The food pantry will be closed Monday, Jan 20 in observance of MLK Day.  We will be open on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at our scheduled time of 10am-12pm.

Meeting 1/20/25 at Whiskey River

MONDAY MEN’S CONNECTION – All men are invited Mondays at 6pm to for drinks and trivia.  Check the weekly bulletin for the most updated location!  Contact Gary Sager for details.

Thursday, Jan. 23 the ladies will be gathering at the Barrel House in Marion. Appetizers begin at 6pm and music bingo at 7pm.

BARREL HOUSE WEBSITE
295 Tower Terrace Rd, Marion, IA 52302

Women of all ages are invite for fun and fellowship.  Stay up to date with all our women’s ministry events by joining our Facebook group.

Join the Women’s Ministry Facebook Group

Come watch the big game on the big screen at Cedar Hills! We’ll gather around 5:15 in the Gathering Space for the 5:30pm kick-off.

We’ll provide drinks and walking tacos – feel free to bring a side dish to share and some table games.  Casual come-and-go event.

Kids and all ages welcome!

Orders Due Wednesday, Feb. 5

Order subs for the big game! The Journey youth prepare your sub orders fresh on the day of the game for pickup after either service.

Subs are $7 each and directly fund trips, conferences and activities for our middle school and high school youth.

ORDER ONLINE

Complete your order online and pay using our online payment system, or bring your payment to the church office.

PRINT ORDER FORM

Print your order form and return to the church office by Wednesday, Feb. 5.  Cash or check for payment.

Bible Study with Joanne Lodge

Tuesday mornings 10am.  This women’s Bible study is led by gifted Bible teacher Joanne Lodge and is open to women of all ages.  The group is currently studying Philippians.

New participants are welcome to jump in at any time during the study – no registration required.

When: Tuesdays at 10am
Where: Teal Room
Teacher: Joanne Lodge
Materials needed: Bible and paper for notes if desired.

Youth ministry for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grades.  We believe in fostering a young faith (while having adventures and a great time)!

NEW TIMES AND AGES FOR 2024-2025!

Club House will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays beginning Oct. 6, 12pm-2pm and is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Includes lunch!

We are so excited to begin this adventure with our elementary kids.  REGISTER TODAY

LOGISTICS : Please make sure you sign your child into the TEAL room after church. If your child is already in Children’s Church, please still come back to sign-in your child to stay for Kids Club.
*If your child has any food allergies, please send along a sack lunch.
If you would like to volunteer to bring a meal and serve it, please sign up with the link below. Plan your meal to feed about 30 people around noon (after 2^nd service is over).

Click Here to Sign-up to bring a Meal!

Upcoming Schedule:
December 15: Christmas theme (bring a $5 gift to share in an exchange!)
January 5: I’m Crafted: 4) No Lava Lost
January 19: I’m Crafted: 5) Idol Builders
February 2: I’m Crafted: 6) Get Creative
February 16: I’m Crafted: 7) Survival Mode
March 2: I’m Crafted: 8) The Ultimate Build
March 16: Benton/Cedar Rapids Spring Break: No Kids Club
April 6: Easter Theme
April 20:  Easter.  No Kids Club
May 4: Pizza party with movie or games.

NEW PARENT CONNECTION – Are you a parent whose children are all ages 4 and under?  You are invited to join other parents like you December 1 at 9:45am for coffee and treats in the orange room.  Childcare will be provided in the nursery.

November 27, 6:30pm – Thanksgiving Eve Worship: a light-hearted and family friendly worship service. Held in the Gathering Space.

December 1 – Advent Begins. Services at 8:30am and 11am.  No Sunday Classes.  We will light the traditional Advent candles in worship.

December 8, 4:00pm – Advent By Candlelight – “Advent & Abundance” – a women’s event with elegant Christmas-themed tables, desserts, and a program to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Pre-registration required

December 22 – “Joy” Sunday – come to worship in your Christmas attire–ugly sweaters, Christmas ties, or dress up and take family photos at our special photo area.  Regular service times.

December 24 – Christmas Eve worship services at 3pm and 5pm A celebration of Jesus’ birth with candles and carols.  Online service broadcast will be 5pm only.

December 25 – Christmas Day.  No worship services.

December 29 – Regular worship services at 8:30am and 11am. No Sunday classes.

ANGEL TREE GIFTS

Buy a gift for a child in need!  Sundays Nov. 17 and 24 the Angel Tree will be on display in the Gathering Space with tags listing a gift a local child would like for Christmas. Angel Tree child have a parent in prison, and these gifts are a way for that parent to ensure their child receives a gift.

Gifts should be returned unwrapped to the church by Sunday, Dec. 1

GIFT WRAPPING

We’ll be wrapping all the gifts at a wrapping party Monday, Dec. 9 at 6pm.  We would love more volunteers to help! Contact Cathy using the form below.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec. 14 all of our angel tree children and their families are invited to a party at the church to receive their gifts and for food and fun at the church!

If you would like to help with any of these events, please contact Cathy Poole: