Many have inquired how we can respond to the devastating tornado that swept through Greenfield, Iowa last week.  We were able to send some supplies late last week in coordination with St. John’s Catholic Church, but now the ‘storehouses’ are full at their church.  Thank you to the many that helped collect supplies!

Here are some relief organizations on site in Greenfield that you may wish to partner with.

Greater Greenfield Community Foundation – accepting financial donations through their website.

The American Red Cross – They have workers on the ground and are accepting financial donations.

Salvation Army – They have workers on the ground and are accepting financial donations.

Samaritan’s Purse – from their website, it looks like they are organizing volunteers to assist with the clean-up. The volunteer link is on their website.

Food and water drop-off: A food and water drop-off location has been set up at the Department of Transportation facility located at 2313 Highway 92 east of Greenfield.

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.

SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION – DUE MAY 12

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  

FLYER TO PRINT & SHARE

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:

• Doing business debt free
• Coping skills for running/starting a business
• Having and building a team
• Keeping business finances separate from personal

Register

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.

Questions?

Contact Lindsey Ungs using the form below:

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The event will take place in Lindsey Steinkamp’s home in Marion. We’ll be serving a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, as well as some snacks and appetizer-type foods. Enjoy some conversation and we may have an organized game or activity (details TBD ).

Noah’s Ark preschool is teaming up with Pasta of the Prairie for a fundraiser!  Pasta of the Prairie will be on site Sunday, Feb. 18 selling their great assortment of pasta, soup and meal kits with 40% of the proceeds going to Noah’s Ark.

You can also order online Feb. 12-18. Online orders can be shipped to your house (for a small shipping fee) or picked up at the preschool the following week.

www.pastaoftheprairie.com

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The in-person fundraiser will occur between services on the 18th, but people could also order online anytime from February 12th – 18th. Those orders will be delivered to the preschool for pick-up, or people can choose to pay to ship directly to their home. 

There will be special deals for the in-person event on the 18th. People can buy 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 5 for $40, or 8 for $60. 

Forms of payment for the in-person event will be cash, check, credit card, or mobile payments such as Apple pay.

LUMINARY WALK & S’MORES – Our January Faith, Family & Fun event is Saturday 5-7pm at Wickiup Hill Learning Center.

Enjoy a campfire, s’mores, and walk the illuminated trail as we celebrate the beauty of winter.

Stop by for the family-friendly self-guided walk along the trail lit with luminaries and lights. Come and go from 5-7 p.m. Free. Registration appreciated for planning s’mores supplies.

(Event is held by Wickiup Learning Center… we are just plugging into it!)