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CHOSEN Event Volunteers

June 1-8 we will be partnering with World Vision for a special Chosen event.  As a church, we’ll be signing up to sponsor children in Guatemala, but instead of us choosing a child, the child gets to choose YOU.

To make this event successful, we are in need to volunteers to help out in the Gathering Space.  There are multiple opportunities, including the Saturdays before the big events and different times throughout the Sunday mornings of June 1 and June 8.

Sign-Up to Volunteer.

Volunteer Roles:

  • Welcome Host // First point of contact for the lobby experience to help the line move smoothly and quickly. This role initiates the sign-up process.
  • Sign Up Roamer // Helps sponsors sign up and receive their Chosen code (via a World Vision iPad) so they can take their Chosen photo. Help congregants fill out all needed information and keep the line moving.
  • Photobooth Host // Capture the Chosen code tied to the new sponsor’s contact information and take a photo of the sponsor (and family).
  • Line Host // Keep the line moving quickly and smoothly and direct congregants to the next available photo booth or space at the Reveal Wall (Reveal weekend only).
  • Reveal Host // Reveal Weekend only. Help sponsors find their Reveal Chosen envelope with information about the child that chose them as their sponsor!

As a volunteer, you’ll be given an orange t-shirt (to wear during your shift), training, and a specific role for your shift. In addition:

1.  All volunteers will be assigned specific roles upon arrival.
2.  You’ll still get to attend a worship service.
3.  World Vision requires volunteers to sign a waiver HERE prior to arrival (minors must have form completed by a parent).
4. Watch the Training videos:


Consider volunteering today and making this event a wonderful one!

Sign-Up to Volunteer.

Men’s Bible Studies & Small Groups

MONDAYS

  • Bible Study at 6:30pm – with Randy Fox.  Currently meeting at A Place For Friends at 212 Edgewood Rd NW and is next door to Roscoe’s Pizza.
  • Men’s Connection & Trivia at 6:30pm –  with Gary Sager.  This group usually meets at Whiskey River in Palo but it is best to double check the bulletin for location information.

WEDNESDAYS

  • Bible Study at 6:30am – with Alan Crandall.  Meets at the Crandall home: 231 McKinsie Ct NE., Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Bible Study at 8:00am – with George Young and Gary Mills, Gathering Space @ Cedar Hills Church (every other week), includes work projects.
  • Bible Study at 6:30pm – with Pastor Kent, meeting at Cedar Hills in the Red Room

Women’s Ministry – Thursday Throwdown

WOMEN’S MINISTRY IS HEADED TO THURSDAY THROWDOWN

Thursday Throwdown @ Koru Aronia Berry Farm (1685 U Ave, Homestead, IA)  – Thursday, May 29, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Join us at Thursday Throwdown with Bryce Janey Duo at Koru.

Typically, there is a food truck and drinks for purchase.  It will be a fun night of live music and fellowship in a beautiful setting. Bring a chair, we typically sit in the grass area.

As we get closer, we will coordinate carpools.

Graduate Recognition


GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY – 
Sunday, May 18 we will recognize all of our high school, degree, college (and beyond!) graduates with a special presentation.

If you are celebrating a graduation this year, please submit your information online by Sunday, May 11 to be recognized at our celebration. There will be cake!

COMPLETE THE INFO FORM – Due May 11

Matthew 25 Transform Week

Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27.  Our group from Cedar Hills will work in two teams (Mon-Fri). You can join us one or more of those days as you are available.

No skills are required; you can join us one or more of days as you are available.

Register using the form on the Matthew 25 website. Indicate “CHCC” for the organization. After completing the registration, contact Wayne Josifek and let him know which days you signed up for, this will help plan our projects.

Contact Wayne with questions also: 319-632-1343 or wjosifek@gmail.com

All Church Picnic

PICNIC AT CHERRY HILL PARK –  Sunday,  May 18 will be our Annual All-Church picnic at 5:30pm at Cherry Hill Park.

Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks will be provided.

Bring a side or dessert to share and your favorite lawn chairs or picnic blanket. There will be chairs and tables available also. Plan for a bags tournament!

We will be celebrating our High School and College Graduates in services earlier that day, so will have extra cake for the picnic as well.

Worship Jam 2025 – Signup

RSVP NOW

At the 11am Easter worship service, we love to fill the stage with all our worship team members, family members, and anyone who loves to sing or play an instrument! Kids included!

Practice for the 2025 Easter Worship Jam is Monday, April 14 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center.

Please kindly RSVP for the jam so we can prepare music and space on stage for you!

The Worship Jams are a safe place to play your instrument or sing without the worry of being plugged into the system. A great place to also get to know our worship team members, what its like to be on a team, and a starting point to joining a team.

RSVP NOW (due Sunday, April 13)

You Belong – a membership class


You Belong: An Orientation to God’s Family at Cedar Hills

We make deeper connections with God and each other when we belong. In “You Belong” you will also discover how God heals brokenness and restores all he created through a community of people who love one another. Together we will grow hospitality, authenticity, forgiveness, and restoration that transforms us and our neighbors!

You Belong is a six week class that meets on Sundays at 9:45am beginning March 30. (We will not meet on Easter Sunday).  Anyone is welcome to attend even if they do not wish to become members.

At the end of the class, students can choose to pursue membership.  Following the class, you will meet with an elder to affirm your faith in Jesus, and then we publicly receive into a membership at a worship service (date TBD).

SCHEDULE

  • March 30 – Created for Community
  • April 6 – How the Gospel Shapes Community
  • April 13 – A Community of Forgiveness and Restoration
  • April 20 (no class, Easter)
  • April 27 – Authentic Community
  • May 4 – How Community Shapes Us
  • May 11 – Grace-filled Community

Nursery for ages 0-36 months is available at this same time, as well as classes for children of all ages.

No registration is needed, but letting us know you’re coming is helpful. You can do that by contacting the office below.