What We’re Doing This Month
During August we continue our series “Free to Live” going through the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. In this letter to the newly emerging community of followers of Jesus in Ephesus nearly 2000 years ago, Paul, one of the Apostles of the early church, makes a compelling call to embrace life to the full. He sets out by explaining how much God loves us and how our oneness with God comes through the dynamic presence of the Spirit of Christ within each of us. He then goes on to challenge us to live in the power of this dynamism and to follow Jesus with our whole lives. It is a call to live and experience the Kingdom of God that Jesus declared. It is a call to courageously pursue heaven on earth.
Sunday Message Speaker
Ephesians Series: Free to Live
August 1 United in Christ Brian Peterson
August 8 Submitted to God Matthew Dyer
August 15 Submitted to One Another Matthew Dyer
August 22 Confronting the Powers Patsy Fratanduono
Series: Embracing Hope
August 29 Embracing Hope Matthew Dyer
Discipleship Group Information
Many groups currently meet throughout the summer, sharing meals, fun and meaningful discussion together, farming at Cedar Ridge, leading children's groups on Sundays, or serving the community in other ways. For more information about groups at Cedar Ridge, contact Patsy Fratanduono.
Important Dates
August 1: Children and Youth Leader Potluck Luncheon
Children and Youth Ministry Leaders, helpers, and their children are invited to meet Bryan Peterson, our new Pastor of Children and Youth. Please bring a dish to share.
Sunday ∙ August 1 ∙ 12:45 - 2PM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
August 15 and 22: Promotion Dates for New 9th and New 6th Graders
Students, Parents - please mark your calendars. We have scheduled our student grade promotion dates for next year. Throughout the summer students should remain with their current groups. On their promotion date, students should first report to their current room and allow their leaders to ceremoniously walk them and help welcome them into their new group. For information, please email Steve Mather for High School or Lisa Dyer for Middle School.
Sunday ∙ August 15 (New 9th Graders) ∙ 11AM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
Sunday ∙ August 22 ( New 6th Graders)∙ 11AM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
August 19: Prayer Practice
The third Thursday of each month there is an opportunity to join with others and take time to slow down from the busyness and stress of life. We engage in different methods of prayer together that may help us be more deeply present to God and to our lives in the present moment. All are welcome to join us Thursday, August 19, from 7-9PM in the first floor of the barn. No registration or prior experience required. No food or childcare. Contact Patsy Fratanduono for more information.
Thursday ∙ August 19 ∙ 7 - 9PM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
August 22: Youth Potluck Lunch
The Middle School and High School groups are inviting everyone to a potluck luncheon in the barn. We'll share a meal and look at plans for the new school year for both Middle School and High School groups. While this is an important meeting particularly for youth parents and leaders, this will be an opportunity for everyone to connect with the teenagers in our community. Come learn what the youth have in store for next year! For more information please contact Lisa Dyer for the Middle School or Steve Mather for the High School.
Sunday ∙ August 22 ∙ 12:45PM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
Beginning August 24: Embark on the Journey
The Journey is a four-week group experience that is a fun and meaningful introduction to Cedar Ridge and its vision, values and people. It's a time for sharing conversation and food (dinner is provided each week) and joining fellow companions in exploring the spiritual walk together. All are welcome. It's current and relevant to what is happening at Cedar Ridge now, so come and focus on growing into God's greatest potential for you! The deadline to register and pick up your materials is Sunday, August 15. To register or for more info contact Patsy Fratanduono.
Tuesday evenings ∙ Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14 ∙ 7- 9PM ∙ Barn 1st Floor
Opportunities to Serve
- Property Workdays are every other Saturday:
August 7, August 21, & September 4, 8AM-Noon.
Contact Kirk Hoffman for more information. - We could use your help in two important service areas. First, we need several people to join our greeter team and welcome our community as they arrive Sunday mornings. Second, we need one or two additional coffee brewers to provide our fantastic Sunday morning brew. Please contact Kirk Hoffman or catch him in the commons.
Opportunities to Help Children Grow This Year
If you're an adult or teen who enjoys being around kids, we'd love to have you join our Children's Ministry Sunday Morning teams. Those serving on our Nursery Teams provide a safe, consistent and predictable environment for babies and toddlers. Leaders on our Preschool Teams guide young children through a series of hands-on activities that help them learn about God, the world He has created, and ways that we can show kindness to others. Leaders on our Elementary Teams engage children in grades K-5 in discussions and active experiences that help them understand more about the story of God and the way of Jesus. If you're interested in joining one of these teams, please contact Bryan Peterson, ideally by August 25.
Our Community, Our Farm
In 2008-2009, Cedar Ridge prayerfully considered the ways in which we could use our property to serve God in line with our vision. We believe our farm will provide opportunities for personal spiritual growth, for growing in authentic community and for serving each other and our neighbors.
Getting Involved
Farm Parties: These are small groups of people who arrange times to farm and are inviting our community to join them. You’ll find August party dates below.
Show Up: You can come farm any time! All necessary instructions are in the white farm shed out front—with a contact phone number listed there if you have questions.
Sign Up: Sign up at the farm table in the Commons and a farm team leader will contact you to help you through the process.
Email: Email the farm team if you have questions or would like some help.
Talk to Kirk: Kirk Hoffman, our Director of Facilities, oversees the farm project and would love to help you! His contact information is listed in the bulletin or find him in the commons after each service.
Farm Parties
Every Sunday from 12:30-1:30PM: Farm Team
Every Wednesday from 9-11AM: Parents w/kids
Evenings from 6:30-8PM:
Aug. 2 – Hope Dolan Aug. 18 – Patsy Fratanduono
Aug. 4 – Kirk Hoffman Aug. 20 – Hope Dolan
Aug. 6 – Lisa Cobb Aug. 23 – Tinica Mather
Aug. 9 – Kirk Hoffman Aug. 25 – Men’s Group
Aug. 10 – Matthew Dyer Aug. 26 – Bryan Peterson
Aug. 12 – Lisa Cobb Aug. 31 – Betsy Mitchell-Henning
Aug. 17 – Matthew Dyer
Deliveries
On harvest days, you could have the opportunity to hand-deliver the crops fresh from the ground to places like Elizabeth House, and St. Camillus Church Food Pantry and see what God is doing in our community at large.
Middle School Coffee Sales
JDKA, a local business in Silver Spring. is our fair trade coffee supplier. We think, as many others do, that JDKA’s coffee is superb. Try it and make up your own mind. The coffee can be purchased from the middle school students in the commons between first and second service. The proceeds are planned to fund outreach opportunities in Guatemala. Support missions, drink awesome coffee. For more information contact Lisa Dyer .
Calendar
Sunday, August 1 Children and Youth Leader Potluck Luncheon
Saturday, August 7 Cedar Ridge Workday
Sunday, August 15 Student Promotion - New 9th Graders
Sunday, August 15 Pick Up Journey Marerials
Thursday, August 19 Prayer Practice
Saturday, August 21 Cedar Ridge Workday
Sunday, August 22 Student Promotion - New 6th Graders
Sunday, August 22 Youth Potluck Lunch
Tuesday, August 24 Embark on the Journey (1 of 4)
Sunday, August 29 Student Promotion - Elementary Ages
Tuesday, August 31 Embark on the Journey (2 of 4)
Saturday, September 4 Cedar Ridge Workday
Tuesday, September 7 Embark on the Journey (3 of 4)
Tuesday, September 14 Embark on teh Journey (4 of 4)