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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

Every Sunday morning, we come from many different backgrounds to join with one another in offering our worship to God.  When we gather, we seek to create an environment that encourages an authentic encounter with our Creator.  It's our desire to prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies to experience the transforming power of God's presence  We want to become aware of him in our midst and offer him all that we have and are. WORSHIP Every Sunday morning, we come from many different backgrounds to join with one another in offering our worship to God. When we gather, we seek to create an environment that encourages an authentic encounter with our Creator. It's our desire to prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies to experience the transforming power of God's presence We want to become aware of him in our midst and offer him all that we have and are. If you have a passion for worship and want to grow your gifting to serve God in a team setting, we have several opportunities for you to get involved: VOLUNTEER CONTACT

Our Iron Men ministry is focused on creating opportunities and environments for men to connect and have conversations that lead to a deeper relationship with Christ and one another. There are lots of ways for you to jump in with us – we have a monthly dinner, small group Bible studies, regularly scheduled outdoor activities and events, and an annual retreat.  MEN As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 To enable men to connect with one another, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and make a difference in the world they live in. Our Iron Men ministry is focused on creating opportunities and environments for men to connect and have conversations that lead to a deeper relationship with Christ and one another. There are lots of ways for you to jump in with us – we have a monthly dinner, small group Bible studies, regularly scheduled outdoor activities and events, and an annual retreat. THE IRON MEN CHALLENGE Transform Your Well-being: Beyond Awareness to Lasting Change Many men recognize the need for growth in their physical, relational, mental, and spiritual health, yet true transformation often remains elusive. Traditional avenues like the gym, self help, therapy, church services, Bible studies, and podcasts, while valuable, frequently fall short of producing lasting change. The missing piece? A supportive community that helps men bridge the gap between their aspirations and reality. On the 3rd Monday of each month, we have an Iron Men Connect Night offering live teaching and roundtable discussions focused on Biblical Manhood, fostering growth in Christ's character. Complementing this, are weekly challenges providing exercises that grow you physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually. And for even deeper accountability and community, we offer Life Groups that meet at the church on Tuesdays. It's time to move beyond knowing what to do and start living it. IRON MEN MONTHLY CHALLENGE UPCOMING EVENTS Iron Men Outdoors is a faith-driven community of men bonded by their love for nature and a shared spiritual journey. Through outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, and kayaking, they form strong connections while finding solace and spiritual growth in the beauty of the natural world. It's a brotherhood that combines faith and the great outdoors to inspire and empower men for fulfilling lives. Join us for one of our monthly events. JOIN GROUP CONTACT JOIN AN IRON MEN GROUP

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

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

PAUL HANSEN Executive Pastor I am the Executive Pastor and it’s my joy and privilege to help lead, love and serve our Cedarbrook family! My best friend, Amy, and I have been married for over 30 years, and much of that time has been spent in ministry together—it’s truly been the greatest adventures of our lives. God’s blessed us with five amazing kids: our two oldest daughters are pursuing missions across Asia, our oldest son is in the U.S. Air Force, and John and Ellie are still at home keeping us young! Outside of Cedarbrook, you’ll usually find me outdoors—hiking, running, working out, or just exploring with Amy. I’ve also have a love for general aviation, while Amy is happiest diving into a new cookbook. Fun fact: she grew up as an MK in Australia, and I was a PK in New England—so ministry as a family has always been woven into both of our stories. I graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Pastoral Ministry and am currently working toward my MBA in Leadership. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of ministering in more than a dozen countries, planting churches, and serving in executive leadership both here at Cedarbrook and in the Midwest. What fuels me most is helping leaders grow, seeing churches thrive, and watching disciples make disciples who love Jesus with passion! Favorite go to treat: dark chocolate with almonds. And I always have time to grab a cup of coffee with you. Let’s do it! phansen@cedarbrook.org

