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EMPOWER: Church Planting In March 1989, a group of 40 individuals, led by Pastor Paul Abbott, answered God's call to establish Cedarbrook Community Church in Western Montgomery County. Their mission was clear: to make disciples of all nations and baptize people in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. This legacy of faith starts before Cedarbrook's founding, as our church was birthed from another congregation with the same fervent commitment to God's mission. Cedarbrook is a testament to generations of believers who have faithfully obeyed the Great Commission. For 35 years, Cedarbrook has faithfully ministered the gospel to with new generations and diverse cultures. However, despite our rich history, we've yet to plant a new church. It's time to rekindle our original passion and embrace the core of our mission: to help people become radical Christ-followers, to bring the Good News, and to bridge Christ's love to those who don't know Him. Consider this statement from Tim Keller: “The vigorous, continual planting of new congregations is the single most crucial strategy for (1) the numerical growth of the body of Christ in a city and (2) the continual corporate renewal and revival of the existing churches in a city. Nothing else—not crusades, outreach programs, parachurch ministries, growing megachurches, congregational consulting, nor church renewal processes—will have the consistent impact of dynamic, extensive church planting. This is an eyebrow-raising statement, but to those who have done any study at all, it is not even controversial.” From experience and research, we know new churches best reach new generations, new residents, and new people groups. It’s how Cedarbrook initial grew and continues to grow. But with the number of Christians in our area is continually shrinking, our strategy must change to continue to be mission focused. How can Cedarbrook capitalize on this knowledge? Embrace a Missional Culture: We must transition from individual missional activities of service to a corporate missional focus. Enable Church Planting: Actively support church planters and new church starts to reach unreached people groups beyond our current capacity locally and globally. Foster Generosity: Cultivate a spirit of open-handed giving to revitalize the entire body of Christ in our area. Embracing a Missional Culture To cultivate a missional culture, we must actively engage our communities beyond the walls of the church. This involves building authentic relationships with non-believers and viewing every interaction as an opportunity to share the Gospel. Rather than solely focusing on the church as a place of worship, we must equip and empower individuals to become missionaries in their daily lives. Goals Q3: Establish partnerships with other churches and organizations to expand missional impact Q4: 75% of church members will be able to articulate and apply the church's mission, vision, and values to their daily lives Enable Church Planting A church can enable church planting by actively supporting potential planters through training, providing financial resources, identifying potential new church locations, fostering a culture of outreach and evangelism within the existing congregation, and encouraging members to participate in the planting process by volunteering time and talent to new church initiatives. Goals Q2: Expose the church to the necessity of faithful churches in gospel starved areas Q2: Identify area(s) locally and globally for Cedarbrook to plant churches Q3: Identify potential church planters within the congregation and equip them for the task Q4: Partner with established church planting networks to leverage their resources and expertise Foster Generosity Financial support will always be one of church planting’s greatest needs. The end goal is always for the new local congregation to become financially self-sustaining in time. In order to be a church planting church, it’s important for us hold our resources with an open hand and be ready to willingly give toward God’s work outside our own walls. Q3: Have a church planting seed fund as part of the budget Q4: Provide initial financial support to help new churches get started or offer ongoing financial assistance for operational costs, staff salaries, and ministry expenses for newly planted churches in our target areas GIVE

Assist Gaithersburg Help: Call Center - Food/Infant Coordinator Assist Work at home using your phone and computer with Internet access; return calls to schedule clients to receive food or infant needs at our food pantry; phone hours are M-F 9 am to 12 noon; commitment is 6 hours per month. 1 hour monthly Monthly 5

Assist Assimilation: Events - Setup and Tear Down Support Assist Set up or tear down church events. 2 - 3 hours seasonal Seasonal 8

4950e208-cda0-49cd-9db5-ca9e5e09f09f 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. Spiritual Friendships BOOKS Life Together in Christ by Ruth Haley Barton Spiritual Friendship by Mindy Caliguire ARTICLES Spiritual Friendships by Martha Ybarra and Seana Scott Spiritual Friendship by Curated Life Blog VIDEOS What is Biblical Friendship by Sam Alberry Spiritual Friendship by Todd Puckett NOTES COMMENTS heart page

