July 13, 2025

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Fellowship Time, Gathering Space
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon July 14-Fri July 18 – Outback Camp MS  See Lake View Brochure.

Mon, July 14

• 5:00pm-6:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Men’s Connection Group at Whiskey River in Palo
• 6:30pm Men’s Group at A Place for Friends (212 Edgewood Rd NW)

Tues, July 15

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

Wed, July 16

• 10:00am-12:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom

Sun, July 20

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Fellowship Time, Gathering Space
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Phyllis Baker is turning 100 years old on Sunday, July 20 and will be at the 8:30 service that morning! Sign her BIG card in the Gathering Space TODAY!

• Phyllis’ family would like to invite everyone to a birthday open house for her on Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2-4pm at Ridgeview Assisted Living in the Activities Room.
• If you are unable to attend the open house  and would like to give Phyllis a birthday card, please put it in her church mailbox or drop it off in the church office. (We will make sure to deliver the cards to Phyllis. Her mailing address will not currently work.)

**UPDATE** BAKING FOR A CAUSE – Sunday, June 22 we held a fundraiser for our mission family in Europe and raised over $2100! Thank you to all who contributed.  Consider becoming a monthly-giving partner – Click here to support.

PARKING LOT GARDENS – Have you noticed how lovely our parking lot gardens are this year? All the gardens have been adopted and already are starting to look beautiful. We would like to thank island caretakers: Hintermeisters, Brittany Steinkamp & family, Julie Schoettmer, Josifeks, Carters, Jamie Ehler, Landhuis’, Kirk Anderson, Henrys, Patricia Bray, Crossers, and Beth Larson.

Walk-Pray-Eat Event: Wednesday, July 23:  5:30-8:00pm. Join us as we take on the highest point in Cedar Rapids—Mt. Trashmore! Walk from 5:30-6:30pm – Choose from two walking paths to the top, each led by walking and prayer champions. After the climb, we’ll gather at Lions Bridge to celebrate with delicious Ian’s Pizza, courtesy of Women’s Ministry from 6:30–8:00pm. Not up for the climb? No problem—meet us at Lions Bridge for dinner and fellowship! Bring a friend, a water bottle, and dress for warm July weather. In case of bad weather, we’ll still gather for dinner! RSVP on Facebook Women’s Ministry Group.

• Mondays at 6:00pm – Men’s Connection at Whiskey River in Palo.
• Wednesdays at 6:30am – Bible Study with Alan Crandall, Crandall home: 231 McKinsie Ct NE.

SUMMER K-CUP COFFEE – Special thank you to the Sunday morning Coffee Shop volunteers who have helped all year. During the summer, a K-cup machine and creamer and sugar condiments will be available; please bring your own K-cup and coffee cup.

NEED TO BORROW SOMETHING? It’s a busy time of year with grad parties, baby showers, garage sales, etc. and chairs, tables, and kitchen equipment are in high demand. Be sure to check out all items with the church office for your special date.

DAYS FOR GIRLS – Next Workshops: July 26, 1-4pm. Feel free to come and go during the workshops. Make an impact in one session or become a regular volunteer! We can use volunteers who can sew but ALSO anyone who has a caring heart for outreach. We hand cut, sew, assemble, and distribute female hygiene kits locally and around the world. In the past ten years, we have donated over 13,000 kits!

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:  2 Chronicles 27, Isaiah 9-12; Micah 1-7; 2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16-17; Isaiah 13-17; Isaiah 18-22; Isaiah 23-27; 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 30-31, Psalms 48; Hosea 1-7/

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

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

• July 14-18 – Outback Camp MS  See Lake View Brochure.
• July 25-26 – Camping, Hiking & Drive-In  $20 per person (by Sunday, July 20th) Hiking in Baldwin & Maquoketa  @ Delmar Iowa Drive-In Theater.
• July 28-Aug 1 – High School Camp See Lake View Brochure.

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.

MONDAY CONNECTION – Monday, July 14 at 6pm, all men are welcome to join us at Whiskey River in Palo for fellowship, drinks and trivia. MORE INFORMATION

PANTRY UPDATE – The most-needed items are: peanut butter, mac & cheese, spaghetti pasta, any produce you have extra in your gardens. Last week we had 103 families visit the pantry (total of 229 people). Drop-off for items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

LAKE VIEW CAMP offers day camps, overnight camps, service camps, and grand camps. More information and online registration available at www.lakeviewconference.com.  Church discount code: CH2025

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 

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