A page of resources for parents of students at Cedarbrook. cedarbrook parents We think it is important to not just be a support system for our students but for parents and families as well. We have compiled a list of resources that are widely recommended by Youth Pastors. Each title below is clickable to the appropriate webpage. WEBSITES Smart Social This website is designed to help parents stay up to date on new apps, by helping you determine which apps are safe to use as well as what apps may be inappropriate for your student's age. more info AXIS This website exists to equip adults with the tools to have conversations about culture, media, and faith. There is a free weekly newsletter as well as other free to help you with these conversations. more info Center for Parent and Youth Understanding This website called “The Center for Parent and Youth Understanding” is full of articles, podcasts, seminars, and other resources to help you navigate parenting in our digital world. more info Homeword Presented by Azusa Pacific University, the goal of this website is to help families succeed in building strong marriages, confident parents, and empowered kids by producing devotionals, blogs, and courses for families. more info Covenant Eyes This is a paid accountability software that helps parents partner with their students to defeat internet porn usage. more info Fight The New Drug This is a website with free resources to inform the public about the harmful effects of porn through scientific studies, blog posts, and a three-part documentary on the topic. more info BOOKS Don't Miss It by Reggie Joiner You have 936 weeks from your student's birth until they graduate high school. This book is designed to help you shape your student's faith by making each week count. more info Understanding Your Young Teen by Mark Oestreicher This book offers insight focused on early adolescent development while also providing you with practical applications for parenting and living with your 11-14 year old. more info Parenting: 14 Gospel principles that can radically change your family This website called “The Center for Parent and Youth Understanding” is full of articles, podcasts, seminars, and other resources to help you navigate parenting in our digital world. more info What Do I Do When Series by Dr. Steven Gerali These short books offer adults a look into some of the many issues that teenagers face in their daily lives. Topics of these books include; depression and suicide, abuse, bullying and violence, dealing with death, and eating disorders. These books can be a helpful starting place, to understand a student's pain as well as providing a few next steps that families can take in the healing process. more info A Parents Guide to Understanding Sex and Dating by Mark Oestreicher and Joel Mayward This book will help to equip parents so that they are able to have healthy and honest dialogue with their teenagers about sex and dating. more info 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid by Tim Elmore A very practical discussion through many things parents think they should be doing when in fact they are mistakes that can stunt the growth of our children. more info Raising Adults: A Humane Guide for Parenting by Tim Hancock The premise of the book is “the problem with raising children is that is what we end up with…children. Our job is to raise adults, and that changes everything”. more info PODCASTS Parenting Tips Looking for some quick help as a parent? Parent Tips by Jonathan McKee provides around 10 minutes of hope and help for parenting teens. more info Youth Ministry Sherpas This Podcast focuses mainly on youth workers and youth ministry but includes a lot of information they have learned over the years that can be applied to parenting as well. more info

GLOBAL MARK STEPHENS Tell me more about your mission? SportsLife Leadership brings together my three passions: faith, sports, and leadership. When Jesus is at the heart of sports, God can work wonders and miracles. Picture thousands of sports leaders with trained hearts, equipped hands, and mobilized feet, all dedicated to making a Kingdom impact. God is inviting us to lead and to infuse the sports world with abundant and eternal life. The best is yet to come! VISION To infuse life into the world of sports one leader at a time. MISSION To serve sports leaders with world-class, Christ-centered training, resources and programs. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? At the moment, I am coaching 11 international sports ministry leaders individually, who, in turn, lead a total of 70 leaders. This month, I will begin coaching 6 senior leaders from the athletic department of the world’s largest Christian university, overseeing more than 200 leaders. I am also in the process of creating several Bible reading plans on the YouVersion app. What are some of the challenges you face? One challenge we're facing is that, as of February 2025, we are six months old, and it's taken significant time to establish our back-office systems. We expect to have this fully set up by June. Our second challenge is navigating the many opportunities before us and making thoughtful, strategic decisions. How can I pray for you? Pray for wisdom in deciding which opportunities would be the most impactful. Pray as we develop curriculum to accomplish our mission. Pray for funding to fulfill the mission. How can I support you? You can support me by praying. Email me for our monthly newsletter that includes prayer items. You can also become a financial partner at: SportsLife Leadership - Stephens Fund Message me for other ways to support our work. Where can I learn more? I would love to meet with you one-on-one to share insights and answer any questions you might have. Don't miss out on our monthly newsletter—email me at Mark@sportslifeleadership.com to stay updated on the latest opportunities that could inform you. For even more information, visit our website at www.sportslifeleadership.com . global missions

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

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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