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.

CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATION– Sunday, November 12 at the end of each worship service, approximately 9:15am and 10:45am.

Each year, we gather to vote on new consistory members (Consistory is our name for the elders and deacons that make up the church board.)  We will also look at the potential budget for 2024 and vote to approve it and hear stories of the work God is doing at Cedar Hills.

This meeting will take place at the end of each service. Services will be slightly shorter to accommodate the meeting time. We will still have regular Sunday classes at 9:45am.

NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER – Wednesday, October 11, support our preschool by ordering from Papa Murphy’s (location on Edgewood Rd). Remember to mention Noah’s Ark Preschool when you order, and Noah’s Ark will get 20% of the proceeds! (We need 20 people to hit the “Commit” button by today to get this fundraiser rolling! https://www.groupraise.com/events/257426)

MY FAVORITE THINGS – October 26 at 6pm join us for Women in Fellowship & Faith event 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.

Did you know we have 25 families, most originally from Africa, who have gardens at our church where they grow produce for their families?

We have been intentional this year to get to know these families and invite you to join us for a Harvest Potluck Saturday, October 21, 1pm in the Gathering Space.

Celebrate with a taste of some wonderful African dishes and enjoy cultural Christian music in local languages.

Please bring a favorite traditional food to share. Drinks and tableware provided.