August 30, 2026

• 8:00am Coffee Shop Open
• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 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 (6th-12 grade) @ The Ungs Home:105 Stoney Point Rd NW  (6-8pm,  games, hangout & bonfire)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Aug 31

• 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, Sept 1

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

Wed, Sept 2

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE
• 10:00am-noon Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm  Prayer Meeting via Zoom

Sun, Sept 6 – Deadline for Consistory Nominations
Wear your team colors!

• 8:00am Coffee Shop Open
• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes for All Ages
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTISM – In the 1st service, the son of Andrew and Cassie, James Thaddeus Tray will be baptized. His Godparents are Brad and Bobbi Logeman.

ELDER AND DEACON NOMINATIONS – Please consider who would be a qualified candidate for elders and deacons.  Candidates must be members, age 21 or older, for positions of leadership on our Consistory. Paper forms are available, drop-off at The Hub in the Gathering Space or submit names on the bulletin response. Place up to two individuals into nomination for each position. The deadline is Sept 6.

WEAR YOUR TEAM COLORS – It’s the beginning of football season and with some great rival games (IA vs IA State) coming up, and the kick-off of football season, we thought it would be fun to show off our favorite teams by wearing our favorite team colors. Next Sunday, Sept. 6 – invite a friend to come along and support your team!

WORSHIP JAM – Sunday, Sept 13 all musicians are invited to be a part of the 2nd service worship jam.  A required practice is Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30pm.  Jams are when we fill the stage with all our musicians and is also the first step to joining a second service team.  Children are welcome! REGISTER TODAY

COFFEE SHOP VOLUNTEERS – We love coffee! Our coffee shop team is in need of a few more volunteers to keep our coffee brewing.   If you love hospitality, love to serve, or love coffee, this might be the team for you.  Just try it out – sign-up for one shift to work alongside other volunteers. Indicate interest on the bulletin response or stop by the coffee shop counter.

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE – will begin September 20! Children, Kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to join the fun after the second service on September 20, from noon – 2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. The group will continue meeting one Sunday each month of the school year.  Click here to register.

WHAT CLASS ARE YOU THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT? – Classes for all ages at 9:45am in various classrooms. Children and Youth should fill out a new registration form for the year.

• Know Your Bible – a class for Women, led by Lindsey Steinkamp.  *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).
• You Belong Membership Class – Interested in exploring our community of faith at Cedar Hills? Or, just curious about what we believe and why? At the end of the 6-week session, opportunity to choose to become a member. * Meeting in the Resource Room.
• 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)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM  – To ensure our campus remains a safe and welcoming space to worship, we are building a new Emergency Response Team. We are looking for volunteers to assist in general security, medical emergency response, or both. If you have a background in healthcare, law enforcement, first response, or simply a heart to protect our family, please visit the table in the Gathering Space to sign up or ask further questions.

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 class, starting September 8, Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8pm in the Red Room. Leaders are Tony Tonsfeldt and Bridgit Humphreys. SIGN-UP ONLINE

OPEN HANDS FOOD PANTRY –  Note from Darlene DeVries: “I would like to announce my retirement as leader of the Open Hands Food Pantry.  I have worked in the pantry for over 12 years.  It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the pantry for about 10 years.  All of the many friends that I have met through the years has been such a blessing to me. It has been a very rewarding part of my life.  Thank you all for your support through the years. I hope you will continue to support and pray for the pantry.” Please join us in thanking Darlene for her 12 years of leading.

PRAYER MEETING – Wednesdays at 6:pm 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

Financial Update – January-June 2026:

• 2026 expense budget: $436,768
• 2026 actual expenses: $455,804
• 2026 total donations:  $478,255
• Building Our Future Balance: $120,000

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. 

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SMALL GROUPS & WOMEN’S EVENTS

• Tuesdays at 10am – Women’s Bible Study with Joanne Lodge, Teal Classroom
• Sunday, Aug. 23 begins “Know Your Bible” a 6-week class to learn practical methods for understanding Scripture, interpreting it faithfully, and applying it to daily life. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their foundation.

• 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.
• (Resuming Sept 9) Wednesdays at 8:00am – Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Cedar Hills Community Church. Meeting 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.

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

• August 30 – Games, hangout & bonfire @ The Ungs
  6pm-8pm @ 105 Stoney Point Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
  6th-12th graders are invited to an evening of games,  conversation and worship
• September 13 – Youth Group Fall Kickoff, 6pm-8pm. Free supper, games, worship, & small groups.

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