Bright Spot, Cedar Chips, Family and Children Ministry, Fundraiser, News

Celebrate God’s Work and Smile!

1. CELEBRATE GOD’S WORK AT CEDAR HILLS

Sunday, Nov 4, following 2nd service, 12:05-12:25, join us for a quick meeting and snack to celebrate what God is doing at Cedar Hills, plan for 2019, and affirm Nominees.
Elder Nominees: Bruce Crowther, Robin Joens, and Gary Mills
Deacon Nominees: Melissa Dahm, John Davidson, and Josh Oberembt

2. SMILE FOR THE NEW DIRECTORY

Did you schedule your picture appointment yet? If you get your pictures taken, you will receive: a FREE directory and FREE 10 x 13” picture. Schedule today by clicking on this link: https://pefx5seasons.brownbookit.com/schedules/CedarHillsCR

Important November Dates

WOMEN’S REVIVAL – Thursday, Nov 1, 6-8 PM, all women are invited to join us for a service project to fill boxes for Samaritan’s purse Operation Christmas Child. Please bring items to pack in boxes and a snack to share. If we have extra time, we will make handmade Christmas cards.

BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER – Fri, Nov 2, serving from 5-7 PM in the Gathering Space. Freewill donation supports activities of Troop 85.

RETIREE BREAKFAST – Sat, Nov 3, 8:30 AM at 16th Ave Grill. RSVP to Joan Koele at 396-6510.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Boxes due Sun, Nov 11. Stop by the table in the Gathering Space on Sunday for more info. Brighten a child’s Christmas season and return your box by Sun, Nov 11. If you have your own shoebox, you can get started this week. Boxes available 11/4.

OPEN TABLE – Sunday, Nov 18 is our next meal after 2nd Service. Menu: soups, salads, and bread. Optional to bring a salad to share.

News, Worship

Sunday Nov. 4 Celebration

This Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 will be a unique Sunday and one you’ll not want to miss.  We’ll have regular services at 8:30am and 11am, but the sermon will be the “State of the Church” report – a celebration of what God is doing and vision-casting of where we think He is calling us in the next year.

Immediately following the 2nd service (around 12:05pm), all are invited to the Worship Center for cinnamon rolls, to vote on the 2019 budget and elect elders and deacons (what we call ‘consistory’ or ‘the board’).

This short gathering should only take 20 minutes, but is very important in the life of our church!

Whether you are new to Cedar Hills or have been around awhile, this Sunday is sure to inspire you and give you a greater feel for the life and vitality of what makes Cedar Hills unique.

Family and Children Ministry, Holiday, News

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

Want to help transform the life of a child, all over the world?

Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has partnered with local churches around the world to deliver 157 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in need in 160 countries. The boxes are packed full of fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. Each box will be sent with prayer that the child who receives it will experience God’s love through their simple gifts. If you’d like to help, grab a shoe box from home, or grab one in the Gathering Space at Cedar Hills.  Fill it and return to the church by Sunday, Nov. 11.

This has been a great tradition at Cedar Hills and boxes go fast! If you have a shoe box at home to use, that would help us out.  Information and fliers will be available to help you know how to best fill your box beginning Sunday, October 28.

More about Operation Christmas Child

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Open Table – Oct. 21

This Sunday, Oct. 21 is Open Table!

Come, join others around a meal for fellowship, conversation and good food.  Open Table is for anyone, young and old alike. We particularly wish to encourage anyone new to Cedar Hills to join us and meet some others along the same journey!

Immediately following the 2nd worship service, around 12:15pm.  There is no cost to attend.  The meal takes place in the Gathering Space, right inside the main church doors.

Funeral, News, Open Hands Food Pantry

Ken Bronkhorst – Visitation and Funeral Details

H. Kenneth BronkhorstKen Bronkhorst Funeral

Services for Ken will be Friday, October 19 at 10am.  Visitation will be Thursday, 4-7pm and one hour prior to the service on Friday (9-10am).  Please continue to pray for Karen and the entire family as they grieve.

 

Obituary from Brosch Chapel.

H. Kenneth “Ken” Bronkhorst, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Born June 5, 1944, in Chicago, Ken was the son of Herman and Dena Bronkhorst. He married Karen Schwolow on August 25, 1967.  Life adventures took them to Alaska, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and finally Iowa. He was a teacher at heart, finishing his career as the head of the Respiratory Therapy department at Kirkwood Community College. He loved life and had a vast array of friends across his personal and professional life. He exuded community in everything he did—from work, to church, to life.

Ken shared his love of fishing with his grandsons. He tried to play golf. He sang in many choirs over the years, passing down his love for music to his boys, from the Beatles to Handel’s Messiah.

Ken is survived by the love of his life for over fifty years, Karen, was the beloved father to three wonderful boys, Jay (wife Amy), Michael, and Paul (wife Joy). He was a grandfather to 8: Jayson, Hunter, Chase, Payton, Maiya, Micah, Makya and Macy, and a brother to Rolaine Belgrave of Oak Lawn, Illinois.

A Celebration of a Life Well Lived will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 at Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Ave NW, Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson’s Association, Cedar Hills Open Hands Food Pantry, or the Salvation Army.

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Sign Up for Church Directory Pictures

Appointments starting Mon. Oct 22

Our new directory won’t be complete without YOU! Plus, you’ll receive a free 10″x13″ picture of your family.

Ways to sign up:

  • Click on the link below,
  • call Jennifer in the church office: 319-396-6608,
  • or sign up this Sunday in the Gathering Space.

https://pefx5seasons.brownbookit.com/schedules/CedarHillsCR
If you get your pictures taken, you will receive:
a FREE Directory and a FREE 10” x 13” picture!

The portraits will be taken at the church from Mon, Oct 22 – Sat, Nov 3.
Schedule your family’s appointment today!

We have scheduled with PortraitEFX 5 Seasons for:
Monday, October 22nd – 3 pm to 7 pm
Wednesday, October 24th – 3 pm to 7 pm
Friday, October 26th – 3 pm to 7 pm
Tuesday, October 30th – 3 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, November 1st – 3 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, November 3rd – 9 am to 3 pm

Love. Belong. Serve.