December 21, 2025

• JOY SUNDAY!
• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am JOY Mingling Time, Coffee Shop Open, Gathering Space (Sunday Classes resume January 4)
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade)
• 6:00pm Christmas Worship Rehearsal, Worship Center

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Dec 22

• 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)

Tues, Dec 23

• 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room
• 6:30pm GriefShare, Red Room

Wed, Dec 24 Christmas Eve 

• Food Pantry closed
• 3:00pm Christmas Eve Worship
• 5:00pm Christmas Eve Worship
• *Prayer Meeting resumes Wednesday, Jan 7 at 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom)

Thurs, Dec 25 – Christmas Day  – church office closed

Fri, Dec 26 – church office closed (normal office hours – Mon, Dec 29)

Sun, Dec 28

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Coffee Time (Sunday classes resume January 4)
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• *No Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade) *Resumes Jan 4

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS EVE – Christmas Eve candlelight services will be Dec. 24 at 3pm and 5pm.  MORE INFO

JOY SUNDAY aka “UGLY SWEATER SUNDAY” – TODAY is one of our favorites! Come wearing your ugly Christmas sweater, Christmas ties, or just your favorite Christmas colors.  We’ll have some special goodies and live music in the Gathering Space.  No Sunday classes today.

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. This is a great opportunity for your special year-end gifts. 

OPEN HANDS FOOD PANTRY – 24 Days of Christmas: Each day Dec 1-24 pick an item from the pantries ‘most-needed’ list and place it in a grocery bag to return to the pantry with the quick prayer: “Lord, bless whoever eats this food with the presence of Jesus.”     VIEW FULL LIST   Paper copies available at the Welcome Center.

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE –  Next meeting is Sunday, Jan 4,  kindergarten through 5th grade children are invited to join the fun after the second service, 12pm-2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. (Normally, the group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.)  Register Online.

FAITH QUEST – Sundays at 9:45am for 8th graders – understanding foundations of our faith in the Gray Room (Officially starts January 4).

NEW SUNDAY CLASSES –  **No classes Dec 21 or Dec 28. ** New Winter Classes start Sun, Jan 4 at 9:45am for all ages

• A Dude’s Guide to Manhood (Men’s Class), Loft Classroom (door to stairs is next to side Nursery door).  Be with Jesus become like Jesus.  We are constantly being formed by the world around us. This class will help men be formed as disciples of Jesus by exploring spiritual practices. 
• Getting Unstuck (Women’s Class), Orange Room. Many of us start the new year excited for a new start. But success isn’t a straight line, and it’s easy to feel confused, defeated, or discouraged. This class will help you find practical ways to get out of the ruts you might find yourself in, as well as opportunities to build community with other women. 
• Study of Romans (with Alan Crandall and Tim King), Red Room.
• The Gospel of Luke (with Joanne Lodge), Teal Room. With a divine Father and a human mother-Jesus entered the world as God in the flesh. Amazing! A Greek doctor, Luke was a man of science, and a man of details. Using those gifts, Luke paints a picture of Jesus. Luke shows us Jesus, His humanity as the Son of Man and His deity as the Son of God. My life will be enriched as I see Jesus through Luke’s eyes. Bring your Bible, everyone is welcome.

 

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS – Coming in January! This class will take place in a karate studio with a black belt instructor. Women ages 16+ are welcomed to join us. No prior experience is needed.  Watch for date and details.

SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER in Branson, MO  – Do you have interest in going to Branson, MO?  We love the Sight and Sound Theater and they put on an amazing gospel-centered play that captivates audiences of ages 5+. SIGN-UP HERE to indicate interest.  We have some dates narrowed down! When completing the form, let us know your date preference of April 27 or June 8.  We’ll be asking for firm commitments in January.

PARKINSON’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP – If you have a friend or loved one with dementia or Parkinson’s, we have a new support group.  It will continue the first and third Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm each month in the Resource Center. The group will not meet Thurs, Jan 1 (New Year’s Day). Contact Gary Sager for more information.

SANCTUARY CHOIR is open to singers high school and above who enjoy singing.  MORE INFORMATION

• SING Sun, Dec 21 at 8:30 service (7:55am warm-up)
• Regular rehearsals to resume in January.

• Facebook Women’s Ministry Group
• SMALL GROUPS & STUDIES
  • • Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class: Getting Unstuck, Orange Classroom
    • Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
• Rooted Together Women’s Retreat: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026

  Step away from the noise and join us for a relaxing weekend to grow deeper in faith and community. Spend time in worship, Scripture, laughter, rest, and shared meals as we explore what it means to be rooted in Christ and rooted together. Invite a sister in Christ, bring your cozy slippers and attire, and snuggle in for a weekend of joy.  Location Camp Liberty, New Liberty, IA (Near Davenport) Cost is $100-Prepaid Via Cash, Check, Venmo to Beth Brown. Registration and payment deadline: January 15, 2026. Click here to register.

• Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class – Dude’s Guide to Manhood, The Loft Classroom
• 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 Jan 7. Meets every other week (will not meet Dec 31). 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.

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.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Hebrews 1-6; Hebrews 7-10; Hebrews 11-13; 2 Timothy 1-4; 2 Peter 1-3, Jude 1; 1 John 1-5; 2 John , 3 John; Revelation 1-5.

• Join our Bible App group.
• Print the full reading schedule.

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

• Dec 21 – Youth group Christmas party, 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Dec 28 – No Youth Group
• Jan 3 – Ski trip to Sundown, 9:00am – 6:30pm
  $45 for ski rental and ticket. RSVP by Tues, Dec 30. Bring money to purchase lunch at the lodge.

PRAYER MEETING – *Resumes Wed, Jan 7 at 6:00pm.* Join us Wednesdays at 6:00pm for prayer via the Zoom App. The Meeting ID is 524 352 9410 and password is “Cedarhills”. These meetings are for anyone! Even if you are uncomfortable praying out loud, come and just agree with us in prayer.

ITEMS MOST NEEDED: The items most needed include: cereal, mac & cheese, soup, and peanut butter,. Drop-off for items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

FACEBOOK GROUPS – We have many groups on Facebook that you may want to connect to and be a part of.   Here are the links to join:

• Cedar Hills Children and Family Ministry – Announcements and events related to the children and family ministries.
• Parenting Together – Our parents and families in the Parenting Together class.
• Cedar Hills Family – All things Cedar Hills, giveaways, garage sales, announcements.
• Women in Fellowship & Faith – Women’s ministry and events.
• Noah’s Ark Preschool website

OTHER LINKS: Cedar Hills YouTube, Cedar Hills on Facebook 

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.