BAKING FOR A CAUSE – June 22 in the Gathering Space. Enjoy coffee, tea, sweet treats, and floral arrangements all available by free-will donation with 100% of the proceeds going to support this family on mission. We need YOU to help make a difference! Here’s how you can help: Sign up to bake | Donate flowers | Setup and serving
Once upon a time I had a request for a Proverbs 18:10 song, which led me on a bunny trail to writing a whole bunch of Proverbs 18:10 songs in lots of different translations. Is God a tower or fortress? Are we the godly or righteous? Do we run to him or run in him?
The way each translation captures this idea differs just so slightly, and really stirred my curiosity about this verse and broadened my idea of God.
Here’s a short playlist of all my songs on this verse:
Leah Carolan
Pastor of Worship & Media
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.
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!
MONDAY MEN’S CONNECTION – All men are invited Mondays at 6pm to for drinks and trivia. The group rotates between different area bars and pubs. Check the weekly bulletin for the most updated location! Contact Gary Sager for details.
MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
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 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
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
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.
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.