NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Nov 18

• 5:00pm-6:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry 
• 6:00pm Men’s Connection, at Pub 217, Cedar Rapids

Tue, Nov 19

• 10:00am Women’s Daniel Study, Teal Rooms

Wed, Nov 20

• 10:00am-12:00 Open Hands Food Pantry open
• 6:00pm Online Prayer Meeting via Zoom
• 6:45pm Fall Choir Rehearsal, Lime Classroom

Sun, Nov 24

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for all ages!
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery, Children’s Church
• 12pm-6pm “Tree Fluffing” and Christmas Setup
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Group (6-12th grade)

Wed, Nov 27

• Open Hands Food Pantry Closed
• 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship, Gathering Space

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS – to the newly affirmed 2025 Elders: Gabe Dorrell and Gary Sager and Deacons: Matt Johnson and Sonya Schneekloth. At the Annual Congregational Meeting last Sunday, the number of total ballots collected was 134.

• 134 people voted YES to affirm the 2025 Nominees for Elder and Deacon.
• 132 people voted YES to affirm the 2025 budget of $885,033.
• See the 2024 Annual Report for more details (available by the Hub in the Gathering Space).

2025 BIBLE RECAP CHALLENGE – Do you long to know God more? This is our desire for 2025 and why we’ve committed as a staff and church to read through the entire Bible together.  This plan starts December 29 with introductory material and reading will start January 1, 2025 to go through the Bible in one year! The plan is free on the YouVersion Bible app but we also have hard copies for youth and adults available in the Gathering Space for $10/each.  LEARN MORE

ANGEL TREE – Buy a gift for a child in need! Beginning today, a tree with tags will be in the Gathering Space. Each tag will list a gift you can buy for an area child who has a parent in prison. These go fast! Tags will be available Nov. 17 and 24.  Gifts are due back to the church by Dec. 1  MORE INFORMATION

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP – We have a special Thanksgiving Eve worship service on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30pm in the Gathering Space. This is a light-hearted, fun and family friendly service.

TREE FLUFFERS and more! Immediately after services Sunday, Nov. 24 we’ll be transforming the church into the Christmas season.  Helpers of all ages are invited to help ‘fluff’ trees and setup our decorations.  Come and go for any length of time.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT is Dec. 8 at 4pm.  This is a special event for the ladies of Cedar Hills.  Elaborately decorated tables, desserts, music and a special speakers — this event helps us to prepare our hearts for the holiday season by reflecting on the joy and rest that comes with our Savior. REGISTER NOW

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE – today! Youth ministry for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grades.  We believe in fostering a young faith (while having adventures and a great time)! 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 12pm-2pm.  Includes lunch! MORE INFORMATION

MEN’S MONDAY CONNECTION – Monday, Nov 18 at 6pm  at  Pub 217 in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy fellowship, drinks and trivia. MORE INFORMATION

MOST-NEEDED PANTRY ITEMS – Purchase a few extra items this week on your shopping trip for our Open Hands Food Pantry. The most-needed item right now is pasta (macaroni, spaghetti, or any variety).  Drop-off location for these items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA – A great resource that we have purchased for our church that gives our members access to Biblical children’s TV shows, family friendly videos, and lots and lots of Bible studies for individual use and small group use.  It is an app for your phone and smart TVS.  FIND OUT MORE

FALL CHOIR  – Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:45pm in the Lime Classrooms.  Choir sings every few weeks in the 8:30am service and is open to singers aged high-school and above. MORE INFORMATION

• Rehearsal: Nov. 20.
• Sing in 1st service: Nov. 24.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY – Upcoming Events: 

• Dec. 8 – Advent by Candlelight a beautiful night of desserts and elaborate table decorations.  Mark your calendars for December 8! If interested in hosting a table, please reach out to Shelbie Moen at snmoen1115@gmail.com. MORE INFORMATION
• Join the Women’s Ministry Facebook Group

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

• Nov 17, 6:00pm Journey Youth Group (6-12th grade)

PARENTING TOGTHER –  All are welcome to drop in on any Sunday. We meet at 9:45am in the left hallway Orange room. Upcoming topics:

• Nov. 17 – Holiday Traditions that Build Family.
• Nov. 24 – Teens and Sticky Faith.
• Dec. 8 – How is God calling you to Him.

FALL CLASSES –  All ages are welcome to join a Sunday class! Current adult classes include:

• Parenting Together. Teachers: Tyler and Lindsey Steinkamp, Carmen and Luke Gronewold, Justina Conrad, Heidi and Jim Flamming, Cathy Poole, Lindsey and Karl Ungs. ORANGE ROOM
• Jesus Drives Me Crazy (Bible Study) Led by a team of leaders including Pastor Kent, Dan Hakken, Gary Mills, and Bob and Lora Schneider. TEAL ROOM
• Who Am I?  (Bible Study) Led by Alan Crandall and Tim King. RED ROOM
• Loving in a Broken World (Small Group) Led by Gary and Sue Sager; Randy and Christy Fox. GRAY ROOM

CHILDREN AND YOUTH REGISTRATIONS

• Journey – 6th-12th Grade Register
• Children’s Ministry – 3yrs-5th Grade Register
• Nursery – 0-2yrs Register
• More Information

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