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Cedarbrook Community Church is a community church in Clarksburg, Maryland. Building Relationships. Serving the needy. Cultivating Authentic faith. Worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:30am and 11:15am. Livestream at 9:30a,m. HOME FOR THE CURIOUS AND THE COMMITTED Becoming followers of Jesus, bringing the good news of Jesus to the world WELCOME HOME Cedarbrook is a community of Christ-followers comprised of all ages, ethnicities, and stories. If you’re looking to grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve the community, we’d love for you to join us. Sunday Gathering at 9:30 & 11:15am Livestream at 9:30am LIVESTREAM DISCUSSION GUIDES THIS SUNDAY What do you do when the world starts rewriting the truth? In a cultural moment filled with noise and confusion, it’s easy to feel shaken. That’s why we’re diving into the letter of 1 John. John wrote to friends and leaders who were walking away from faith, spreading toxic ideas, and leaving everyone else wondering: "Do we actually know the truth?" John's letter shows us how to stay undeceived, radically follow Jesus when others walk away, and find real certainty in your faith. This is the perfect series to invite that friend who has questions or is wrestling with their faith. JOIN US UPCOMING EVENTS STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE DOWNLOAD APP

ROOTED RESOURCES WHAT IS ROOTED? RESOURCES WHO IS GOD? RESOURCES HOW DOES GOD SPEAK TO US? RESOURCES WHERE IS GOD IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING? RESOURCES THERE IS AN ENEMY RESOURCES HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF MY LIFE PART 1 RESOURCES HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF MY LIFE PART 2 RESOURCES HOW DOES GOD VIEW MONEY? RESOURCES WHY AND HOW SHOULD I TELL OTHERS? RESOURCES WHY IS THE CHURCH IMPORTANT? RESOURCES

Item List Follow me: a disciple knows and follows Jesus When we look at the life of Jesus, it is very clear that his mind and his worldview were deeply formed by the Scriptures. As we read the Gospels, we see that he was literate, conversant, and passionate about the Word of God. And he calls his followers to be the same. A disciple of Jesus needs to understand and embrace the essential teachings of the Bible. Each month we will explore an essential doctrine of God’s Word through video and print resources. We hope that you will find these helpful in your discipleship journey. The Doctrine of the Church CURRENT EPISODE The Doctrine of God the Holy Spirit EPISODE 5 The Doctrine of Scripture EPISODE 2 The Doctrine of Salvation EPISODE 7 The Doctrine of God the Son EPISODE 4 Why Learn Doctrine EPISODE 1 The Doctrine of Humanity and Sin EPISODE 6 The Doctrine of God the Father EPISODE 3

CHAN SWEE MALAYSIA Fellowship of Christian Athletes MARK STEPHENS GLOBAL SportsLife Leadership PAUL MBUTE KENYA Compassion International CHOMNO IN CAMBODIA Cambodian Hope Organization MOISES BUENDIA PERU Reformed Church of "Los Perales" SANTOS TORRES PERU Iglesia Presbiteriana Piedra Viva DESTINY LEAHY AFRICA MOPS International P & J BELL WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN East West WILLIAM CARY RAMAKURI INDIA Aenon Ministries & Trust

EMPOWER From Rockville to Frederick, Mt Airy to Clarksburg, and everywhere in between, the gospel is capturing hearts and spreading so quickly it's beyond human imagination. As a church, we want to make the most of this momentum to accelerate the gospel in expanding God’s kingdom. To that end, we’ve created our EMPOWER offering. The EMPOWER offering is for those who want to give above and beyond their regular tithes and offerings to accelerate the mission and vision of Cedarbrook. It is dedicated to fuel gospel movement now and in the future. Through the EMPOWER offering we are seeding investments on the future and next generation of gospel work. Our EMPOWER offering funds 4 strategic ministry initiatives: Ministry Leader Development Local and Global Missions Church Planting Digital Ministry Click on the icons below for more information on each initiative. Ministry Training Adding ministry discipleship and technical training scholarships so individuals can reach their God-given potential, in order live out their Kingdom purpose. Mission Projects Seeding innovation funds for our local and international missions partners proclaiming the gospel, and delivering Biblical justice. Church Planting Funding Gospel-centered church planting in key high-density communities throughout Montgomery, Frederick, and Howard counties. Digital Ministry Building the foundations for delivering high-impact digital ministry to bridge the gap between the physical and online church through gospel centered content. In faith, we will follow God's calling to fuel a gospel movement, by equipping the next generation of leaders and building lighthouses for the gospel—locally and around the world. I’m excited to see what God does with our faithfulness. Who knows what God might do through your generosity? To go above and beyond by fueling our Empower Giving Initiative, select "Empower" on your giving designation or write "Empower" in the memo line. GIVE NOW

