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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. Begin With Prayer Listen with Care Eat with Others Serve with Love Share Your Story I will pray for the people in my life and the places where I go. Begin with prayer Pursuing Jesus’ mission in our lives always begins with prayer. Create a list of people who you live, work or play with who do not know Jesus. Ask God who from this list he wants you to focus on blessing. Pray that God would bless them and their families. Pray for their salvation.Pray that God would create a spiritual curiosity or hunger within them. Pray for opportunities to listen to them, eat with them, serve them, and share your story. Pray that God would give you wisdom to make the most of these opportunities. Pray for courage that, when given the opportunity, you would share God’s story with love and gentleness. I will listen to and discover the needs of others and the places where God is at work. How long does it take to process a return? Up to 2 weeks. Can I return my items to a store? Yes, you can return items to any of our stores. How long does it take to process a return? Up to 2 weeks. Can I return my items to a store? Yes, you can return items to any of our stores. How long does it take to process a return? Up to 2 weeks. Can I return my items to a store? Yes, you can return items to any of our stores.

Assist Kids: Administrative Support Assist Provide administrative support during the middle of the week. Reach out to new families, data entry into the church data management system, update attendance, etc. 2 hours monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

be7ce2f8-13a9-489b-9a21-4ba4910edb99 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. Incarnational Living BOOKS Analog Church: Why We Need Real Places, People and Things in the Digital Age by Jay Kim Placed for a Purpose by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney ARTICLES Living Incarnationally by Greg Boyd Incarnational Living by Jay Ferguson VIDEOS Sustaining Incarnational Mission by John Tyson Incarnational Mission by Jeff Vanderstelt NOTES COMMENTS hands page

221578c1-1a5c-4903-a00d-09d9edd7a684 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. Serve with Love BOOKS BLESS by Dave Ferguson The Greatness Principle by Nelson Searcy ARTICLES The Secret to Happiness is Helping Others by Jennifer Santi Lessons From Jesus on How to Serve Others by Newspring Church VIDEOS Serving Others by Renovare Jesus Served by John Jorgenson NOTES COMMENTS hands page

c3fc0b24-b202-47e3-aa5c-b36f59be50f4 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. Eat With Others BOOKS A Meal With Jesus by Tim Chester The Simplest Way to Change the World by Dustin Willis and Brandon Clements ARTICLES The What and Why of Biblical Hospitality by Logan Murphy How to Change the World With Christian Hospitality by Kathy Chapman Sharp VIDEOS Why is True Christian Hospitality so Important? by Rosario Butterfield Hospitality in the Early Christian Church by Amy Oden NOTES COMMENTS hands page

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

b792d8f6-9911-4bba-a3bf-06a0f180e744 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. The Clarksburg Closet NOTES COMMENTS hands page

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

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. Serve with Love CURRENT EPISODE Begin with Prayer EPISODE 5 Loving Our Neighbors During a Pandemic EPISODE 2 Eat With Others EPISODE 7 Incarnational Living EPISODE 4 Lifestyle of Service EPISODE 1 Listen with Care EPISODE 6 The Clarksburg Closet EPISODE 3

ae2c3f52-757a-4aa3-b165-588710781846 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. Loving Our Neighbors During a Pandemic BOOKS The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon The Hopeful Neighborhood by Don Everts ARTICLES How to be a Compassionate Neighbor During a Global Health Crisis by Evelyn Allen 9 Ways to Love Your Neighbor in This Pandemic by Justin Early ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR HELP Clarksburg Closet https://www.cedarbrook.org/clarksburgcloset Clarksburg CAN http://www.clarksburgcan.org Germantown Help https://germantownhelp.org Damascus Help http://damascushelp.org Upcounty Hub at Black Rock (Germantown) https://www.blackrockcenter.org/upcounty-hub Wumco Help (western MoCo Poolesville based org) https://wumcohelp.org A Wider Circle (Gaithersburg area) https://awidercircle.org Interfaith Works (down county - Rockville area) https://www.iworksmc.org Red Wiggler Community Farm (Clarksburg area) https://redwiggler.org NOTES COMMENTS hands page

bcaccd38-561c-4fd8-a198-c708b0d85e1d 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. Begin with Prayer BOOKS How to Pray: a Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney ARTICLES 10 Daily Prayers to Boost Your Outreach by Kevin Harney The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism by Matt Slick VIDEOS Why Prayer is Critical for Evangelism by Jerry Root How to Pray for Others by Allen Carr NOTES COMMENTS hands page

JASON BENOWITZ Music & Production Director I’m the Music & Production Director here at Cedarbrook, and I couldn’t be more grateful for my Cedarbrook family. Music and technology have always been a huge part of my life—I’ve worked in everything from “printing intern” gigs to audio engineering, learning along the way from some incredible mentors who’ve worked with bands and tours you’d definitely recognize. I’ve even had the chance to work with artists like For King & Country, Blanca, and Jesus Culture. When I’m not behind the soundboard or in rehearsal, you’ll probably find me watching baseball, adding to my card collection, or building something out of Lego. Buc-ee’s snacks and Dunkin’ runs are my favorite fuel, but the best part of my job isn’t the treats or the toys—it’s getting to use technology to help create an environment that flows with what God is already doing here at Cedarbrook. jason@cedarbrook.org