November 1, 2026

• 8:00am Coffee Shop Open
• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:30am Conversations with Elders, Gathering Space
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for All Ages
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Group, (6th-12th grade), Gathering Space

THIS WEEK

Mon, Nov 2

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

Tues, Nov 3 – Election Voting Site, Gathering Space

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

Wed, Nov 4

• 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
• 8:00am Men’s Wed Morning Bible Study, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm  Prayer Meeting via Zoom
• 6:30pm Men’s Small Group with Pastor Kent, Red Room

Sun, Nov 8

• 8:00am Coffee Shop Open
• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:30am Conversations with Elders, Gathering Space
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for All Ages
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Group, (6th-12th grade), Gathering Space

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – Next Sunday at the conclusion of each service we will hold a short congregational meeting to celebrate what God is doing at Cedar Hills!  Ballots will be given to all members to affirm our new Elder Nominees: Nora Herny and E.J. O’Donnell-Lines and Deacon Nominees: Bobby Dahm and Jeff Graham and approve the proposed 2027 budget. The Annual Report is available at the Welcome Center and online.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT – Women, including young women (ages 11 and up, who attend alongside their moms), are invited to Advent by Candlelight Dec 6 at 4pm, an evening to “Abide & Adore.”  Enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas tables, a special message with guest speaker Julie Lafebure, and music.  Space is limited – ALL guests please register online or at the table in the Gathering Space by November 15. REGISTER NOW

CHOIR REHEARSALS – Choir rehearsals are starting up Wednesday, November 11 for the fall season.  They will continue on Wednesday evenings at 6:45pm in the Lime Classroom.  Choir is open to all singers high school and older and will sing in the 8:30am worship service twice this fall.  More information at www.cedarhillscr.org/choir 

SUCCESSION PLAN FAQs – Last week it was announced that Pastor Kent will be retiring in the fall of 2027. Be sure to review the FAQ document for what to expect next as we search for our next Lead Pastor. Elders will be available in the Gathering Space TODAY and Nov 8 between services to address any additional questions.  READ FAQs

THANKSGIVING EVE – On Wednesday, Nov 25 at 6:30pm we will gather for worship in the Gathering Space to give thanks, praise the Lord, and celebrate Thanksgiving as a church family.  This is a family-friendly event.

Financial Update – January-September 2026:

• 2026 expense budget: $683,708
• 2026 actual expenses: $695,351
• 2026 total donations:  $716,353
• Building Our Future Balance: $111,823

THE ANNUAL REPORT is available online and at the Welcome Center.  Get to know our elder and deacon nominees, review the proposed 2027 budget, and enjoy pictures from our ministry teams celebrating the last year of ministry.  READ ONLINE

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE – November 15, 12-2pm. Children kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join the fun after the second service.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. Club House meets one Sunday each month of the school year.  Click here to register.

We have Sunday classes in between services at 9:45am. Current class offerings:

• Sword Practice – a class for Women – dig into Scripture, sharpen Bible study skills, and grow in your ability to read, interpret, and apply God’s Word faithfully. *Meeting in the Orange Room
• Dude’s Class – Discover what it means to be the kind of man who loves and serves others rather than yourself. *Meeting in the Loft classroom (door next to the side Nursery door).
• The Book of Luke – Explore the footsteps of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Luke and discover the joy of following Jesus with leader: Joanne Lodge. *Meeting in the Teal Room.
• His Name Is Wonderful – Leaders: Alan Crandall and Tim King want you to enjoy a deeper experience with Jesus as we ponder the beautiful names by which he is known in the Bible. *Meeting in the Red Room.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

PRAYER MEETING – Wednesdays at 6pm 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

BUILDING OUR FUTURE FUND – This fund is designed to help us steward the resources God has given us to do ministry. Building Our Future Fund is 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. 

Facebook Women’s Ministry Group

SMALL GROUPS & WOMEN’S EVENTS

• Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
• Sunday at 9:45am – “Sword Practice” – God’s Word is described as the “sword of the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17), and like any skill, learning to wield it well takes practice. Sword Practice is an ongoing women’s Bible study where we’ll gather to dig into Scripture, sharpen our Bible study skills, and grow in our ability to read, interpret, and apply God’s Word faithfully. Whether you’ve been studying the Bible for years or are just getting started, you’re welcome. Bring your Bible, your questions, and a willingness to practice!
• “STILL” WOMEN’S RETREAT – Ladies of Cedar Hills – give yourself the gift of a weekend away to rest, reconnect, and be refreshed in God’s presence. Join us as we slow down, draw closer to God and one another, and remember His faithfulness in every season. February 26-28. Register Now – Only 2 spots are left!

• 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.  (Every other Wednesday, next meeting is Nov 4) Contact Gary Mills:  319-533-4488.
• Wednesdays at 6:30pm – Men’s Small Group with Pastor Kent. Meets weekly at Cedar Hills in the Red Room.

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

• November 1 – Regular youth group – 6pm-8pm
• November 8 – Regular youth group – 6pm-8pm
• November 14 – Dare2Share LIVE = 9:30am-6pm @ Faith Bible Church (CR). “Youth ministries around the world are uniting to activate young people to reach their world with the message of Jesus. This on-demand video training event you can do in your own community ignites your teens’ hearts for the lost, equips them with a clear Gospel message, and activates them to step out to serve and share.” DGYE 2026 – About – Dare 2 Share

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.

Disciples Making Disciples: Being a Disciple by Pastor Kent Landhuis – When Jesus called his disciples to “follow me,” he was inviting them into a whole-life relationship. As followers of Jesus, this is still our call today. We follow close enough to Jesus that His way of loving, serving, and acting “rubs off” on us… READ MORE

The Reason For Our Hope by Pastor Kent Landhuis – The series of messages we’ve shared over the past couple of months focused on the promise God made about sharing our testimony in Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”… READ MORE