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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 Faith isn’t meant to be lived in the crowd. Move from sitting in rows on Sunday to sitting in circles during the week. Find genuine friends, dig into God’s Word, and discover your next step of faith with family. FIND YOUR LIFE GROUP TALK TO A GROUP GUIDE It’s Easy to Feel Known on Sunday, Yet Completely Unknown on Monday. You show up to the weekend gathering. You sing, listen to the message, grab a coffee, and head home. But deep down, you know Sunday morning isn’t enough to sustain real faith. Modern life is busy, isolating, and keeps us on the surface You want close friends who share your values, but you don't know where to find them The Truth: You weren't designed to be just an attender in a crowd. You were made to be known We Know It’s Hard to Take the First Step. Walking into someone’s living room or meeting a new group can feel intimidating. “Will I fit in? Will I be put on the spot? What if I don't know the Bible well enough?” At Cedarbrook, Life Groups are the heartbeat of who we are. We designed our groups to be safe, welcoming environments where you can ask real questions, be yourself, and take your next step of faith at your own pace with the support of people who care. The Gospel doesn’t just give us a Savior, it gives us a spiritual family. In Life Groups we live out three simple convictions of faith: A Place Where Everyone Belongs You are not a customer, a contact in a phone, or an anonymous face in the crowd, you are family. In a Life Group, you don’t have to fake that everything is fine. We gather around the table, share great food, open the Bible together, and seek God, our father, together. A Place Where Everyone Matters Spiritual family is where you discover the unique gifts God gave you to build up others. You don’t need to hold a microphone or be a Bible scholar. Your presence, your story, your listening ear, and your prayers carry power. No one does everything, but everyone does something. A Place Where Love is Visible Genuine Christian love isn’t abstract—it's tangible. It’s praying together over real struggles, showing up in crises, holding each other together in the valleys, and living on mission to serve our local community. In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul named dozens of people who ate with him, prayed with him, and shaped his faith. Who are the people you feast with, pray with, and grow with? Lifelong, faith-shaping friendships are built around a living room circle in a Life Group. IF YOU STAY ON THE SIDELINES Faith stays mostly an intellectual exercise on Sundays You face trials, stress, and grief largely on your own You remain an anonymous face in a seat WHEN YOU JOIN A LIFE GROUP You grow confident in reading the Bible and praying You have people who show up when life gets hard You are known, loved, and challenged to grow Ready to Find Your People? Don't do faith alone. Take your next step today. FIND YOUR LIFE GROUP CONNECT WITH A PASTOR

Contact us by phone or email. We are located in Clarksburg, Maryland. CONTACT US we'd love to hear from you! questions prayer request next steps feedback Join us each Sunday at 9:30 & 11:15am 23700 Stringtown Rd Clarksburg, MD 20871 301.528.6702 DIRECTIONS Name Email Phone Subject Message Success! Message received. Send

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. GOT QUESTIONS? October 5 - December 7 7:00pm SIGN UP 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

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

OUR TEAM JONATHAN KWON Lead Pastor KEN JACKSON Spiritual Formation Pastor JESSIE FREELAND Middle School Ministries Director JULIA SEIFERT Promiseland Director MARIAN GREEN Communications Administrator ABBY MARTINEZ Administrative Assistant MOLLIE RANDALL Women's Ministry Leader JOHN GIST Worship Pastor JASON CHANG Church Plant Pastor Resident JUSTIN FORTUNE High School Ministries Director JASON BENOWITZ Music & Production Director PETER JACKSON Youth Worship Leader & Worship Assistant PETER JOHNSON Business Director WILLIAM FERRY Men's Ministry Leader ELDERS Paul Ajamian Walter Chang Carl McLaughlin Ed Obendorfer DEACONS Rob Ervin Lindsay Folkerts Michael Leahy Deb Macklin Frank Schwartz

GROW WITH US No matter where you find yourself along your path of faith, Cedarbrook offers a next step tailored to you. GROW GROW WITH US No matter where you find yourself along your path of faith, Cedarbrook offers a next step tailored to you

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HOME FOR THE CURIOUS AND THE COMMITTED Join us this Sunday Whether you're exploring who Jesus is for the first time, growing deeper in your faith, or anywhere in between, you'll find a place to belong here. VISIT US Sundays at 9:30 & 11:15am WATCH ONLINE Sundays at 9:30am 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

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