on April 30, 1960 in Cedar Rapids. Sally worked as a secretary for St. Luke’s School of Nursing, later she worked at Collins Radio as a secretary. Sally also worked as a legal secretary later in life. In her earlier years she enjoyed vacationing in Minnesota, fishing with her husband and children. She enjoyed reading, having lunch and up until last week was still meeting with her group of longtime friends. Sally has been a member of Cedar Hills Community Church since 1962, she was an avid prayer warrior and loved her Lord. Her faith was her pillar and strength, and she shared it often with others. Sally had a strong relationship with chocolate and always may sure she had treats for the staff at the care center. Sally’s greatest passion and joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Paul and brother, Elliott “Shady” Day.
Left to cherish Sally’s memories are her daughter, Lisa (Pat) Kress of Hiawatha; six grandchildren, Courtnie Bartosh, Connor Bartosh, Grant Donnan, Michael Donnan, Kailey (Matthew, Olivia, Camilla) Hill and Sarah Kress.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Hills Community Church or Susan G. Komen Foundation in Sally’s name.
The family would like to especially thank Westridge Care Center, new friends that Sally made there, and the wonderful care they gave her. For that we are truly grateful.
Petrzelka Service Arrangements
Service arrangements – Bruce and Virginia Petrzelka
Continue to pray for the Petrzelka family with the loss of Bruce and Virginia. Service arrangements are below.
Visitation Friday, March 22
Visitation at Cedar Hills Community Church, from 4-8pm
Funeral Saturday, March 23
Funeral service at 10am at Cedar Hills Community Church, grave site service to follow in rural Norway Linwood cemetery; luncheon will follow back at the church.
UPDATE: We have all the food and volunteer shifts covered! Thank you for your help!
Obituary
Bruce Alan Petrzelka and Virginia Kae Petrzelka left their earthly home to spend eternity with their Savior after a motorcycle accident in Sarasota County, Fla., on March 15, 2019.
Bruce was born Aug. 7, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Dwayne and Cleo Petrzelka. He graduated from Amana Community School in 1978. Bruce worked at the Amana Sawmill, Chapman Logging Company, Gene Larson Inc., Gordon Sevig Construction, Wendler Engineering, and drove school bus for Benton Community Schools, as well as farming.
Virginia was born Nov. 8, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to William & Ruth Parr. She graduated from Norway Community School in 1981 and worked at Colonial Manor in Amana, South Slope Telephone Company, UPS, Norwex, and drove school bus for Benton Community Schools.
Bruce and Virginia were married April 12, 1986, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Norway, Iowa, and lived in the Norway area for their entire married life. They loved being with their children and families, traveling, boating, motorcycling, auto racing, camping and spending time at the farm. Virginia was very active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and loved documenting their family life through photography. Together with their sons, they started their family business, Petrzelka Dirtworks. Family, friends and faith were the cornerstones of their lives.
They are survived by three sons, Matthew (Kaitlyn), Nathan and Adam (Abby); and one daughter, Sara. They are also survived by their infant granddaughter, Willow Cleo Petrzelka.
Bruce is survived by three sisters, Denise (Gary) Ellis, Deb (Lyle) Henderson and Tami (Ron) Wagner.
Virginia is survived by her mother, Ruth Schutterle; brothers, Fred and Ron (Terry) Parr; and sisters, Marj (Greg) Becker, Darlene Parr and Marilyn (Carl) Gerhold; and stepsister, Melanne (Dick) Miller. They are also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shana Petrzelka. Virginia was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Melvin Schutterle; and brother, Donald Parr.
Memorials can be directed to the family at 7831 30th Ave., Norway, IA 52318. Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com.
