September 7, 2025

• 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 Youth Group Fall Kick-off, (6th-12th Grade), 6:00pm-8:00pm, Free supper, Slime War Games, worship, and small groups

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, Sept 8

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

Tues, Sept 9

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

Wed, Sept 10

• 6:30am Men’s Coffee Compadres, 231 McKinsie Ct NE (Alan Crandall’s home)
• 8:00am Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Gathering Space
• 10:00am-12:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm Prayer Meeting, via Zoom

Thurs, Sept 11

• 1:00pm-4:00pm Days for Girls Workshop, Gathering Space

Sun, Sept 14

• 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 Youth Group, (6th-12th Grade), 6:00pm-8:00pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE will begin October 5! Children, Kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to join the fun after the second service Oct. 5, 12pm-2pm.  This includes lunch, large group and small group. The group will continue meeting on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Register Online.

JOURNEY SLIME WARS – The Journey Youth will kick-off the year with SLIME WARS tonight 6-8pm.  SLIME WARS includes a free supper, games, worship, & small groups. Please send you teen in clothes they do not care about  getting covered in slime – the slime is supposed to wash out with water, however, it is best to be prepared.

MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – will meet in the Gathering Space at 8:00am Wednesday, Sept 10. This group meets every-other-Wednesday at the church in the Gathering Space.  A typical study begins with coffee, followed by a 20-minute Bible-based video, and ends with discussion and prayer. Discussion topics vary from season to season, with an emphasis on building our relationships with God and with each other.  They often remain after the meeting to assist with maintenance tasks around the church and in the community.  EVERYONE is welcome. Contact Gary Mills for info: 319-533-4488.

SANCTUARY CHOIR – Rehearsals for the 8:30am service Sanctuary Choir will begin Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30pm in the Lime Classroom. Choir is open to all singers high school and above who enjoy reading SATB music.

SUNDAY CLASSES – New classes for all ages began last Sunday. It’s not too late to join a class. Classes are in between services at 9:45am.  READ MORE: Why Attend a Sunday Class?

ADULT CLASSES :

• A Dude’s Guide to Manhood (Men’s Class), Loft Classroom (door to stairs is next to side Nursery door).
• Find Your People (Women’s Class), Orange Room.
• Hyper-God, Hyper-Grace, Hyper-Gratitude! (with Alan Crandall and Tim King), Red Room.
• Hebrews: Keeping Your Balance on the Tight Rope of This World (with Joanne Lodge), Teal Room.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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

DINNER CHURCH – We are discerning an exciting new ministry. Church, around a meal, sharing the Gospel, at a location other than our building, meeting people who are unchurched, all in 45 minutes.  Curious? If you would like to stay in the loop, we’d like to add you to a group to receive email updates.  Indicate interest on the bulletin response.

• Stretch and Nourish Event: Sunday, September 28, 4-5:30pm at Cedar Hills. Join us for an uplifting women’s ministry gathering designed to refresh your body, mind, and spirit. We’ll begin with a gentle yoga flow suitable for all fitness levels, followed by a time of fellowship over light, healthy refreshments. Come ready to breathe deeply, move freely, and connect with other women in a warm, faith-filled space. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one – extras will be available. This is an all skill level yoga instruction provided by Jody Ochs from Vella Yoga, Health and Wellness. No cost to attend – invite a friend.
•  Facebook Women’s Ministry Group

• Mondays at 6:00pm – Men’s Connection & Trivia at Whiskey River in Palo.
• 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 Bible Study at Cedar Hills Community Church – meets every other week beginning Sept. 10. For more info contact Gary Mills:  319-533-4488.

DAYS FOR GIRLS – Next Workshop: Thursday, September 11, 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.

HIS HANDS  is an organization in our community that seeks to honor God by providing medical care and services to uninsured and underinsured individuals. To help them in their mission, we will be completing a service project to care for their facilities on September 13, from 9am-1pm. If you are willing to help with this project, please sign-up for a 2-hr or 4-hr shift in the Gathering Space by TODAY or email Justina Conrad.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:  Ezekiel 34-36; Ezekiel 37-39; Ezekiel 40-42; Ezekiel 43-45; Ezekiel 46-48; Joel 1-3; Daniel 1-3; Daniel 4-6.

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

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

• September 7 – Youth Group Fall Kick-off, 6:00pm-8:00pm! Free supper, games, worship, and small groups. SLIME WARS – come dressed in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in.

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.

LALA LADIES  – This small group of Cedar Hills musicians travels around to the Care Centers in Cedar Rapids and Marion, bringing smiles to residents with their music. This group includes Ina Boeke, Lori Tonsfeldt, and Audrey Reid. This month they will feature Country Music. Join the fun at one of the Care Centers. See the September schedule at the Hub.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – The most-needed items are: peanut butter, mac & cheese, spaghetti pasta, any produce you have extra in your gardens. Drop-off for items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

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 

MISS A SUNDAY? Watch past sermons online.