The food pantry will be closed Monday, Jan 20 in observance of MLK Day. We will be open on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at our scheduled time of 10am-12pm.
Women’s Event at the Barrel House
Thursday, Jan. 23 the ladies will be gathering at the Barrel House in Marion. Appetizers begin at 6pm and music bingo at 7pm.
BARREL HOUSE WEBSITE
295 Tower Terrace Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Women of all ages are invite for fun and fellowship. Stay up to date with all our women’s ministry events by joining our Facebook group.
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Super Bowl Watch Party
Come watch the big game on the big screen at Cedar Hills! We’ll gather around 5:15 in the Gathering Space for the 5:30pm kick-off.
We’ll provide drinks and walking tacos – feel free to bring a side dish to share and some table games. Casual come-and-go event.
Kids and all ages welcome!
Super Bowl Subs Fundraiser
Orders Due Wednesday, Feb. 5
Order subs for the big game! The Journey youth prepare your sub orders fresh on the day of the game for pickup after either service.
Subs are $7 each and directly fund trips, conferences and activities for our middle school and high school youth.
ORDER ONLINE
Complete your order online and pay using our online payment system, or bring your payment to the church office.
PRINT ORDER FORM
Print your order form and return to the church office by Wednesday, Feb. 5. Cash or check for payment.
Women’s Tuesday Bible Study
Bible Study with Joanne Lodge
Tuesday mornings 10am. This women’s Bible study is led by gifted Bible teacher Joanne Lodge and is open to women of all ages. The group is currently studying Philippians.
New participants are welcome to jump in at any time during the study – no registration required.
When: Tuesdays at 10am
Where: Teal Room
Teacher: Joanne Lodge
Materials needed: Bible and paper for notes if desired.
Know What You Believe and Why You Believe It!
Know What You Believe and Why You Believe It!
At the start of the new year we like to embark on new quests. (Resolutions!) Did you know that in the Church calendar the first Sunday of Advent starts the new year? So, what’s your resolution?
Mine is to know God more. I’m using three tools on my quest:
- I’m using A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin as a devotional guide.
- I’m pursuing Unexpected Encounters with God each Sunday in our worship services.
- I’m planning to complete the Bible Recap in 2025.
We are the kind of people who know what we believe and why we believe it. I am hoping that in the next year I will know God better than ever before. How about you?
The Lord be with you,
Kent Landhuis
Pastor of Teaching & Leadership
P.S. If you want to join the Bible Recap through the Bible App click here.
Did you enjoy this article? Did you laugh, cry or learn something new? Let Kent know.
Cedar Kids Club House
Youth ministry for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grades. We believe in fostering 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
LOGISTICS : Please make sure you sign your child into the TEAL room after church. If your child is already in Children’s Church, please still come back to sign-in your child to stay for Kids Club.
*If your child has any food allergies, please send along a sack lunch.
If you would like to volunteer to bring a meal and serve it, please sign up with the link below. Plan your meal to feed about 30 people around noon (after 2nd service is over).
Click Here to Sign-up to bring a Meal!
Upcoming Schedule:
December 15: Christmas theme (bring a $5 gift to share in an exchange!)
January 5: I’m Crafted: 4) No Lava Lost
January 19: I’m Crafted: 5) Idol Builders
February 2: I’m Crafted: 6) Get Creative
February 16: I’m Crafted: 7) Survival Mode
March 2: I’m Crafted: 8) The Ultimate Build
March 16: Benton/Cedar Rapids Spring Break: No Kids Club
April 6: Easter Theme
April 20: Easter. No Kids Club
May 4: Pizza party with movie or games.
New Parent Connection
NEW PARENT CONNECTION – Are you a parent whose children are all ages 4 and under? You are invited to join other parents like you December 1 at 9:45am for coffee and treats in the orange room. Childcare will be provided in the nursery.
The Holidays at Cedar Hills
November 27, 6:30pm – Thanksgiving Eve Worship: a light-hearted and family friendly worship service. Held in the Gathering Space.
December 1 – Advent Begins. Services at 8:30am and 11am. No Sunday Classes. We will light the traditional Advent candles in worship.
December 8, 4:00pm – Advent By Candlelight – “Advent & Abundance” – a women’s event with elegant Christmas-themed tables, desserts, and a program to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Pre-registration required
December 22 – “Joy” Sunday – come to worship in your Christmas attire–ugly sweaters, Christmas ties, or dress up and take family photos at our special photo area. Regular service times.
December 24 – Christmas Eve worship services at 3pm and 5pm A celebration of Jesus’ birth with candles and carols. Online service broadcast will be 5pm only.
December 25 – Christmas Day. No worship services.
December 29 – Regular worship services at 8:30am and 11am. No Sunday classes.
Who is in? Who is Out? Us or Them?
Who is in? Who is Out? Us or Them?
“Politics depends on the recognition of outsiders, yet the Christian church sees all people as potential members, indeed potential saints.” ~ Matthew Rose
Everyone agrees that we live in a polarized and divided world. One reason for this is that we define people (mostly) by their political views. Countries, cities, neighborhoods, churches – even families – have been sharply divided about public policies (and politicians).
Have you ever considered that Christianity offers the greatest hope for overcoming this division? We offer hope because we welcome all people regardless of race or background or political views. We offer hope because we serve God as a higher and greater authority than any worldly power.
We who were once outsiders have been brought in. We are now family – sisters and brothers. And we invite everyone into the family. Everyone can be in.
We just endured an intense election season and now we enter a season of change in government leadership and political philosophy. This shift may be a source of sorrow or celebration depending on your politics. But we all can celebrate (regardless of who wins any election in the present or future) because we have the hope of unity in a world trying to pit insiders against outsiders.
We are ambassadors from another kingdom inviting others in. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
The Lord be with you!
Kent Landhuis
Pastor of Teaching & Leadership