Come Sunday, Dec. 31 ready to connect with others over coffee and donuts in between services at 9:30-11am.  There are no Sunday Classes this Sunday.

If you are a Prayer Champion, makes plans to connect with your student or family.

We are focusing on intergenerational relationships at Cedar Hills, recognizing that the faith of the next generation can be greatly influenced by being surrounded by adults of another generation.  Youth and adults can be seen ministering next to one another in our worship ministries, youth ministries, food pantry and more!

One generation commends your works to another. They tell of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4

On Saturday, Dec. 9 Cedar Hills rang bells at both the Johnson Ave Hy-Vee store and the 16th Ave Fareway.

We raised $1403.02

for the Salvation Army! Thank you to the many volunteers, musical acts, and even Elvis! who helped ring the bells that day.

A nine-week Financial Peace University class will begin January 18, 2024 and go until March 14.

The class will meet at the church on Thursdays from 6:30p-7:30p in the Gray Resource Room.   The church has kits available for purchase.

To register, contact Carmen Gronewold at (319) 721-0107 Carmen.Gronewold2@hilton.com

Please continue to pray for the family and friends of Pat Goodwood as they grieve her passing.

VISITATION
4-7 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

FUNERAL
11:00 AM, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Cedar Hills Community Church. (Another light visitation beforehand at 10am)

OBITUARY

Patricia (Pat) Ann Garwood, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away November 5, 2023. Visitation: . Funeral Service:  in Cedar Rapids. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. In honoring Pat’s wishes, the family encourages everyone to dress casually for the visitation and service.

Pat was born on April 1, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Lester and Helen (Parents) Melsha. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids. Pat was united in marriage to Dennis Edward “Red” Garwood on April 22, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2015. Pat was a cafeteria worker for the Cedar Rapids Schools. She also worked at Flowerama and was self employed as a floral designer. Pat was a member of Cedar Hills Community Church. She was an animal lover. Pat enjoyed flowers, sewing, and making crafts. Most of all she loved her family and enjoyed attending their activities.

Survivors include her children Gary (Joanne) Kohl of Cedar Rapids, Tracey (David) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, and Terry (Jeff) Stadler of Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Brandon, Kristie (Danny), Jason (Kirsten), Michael (Rachel), Lindsey (Matt), and Robbie (Kelsie), great-grandchildren Rylee, Evan, Olivia, Hannah, Charlotte, Clete, Elsie, Benjamin, Lucy, and Isaac, special friend and neighbor Connie Brown, and her beloved dog Baylee.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and daughter Beth Ann Garwood.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Hills Community Church.

MY FAVORITE THINGS – October 26 at 6pm join the Women in Fellowship & Faith at the home of Lindsey Steinkamp (2093 49th St; Marion, IA 52302).

Bring two of your “favorite things” to the party. They should be two of the same item, no more than $10 each (they may cost less and be something homemade or handmade).

Plan for small bites and fellowship, followed by favorite things exchange.  See the Facebook event for more info or text Lindsey at 319-640-9147.

1. Join a planning team now: family relationships, gift management or party planning. (Contact Cathy using form below)
2.  In the coming weeks, take an “angel tag” off the Christmas tree that details a gift to purchase.
3. Support the December Christmas party through working in the kitchen or loving on families.

JOIN THE PLANNING TEAM by using the form below:

CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATION– Sunday, November 12 at the end of each service we will review next year’s budget, elect new board members and celebrate what God is doing at Cedar Hills!

We will also be installing Steve Poole and Leah Carolan as new ordained pastors in the Alliance of Reformed Churches.

And there will be cake!

NEW SHELTER DEDICATION  – Please join us Sunday, October 22, around 9:30am (immediately after the 1st service) to dedicate the wonderful new shelter that was built out by the Matthew 25 garden area.

This shelter will be so appreciated by the families that grow their produce in the gardens.  It will also be a great place for anyone who would like to come and get to know some of these families during the growing season.