May 24, 2026

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Connection Time, Gathering Space
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery, Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• *No Journey Youth Group (Memorial Weekend) *resuming Sunday, May 31 at 6:00pm Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, May 25 – Memorial Day – Food Pantry & Office Closed

Tues, May 26

• 10:00am Women’s Colossians Study, Teal Room
• 6:30pm Grief Share, Red Room

Wed, May 27

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
• 8:00am Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Gathering Space
• 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Prayer Meeting via Zoom

Sun, May 31

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Connection Tune, Gathering Space
• 9:45am Mentor Training, Teal Room
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery, Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth (6th-12th grade)

Mon, June 1

• 5:00pm-6:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Monday Connection & Trivia, Whiskey River in Palo (Open to both men and women)
• 6:30pm Men’s Bible Study,  A Place 4 Friends (212 Edgewood Rd NW)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUMMER COFFEE SHOP – Starting TODAY, a K-cup machine and creamer and sugar condiments will be available; please bring your own K-cup and coffee cup. Thank you to our wonderful team of  volunteers who have been serving all year and make it possible to have a Coffee Shop at Cedar Hills!

NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC – Help us welcome food pantry guests and gardeners to a free picnic at our pavilion across the parking lot on Monday, June 29, 5-6pm. Watch for a sign-up coming soon for how you can help.

CEDAR CAMP – REGISTRATION IS OPEN – June 14-16, 5:45-7:30pm.

• Register children ages 4 years to 5th grade. All registrations are due May 31.
• Volunteer as a Mentor – Would you enjoy being a mentor buddy with a student at Cedar Camp? If you’re 6^th grade or older and want to volunteer, use the same form to register. We are looking for about ten more mentors to help champion faith growth in our elementary students!
• Mentors – Mark your calendar for training  in the Teal Rooms one of these dates: Sunday, May 31 or June 7 at 9:45am.

SABBATICAL NEWS – We are the kind of people who want to take care of our staff. We are blessed to have Pastor Leah, who has been faithfully serving our congregation for 19 years! The Alliance of Reformed churches strongly recommends that after seven years of service pastors are given the opportunity to take a sabbatical (a time of renewal and refreshment). Leah has never had a sabbatical so we have received a grant from our Network of the Alliance to cover the expenses… READ MORE

COLOSSIANS BIBLE STUDY – A new study of the book of Colossians began Tuesday, May 10 in the Women’s Bible Study class with teacher Joanne Lodge.  The ladies meet in the teal classroom 10am-11am weekly.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR UPDATE – The Noah’s Ark Board is pleased to announce that Megan Wilden has accepted the position of Director starting August 1. Megan has served on our board for the last two years and has volunteered in the three’s classroom this past year. She is also mother to twins who attended Noah’s Ark. Please welcome her into our school!

ADOPT AN ISLAND – Do you enjoy working outdoors and landscaping? We have three islands in the church parking lot that need to be adopted. Welcome people to Cedar Hills by helping to provide a beautiful atmosphere! Contact Beth Larson for more information at 319-777-6257.

PRAYER MEETING – Wednesdays at 6:pm via the Zoom app. These meetings are for anyone! Even if you are uncomfortable praying out loud, come and just agree with us in prayer.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5243529410

• Meeting ID: 524 352 9410
• Password: Cedarhills

HELP GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL – Do you enjoy gardening, love serving others, or simply want to be part of something meaningful? If so, you can make a big difference! Through our partnership with Feed Iowa First, we offer 35 garden plots where families can grow their own food—and so much more than vegetables grows here. This garden is about connection, community, and care. This mission thrives because of volunteers, willing to get their hands a little dirty or cheer on those who do!  Volunteers help with assigning plots, welcoming and assisting families at the start of the season, answering questions, troubleshooting along the way, and—most importantly—building relationships between our church and the families we serve. Contact Bruce Boldt, or the church office.

QUARTERLY UPDATE – January-March 2026:

• 2026 expense budget: $227,903
• 2026 actual expenses: $223,310
• 2026 total donations:  $205,747
• Building Our Future Balance: $70,494

LAKE VIEW CAMP is excited to announce that summer camp registration  is open! Send your child on a great summer adventure: swim, fish, canoe, hike, and play crazy games – all while growing deeper in their faith. Lake View Camp offers day camps, overnight camps, service camps, and grand camps. More info and online registration available at: www.lakeviewconference.com.   Church discount code: 2026Cedar. This code is for members and attendees of Cedar Hills Community Church.

SUNDAY CLASSES WILL RESUME FALL KICK-OFF – Classes for all ages at 9:45am will resume Fall Kick-off, August 23.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

• Nursery Registration (0-36mo)
• Children’s Registration (Pre-K to 5th grade)
• Journey Youth Registration (6th-12th Grade)

BUILDING OUR FUTURE FUND – At our annual meeting, the Deacons announced the Building Our Future Fund to help us steward the resources God has given us to do ministry. Building Our Future Fund is now available to select in the pull-down menu with online Giving. These gifts, above and beyond our regular offerings, will be used to complete vital projects inside and out of our building. One of our first needs is to resurface the parking lot. Your generous contributions to the Building Our Future Fund will allow us to reach our goals.

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SMALL GROUPS & WOMEN’S EVENTS

• Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom

• WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – Living Proof Live with Beth Moore in West Des Moines, September 25-26, 2026. Join Us for a Life‑Giving Weekend in the Word, hosted at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. It’s going to be a powerful weekend of teaching, worship, and encouragement. We’ve secured a limited number of discounted tickets ($84/ticket). We plan to stay at the Drury Inn – West Des Moines. Each attendee will make their own hotel reservation ($149 plus tax). Click this link to show your interest, secure your ticket, and receive more information.

• Mondays at 6:30pm – Bible Study at A Place 4 Friends (212 Edgewood Rd NW – behind Taco Johns)
• Wednesdays at 6:30am – Men’s Coffee Compadres with Alan Crandall, Crandall home: 231 McKinsie Ct NE.
• Wednesdays at 8:00am – Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Cedar Hills Community Church – **Next date is May 27. Meets every other week. For more info contact Gary Mills:  319-533-4488.
• Wednesdays at 6:30pm – Men’s Small Group with Pastor Kent. Meets weekly at Cedar Hills Community Church in the Red Room.

GRIEF SHARE GROUP – Designed for anyone dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one. GriefShare helps individuals walk through the grieving process and heal from the pain. Join the new group, Tuesday evenings, continuing this Tuesday, 6:30-8pm in the Red Room. Leaders are Tony Tonsfeldt and Bridgit Humphreys. SIGN-UP ONLINE

MONDAY NIGHT CONNECTION – Head to Whiskey River Grill in Palo for trivia and fellowship Monday nights at 6pm.  This gathering is now co-ed! Men AND women are welcome to join.

JOURNEY STUDENTS (6th-12th grade) – UPCOMING EVENTS

• May 24 – NO Youth Group – Memorial Day Weekend
• May 31 – Regular Youth Group

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.