October 5, 2025

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all ages, classrooms
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:00pm-2:00pm Cedar Hills Clubhouse Begins! (K-5th Grade)
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Youth Group, (6th-12th Grade), 6:00pm-8:00pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Oct 6

• 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, Oct 7

• 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room

Wed, Oct 8

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE (Alan Crandall’s home)
• 8:00am Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Gathering Space (*meets every other week)
• 10:00am-12:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom
• 6:30pm Men’s Small Group, Red Room
• 6:45pm *NO* Choir Rehearsal (Resumes Oct 15)

Sun, Oct 12

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all ages, classrooms
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Youth Group, (6th-12th Grade), 6:00pm-8:00pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE will begin TODAY! Children, Kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to join the fun after the second service Oct 5, 12pm-2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. The group will continue meeting on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Register Online.

BIBLE RECAP NEW TESTAMENT – We are now reading the New Testament together Oct 1-Dec 31 using the Bible Recap plan and podcast.  If you’d like to be a part of the Cedar Hills group in the Bible app, go here.

GRIEF SHARE GROUP – This group is 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, starting Tues, Nov 4, 6:30-8pm in the Resource Center (Library). Leaders are Tony Tonsfeldt and Bridgit Humphreys.

HOMESCHOOL Q&A – October 23rd from 7-9pm.  Whether you are curious about homeschool or have been at it for several years, you can come and ask your questions to a panel of homeschool moms and dads. Questions can be submitted in advance or asked in the moment. Panelists will answer questions and then we will transition so you can ask one-on-one questions. This is also a great chance to meet other homeschool parents in the area. MORE INFO

LIGHT THE NIGHT at Ginger Acres (near Blairstown) –  On Halloween night at 4pm – enjoy a night of fall activities and worship: a soup contest, potluck, hot chocolate, glow sticks and more.  Come in a fun costume (no scary ones, please).  Want to be in on the planning? Contact Kenny or Lauren Palmersheim for more information.

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+. We invite you to attend an informational meeting Nov 30 at 9:45am in the red room about a potential trip in the spring of 2026 with our church.  SIGN-UP HERE to indicate interest.

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 just began Thursday, Oct 2, 6:30-7:30pm and continues the first and third Thursday evenings each month in the Resource Center at Cedar Hills. Next meeting is Oct 16 at 6:30pm.  Contact Gary Sager for more information.

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

• Oct 8 – NO Rehearsal
• Oct 15 – 6:45pm Rehearsal in the Worship Center
• Oct 19 – 7:55am Warmup, sing at 8:30am service

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.

SUNDAY CLASSES –  It’s not too late to join a class. Classes are in between services at 9:45am for all ages.  READ MORE: Why Attend a Sunday Class?

ADULT CLASSES :

• A Dude’s Guide to Manhood (Men’s Class), Loft Classroom (door to stairs is next to side Nursery door).
• Find Your People (Women’s Class), Orange Room.
• Hyper-God, Hyper-Grace, Hyper-Gratitude! (with Alan Crandall and Tim King), Red Room.
• Hebrews: Keeping Your Balance on the Tight Rope of This World (with Joanne Lodge), Teal Room.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

•  Facebook Women’s Ministry Group
• Advent By Candlelight, December 7

• 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 Oct 8. (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.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:  Matthew 4, Luke 4-5; John 2-4; Matthew 8, Mark 2; John 5; Matthew 12, Mark 3, Luke 6; Matthew 5-7; Matthew 9, Luke 7; Matthew 11.

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

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

• October 5 – Regular youth group – 6pm-8pm
• October 25-26  – Middle School Fall Retreat @ LakeView – REGISTER for $40 with code CH2025 for 1/2 off

PRAYER MEETING – 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.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – The most-needed items are: peanut butter, mac & cheese, spaghetti pasta, any produce you have extra in your gardens. 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.

OTHER LINKS: Cedar Hills YouTube, Cedar Hills on Facebook 

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.