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7715ce40-e4b4-44ae-8af3-f78b066f49c7 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. Servanthood BOOKS Improving Your Serve by Charles Swindoll Full Service: Moving from Self-Serve Christianity to Total Servanthood by Siang-Yang Tan ARTICLES Jesus’s Teaching on Servant Leadership by John Maxwell What it Means to be Great by Tony Evans VIDEOS The Mindset of a Servant by Tony Evans Modeling the Role of a Servant by Charles Swindoll NOTES COMMENTS heart page

Week 1 KICK-OFF MESSAGE: What is Rooted? MEETING GUIDE SHARING YOUR STORY

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. Free childcare is provided. GOT QUESTIONS? SIGN UP February 25 - April 29 7:00pm VOLUNTEER 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

Every person at Cedarbrook has the opportunity to participate in the work God is doing in the Metro Baltimore-DC area. Be a part of serving our communities through our church. SERVE LOCALLY CLARKSBURG CLOSET Clothing Ministry serving Montgomery County The Clarksburg Closet is a clothing bank that provides quality clothing without charge to meet the needs of the Clarksburg community and its neighbors. MORE INFORMATION INTERFAITH WORKS Women's homeless shelter An emergency shelter for homeless women with issues related to domestic violence and long-term disabilities. Once a month, women from Cedarbrook provide residents with breakfast, dinner, and companionship. MORE INFORMATION CELEBRATE LIFE Sanctity of all human life Celebrate Life is a life-affirming, grace-filled ministry to unborn babies and their families. There is no more needy in our community than babies in the womb who have no voice to defend themselves. Our purpose is to support life at all stages, and believe that expressing Christ's love to the unborn and to their mothers and fathers honors God. MORE INFORMATION

Week 2 MEETING GUIDE ICEBREAKER QUESTIONS FACILITATE GROUP PRAYER CREATIVE PRAYER GUIDE NAMES OF GOD PRAYER EXERCISE

Week 10 MEETING GUIDE

4e322ed7-2e34-45bd-802c-cc632a1f9535 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 Scripture BOOKS Scripture Alone by James R. White Scripture and the Authority of God by N. T. Wright ARTICLES The Authority of the Bible at bible.org 7 Key Elements of the Doctrine of Scripture by Matthew Boffey VIDEOS Defending the Bible by Sean McDowell 3 Minute Theology: How is the Bible Divinely Inspired? NOTES COMMENTS head page

PERU MOISES BUENDIA Tell me more about your mission? My mission is to teach the Word of God to children, and to help them grow in the ways of the Lord, so that they are men and women of good in society who honor the name of God and love their neighbor. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? Despite the separation and confinement that the pandemic has created for us, our ministry brings us together. Among children and adolescents, 65 participate in our Sunday Bible School. They faithfully attend and receive the teaching of the Word of God via the internet. Their parents are learning also because many of the parents help their children get online. What are some of the challenges you face? Not having a location of our own for our church. How can I pray for you? To wisely lead God's people, both children and adults. How can I support you? Praying, visiting our ministry, and sending teams. Where can I learn more? Email missions@cedarbrook.org to learn more. global missions

917c6dab-a235-42b9-912e-91a63e3f01ae 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 God the Son BOOKS Jesus the King by Tim Keller Christ the Eternal King by A. W. Tozer ARTICLES God the Son by John Stange What is the Doctrine of the Trinity? by Matt Perman VIDEOS Is Jesus God? with Charles Stanley The Trinity Explained in 3 Minutes by Jon Oleksiuk NOTES COMMENTS head page

Teach Kids: 2 - 3 year olds Teach Followers of Jesus who love 2+3 year olds and exhibit his love through prepared lessons and activities 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

Teach Students: Girls Small Group Leader Teach Followers of Jesus wanting to invest in the next generation. We do this buy forming relationships aimed at connecting students to Jesus. Attend weekly meetings prepared to discuss the lesson with Students. 3 hours weekly Weekly 4

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