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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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WE ARE BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Our mission to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20) finds its roots in God’s original mission: to go and be a blessing to others (Genesis 12:1-3). Blessing others and helping people come to know and love Jesus are closely linked together. If we build one of the BLESS practices into our lives every day, we will not only look more like Jesus, we will help others find Jesus, too – which is exactly what God calls us to do. Want to be part of the BLESS experience? Text BLESS to 833-237-0443 to sign up and receive weekly encouragement, practical next steps, and simple ways to love the people around you like Jesus. Tap each icon below to learn more. BEGIN WITH PRAYER LISTEN WITH CARE EAT WITH OTHERS SERVE WITH LOVE SHARE YOUR STORY

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 : 5:00pm 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 Use either of these images to invite your family and friends to Cedarbrook for Christmas Eve. Share them through text, email, or social media. To save an image on your phone, simply press and hold to copy or save. If you’re on a computer, right-click the image and select “Copy” or “Save Image As,” then share!

On January 21, we're kicking off 7 days of prayer and fasting. For this one week, we want to disconnect from the world through fasting and spend that time praying, connecting with God for three things. For personal revival and a vision of His promises in our lives. For specific opportunities to share the gospel with people in our lives. For our church family and the accomplishment of God’s mission here in the DMV area. GUIDE & JOURNAL PRAYER PROMPTS On February 1, we're kicking off 7 days of prayer and fasting. For this one week, we want to disconnect from the world through fasting and spend that time praying, connecting with God. Prayer is a lifeline. I have tried so hard to make prayer first in every situation. However, I’ve discovered many times that I often act first then want God to rescue me out of a situation, but prayer should be our premier choice, not our last resort. You see, recognizing the value of prayer as a lifeline is not enough. For prayer to become a part of our life, it needs to become something we look forward to doing, something that doesn’t give us a headache or makes us feel bad doing, but something that rejuvenates us, giving us hope and tangible peace. That’s the purpose of this week, and my ultimate prayer and hope for each of us, is that by practicing praying will help us experience what Paul the Apostle spoke of in Ephesians 3:18-19, to know how wide, how long, how high, and how deep God’s love is for you – a lifeline for our daily lives. So whether it’s before the day begins or before you go to bed, whether before you send that text or before you walk into that meeting, whether when bad things happen or before bad things happen, make prayer your lifeline. If you’re a well seasoned Christ follower or need to supercharge your prayers, then add the spiritual discipline of fasting to this week. And as you do so, I’m sure you’ll experience God and his grace for you. I can’t wait to hear the testimonies of all that God is doing and accomplishing in you and through you as you pray and fast. The sections below will guide you through how you can pray or fast, and what we’re praying for each day of this week. I’m praying God moves mightily in your life this week as you take a step of faith in prayer and fasting! Pastor Jonathan P.S. If you want prayer this week, click this link and submit a prayer request so the staff, elders, and other church leaders can pray for you. How Should We Pray? How do we make prayer a part of our everyday life? We can learn from two things that Jesus did in Mark 1:35. And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. (Mark 1:35 ESV) We should pray at a CERTAIN TIME . Jesus got up very early in the morning to spend time with His Heavenly Father. For prayer to work, we should do the same. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the morning or evening, but make sure it is a time you can be consistent with praying. Make a daily appointment with God and keep it. We should pray at a CERTAIN PLACE . Jesus had a prayer place. The place Jesus went was desolate on purpose. Your prayer place needs to be an undistracted environment where you can pray aloud and hear from God. Consider finding somewhere distractions can’t find you, or where you can’t access distractions. Maybe have some worship music playing in the background to muffle out the distractions. What Should You Pray? To make the most of your CERTAIN TIME and CERTAIN PLACE , you should go into prayer with a CERTAIN PLAN . Go into your prayer time with a plan. If it changes, that’s fine. For example, when Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He gave His disciples a prayer outline. We call it the Lord’s Prayer. This is our plan this week. We are going to pray a little bit of the Lord’s prayer each day for 7 days. The Lord’s prayer can be found in Luke 11:2-4 and in Matthew 6:9-13. Below is the version from the Gospel of Matthew. 9 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for yours is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.* (Matthew 6:9-13 ESV) Daily Prayer Prompts 01 Our Father in heaven... God loves when we call him, “Our Father...” Look at what the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:15, “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” Speak the Name: Begin your prayer today by simply by saying, "Father." Don't rush past it. Let the reality sink in that the Creator of the Universe invites you to call Him "Dad" (Abba). Give Thanks: You are not an outsider or an employee; you are a child of God. Thank Him for adopting you, for removing the spirit of fear, and for giving you a seat at His table. Go Deeper: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the Father's love to you in a fresh way today. Pray, "Lord, take me from knowing about You to truly knowing Your heart. Show me how to live as a confident child, not a fearful slave." 02 …hallowed be your name… To "hallow" God’s name is to set it apart as holy. It is an act of pure worship. Jesus teaches us that before we ask for anything, we pause to honor who God is. Who has God been to you recently? Read through the names below. Does one jump off the page? Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Who Provides El Shaddai: The Almighty Sufficient One El Elion: The Most High Ruler Jehovah Nissi: The Lord’s Banner of Victory Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Our Peace Jehovah Mekadesh: The Lord Who Sanctifies Jehovah Rophe: The Lord Who Heals Jehovah Tsikenu: The Lord My Righteousness Jehovah Robi: The Lord My Shepherd First, identify one name that describes how God has already shown up for you and write a prayer of thanks. Second, identify the name you need Him to be today. Call upon that name, trusting He will meet you there. 03 Your kingdom come, your will be done... "Your Kingdom Come" is a dangerous prayer. When we pray this, we are inviting God’s will to take the lead. Our duty is to align our hearts with God’s. These are the priorities of God’s kingdom: Salvation: Intercede for those who do not yet know Jesus. People in Authority: Ask for God's guidance over our leaders in government, school, church, and home. Transformation: Invite God to shape your character and competency to look more like Christ. Jesus says in Luke 12:30-31, “For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” What personal priority is hardest for you to lay down today? Write a prayer surrendering that specific desire to God, trusting His promise in Luke 12 that when you seek His Kingdom first, He takes care of the rest. 04 Give us this day our daily bread... This petition is about acknowledging our source of life. Just as the Israelites sang on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1-2 ESV) We must remind ourselves where our help originates. It does not come from our job, our bank account, or our connections. Ask God for exactly what you need today, whether that need is physical, emotional, or financial, once you asked, rest in the knowledge that the One who made the earth is capable of taking care of you. 05 ... and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Forgiveness is a two-way street. We cannot freely receive what we refuse to give. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9 (ESV) Ask God to check your heart and motives right now. Is there unconfessed sin or hidden pride? Write it down, then draw a line through it as a symbol of receiving His faithful cleansing. Who has offended you? Whether the wound is fresh or old, holding onto it only hurts you. List the names of those you need to forgive. beside their names, write: "I release you." Decide now to guard your heart against future offenses. Pray, "Lord, I choose to forgive in advance anyone who hurts me today." 06 ... and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Spiritual warfare is rarely a physical fight; but it definitely is a real fight. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12-13: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:12-13 ESV) Our enemy may be real, but so is our armor. Today, identify where you need to stand firm in the gospel. Is it your patience, purity, or peace? See if you can pinpoint the specific lie the enemy is using against you and find Scripture that silences it. Finally, turn that Bible passage into a prayer, inviting God to fight this battle on your behalf. 07 “...For yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever.” Today, we’re sealing our week by making three faith declarations: Yours is the Kingdom - Remind your situation who is in charge. Write a sentence declaring that God rules over your specific circumstances. Yours is the Power - Jeremiah prayed, "Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens... Nothing is too hard for you" (Jeremiah 32:17). Write down the "impossible" thing you are trusting God’s power to handle. Yours is the Glory forever - Faith thanks God before the answer comes. Write a declaration of praise, thanking Him in advance for the victory He is bringing. Look back over your prayers this week. Now, write the biggest one as a declaration of God's capability. Something like, "because God is faithful, I believe that..." What is Fasting? Fasting is withholding from something we want so we can set our attention on God. Food is an important part of life, but Scripture is full of invitations to go without it for a period of time to connect with God and be more mindful of our reliance on him. Types of Fasts: Complete Food Fast In this type of fast, you drink only liquids. Drink a lot of water, and then add in juice and shakes as needed. Partial Food Fast This fast involves abstaining from eating any type of food for a certain period of time each day. For example, you can choose to skip a certain meal or abstain from eating until sunset. Selective Food Fast This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food. Soul Fast If you don’t have much experience fasting food, have health (or other) issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance, this is a great option for you. For example, you might choose to fast social media or television for the duration and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast. How to Journal: W rite down your thoughts in following areas using two sentences or more: Write specifically the things you are grateful to God for. Write specifically the action steps you are going to take today or the next day to address any insights you received from God while you were praying or clinging to God through fasting. Write specifically the things you want to see God do for your own personal revival, opportunities to share the gospel in word and deed to the people around you, or through the church in our area. At the end of the 7 days, you should review your journal entries. In reviewing your journal entries, ask yourself: Are there any patterns in your gratitude toward God? Are there specific action steps that should be incorporated into your everyday routines? Are there any opportunities to minister the gospel in word or in deed that you need to step into?