Bruce and Virginia Petrzelka
We are very saddened to share the news of Bruce and Virginia Petrzelka passing after a motorcycle accident in Florida Friday morning. They were much beloved Cedar Hills members. Please pray for their family and children. Funeral and visitation arrangements are still pending.
http://heraldtribune.com/news/20190315/iowa-couple-killed-in-motorcycle-accident-on-i-75-in-sarasota-county
Judy Dlouhy Funeral Service
Judy Dlouhy
Services for Judy Dlouhy will be Saturday, Mar. 16 at 11am followed by a luncheon at the church. Please pray for Judy’s family as the mourn her loss.
Obituary
Judith V. Dlouhy, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Officiated by Pastor Kent Landhuis.
Judith was born August 22, 1939, in Creston, Iowa to Hugh and June (Shoenhair) Griffin. She graduated from Trenton High School. On August 18, 1957, Judith was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Dlouhy at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. The two had been married for sixty-one years when Gene passed away on August 27, 2018.
Judith worked at a law office after high school, and then was a homemaker while her children were young. She additionally worked as bookkeeper for a few car dealerships and assisted Gene and her son, Marc, to operate Dlouhy Auto Repair. After all her kids graduated, she worked at Randall Foods in the Deli/Restaurant. Judith was a member of the WIBC, several local card clubs, and was a member of Cedar Hills Community Church
Judith was a very loving, caring, honest, and loyal mother and wife. She was always great at sending cards of thanks, for special events, and in times of need to family and friends. She was known for her smile, wit, humor, friendly conversation, and for welcoming everyone as a friend. She was always complimented on being sharply dressed and looking snazzy! Judith loved her family very much, watching her kids and grandkids, working the concession stands to help with fundraising for her kids’ sporting events, attending all their sporting events (many will remember – rock and fire baby), attending mystery events with Gene and her friends, and shopping with her daughters. She loved couples bowling with Gene, golfing, playing cards, sitting outdoors, playing yard games, cooking, dining out and traveling.
Judith is survived by her children: daughter, Melody Henderson; sons, Marc (Lynn) Dlouhy and Matt Dlouhy; and daughter, Monica (Mike) Wilk; six grandchildren, Kyle and Logan Dlouhy, Randi (Jason) Roggentien, Blakeley Dlouhy, and twins Cameron and Campbell Dlouhy; five step-grandchildren, Jennissa (Eric Gertge) Voorhees, Sam (Morgan) Wilk, Joe Wilk, Joy Wilk, and Jocilyn (Joel) Ray; two great-grandchildren, Carver and Cutler Roggentien; four step-great-grandchildren, Wyatt Gertge, Maisy Wilk, Joanie and Jaylin Ray; brother, Hugh (Patricia) Griffin; brother-in-law, Frank Dlouhy; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends, including Melissa Cardwell, Linda Welp and Joanne Eastin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene and parents, Hugh and June Griffin.
Memorials in Judith’s name may be directed to the family.
Women’s Revival Painting Event Success
Twenty five ladies gathered as part of Women’s Revival last month to create these cool customized wood creations! A good time of fellowship and bonding was had by all.
Women’s Revival is an opportunity for adult women to come together twice a month (1st and 3rd Thursdays) from 6-8p, for fellowship and fun, and to be able to grow in your walk with Lord. Each night features a blend of devotions, discussion and an activity. There is also be programming for participant’s children (3yrs-5th grade) available. Interested in trying out Women’s Revival? Register online.
Ash Wednesday 2019
Join us for Ash Wednesday at Cedar Hills –Wednesday, March 6th. A meal will be served prior to the service 5:15-6:15pm, with a short reflective worship service at 6:30pm.
The beauty of Ash Wednesday is receiving the ashes on the forehead and acknowledging that we were made by our Creator out of the dust, and to the dust we will return. Come prepared to receive ashes at this worship service. For adults and children alike!
We continue to meet midweek on Wednesday nights for the season of Lent until Maundy Thursday when we will gather on Thursday instead (April 18). It helps us prepare if you can kindly RSVP to the meal by letting the office know how many to expect. More about Midweek Services
These services are for everyone, whether you call Cedar Hills your church home or not.