Sunday Bulletin


March 22, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, March 23

  • 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, March 24 – 10:00am Women’s Philippians Study, Teal Room

Wed, March 25 – Lenten Meal + Service

  • 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
  • 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
  • 5:15-6:15pm Lenten Meal (RSVP bulletin response or clipboard in Gathering Space)
  • 6:30pm Lenten Worship Service
  • 7:05pm  Prayer Meeting, Resource Center
  • 7:05pm Choir Rehearsal, Lime Classroom

Sat, Mar 28 – 7:00pm-9:00pm Boot Scootin’ Night at Knapp Creek Event Center in Walford ($5/person)

Sun, Mar 29 – Palm Sunday

  • 7:30am-11:00am Pancake Breakfast (freewill donation), Gathering Space
  • 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 Journey Youth, (6th-12th Grade)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTISMS – Today in the second service we will be baptizing the Van Winkle children: Lennen Marie, Loren Rose, and Lerritt David. Their parents are Jake and Katie. Join us in celebrating the sacrament of baptism.


MIDWEEK SERVICES – During the season of Lent we meet on Wednesday nights for a meal and short worship service. This Wednesday, March 25 the menu is Maid-Rites, chips, fruit, rootbeer floats, salads, and bars/cookies. The meal is 5:15-6:15pm, with a 35-minute worship service at 6:30pm.  RSVP on the bulletin response or at the station in the Gathering Space.


HOLY WEEK & EASTER
 • March 29 – Palm Sunday: Regular services at 8:30am & 11am. Breakfast served by the Boy Scouts 7:30am-11:00am
 • April 2 – Maundy Thursday: Worship service at 6:30pm. (Dinner 5:15-6:16pm)
 • April 4 – Chalk the Walk – Chalk the sidewalk around the church with inspiring “He is Risen” and Easter messages! Weather dependent. Chalk provided. Come and go starting at 8am.
 • April 5 – Easter: Worship at 8:30am (traditional) and 11am (modern).  No Sunday classes. Special activities at 9:45am.


BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST – March 29 (Palm Sunday), plan to eat your breakfast at church! A breakfast of sausages, pancakes, orange juice, and coffee will be served by the Boy Scouts from 7:30am-11:00am for a freewill donation to support the activities of the Boy Scouts. This troop serving us is one of the Boy Scout Troops who meets weekly at the church.

EASTER WORSHIP JAM – Join a large group of musicians on stage at the 11am Easter service.  All abilities and ages welcome.  Practice is Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm to sing at the April 5 11am Easter service. REGISTER NOW


EASTER CHOIR – Choir rehearsals for the Lent / Easter season have begun! New voices are always welcome!  Rehearsals will be immediately after the Lent worship services (around 7:05pm) in the Lime (Journey) classrooms.  Please contact Stuart Geiger for more information.


YOU BELONG CLASS – Interested in exploring our community of faith at Cedar Hills? Or, just curious about what we believe and why? The next session of “You Belong” begins April 12 at 9:45am. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to choose to become a member.


GRIEF SHARE GROUP – 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, April 7, 6:30-8pm in the Resource Center (Library). Leaders are Tony Tonsfeldt and Bridgit Humphreys. SIGN-UP ONLINE


HELP GROW SOMETHING WONDERFUL –  Do you enjoy gardening, love serving others, or simply want to be part of something meaningful? If so, you can make a big difference! Through our partnership with Feed Iowa First, we offer 35 garden plots where families can grow their own food—and so much more than vegetables grows here. This garden is about connection, community, and care. This mission thrives because of volunteers, willing to get their hands a little dirty or cheer on those who do!  Volunteers help with assigning plots, welcoming and assisting families at the start of the season, answering questions, troubleshooting along the way, and—most importantly—building relationships between our church and the families we serve. Contact Bruce Boldt, or the church office.


CEDAR CAMP TEAM – Are you passionate about instilling faith in the younger generation? Do you have skills you love to share with others?  The Cedar Camp Team needs a few more leaders to help plan this summer’s camp. Contact Cathy Poole, Kathryn Pisch or Christy Fox to learn more. 


BOOT SCOOTIN’ NIGHT – Saturday, March 28, 7:00-9:00pm at Knapp Creek Event Center in Walford –  Ladies and families: pull out your boots and join us for a fun evening of dancing! Whether you enjoy line dancing, the two-step, or just moving to the music, everyone is welcome. Bring the whole family and join us for dancing, music, laughter, and great conversation. Admission is $5 per attendee. Come show your moves!


CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE – Next meeting: Sunday, April 19 –  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. (This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.)  Register Online.


PRAYER MEETING – Join us Wednesdays at 7:05pm for prayer in the Resource Center/Library. These meetings are for anyone! Even if you are uncomfortable praying out loud, come and just agree with us in prayer.


QUARTERLY UPDATE – End of 2025:
 • 2025 expense budget: $885,033
• 2025 actual expenses: $838,433
• 2025 total donations: $870,332
• Building Our Future Balance: $68,150

NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR JOB OPENING – Now accepting resumes. Please see this link for job description and more information.


2025 GIVING STATEMENTS – On Monday, January 26 giving statements were emailed directly from Pushpay with the subject line “2025 Annual Giving Statement from Cedar Hills Community Church” and included a special letter from Pastor Kent and video! Anyone without an email address on file should have a statement in mailed to your home. If you would like a printed statement, contact Jennifer in the church office.


LAKE VIEW CAMP is excited to announce that summer camp registration  is open! Send your child on a great summer adventure: swim, fish, canoe, hike, and play crazy games – all while growing deeper in their faith. Lake View Camp offers day camps, overnight camps, service camps, and grand camps. More info and online registration available at: www.lakeviewconference.com.   Church discount code: 2026Cedar. This code is for members and attendees of Cedar Hills Community Church.


SUNDAY CLASSES – Winter Classes at 9:45am for all ages include:

  • FAITH QUEST (8th Graders), Resource Center. Understanding the foundations of our faith.
  • The Dudes: Be With Jesus, Become Like Jesus (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. 
  • The Cost of Control (Women’s Class), Orange Room. We often claim to have everything under control—whether it’s our hectic family schedules, deadlines at work, or unexpected problems that throw us off track—but do we, really? In this class, we’ll discuss daily challenges we face as women and how we can gain comfort, security, and peace by leaning on God versus our own efforts.
  • The Book 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)


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. 

Facebook Women’s Ministry Group
SMALL GROUPS & STUDIES
 • Sundays at 9:45am – Sunday Class: The Cost of Control, Orange Classroom
• Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
 • BibleProject New Testament in One Year! Continue your daily Bible reading and join the plan “BibleProject New Testament in One Year” in the Bible App. It is slower-paced with more time to absorb each passage fully and there are overviews of each book to assist with what to look for!  Contact Beth Brown if you’d like to join a special Facebook Messenger Group to encourage and support each other and share what we learn!
 • Boot Scootin’ Night – Saturday, March 28, 7:00-9:00pm at Knapp Creek Event Center in Walford –  Ladies and families-pull out your boots and join us for a fun evening of dancing! Whether you enjoy line dancing, the two-step, or just moving to the music, everyone is welcome. Bring the whole family and join us for dancing, music, laughter, and great conversation. Admission is $5 per attendee. Come show your moves!

  • 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 March 18. 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.


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 Library. Contact Gary Sager for more information.


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.


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


MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.


FRENCH WORSHIP SERVICE – Ascension Ministries is holding a weekly French-speaking worship service Sundays at 12:30pm in the lime classroom. Les Ministères de l’Ascension organisent un service de culte hebdomadaire francophone le dimanche à 12h30 dans la salle de classe Lime.


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


NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL – Providing a quality education experience to preschoolers in Cedar Rapids since 1969. Now accepting registrations for the 2026-2027 school year! Call for a tour! 319-396-3125.  Visit www.noahsarkcr.org.

LIVE SERVICE FEEDS – now available on YouTube and our website www.cedarhillscr.org.  If you have a smart TV, you can now watch services on your TV via the YouTube app! Follow us at youtube.com/cedarhillscr


Messages of inspiration and encouragement from leadership. news from Alliance of Reformed Churches, and great articles from around the web.

Disciples Bear Fruit – Every congregation faces pressure to succeed. Success has historically been measured by the congregation’s budget and attendance. (Bucks and butts.) These measures might be helpful for a church management business. We are not in that business. We are in the disciple-making business… READ MORE

Disciples Making Disciples – How often do you think about discipleship? How much of your ambition is aimed at becoming a better disciple of Jesus? How much time do you invest in training to be like Jesus? As a congregation we describe our mission as making disciples who make disciples… READ MORE

Fasting: Guidelines – When I discover that some Catholic or Lutheran friends are fasting during Lent, I feel a stab of guilt. My conscience nudges me with the insistent question, “Why don’t I, a Reformed Christian, also fast?” Further thought doesn’t make the question disappear… READ MORE

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