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- VBS | cedarbrook
VBS is a four day experience for kids like none other! In four fun-packed days, kids (Pre-K 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! WELCOME TO THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR Cedarbrook VBS 2025 VBS is a four-day adventure like no other, designed for kids ages 4* through grade 5 ! This exciting experience will take students on a journey filled with powerful storytelling, adrenaline-pumping games, creatively inspired crafts, high-energy songs, and an incredible chance to make a global impact. Through it all, kids will encounter the transformative power of love and grace, all while having a blast with new friends! (*Must be potty trained). This year, Cedarbrook Community Church presents “Live It Out: Discover How to Love Like Jesus” Join us for an adventure of a lifetime! Together, we will go on a journey to learn what it means to truly love and follow Jesus. Campers will have the tools to live out their faith everyday with kindness, forgiveness, prayer, and service: just as Jesus taught us. Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20 | 9:00am-12:00pm VBS After Party June 20 | 6:00 – 8:00pm Join us at Cedarbrook Community Church for an amazing weeklong camp your kids won’t forget! Price is $30 per camper All are welcome at the Afterparty on Friday, June 20 at 6:00pm. No registration required! SIGN UP Volunteer for VBS One of the best parts about VBS is the amazing way adults and teenagers come together to love and care for kids during this impactful week. Join our incredible VBS team! SIGN UP What grade do I register my child for? VBS is designed for kids 4 years old (potty trained) through 5th grade in the Fall of 2025. What is your cancellation/refund policy? Refunds are available until May 26, 2025. After May 26, 2025 there are no refunds for cancellations. What about current 5th graders? If your child is a current 5th grader going into 6th grade, he or she should join our youth team to volunteer on site. We have special things planned just for them. Do you have volunteer discounts? Yes, we have volunteer discounts for kids whose parent(s) are serving at our VBS. We cannot run VBS without you. Once you are signed up to volunteer we will issue you a promo code. What should my kids wear? Please have your child wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes each day to VBS. On the first day, your child will be given a VBS t-shirt at check-in. Your child must wear the VBS t-shirt everyday afterward during VBS week. What does a typical day look like? This is just a sample, depending the grade, the order activities and events may change. 8:45–9am: Doors open 9–9:40am: Large Group Open 9:45–10:10am: Small group 10:15–10:40am: Crafts 10:45–11:10am: Snack 11:15–11:40am: Games 11:45am–12:00pm: Large Group Close Are there scholarships available? Yes! We do offer scholarships to ensure every child can attend VBS. If you need assistance, simply reach out to info@cedarbrook.org. We’re happy to help make this fun, faith-filled week accessible to all! When do I drop off and pick up my child each day? Doors open at 8:45am each day. An adult must check-in children and drop them off with their small group each day. Kids cannot check themselves in or out by themselves. VBS ends each day at 12pm. The adult picking up the child must bring their check-in slip when picking up their child. More information will be provided closer to the start of VBS. What if I made a mistake on my registration? If you made a mistake on your registration, please email us at info@cedarbrook.org with the details of your registration. Do you provide snacks? Yes, there will be snacks. A list of snacks provided each day will be emailed prior to the start of VBS. If your child has allergies, please provide an alternative snack for him/her. Can I stay at the church during VBS? For the safety of the children in VBS, every adult onsite at the start of VBS at 9am through 12pm each day needs to be background checked. We invite you to volunteer with us to experience VBS with your child. Can friends/siblings in different grades be in the same group? No. We group kids by the grade they are entering in the Fall of 2025. This helps kids make new friends with their peers and ensures an age-appropriate safe and learning environment. What support is available at VBS if my child has special needs? We will have limited special needs support through buddy programming. Upon registering your child, please select the special needs box and complete the form for special needs so we can best prepare for your child. If your child requires to bring their own care provider, please have that care provider register as a volunteer. He or she will have to attend one of our training meetings so they know what to anticipate. What is the After Party? Families and friends are invited to join us Friday evening, June 20, at 6pm for a special presentation of our VBS program. After the presentation, stay for food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses and music on our lawn. Can I make a donation for a scholarship or general VBS donation? Yes, mail or drop off a check in any offering box or at the church office. In the memo, please write “VBS Donation” or “VBS Scholarship.” Have a question we didn't cover? Email the church at info@cedarbrook.org.