AFRICA DESTINY LEAHY Tell me more about your mission? I am the Global Ministry Director for Africa at MOPS International. MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, and we reach moms around the world, encouraging and equipping them to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus Christ and in partnership with the local church. We believe that better moms make a better world. Within the region of MOPS Africa, I am reaching over 5000 women, in 200 groups, in 17 countries across the continent. I believe this ministry has the potential to change the cycle of poverty in Africa when moms are given resources, skills, and knowledge to raise their children well. My largest role in this ministry is to oversee a leadership team of 18 women who are our country- and regional- coordinators, by training, coaching, and providing them with curriculum and materials for them to bring out to the MOPS groups in their region. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? MOPS Africa has grown ten-fold in the last four years. We now have an established and thriving leadership team, who meet with me on a monthly basis for training and prayer. We also have a large network of MOPS Africa local coordinators that interact on a group forum, sharing victories, photos, prayer requests, and encouragement. Since I began overseeing the continent, we have released several curriculum specifically designed to reach the impoverished mothers we serve. This curriculum has been translated and distributed to our 200 groups across Africa, and helps our local coordinators facilitate meetings that teach practical mothering skills and provide essential space for moms to open up and share about the joys and challenges of motherhood, all while guiding them closer to Jesus. What are some of the challenges you face? Living stateside while serving globally has a host of challenges. There are limited opportunities for travel to meet and train groups face to face, and with the recent pandemic it has come to a halt. We have managed to utilize technology as much as possible, but there are major hurdles when using Zoom and other internet based programs, including internet coverage and cost for local leaders. How can I pray for you? There are a variety of decisions I have to make on a regular basis, many times without past experience or ministry protocol. I covet prayers for wisdom and focus to continue to walk in the direction God is leading in this ministry. How can I support you? I have a unique position in the missionary field, because I am not compensated in any way for my time; I do not raise funding for myself. The position I hold is 100% volunteer, and it is my responsibility to raise the funding needed to sustain the projects and recurring costs for the MOPS Africa budget. Therefore, all support and donations made to this ministry go directly back to the MOPS groups I serve. I am honored to be able to donate my time and focus to supporting this growing region of the world. You can make a tax-deductible donation here: https://mops.givingfuel.com/mops-africa-fund Where can I learn more? I update what is going on across my groups in this monthly blog - https://mopsafrica.blogspot.com/ . You can also watch a short video of what MOPS Africa is all about here - https://youtu.be/MMstQoxlnt4 . And, you can learn more about MOPS International at https://www.mops.org/ . global missions

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Join us at Cedarbrook this Easter weekend as we reflect on the cross and celebrate the hope of the resurrection. We’ll begin with our Good Friday service, a meaningful time to slow down and remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Together we’ll reflect on the cross and the truth that Jesus took our place, giving his life so we could be forgiven and welcomed into God’s presence. Then come celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday, when we gather to remember that the tomb is empty and Jesus is alive. His resurrection declares that he is the risen King with authority over life and death, inviting us into the new life he offers. Easter Sunday services will begin with a sunrise service (rain or shine), followed by additional services. Come celebrate the risen King with us! We’d love for you to be part of it. Good Friday Friday, April 3 6:00pm For the Kids Preschool & Younger Easter Sunday, April 5 Sunrise Service 6:30am (rain or shine; indoors if there is rain) 9:30am & 11:15am Livestream at 9:30am For the Kids Promiseland: 9:30 & 11:15am Middle & High School: 11:15am Digital Invites Download and share our Easter invites! Use the Story size for Instagram or Facebook Stories, and the Social Post size for regular posts on Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms. Share them with your friends and invite someone to join you this Easter at Cedarbrook.

dbd91e7e-c02f-41f8-9187-ef32cf6886cb 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 Humanity and Sin BOOKS Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges Humanity and Sin by Robert Pyne ARTICLES The Doctrine of Humanity by Owen Strachan The Doctrine of Humanity and Sin by Bruce Ware VIDEOS The Doctrine of Humanity by Josh Patterson The Doctrine of Sin by Josh Patterson NOTES COMMENTS head page

