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Cedarbrook Students exists to help students learn and live out what it means to love God, love people, and share Jesus. Come check us out and find a place for your student to belong and grow closer to Jesus. STUDENTS Cedarbrook Students exists to help students learn and live out what it means to love God, love people, and share Jesus. Come check us out and find a place for your student to belong and grow closer to Jesus. Middle School can be an awkward, lonely, and confusing time for students. The Wave is a space for students to form relationships, to hear about Jesus, take next steps, and have a ton of fun along the way. We meet Sunday mornings during the 11:15am service in the Refuge. Oasis is designed specifically for High Schoolers. Each Sunday during our weekly gathering, students experience a combination of games, music, teaching, and small group interaction with their peers. We meet Sunday nights at 6:30pm in the Refuge. UPCOMING EVENTS PARENT RESOURCES VOLUNTEER

When your kids spend a Sunday with us, they’ll have an incredible time singing, playing games, and learning something new! The Promiseland kids program is available for kids from birth through 5th grade. Each week you’ll head home with a kid who’s been loved on and learned more about Jesus. Also,  we’ll give you tools to guide you in talking about God at home. CHILDREN When your kids spend a Sunday with us, they’ll have an incredible time singing, playing games, and learning something new! The Promiseland kids program is available for kids from birth through 5th grade. Each week you’ll head home with a kid who’s been loved on and learned more about Jesus. Also, we’ll give you tools to guide you in talking about God at home. WHAT WE ARE LEARNING IN OCTOBER This month, we celebrate the truth that God is the King of kings. While earthly rulers are imperfect, Jesus leads His people with perfect wisdom and love. Because He reigns supreme over all creation, God alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. VOLUNTEER CONTACT

Cedarbrook Women offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow together, including small group Bible studies, large group gatherings, and seasonal events. All women who attend Cedarbrook Community Church (and their friends!) are invited to join us! WOMEN We are a ministry for all women in all seasons of life, focused on providing opportunities to connect women to Jesus Christ and to one another through: God’s Word Prayer Fellowship Service Throughout the year, we offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow together, including small group Bible studies, large group gatherings, and seasonal events. All women who attend Cedarbrook Community Church (and their friends!) are invited to join us! Make me to know your ways, O Lord; Teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long . Psalm 25:4-5 UPCOMING EVENTS THE MOMCO Bringing Moms Together Join us for valuable insights, meaningful conversations, and a chance to build lasting friendships. We meet every 2nd & 4th Monday from 7-9pm at Cedarbrook. SIGN UP THE BRIDGE Single Moms Our single moms ministry meets every month for dinner on the 3rd Saturday. Join us for encouragement, friendship and support. Children are welcome. MORE INFO VOLUNTEER CONTACT

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

7715ce40-e4b4-44ae-8af3-f78b066f49c7 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. Servanthood BOOKS Improving Your Serve by Charles Swindoll Full Service: Moving from Self-Serve Christianity to Total Servanthood by Siang-Yang Tan ARTICLES Jesus’s Teaching on Servant Leadership by John Maxwell What it Means to be Great by Tony Evans VIDEOS The Mindset of a Servant by Tony Evans Modeling the Role of a Servant by Charles Swindoll NOTES COMMENTS heart page

PERU SANTOS TORRES Tell me more about your mission? We are committed to the strengthening of Quechua church leaders and to the establishment of new churches characterized by their continuous integral growth, until the coming of Christ. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? We all have the potential to make it possible for children to hear the Word of God. In the highlands, I have not seen non-Christian parents stop their children from hearing the Gospel. On one occasion, during Vacation Bible School for children, there was a child very eager to learn the Word of God. This child had been given the task of taking care and shepherding the sheep. He brought all his sheep and placed them behind the church building to attend Vacation Bible School. There are many more children like him who want to know about Jesus Christ. You can help them by praying, coming, or sending someone so that children in Lima - in the mountains or in the jungle - can know and meet Jesus Christ as their Savior. What are some of the challenges you face? The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” How can I pray for you? For a new church in Punta Hermosa. For 14 pastors in Huancavelica and 3 in Iquitos, so they can continue serving our Lord. For God's direction to start a new church in the city of Acobamba. How can I support you? Please pray for us and come and visit us, our pastors and children in our community would like to meet you. Where can I learn more? Email missions@cedarbrook.org to learn more. global missions

4e322ed7-2e34-45bd-802c-cc632a1f9535 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 Scripture BOOKS Scripture Alone by James R. White Scripture and the Authority of God by N. T. Wright ARTICLES The Authority of the Bible at bible.org 7 Key Elements of the Doctrine of Scripture by Matthew Boffey VIDEOS Defending the Bible by Sean McDowell 3 Minute Theology: How is the Bible Divinely Inspired? NOTES COMMENTS head page

Teach Students: Girls Small Group Leader Teach Followers of Jesus wanting to invest in the next generation. We do this buy forming relationships aimed at connecting students to Jesus. Attend weekly meetings prepared to discuss the lesson with Students. 3 hours weekly Weekly 4

PERU MOISES BUENDIA Tell me more about your mission? My mission is to teach the Word of God to children, and to help them grow in the ways of the Lord, so that they are men and women of good in society who honor the name of God and love their neighbor. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? Despite the separation and confinement that the pandemic has created for us, our ministry brings us together. Among children and adolescents, 65 participate in our Sunday Bible School. They faithfully attend and receive the teaching of the Word of God via the internet. Their parents are learning also because many of the parents help their children get online. What are some of the challenges you face? Not having a location of our own for our church. How can I pray for you? To wisely lead God's people, both children and adults. How can I support you? Praying, visiting our ministry, and sending teams. Where can I learn more? Email missions@cedarbrook.org to learn more. global missions

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

EMPOWER: Digital Ministry In October 2024, Pastor Jonathan invited the church family to participate in a survey to assess our spiritual and personal well-being. The results confirmed some existing trends and provided valuable insights to empower Cedarbrook to become more radical in following Jesus. Two key findings emerged: 66% of respondents felt the church hadn't helped them discover their life's calling 67% lacked clarity on their next steps for spiritual growth Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were witnessing a significant shift in communication, with fewer people attending traditional church services and more turning to the internet. This trend has accelerated, and our church cannot afford to ignore the digital landscape. How can Cedarbrook capitalize on these insights? To address these insights and adapt to the changing times, we must evolve our digital ministry strategy. We must move beyond merely sharing information and focus on building authentic connections with both church members and seekers. This involves using digital as a means to discipling individuals in digital spaces and reaching out to those outside the church who are searching for spiritual meaning. Discipling Our Church in Digital Spaces To effectively disciple our church in digital spaces, we need to leverage technology to connect, teach, and encourage believers. Goals Q2: Script, record, disseminate high quality discipleship content (podcasts, shorts, blogs, etc) Q4: Develop online courses on various spiritual topics, such as Bible study, prayer, and discipleship Reaching the Spiritually Curious Online To effectively reach the spiritually curious online, we must leverage digital platforms to engage, educate, and inspire. Goals Q1: Bolster our digital content budget to build teams to create engaging high-quality content online via blogs, social media, and video Q3: Establish a strong online presence that attracts new members and strengthens existing relationships GIVE

Find Clarksburg Closet: Greeter Find Greet clients and hand out bagged clothing. Coordinate client outreach. 2 hours monthly Monthly 0