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You Belong – a membership class

Becoming a member of a church is a big decision! If you feel called to Cedar Hills or would just like to explore making us your ‘home church’,  the next session of “You Belong” Membership Class. It will be held for 6 weeks on Sundays at 9:45am beginning November 3.

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.

    Advent By Candlelight 2024

    Advent By Candlelight

    Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 4pm in the Worship Center.

    Mark your calendars! Advent By Candlelight is a special event for the ladies of Cedar Hills.  Elaborately decorated tables, desserts, music and a special speakers — this event helps us to prepare our hearts for the holiday season by reflecting on the joy and rest that comes with our Savior.

    TABLE HOSTESSES:  Sign-up for hosting a table is now open. Please email Shelbie Moen at [email protected]  if you would like to be a hostess.

    REGISTRATION is open Nov. 10.  REGISTER

    DONATIONS – We will be collecting donations for Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center. They are in need of:

    • laundry soap
    • hygiene products
    • size 5 and size 6 diapers
    • baby wipes
    • baby blankets
    • burp clothes
    • baby onesies

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    Bass Farms

    Our next Faith, Family & Fun outing is Sunday, October 20 at Bass Farms for their Fall Festival.  They are open 10pm-6pm… Plan to grab a few friends and family members to be there after church starting around 12pm.

    Enjoy a hay rack ride, pick out your pumpkins, or shop our specialty food store for the best tasting apple butter or a scoop of Snap O’ Lantern ice cream on a crunchy waffle cone!

    No RSVP is needed for this event.  Pay the regular price at the door. $12/person or $10/person (plus tax) – if you pay cash, 2 and under free.

    Located just off of Hwy 30, on the way to Mt. Vernon.

    Bass Farms
    840 Bass Lane
    Mount Vernon, IA 52314

    RightNow Media

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    Looking for something to watch today?

    Need something for your next small group study?

    Do the kids need something other than Disney movies to watch?

    Cedar Hills has purchased a resource package with you in mind. RightNow Media is an extensive collection of children’s programming, small group Bible studies, videos, conference keynotes, and study materials that has something for everyone.  This digital streaming service has Biblical content that will help strengthen your faith and deepen your walk with God.

    RightNow Media is extremely accessible.  You can download the app to your phone, your Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV – pretty much anywhere.  If you haven’t signed up yet, do so today! You won’t regret it!

    Create your Right Now Media account – courtesy of Cedar Hills Community Church.

    Wear Pink Oct. 6


    WEAR PINK OCT 6 –
     Support the race against breast cancer by wearing pink to a worship service Sunday, October 6. (Or by wearing the official Especially For You race t-shirts… they are lavender!)

    While many of our members will be at the race downtown, we also want to join the effort to end breast cancer which has affected many within our church community.

    For each individual who wears pink or the lavender race shirt, the deacons have decided to donate $2/person in support of the race against breast cancer. Thank you for helping support free mammograms and other related services for area individuals in need and the many families in our church and community affected by breast cancer.

    Complete “MY FIT” Spiritual Gifts Survey

    Take the MY FIT Survey

    How to find and complete the “My FIT” survey in Church Community Builder (CCB):

    Begin by logging into CCB here.   If you have never had access before, you can request it on the login screen. (And also reset your password if you’ve forgotten).  Your user name is your email address.

    After logging in, click on your profile in the upper right corner.  Choose ‘profile’ to edit, and scroll down near the bottom of your profile to find the “My Fit” section to complete the survey.

    If you need help, follow the steps below.


     






    Once you have saved your work, you are done! Thank you for completing the “MY FIT” survey!

    Becoming a Foster Parent

    We wanted to share a desire that is stirring among our congregation – and that is one of becoming a foster parent, knowing their are hundreds of children in our area that are in need of sturdy, loving families.

    Is God placing that call on your heart as well? If so, please let us know.  We are pondering the need to host a foster family class at Cedar Hills and want to connect the families whom God is stirring.

      Red Sand Sunday

      Sunday, July 28 is Red Sand Sunday.  Cedar Hills is partnering with the local nonprofit organization, Chains Interrupted, to bring awareness to the reality and dangers of human trafficking–even in our communities and will participate in the Red Sand Project.

      SATURDAY RALLY – Marion

      Red Sand Rally & Family Safety Event
      Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Marion, 1048 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302, USA

      This event is incredibly poignant. By pouring red sand into sidewalk cracks you are raising awareness for the millions of children and adults who often fall through the cracks and are exploited daily for commercial sex or forced labor. It’s a powerful visual that reminds us how human trafficking is right before our eyes, yet often goes unnoticed. The rally begins at 10am and includes someone affected by trafficking, businesses and local trafficking experts all sharing. The safety fair includes law enforcement, fire safety, technology safety, children’s activities and vendors. Plan to join us for this great family event.  MORE INFORMATION

      SUNDAY SPEAKER – Cedar Hills

      To help bring awareness to this dire situation, a special speaker from Chains Interrupted will be speaking in between services this Sunday, July 28 at 9:45am in the Teal Classroom to help us as a congregation be educated about trafficking and prevention among our youth.  It is a big problem!

      We will also have red sand available to take home for use on your driveways and sidewalks.  The red sand is a great conversation starter to bring awareness to the problem of human trafficking.

      MORE INFORMATION: https://redsandproject.org/

      STATS

      Did you know in 2021 Iowa was #3 in the nation for human trafficking? It is a bigger problem than many of us know or want to acknowledge.

      49.6 million people were living in a human trafficking situation in 2021 – International Labor Organization

      57% of the nearly 450 human trafficking cases in US Criminal Court in 2021, were minors – 2021 Federal Human Trafficking Report
      83% of active sex trafficking cases in 2020, involved online solicitation – 2020 Federal Human Trafficking Report

      Women’s Retreat and Family Fun Event

      Ladies! You and your families are invited to a special day event that begins with a retreat for the women, followed by an evening of activities for the whole family.
      SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 28
      RETREAT: 10am-4pm
      FAMILY EVENTS: 4pm-8pm (bonfire, games, etc.)
      WHERE: John’s Place in Fairfax – a country-themed, barn-turned-event center, nestled in the countryside just minutes from the church!
      More information will be coming soon on how to register.  Be sure to watch the bulletin and the Women in Fellowship & Faith Facebook Page.