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Your generosity is changing lives. Simple and secure giving. Give one-time or schedule recurring giving. GIVE Your generosity is changing lives Simple and secure giving. Give one-time or schedule recurring giving using the options below. Give online Give at church cash or check Text2Give Non-Cash Giving FAQs Our culture constantly bombards us with the message that more money and more stuff will lead to happiness and fulfillment. The newest, biggest, and best always promises to bring value, status, and joy to our lives. But the Bible teaches us another way – a countercultural way of thinking about money and giving. God has given us everything and owns all we have, so we are generous with our money in giving. Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:10-12 The Bible teaches us to steward what he has entrusted us with to further his kingdom. Matthew 25:14-30 We give consistently and systematically, honoring God first before fulfilling our other financial obligations. Genesis 4:3–5 The Bible teaches we give compassionately: we give as modeled for us by Jesus, dying in our place. 2 Corinthians 8:9 We give proportionally, recognizing that the tithe (10 percent) as the long-established minimum in Scripture. The Bible teaches us to test God in generosity. Malachi 3:10–11; 2 Corinthians 9:11 If Cedarbrook is your spiritual home, support it financially because God uses our church to bless us, those in our community, and our brothers in sisters in Christ all over the world through your generosity in giving. Every dollar given to us is used for every endeavor God calls us to. We thank you for your generosity! Please email your general giving questions or call us at the church at 301-528-6702. give by mail Give by cash or check: You can always give by check (made payable to Cedarbrook Community Church) or cash. We have a time of giving during each weekend gathering, or you can mail your gift to: Cedarbrook Community Church Attn: Giving 23700 Stringtown Rd Clarksburg, MD 20871 If you choose to give cash, please consider placing it in an envelope with your name and mailing address so we can properly account for it and ensure you are eligible to deduct it on your taxes. Give by Text Message: Text the amount to (888) 991-4403 Follow the prompts Register your credit or debit card (first time only) Text2Give FAQs Frequently Asked Questions How do I set up a new recurring gift? Setting up a recurring gift is a great way to consistently put God first in your finances. Recurring giving is easy and takes just minutes to set up. Simply choose your amount and frequency to automate your giving today. Go to Cedarbrook's Give Page or Cedarbrook's Church Center App Select Give Online or Give Enter the amount you want to give Select the fund Change the Frequency from One Time to Regularly Select the Frequency (weekly, every other week, monthly or twice monthly) Select the day of the week Enter the first donation date Under Select Payment Method, select Add a Payment How do I modify an existing gift? You can easily modify the amount of your existing recurring gift or cancel it through our online giving system, either on the Cedarbrook website or Church Center App. Go to your giving page Select My Giving Select Recurring Giving Select the pencil to make a frequency edit or to change the status If you want to make a change to the amount, on the website you must create a new recurring giving. However you can update the amount on the Church Center App. We recommend an electronic bank transfer to maximize your gift. Below are the fees that Cedarbrook pays for various payment methods. ACH Bank Account ($0.30) Debit/Credit Card (2.15% + $0.30/donation) How do I view my giving history? You can quickly access your giving history to Cedarbrook Community Church on our website or Church Center App. You can easily download a copy of your annual giving report by following these step-by-step instructions: From your My Giving page Go to My Giving Select Statements Select Donation History to see past donations. How do I know if I entered my information correctly and my payment was made? It will take a few days for all payments to be processed, but if all the information was entered correctly, you should see a draft in your account on the day that you scheduled your payment. If you do not see it within a few days of the scheduled payment, your transaction may not have gone through. If this is the case, we will contact you to let you know that your transaction was not successful. What is your online giving privacy policy? Your information is held securely in our secure servers. Your information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions. You can schedule new contributions at any time and modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact us. If I make a contribution to the church, how do I know where my money is going? We are focusing all of our generosity – tithes, offerings, and gifts – into three funds. 1. Our General Fund provides the resources needed to grow our current ministries, expand our ministries and launch new ones, and increase our role in church planting and missions work both locally and around the world. 2. Our Benevolence Fund exists to bless our community and provide emergency financial assistance to members of Cedarbrook and people in the community on a case by case basis. 3. Our Empower Offering is our over and above fund that is used to supplement areas God is working in at our church to grow and expand ministries, church planting, and missions. How can cash donations get incorporated into my giving history? Yes, you can. Place your cash in a sealed and clearly marked envelope with your name, address, and contact information. What is your refund policy? Our budget and ongoing financial health rely on accounting for and accepting irrevocable, non-refundable donations from our congregation. Therefore, Cedarbrook Community Church considers all donations to be nonrefundable. The church may consider returning donations to the donor, but only in limited circumstances. Depending on the circumstances, the church will consider your request if it is made within ninety (90) days of the original donation. All refunds are returned using the original method of payment. For example, if your donation was made by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same account. Undesignated cash donations made without identifying the donor (i.e., loose cash collected during offering at a service) will not be refunded. You are responsible for all tax considerations that may arise if your donation is refunded. Additional Questions? If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Directors or call (301) 528-6702.

Find Clarksburg Community Assistance Network: Food Drive Organizer Find Lead food drives at churches, schools, and businesses. 2-3 hours quarterly Quarterly 1