OUR TEAM JONATHAN KWON Lead Pastor JOHN GIST Worship Pastor JASON CHANG Church Plant Pastor Resident JULIA SEIFERT Promiseland Director MARIAN GREEN Communications Administrator ABBY MARTINEZ Administrative Assistant MOLLIE RANDALL Women's Ministry Leader PAUL HANSEN Executive Pastor KEN JACKSON Spiritual Formation Pastor JESSIE FREELAND Middle School Ministries Director JASON BENOWITZ Music & Production Director PETER JACKSON Youth Worship Leader & Worship Assistant PETER JOHNSON Business Director WILLIAM FERRY Men's Ministry Leader ELDERS Paul Ajamian Walter Chang Carl McLaughlin Ed Obendorfer Andrew Randall Lenny Smith DEACONS Rob Ervin Lindsay Folkerts Michael Leahy Deb Macklin Edwin Rosas Frank Schwartz John Stohlman

Fishers of men: a disciple is committed to the mission of Jesus A fully-formed disciple of Jesus will live as Jesus lived: loving others as we love ourselves, caring for the marginalized, and sharing the good news of Jesus wherever we are. We do not have to quit our jobs and move to a foreign country to participate in the mission of Jesus. We do it right where we live and work and play. Each month on this page we will offer practical guidance on how to join Jesus in the work he is already doing in the lives of those around us. Serve with Love CURRENT EPISODE Begin with Prayer EPISODE 5 Loving Our Neighbors During a Pandemic EPISODE 2 Eat With Others EPISODE 7 Incarnational Living EPISODE 4 Lifestyle of Service EPISODE 1 Listen with Care EPISODE 6 The Clarksburg Closet EPISODE 3

dbd91e7e-c02f-41f8-9187-ef32cf6886cb Follow me: a disciple knows and follows Jesus When we look at the life of Jesus, it is very clear that his mind and his worldview were deeply formed by the Scriptures. As we read the Gospels, we see that he was literate, conversant, and passionate about the Word of God. And he calls his followers to be the same. A disciple of Jesus needs to understand and embrace the essential teachings of the Bible. Each month we will explore an essential doctrine of God’s Word through video and print resources. We hope that you will find these helpful in your discipleship journey. The Doctrine of Humanity and Sin BOOKS Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges Humanity and Sin by Robert Pyne ARTICLES The Doctrine of Humanity by Owen Strachan The Doctrine of Humanity and Sin by Bruce Ware VIDEOS The Doctrine of Humanity by Josh Patterson The Doctrine of Sin by Josh Patterson NOTES COMMENTS head page

Assist Kids: Hall Monitors Assist Keeping everyone safe and accounted for during our service on Sundays in Promiseland. 2 hours monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

JOHN GIST Worship Pastor I’m the Worship Pastor here at Cedarbrook, and I’ve had the joy of serving in this role for the past 15 years. My wife, Sherra, and I have a full, lively house with five amazing kids— Ivey (17), Halle (15), Misha (8), Ollie (3), and Neva (1). Life is never boring, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. When I’m not leading worship, you’ll probably find me playing music (yes, I know it’s technically my job too), out on the golf course, experimenting in the kitchen, or just spending time with family and friends. And if you ever need a laugh, just ask me about the time I played Buddy the Elf in a musical/ballet. Don’t worry—there was no actual ballet involved, though I might have busted out the Running Man. I have a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and I’ve been serving in ministry and pastoral leadership for 25 years. My favorite treat is sushi, but my favorite part of this job has nothing to do with food. It’s getting to be part of a team that’s passionate about lifting up the name of Jesus, and being in a room filled with our church family, all singing the same words and melody, is something I’ll never stop being in awe of. john@cedarbrook.org

ca2e4760-f013-4b7c-b589-b03b3d593422 I will make you become: a disciple is being changed by Jesus Jesus wants to transform us so that we become the kind of people who genuinely love God and others from the core of our being. This change in our hearts goes way beyond what our willpower and good intentions can accomplish. But, it is also not something that God will do in us without our involvement. Each month we will provide video and print resources that look at a spiritual practice, experience, or relationship that can ground us in a lifestyle of openness to God and the work he is doing in us. Read. Think. Live. Pray. BOOKS The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordan Fee ARTICLES Why SOAP it? at lovegodgreatly.com Daily Bread: 8 Reasons Why You Need it More Than You Think by Melissa Kruger VIDEOS SOAP Study with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro Why Should We Read the Bible? NOTES COMMENTS heart page

318e4389-4f90-404d-a772-6455d94d0f27 I will make you become: a disciple is being changed by Jesus Jesus wants to transform us so that we become the kind of people who genuinely love God and others from the core of our being. This change in our hearts goes way beyond what our willpower and good intentions can accomplish. But, it is also not something that God will do in us without our involvement. Each month we will provide video and print resources that look at a spiritual practice, experience, or relationship that can ground us in a lifestyle of openness to God and the work he is doing in us. Solitude & Silence BOOKS Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Halley Barton The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer ARTICLES 8 Benefits of Silence and Solitude by Charles Stone Reclaiming Silence and Solitude as Important Disciplines by Hayward Armstrong VIDEOS What is Silence and Solitude by John Mark Comer What is it? Silence and Solitude by Ruth Haley Barton NOTES COMMENTS heart page