This Sunday, January 19 we’ll be holding “Open Table”, a continental breakfast in between services starting at 9:30am. Sunday Classes will start 15 minutes late due to Open Table so that all have time to enjoy a breakfast prior to class. Classes will begin at 10am.
So come a little early (or stay after) to enjoy breakfast with others this Sunday.
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We are sad to announce the passing of Gwyn Aarhus, a faithful member of Cedar Hills Community Church. Please keep his wife Harriet and the Aarhus and Dunham families in your prayers.
Visitation is Sunday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home 2-5pm. The funeral will be Monday, Dec. 23 at 11am at the church followed by a luncheon.
Gwyneth K. Aarhus, 82 of Cedar Rapids died Thursday December 19, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at the Cedar Hills Community Church. Rev Kent Landhuis will officiate. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Sunday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 2 to 5 PM.
Survivors include his wife Harriet, a daughter Kylene (Chad) Dunham of Hiawatha; two sons Todd of Ankeny and Ryan of Robins; two brothers DuWayne (Laura) of Walker and Collin (Barbara) of Center Point. He is also survived by a granddaughter Ashleigh Dunham of Hiawatha and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gwyneth was born on April 21, 1937 in Iowa City the son of Bernard and Gladys (Narveson) Aarhus. He married Harriet A. Doty on August 13, 1961 in Cedar Rapids.
Gwyneth was an electrician at Link Belt Speeder, later at FMC and most recently at Cedar Rapids Inc. retiring in 2001 after many years of service.
He was a faithful member of the Cedar Hills Community Church, a lifetime member of the NRA, and proudly served in the Marines. He enjoyed hunting, target practice with his kids, and doing yard work. Gwyneth and Harriet traveled and visited all 50 states. He also enjoyed motorcycles, drag racing, car shows, and especially the time spent with his many friends and beloved family. He will forever be remembered as a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Cedar Hills Community Church. If giving online, choose “Memorial Gift” from the ‘fund’ menu.
Wear a Christmas Tie on Sunday, Dec. 22!
An anonymous donor is challenging everyone to wear a Christmas Tie on Sunday, December 22nd. Ten dollars will be donated to the Capital Campaign for every tie worn that day, man, woman or child! Wear a tie with or without your ugly sweater and support your church. This could even become an annual event if there is enough interest this year. Look for a special tally sheet in the Gathering Space to mark that you’ve worn a tie!
Sunday, Dec. 22 is “Joy” Sunday at Cedar Hills. In addition to coming dressed in our favorite holiday attire and ugly sweaters, the children will be singing at the 11am service, choir will be singing at the 8:30am service, and members of the Cedar Rapids Orchestra will be provided music during the continental breakfast.
And also a reminder that another donor is matching one-time gifts to the campaign, up to $5000, through Dec. 31. Learn more about our Grow the Good Capital Campaign.
Breakfast will be served throughout the morning and there are no Sunday Classes that Sunday. The staff will be competing for the “Ugliest Sweater” award! Donations given to vote for your favorite staff sweater will go towards the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
It just keeps getting better! 🙂
This year we’ve created a special space for families to take their own photos at the church. The space will be open for use Sunday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec 24 and is located in the Gathering Space.
Bring your own camera and come capture a special moment from the ‘Blue Chair’ this Christmas season. Check out some of our practice pics from the photo area!
Dec. 15 – Journey Christmas Party Details
An exciting new tradition is starting this year at Cedar Hills. Watch for more details to come!
On Sunday, Dec. 22 we’ll be celebrating all things joyous! A newer tradition at Cedar Hills is wearing our favorite holiday and Ugly Christmas sweaters. Come adorned in your favorites!
There are no Sunday classes this day, but a continental breakfast will be served throughout the morning. The choir will be singing a special Christmas song at the 8:30am service, and the younger children are singing a few songs at the 11am service. One of our favorite Sundays of the year!
For the season of Advent, we are including the “Giving Manger” – a daily calendar of things we can do to shine the light of Christ in our community. Each Sunday in both services, the children will be invited forward to help light the Advent candles. Next they’ll walk over to the manger. If they were able to complete one of the Giving Manger tasks, they will get to add some straw to the manger to help prepare it for Jesus’ birth. We’ll get to watch the manger fill up during the season of Advent.
If you weren’t here Sunday (or lost yours! 🙂 ) here is the Giving Manger calendar. We’ll have some extra copies at the Welcome Center as well:
