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If you’ve been wondering where to find peace this Christmas, we invite you to pause and rediscover what the season is truly about. This Christmas Eve at Cedarbrook, experience a night of hope, reflection, and joy as we focus on the true reason for the season—Jesus. Come and find your focus. Find your peace. Find your song for Christmas. Services will be held at 5:00, 6:30, and 8:00 PM. Christmas Eve at Cedarbrook If you’ve been wondering where to find peace this Christmas, we invite you to pause and rediscover what the season is truly about. Join us this Christmas Eve at Cedarbrook for a candlelight service filled with worship, hope, and reflection. Experience the joy of the season as we celebrate the true reason for Christmas — Jesus. Come and find your focus. Find your peace. Find your song for Christmas. SERVICE TIMES: 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00pm LIVESTREAM: 6:30pm While there won’t be childcare, we encourage you to bring the whole family and celebrate together in the warmth and wonder of Christmas. Invite your family & friends Share this invitation with your family and friends and invite them to Christmas Eve at Cedarbrook. To share an image from our website, simply press and hold the image on your phone to copy or save it. If you’re on a computer, just right-click the image and select “Copy” or “Save Image As" and share!

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 ANGELA VIDNOVIC Business Administrator WILLIAM FERRY Men's Ministry Leader ELDERS Paul Ajamian Walter Chang Carl McLaughlin Rich Nichols Ed Obendorfer Andrew Randall Lenny Smith DEACONS Rob Ervin Lindsay Folkerts Michael Leahy Deb Macklin Edwin Rosas Frank Schwartz John Stohlman

WILLIAM FERRY Men's Ministry Leader I’m the Men’s Ministry Leader here at Cedarbrook. I’m married to Joelle, and together we have four amazing kids—Kevin, Emily, Faith, and Derek. When I’m not with the guys or my family, you can usually find me recharging on a dog walk with an audiobook, catching some serenity on the mountain bike trails, or getting humbled every time I lose at pickleball! A fun fact about me: I’m a lifelong learner. I read one Proverb a day—31 days, 31 Proverbs. It’s my daily dose of wisdom. I’ve been blessed with a 20+ year career that’s shaped a lot of who I am professionally. I’m currently a sales executive with Harvey W. Hottel in Gaithersburg, where we provide commercial HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services. My favorite treat? Easy—chips and salsa. And honestly, one of the things I love most about what I get to do is our daily 5:45am IronMen Leadership Prayer call. It keeps us grounded, connected, and constantly amazed by the grace of God.

The Clarksburg Closet provides free clothing to our neighbors in need, thanks to the generous support and donations from our community. CLARKSBURG CLOSET The Clarksburg Closet provides free clothing to our neighbors in need, thanks to the generous support and donations from our community. "I was naked and you clothed me… Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. ” Matthew 25: 36,40 We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday November 24-29 NEED CLOTHING? Click the shirt icon above to fill out the PDF. For best results, use a computer. On a phone, you'll need a PDF app to complete the form. VOLUNTEER INTEREST? Sign up here to be a vessel of His love to people from all walks of life. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS? WHERE DO I PICK UP MY CLOTHES? Pick-up will occur at our building, which is located at 23810 Stringtown Road, Clarksburg MD 20871. Please note we are several doors down from Cedarbrook Community Church. We will contact you when your order is ready for pickup. Due to an increased volume of requests that include an unprecedented number of crisis orders, we find that the time our all-volunteer staff takes to fulfill an order varies greatly. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your request to be processed. Thanks for your patience. We ask that you make a clothing request no more than once a season. Inclement Weather Policy: The Clarksburg Closet is closed on days that MCPS announces a delay or closure due to inclement weather. WHAT TYPES OF DONATIONS ARE NEEDED? Donations of clothes and shoes are always welcome! Our building is located at 23810 Stringtown Road, Clarksburg MD 20871. Please note we are several doors down from Cedarbrook Community Church. We are consistently in need of these items: - Diapers and wipes, in unopened packages: specifically Newborn and Size 4 - New underwear & socks, in unopened packages - Children’s shoes - Children’s clothes, as we find that 90% of requests from local crisis agencies are for children - Boy's clothes: size 8-18 - Boy's/Men's shoes: size 6-9 - Men's clothes: small to large (29-36 waist) - Girl's clothes: size 3T to 12 HERE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED CONTACT US LOCATION HOURS 23810 Stringtown Road Clarksburg Donation Drop-Off Hours Tuesdays: 10am-12pm 1st Saturday: 10am-12pm LEARN MORE ABOUT US

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

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. Sundays at 9:30 & 11:15am Livestream at 9:30am LIVESTREAM DISCUSSION GUIDES CURRENT SERIES Greater than your doubts. Greater than popular opinion. Greater than religious tradition. The message of Colossians is clear: Jesus is greater. Paul’s letter reminds us that Jesus is not just the beginning of our faith; He is our all in all. Join us as we explore Colossians and discover how to trade hollow religion for the rich, authentic life found only in Christ. This series cuts through the noise of empty philosophies and man-made rules to reveal a faith that is fully and powerfully centered on Jesus. If you’re ready for a faith that truly satisfies, this series is for you. JOIN US UPCOMING EVENTS STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE DOWNLOAD APP

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This three-week, Sunday morning gathering is an opportunity for you to spend time with some of our pastors, meet some new friends, and continue building relationships with those you have already met. In addition to encouraging these new relationships, we will be seeking to help you take the next steps in your personal spiritual journey. NEXT STEPS This three-week, Sunday evening gathering is an opportunity for you to spend time with some of our pastors, meet some new friends, and continue building relationships with those you have already met. In addition to encouraging these new relationships, we will be seeking to help you take the next steps in your personal spiritual journey. In this class, we will explore what it looks like to live as a follower of Jesus in the 21st century, and how the church is indispensable if we are going to follow him well. We will talk about the centrality of spiritual practices and spiritual gifts in your life and help you identify some tangible next steps that you can take that will build these into the rhythm of your daily life. Through the new discoveries that you make and the new friendships you develop, our desire is that you come to a place where you are able to say, “This is my church. This is the family that I want to connect, grow, and serve with.” OUR MEMBERSHIP CLASS SIGN UP Upcoming Class starts February 15 6:30-8:30pm

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

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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