- Hospitality: Coffee Team Member
Assist Hospitality: Coffee Team Member Assist Set up/refresh/ tear down the coffee bar for Sunday worship services. 0.75-1.25 hours monthly Monthly 20
- Care: Marriage Support Member
Teach Care: Marriage Support Member Teach Marriage support and care for people experiencing marital crisis. 2 hours monthly Monthly 10
- JOHN GIST
JOHN GIST Worship Pastor I’m a southern boy from Louisiana that has learned to adjust to a life without sweet tea on tap. My wife (Sherra), our 5 kids (Ivey, Halle Dru, Misha, Oliver and Neva), dog (Jada), and I moved here in January 2011, and have fallen in love with Clarksburg and the surrounding communities. My favorite part of being a worship pastor is seeing people get engaged with the Father, while singing together as a congregation. If I’m not connected to a guitar, then I love hanging with my family, going to the movies, playing golf, and wood working in my basement. john@cedarbrook.org
- Lifestyle of Service
22ea8c16-bfe2-46b8-b8fe-8d6569ab6b39 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. Lifestyle of Service BOOKS BLESS by Dave Ferguson and John Ferguson Making Room by Christine Pohl ARTICLES 10 Easy Ways to Serve Someone Today by Anna Collins Things That Hold Us Back From Serving Others by Marney McNall VIDEOS Loving My Neighbor as Myself by Rick Warren Why Should Christians Serve? by Todd Wagner NOTES COMMENTS hands page
- Kids: Kindergarten - 1st Grade
Teach Kids: Kindergarten - 1st Grade Teach Followers of Jesus who love kindergarteners and 1st graders and care about their growth and knowledge of Christ. Arrive on Sundays ready to love kids through prepared activities and discussion 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10
- CHILDREN | cedarbrook
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'RE LEARNING Explore our curriculum for each age group VOLUNTEER CONTACT
- OUR STORY | cedarbrook
Learn more about Cedarbrook's history. Cedarbrook Community Church was planted by Pastor Paul Abbott and a small group of 40 people from Valley Brook Community Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. This new church began meeting in March of 1989 at the Loews Movie Theater in Gaithersburg, Maryland. OUR STORY In March 1989 Cedarbrook Community Church was planted by Pastor Paul Abbott and a group of 40 Jesus loving people at the Loews Movie Theater in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In those first days, the lighting and sound, Sunday school classes, caregiving, worship and arts, small group leadership – all the activities that are handled today by so many – were carried by just a few dedicated volunteers. These men and women sacrificed their time, energy, and money with the confidence that God would use their efforts to advance the Gospel and make a difference in the lives of others. And He has! During the 1990’s that small handful of men and women saw our church grow... and grow... and grow. New staff and ministries were added. People who had never been to – or given up on – church found a vibrant relationship with Christ and discovered community with others. We moved from the movie theater to the Montgomery Playhouse, and then again to Northwest High School in Germantown. In the summer of 1995, we purchased land in Clarksburg and in June of 2000, we held our first services in our very own church building. We love being part of the Clarksburg community. Since settling here, we have continued to make a difference in the lives of many both inside and outside of our church family. Homes have been provided and furnished for the homeless. Through our Clarksburg Closet ministry, we have provided free clothing for scores of families in need all over Montgomery County. Through our ESOL ministry, hundreds of men and women have been able to learn English in a loving and welcoming environment. Again, and again, we have had a front-row seat to see God at work: lives have been changed, marriages rebuilt, addictions broken, character developed, and relationships restored. As we look to the future, we believe God has good things planned for us. We believe God is doing something special here. We are still learning, and still growing, and we would love to have you join us. There is a place here for you, a place to connect… to grow… and to serve. So, come, join us in this story of faith that God is writing here. The best is yet to come!
- LIFE GROUPS | cedarbrook
Life Groups aren’t just something we do, it’s who we are. For us, doing life together is far more than a catch-phrase, it’s a biblical conviction. We believe that God never meant for us to do life alone. We were created to walk together, to grow together, and to serve together. LIFE GROUPS At Cedarbrook, Life Groups aren’t just something we do, it’s who we are. For us, doing life together is far more than a catch-phrase, it’s a biblical conviction. We believe that God never meant for us to do life alone. We were created to walk together, to grow together, and to serve together. You were designed by God to live in community. We were created to walk together, to grow together, and to serve together. Now is the perfect time to join a Life Group, where you can be real, belong, grow, and serve. We invite you to join a Life Group and find out how life is better... together. What is a Life Group? A Life Group is a small group of 10-20 people who meet together to build community and to encourage and help one another to follow Jesus and live out the Gospel in their daily lives. What do Life Groups do? Life Groups provide a welcoming environment for people to share their lives with others, grow spiritually together through studying God’s Word, and encourage each other through the highs and lows of life. Groups also choose a missional focus and serve in their local community. LIFE IS BETTER TOGETHER SIGN UP FOR A GROUP
- GET HELP | cedarbrook
No matter where you find yourself along your path of faith, Cedarbrook offers a next step tailored to you. GET HELP We believe we have been adopted as God’s own sons and daughters. So as family, we want to help. If you are in need of basic resources and assistance or prayer and counseling, we are here for you. we are here to help CLOTHING FOOD PASTORAL CARE PRAYER
- NEXT STEPS | cedarbrook
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, February 2, 9, & 16
- EASTER WEEKEND | cedarbrook
EASTER WEEKEND AT CEDARBROOK Join us for a special Good Friday worship service on Friday, March 29th, at either 5pm or 7pm. This reflective service will be a time to pause and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Whether you're a longtime member or new to our community, we invite you to join us as we contemplate the significance of this day and prepare our hearts for Easter. Promiseland is available for both services, infants-4 years old only. Celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, March 31st! Join us for one of our Easter Sunday services at 6:45am*, 8am, 9:30am, or 11:15am. Promiseland is available for all children ages 0-11, for three services (8am, 9:30am, 11:15am). *6:45am is an outdoor sunrise service Program for the Sunrise Service