Access tools, training, and support to lead your Life Group with confidence. Explore resources to help you grow spiritually, build community, and lead with purpose at Cedarbrook Church. LIFE GROUP LEADER RESOURCES Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 ESV Thank you for serving as a Life Group Leader here at Cedarbrook Community Church. Below you will find resources that will help you to make disciples...who will make disciples.

Though Jesus is the very Son of God, he did not come to earth to be served by humankind. Instead, he came to serve and put others above his own interests and needs. As disciples of Jesus, we serve others by building up the body of Christ and our surrounding community. SERVE The church is more than a building—it's the people. Every impactful moment we create is made possible by dedicated volunteers. When you offer your time and talents, you move from simply attending church to actively being the church. Our weekend services and weekly programs happen because of individuals like you, eager to be part of God's work in our community. JOIN THE TEAM SIGN UP HERE SIGN UP HERE MINISTRY PARTNERS

85544a0b-2b35-4e29-a55e-045324e37e5a 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. Biblical Meditation BOOKS Life With God by Richard Foster Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson ARTICLES Biblical Meditation at Bible.org 10 Ways to Effectively Practice Biblical Meditation by Sam Storms VIDEOS What is Biblical Meditation? by Michael Brown The Power of Godly Meditation by Charles Stanley NOTES COMMENTS heart page

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LIFE GROUP LEADER RESOURCES Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 ESV Thank you for serving as a Life Group Leader here at Cedarbrook Community Church. Below you will find resources that will help you to make disciples...who will make disciples.

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