SUPPORT NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL – Stop by the Papa Murphy’s on Edgewood Rd (11am-8pm) on Thursday, April 10 and mention Noah’s Ark Preschool when you place your order.
Category Archives: Uncategorized
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.
Holy Week Events 2025
APRIL 6 – THE GIDEON ENCOUNTER, 5:30-8:00pm – An experience that will transform the way you see God, yourself and the people around you. Come and learn to see yourself through the eyes of God and take ownership over what He reveals. www.cedarhillscr.org/gideon
APRIL 13 – PALM SUNDAY. Regular services at 8:30am & 11am with palm branches. Breakfast will served by the Boy Scouts in the Gathering Space 7:30am-11:15am (free-will donation). The menu is pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice/milk/coffee.
APRIL 17 – MAUNDY THURSDAY. Worship service at 6:30pm. We will celebrate the Last Supper and walk through the last hours of Jesus’ life. (Dinner served 5:15pm-6:15pm – please kindly RSVP on the bulletin response April 13.)
APRIL 20 – EASTER SUNDAY. Worship services at regular times. The 8:30am service will feature the choir and the classic Easter hymns. The 11am service is modern worship with a large musical accompaniment. No Sunday classes. Special Easter egg hunt in between services at 9:45am. MORE INFORMATION
Gideon Encounter April 6
The Gideon Encounter : Eastern Iowa
$25.00 $0.00
A LIVE experience that will transform the way you see God, yourself and the people around you. How you see yourself and How God sees you are two different perspectives. But why? Why is it so hard for us to see ourselves through the eyes of God and take ownership over what He reveals?
REGISTER NOW
Welcome to the Gideon Encounter.
We all need an identity shift and only God can do it. All God needs is your yes. Our Journey Youth will be attending this night of worship and teaching, but we are extending the invite to anyone who wishes to come.
An interactive experience.
Sunday, April 6, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cedar Hills Community Church – Gathering Space
Seats are limited to 60. Reserve your seat today.
Who can come?
Anyone over the age of 13 can attend.
(Youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)
What to expect?
- Biblical Truth on Identity
- Thought provoking questions
- Empowering discussions
- Intimate times of worship
- Liberation through the Holy Spirit
Angel Tree Update
ANGEL TREE UPDATE: Cedar Hills had the opportunity to bless 25 area kids, who have incarcerated parents, with Christmas gifts. Caregivers commented, “I’ve never felt love like this before. I’ve never felt like I belong as much as I do when I walk through these doors.” This week, we received a letter from an incarcerated parent saying thank you! Thank you for sharing Jesus’ love, Church!
Answer Me When I Call (Psalm 4)
Answer Me When I Call (Psalm 4)
Every few months, a community I’m a part of holds a scripture memory challenge. We have one week to memorize whatever passage of scripture we want. How long the passage is, which book, the subject–those are all up to us.
Every time they hold this challenge, I try to work my way through a Psalm and have worked up to Psalm 4. I like this Psalm. It has a nice progression of feelings and emotions.
It opens with despair:
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
And ends in quiet rest:
In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
The journey in between these two phrases is a wild ride of remembering and declaring promises of God’s faithfulness to his righteous ones. Promises of light, protection and his attuned ear when we cry.
I like this Psalm, because it follows a workable pattern of the human heart toward God: first despair, and then remembering who God is to remind ourselves of His faithfulness, and then relief and hope when we again remember his goodness to us, enough so that we can find rest for another day.
Many of the Psalms model this pattern, which is probably why it’s my favorite book to use when I am lamenting or depressed. The question, “Answer me, God!!!” is a cry of my heart to say, “I can’t see or hear you right now and I’m alone and scared.” I’m convinced God loves the question. He is not bothered by the asking nor the heart, but is excited to again show Himself and His goodness all over again.
Want to memorize Psalm 4 with me? I finished up putting it to music this past week and have it playing on repeat.
Leah Carolan
Pastor of Worship & Media
Did you enjoy this article? Did you laugh, cry, or learn something new? Let Leah know.
Women’s Ministry – Feast Retreat
The Holidays are over and the winter blues have set in. We are dreaming of a mini vacation, some me-time with the ladies of Cedar Hills in a cozy place with TWO hot tubs, media room, and lots of places to read, reflect and Feast on the word of God.Sound good to you?? If so, join the women’s ministry for the Feast Retreat!
SIGNUP NOW
The Women in Fellowship & Faith team invite you to join us at “FEAST RETREAT – Taste & See the Goodness of God” at the beautiful Robbins Nest AirBNB in Monmouth, Illinois. The retreat will begin Friday, April 4th at 6pm and conclude Sunday, April 6th at 10am. Come enjoy a beautiful space with plenty of time to Feast on the word of God, food and beverages, quiet time to rejuvenate and to laugh with a few surprises mixed in!
Cost is $175 for the entire event, including accommodations, food and beverage, access to the Lifeway “Feast” seminar hosted online by Kristi McLelland with worship leader Laura Cooksey and fabulous breakout sessions facilitated by Lindsey Steinkamp and the women’s ministry team.
The first 20 women to respond will be registered for the event. Once, 20 spots are filled we will open a wait list. RESPOND NOW (As of 2/5/25, there are only 5 spots left).
Payment of $175 will be due by 2/15/2024 to Carmen Gronewold. Once we have your registration information, we will communicate the payment options available!
SIGN UP NOW
Women’s Event – Let’s Taste the World Together
Join the Women’s Ministry for a delicious journey around the globe as we share and enjoy diverse dishes from different cultures.
Bring a dish that represents your favorite country, culture, or family tradition to share with everyone.
Here’s how it works:
- Choose a dish (main, side, dessert, snack, etc) that reflects an international cuisine, cultural or family favorite. Homemade or store bought-share what you love!
- Bring enough to share a small bite with the attendees.
- Bring your dish with its name, country of origin, or a great story of a family tradition or travel adventure about your dish.
We’ll provide drinks, utensils, and plates—just bring your appetite and a spirit of adventure to try a new dish or two!
We can’t wait to explore the world of flavors with you! Please kindly RSVP by joining the women’s ministry group on facebook and clicking on the event.
Food Pantry Closed Monday, Jan. 20
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.
Women’s Event at the Barrel House
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