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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. Sundays at 9:30 & 11:15am Livestream at 9:30am LIVESTREAM DISCUSSION GUIDES THIS SUNDAY Tired of feeling rejected? Seeking true forgiveness? Discover the power of total restoration, embrace societal rejection, and experience true forgiveness. Join us for a study of Mark's Gospel and learn what vibrant faith looks like when following a rejected king. JOIN US VBS AT CEDARBROOK Join us the summer, June 18-20 , for our VBS adventure, Live It Out: Discover How to Love Like Jesus! VBS is a three-day experience for kids like none other! In four fun-packed days, kids (age 4 through 5th grade) will encounter a powerful experience of love and grace through fantastic storytelling, adrenaline-fueled games, creatively inspired crafts, high energy songs, and an amazing opportunity to impact people around the globe! MORE INFO UPCOMING EVENTS PRAISE & WORSHIP MAY 5 | 7:00PM MORE INFO WOMEN'S PICNIC & HIKE MAY 18 | 12:45Pm SIGN UP MEN'S CONNECT MAY 19 | 6:30PM SIGN UP STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBE DOWNLOAD APP

Introduction to the Gospel of Mark WEEK 1 Mark 1:1-15 Cultivating Our Heart's Soil WEEK 4 Mark 4:1-20 Deadly Legalism WEEK 7 Mark 6:1-6 The Witnesses of Good News WEEK 10 Mark 16:1-8 Calling Disciples WEEK 2 Mark 1:16-20 What are Demon's Afraid of? WEEK 5 Mark 5:1-20 Do You See It Fully? WEEK 8 Mark 8:14-21 Missio Dei for Us WEEK 11 Mark 16:14-20 Who is God's Family? WEEK 3 Mark 3:31-35 What Does it Mean to Honor Jesus? WEEK 6 Mark 6:1-6 The Lesson of the Fig Tree WEEK 9 Mark 11:12-25

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 GLOBAL MISSIONS CAMBODIA Cambodia Hope Organization In Cambodia, we are privileged to partner with Chomno In. Sent to a work camp at age 14, Chomno endured starvation and torture at the hands of the Khmer Rouge; he alone of his family survived. After liberation and while living in a refugee camp, a Christian doctor introduced him to Christ. Chomno is now the founder of Cambodia Hope Organization, helping rebuild his country torn asunder by 30 years of civil war. KENYA Compassion International In Kenya, working with Compassion International, we are partnering with a local church in Githunguchu, Kenya. This church is doing a great job proclaiming and demonstrating God's love in their community and we are thrilled to come alongside them to advance the cause of Christ together. PERU Reformed Church of "Los Perales" and Iglesia Presbiteriana Piedra Viva In Peru, Cedarbrook Student Ministries partners with two church planters, Moises and Santos Buendia, pastors who have a heart for planting churches all across Peru – in the coastal city of Lima, in the mountain villages of Lircay and Huancavelica, and in jungle villages along the Amazon. MEET OUR MISSION PARTNERS Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 LEARN MORE

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Every person at Cedarbrook has the opportunity to participate in the work God is doing in the Metro Baltimore-DC area. Be a part of serving our communities through our church. SERVE LOCALLY CLARKSBURG CLOSET Clothing Ministry serving Montgomery County The Clarksburg Closet is a clothing bank that provides quality clothing without charge to meet the needs of the Clarksburg community and its neighbors. MORE INFORMATION INTERFAITH WORKS Women's homeless shelter An emergency shelter for homeless women with issues related to domestic violence and long-term disabilities. Once a month, women from Cedarbrook provide residents with breakfast, dinner, and companionship. MORE INFORMATION CELEBRATE LIFE Sanctity of all human life Celebrate Life is a life-affirming, grace-filled ministry to unborn babies and their families. There is no more needy in our community than babies in the womb who have no voice to defend themselves. Our purpose is to support life at all stages, and believe that expressing Christ's love to the unborn and to their mothers and fathers honors God. MORE INFORMATION

Alpha creates a safe and informal space to explore and discuss questions about life, faith, and God. ALPHA Join us for Alpha! Alpha is a set of dinner gatherings where we learn about the Christian faith. These weekly sessions meet for ten weeks. In each meeting, we discuss different questions about faith, and the goal is to encourage open and safe conversations. Free childcare is provided. GOT QUESTIONS? SIGN UP February 25 - April 29 7:00pm VOLUNTEER WHAT IS ALPHA? Alpha creates a safe and informal space to explore and discuss questions about life, faith, and God. WHO IS ALPHA FOR? Everyone is welcome to come to Alpha! People attend for a variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others may have attended church on and off but feel they never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. People come from many different backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints – but all come with the same objective: to establish whether Jesus Christ has any relevance in their lives. WHAT IS ALPHA LIKE? First, there is food. Each evening you will enjoy a free, delicious catered meal with a small group of 6-10 people and get to know each other. Then there is a video. Generally, thirty minutes long, these superb videos are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They will explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity. Followed by discussion. This is the most important part of the evening: the chance to share thoughts, ideas, and questions on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There is no obligation to say anything… and there’s nothing you can’t say. VOLUNTEER CONTACT

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 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. 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 Next Steps Sunday, May 4, 11, and 18

5018a424-3409-4b34-83ca-629440bd8119 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. Listen with Care BOOKS The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh How to Listen so People Will Talk by Becky Harling ARTICLES What Great Listeners Actually Do by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman Active Listening: the Art of Empathetic Conversation by Birgit Ohlin VIDEOS Shema – Listen by the Bible Project Active Listening Skills by Alex Lyon NOTES COMMENTS hands page

917c6dab-a235-42b9-912e-91a63e3f01ae 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 God the Son BOOKS Jesus the King by Tim Keller Christ the Eternal King by A. W. Tozer ARTICLES God the Son by John Stange What is the Doctrine of the Trinity? by Matt Perman VIDEOS Is Jesus God? with Charles Stanley The Trinity Explained in 3 Minutes by Jon Oleksiuk NOTES COMMENTS head page

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN P & J BELL Tell me more about your mission? We are working through East-West Ministries in the Western Mediterranean to help engage, evangelize and empower local believers in the region to go and transform their communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We, along with our regional teams, are praying for God to shift this geographically strategic region from “receiving” to “sending” laborers back into His harvest field of unreached people in North Africa and Europe. Due to security concerns of working in this area of the world, we cannot use our full names on public websites. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? After our quick move in the fall of 2020, we have made several local friends - from a kabab shop owner with four wives, to a younger man who recently became a believer and now reads with P weekly. What are some of the challenges you face? Adjustment to a new culture, a new language, and all of the complications of doing that in a world-wide pandemic. How can I pray for you? Please pray for revival in the region we serve, unity among believers on our team, and our marriage. How can I support you? https://www.eastwest.org/udm-9583/ Where can I learn more? eastwest.org global missions

7d7a7c2a-9c34-4733-aec9-2fe5483ee858 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 Salvation BOOKS Eternity is Now in Session by John Ortberg The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight ARTICLES The Doctrine of Salvation at Bible.org What is Salvation? by Mike Leake VIDEOS The Gospel of the Kingdom by The Bible Project Grace by The Bible Project NOTES COMMENTS head page

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. 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 UPCOMING EVENTS MEN'S CONNECT NIGHT MARCH 17 | 6:30PM SIGN UP CONTACT JOIN IRON MEN GROUP