March 23, 2025

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes (age 3 – adult), Nursery
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:00pm Young Adult Connection, in the Loft
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Group (6-12th grade)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon, March 24

• 5:00pm-6:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 6:00pm  Men’s Connection Group at Whiskey River in Palo

Tues, March 25

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

Wed, March 26

• 10:00am-12:00pm Open Hands Food Pantry, Gathering Space
• 5:15-6:15pm Lenten Meal
• 6:30pm Lenten Worship Service
• 7:05pm Prayer Meeting, Worship Center
• 7:05pm Choir, Lime Green classroom

Sun, March 30 *You Belong Class Begins at 9:45am

• 8:30am Worship (Traditional)
• 9:45am Sunday Classes (age 3 – adult), Nursery
• 9:45am You Belong Class begins
• 11:00am Worship (Modern), Nursery,  Children’s Church
• 12:00pm Young Adult Connection, in the Loft
• 12:30pm French Worship (Ascension Ministries), Lime Classroom
• 6:00pm Journey Youth Group (6-12th grade)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOU BELONG EXPLORING 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 March 30 at 9:45am. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to choose to become a member. VIEW CLASS TOPICS.

MIDWEEK SERVICES  – Until Easter, we’ll gather on Wednesday nights for a meal and short reflection service.  The next date is March 26 with a meal from 5:15-6:15, with a 30-minute worship service at 6:30pm. Menu will be Walking Tacos or Salad Bar, fruit and bars/cookies. *Please RSVP on the Bulletin Response with number of people coming from your family and sign up to either help in the kitchen or bring a fruit side or bars/cookies.  MORE INFORMATION

THE GIDEON ENCOUNTER – Discover or rediscover your identity in God during this one-night faith experience April 6, 5:30-8pm. The encounter is open to all those looking to grow in their faith and jumpstart their discipleship journey.  The night will include worship, teaching, discussion, and prayer! All are welcome to sign-up and come encounter God together.  MORE INFORMATION

ADOPT AN ISLAND – Do you enjoy working outdoors and landscaping? We have at least three islands in the church parking lot that need to be adopted. Welcome people to Cedar Hills by helping to provide a beautiful atmosphere! Contact Beth Larson for more information at 319-777-6257. Big thank-you to those who are faithfully continuing to maintain their islands.

CEDAR MEMORIAL PLOTS AVAILABLE – Years ago two burial plots at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery were donated to Cedar Hills Community Church. We are providing the congregation opportunity to purchase these plots at a reduced rate. If you are in the market and interested in learning more, please contact Sonya Schneekloth at 319-431-8573.

8:30am Sanctuary Choir – Join the choir for Easter Sunday. Rehearsals on Wednesday nights in April immediately after the Lent service (around 7:05pm)
11:00am Worship Jam – Join the large group of singers and instruments on stage for the Easter Worship Jam.  Practice is Monday, April 14 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center and 9:45am on Easter Sunday.  Register for the Worship Jam

CEDAR CAMP 2025 –  Save the date: Sunday, June 29 – Tuesday, July 1 in the evenings.

SPRING CHOIR – Rehearsals for choir are Wednesdays, immediately after the Lenten worship service (around 7:05pm).  MORE INFORMATION

• Sunday, March 23 – Sing at 1st service (warmup at 7:55am)
• Wednesday, March 26 – Rehearsal (~7:05pm)
• Wednesday, April 2 – Rehearsal (~7:05pm)
• Sunday, April 6 – Sing at 1st service (warmup at 7:55am)

LAKE VIEW CAMP is excited to announce that summer camp registration is OPEN! Send your child on a great summer adventure where they will 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 information and online registration available at www.lakeviewconference.com.  Church discount code: CH2025

2024 GIVING STATEMENTS – On Tues, Jan 28 giving statements were emailed directly from Pushpay with the subject line “Cedar Hills Community Church – 2024 Giving Statement”. Anyone without an email address on file should have a statement in their church mailbox or mailed to your home. If you would like a printed statement,  contact Jennifer in the church office.

We are reading through the entire Bible as a church in 2025! It’s definitely not too late to jump in.   Be sure to mark your progress on the giant banner in the Gathering Space. LEARN MORE

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:  Joshua 1-24

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

CEDAR KIDS CLUB HOUSE –  Sunday, April 6 is our next meeting (no meeting on March 16 -Spring Break). Club House is 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

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – On Palm Sunday, April 13 the Boy Scout Troop, who meets in our building, will be serving a pancake breakfast in the Gathering Space for a free-will donation, 7:30am-11:15am.  The menus is pancakes, eggs, and  sausage with juice, coffee, or milk.

SUNDAY CLASSES –  Classes resume today at 9:45am. All ages are welcome to join a Sunday class at 9:45am. Children and youth please register online.  Adult classes include:

• Faith.Quest for 8th Graders with Paula Stevens, (THE LOFT).
• James/Peter with Joanne Lodge, (TEAL ROOM).
• How to Peel the Biblical Onion with Pastor Kent, Dan Hakken, Gary Mills and Bob and Lora Schneider, (RESOURCE ROOM).
• Who Am I?  with Alan Crandall and Tim King, (RED ROOM).
• Parenting Together (team of teachers) (ORANGE ROOM).

MEN’S MONDAY CONNECTION THIS MONDAY – All men are welcome to join us at 6pm, Monday, March 24 at Whiskey River in Palo. Enjoy fellowship, drinks and trivia. MORE INFORMATION

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

• Apr. 4-6 – Feast Retreat in Monmouth, IL. The Women in Fellowship & Faith team invite you to join us at “FEAST RETREAT – Taste & See the Goodness of God” at the beautiful Robbins Nest Air BNB in Monmouth, Illinois.  LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE. More Information
• Women’s Ministry Facebook Group

YOUNG ADULT CONNECTION – 30-minute discussion and snacks, immediately after the 2nd service. Join other young adults in The Loft for a sermon recap. (Doors located outside the Worship Center, near the nursery side entrance.)

PANTRY UPDATE – The most-needed items are: canned fruit, diced tomatoes and rice. Drop-off items is in front of the Missions Board in the Gathering Space.

LET’S TRAIN DUKE – Sara Ulmer, daughter of Kate and Jack Ulmer is in the process of trying to get a new diabetic support dog trained as her current dog is needing to retire.  This is a very expensive process and Sara would appreciate any financial help you would be willing to provide for her with this effort.  More information about this process and how to contribute can be found at www.letstrainduke.com.  Thanks for any help you feel led to provide!

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

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

• March 23, 9:45am Faith.Quest (8th grade, THE LOFT)
• March 23, 6:00pm: Journey Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)

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

• March 23 – Smart Money, Smart Kids
• March 30 – Lessons for Family Relationships (Ruth and Naomi)
• April 6  – Casual Get-Together

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