Newsletter Archive

My brother-in-law, Joe (sister’s husband), is being deployed this Sunday. Our family will be going to Des Moines Saturday evening to be a part of the Sending off ceremony on Sunday morning. Please pray for our family and especially my sister as we... More

If you have any items in the Brown House that you want back, please contact Michele in the office to make arrangements to pick these items up. Matt and Lindsay will be arriving in August and are not in need of any extra items. Thank you!... More

Thursday, July 15, 2010 The church is looking to expand and improve its library . It is in need of two flat panel monitors and computers that can meet the following requirements: *Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows... More

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Welcome Elsa Joy Wiens!! She ws born at 12:01 this afternoon to Scott and Ivy Wiens. Mom and daughter are doing well and will probably go home tomorrow (July 15). They are at Allen hospital.... More

They received some good news at the appointment yesterday. The baby showed a lot of growth from the last ultrasound so they are going to let her go four more weeks. They are planning a C-section around the 5 th of August! As long as she continues to... More

Please be in prayer for the Christensen family - Greg's dad fell and broke his hip and will be having surgery today. Thank you for your faithful prayers. Michele

Please be in prayer for Eden Reicherts. July 13 she will be having a endoscopy in Iowa City. ************************************************************************************************************ Reminder: Tonight at 6:30 PM is Erin Dalziel's... More

Dear Church Family, I would like to ask for you to pray for our family, especially my brother Justin and sister-in-law Steph. Justin and Steph are expecting a little boy, Ian Reed Smith, in August. During a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks, it was... More

Thursday, July 1, 2010 VBS is in need of set up and/or tear down helpers for its carnival family fun night. Set up will start at 2:00 Tear down will start around 7:30/8:00. Please come out and help!!! Thank you!

VBS HELPERS NEEDED!!!! We are still in need of a few people to help us with these games tomorrow evening. Contact Katie Farwell if you are willing. (H)232-2566 (cell)269-5584 katiefarwell@gmail.com Bouncy House Face Painting 4 Square Color Walk... More

Please pray for VBS! About 20 children, mostly churched, attended opening night last night. Greg Christensen is walking the children through the plan of salvation- perfect for inviting unsaved neighbors, friends, and family. Please pray that God... More

Week's update from Heather Redig, serving in Africa: Prayer requests: 1) One of our interns found out at the beginning of this week that his mom has breast cancer. He has 2 younger siblings at home, and feels that he needs to go home and be with his... More

6/24/10 Cheryl Smith will be having surgery in Iowa City on Friday, July 9. *****************************************************************************************

WELCOME ABBIGAIL JEAN DALZIEL!!! Nate and Erin Dalziel's Abbigail Jean was born yesterday, June 22, at 1:32 P.M. She weighed 7 lb 15 oz and is 22 3/4 in long. The family is at Allen hospital.... More

Please be in prayer for Rusty Weldon and his family. His uncle just passed away and he will be traveling to the funeral in Norfolk, VA. Thank you for your faithful prayers.... More

* Nolan and a couple men will be meeting at the church on Tuesday evening at 6:00 to build the VBS set. If there are 2 or 3 men who are willing to join them, they would greatly appreciate it. Contact Nolan at 290-9919 or n.farwell@gmail.com if you... More

Isaac's UIHC Otolaryngology Appt. (6/17/10): So the bad news is that we don't really know much more than we did before we went to Iowa City today, but the good news is that as of now he doesn't need any surgery. Today was a long day. We were glad to... More

Items are still needed for VBS. If you can donate any of these items, please contact Katie Farwell at 232-2566 or katiefarwell@gmail.com Hay Bails Rope (for decoration to look like lassos) White Sheets (to be painted- will not be returned)... More

We went in this morning to have Isaac's ear surgery. When they got in there, they were not able to perform the surgery because his ear canals were too small. The doctor said that they are the smallest ones he has ever seen (even smaller than a 6 mo.... More

Pray for John Rider as he will be having a pace maker replacement done in Iowa City tomorrow at 8:30 AM

50 th Wedding Anniversary Open House honoring Lowell and Marilyn Smith to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 2-5 pm at the Fellowship Hall at Cedar Heights Baptist Church, 2430 Neola Street, Cedar Falls, IA. All are invited to come and... More

Please be in prayer for our son in law, Grant Davison and our daughter Erin at this time. With the recent killing of several foreign and US soldiers plus one civilian contractor on Monday, Grant has been moved to a safe location. Contact will be... More

We had an opportunity to talk with Lucas last night. He is still in Orlando receiving some training. To say that he is enjoying his trip is an understatement. I think his exact words were, "This Bible translation stuff is amazing!". Tomorrow morning... More

Joe & Emily Kearney's email has changed. Please change your records to the following: theiowakearneys@gmail.com ************************************************************************************* The new address and phone for Cory & Emily... More

This is Jason, and I wanted to send out an update on Matthias. Last night was his best night since he's been in the hospital. He is off of the ventilator and his ET tube has been removed. He only gets pain medication when needed, and he still... More

Greg Rekward - change your records Phone # 319-883-0040

VBS is quickly approaching and we still are in need of many volunteers. Children's hearts are changed and nourished during a week at Vacation Bible School. Please consider giving 5 evenings of your summer to make VBS happen. Working with children... More

Thank you for your gracious support, both in your prayers and in your finances, for my recent medical mission trip to Haiti. I am again overwhelmed by your generosity and commitment to spreading the Gospel to the nations. I look forward to sharing... More

Update on Matthias Campbell in Parkview Hospital - -Ft. Wayne, IN Matthias underwent a successful second surgery last night where they removed the packing around his liver, stitched up a bile leak in the liver and inserted a drain tube. This morning... More

Please be in prayer for Matthias Campbell as he will undergo a second surgery tonight at 6:30 eastern time at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne IN. This surgery will be to remove the packing that was placed around his liver and to fix an area of the... More

Congratulations to Mo and Kayla Lang at the arrival of their son, Roman James Lang, born 5-28-2010 weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 inches long.

Please be in prayer for the Campbell family. While visiting relatives over the holiday Jason and his little boy, Matthias, were involved in an accident today. Although Jason is ok, Matthias suffered a tear in his small intestine and a tear in his... More

Mike Tully's business is having a celebration of their new offices. If you would like to join him in this celebration, please read on for more information below. Dear Friend, Aerial Services is hosting an Open House at our new facility ( 6315... More

Please be in prayer for the Campbell family. While visiting relatives over the holiday Jason and his little boy, Matthias, were involved in an accident today. Although Jason is ok, Matthias suffered a tear in his small intestine and a tear in his... More

VBS Needs You! Please contact Katie Farwell if you could help out in the following areas. Everyone can help out in some way. Contact Katie at 269-5584 or katiefarwell@gmail.com 4th and 5th grade leader Music or Drama Nursery Workers Helpers for... More

Dear Church family- Thank you so much for coming along side the Ricketts family and praying for a miraculous healing for Ben. Last night the Lord decided Ben's work on earth is done as He took Ben home to be with Him. I would like to ask people to... More

Megan Hines is having surgery and is in need of some frozen meals for next week. If you are willing to make a meal for her (Megan & Mitch Hines), please contact the church office at 277-3889 or office@cedarheightsbaptist.com Thank you, Michele

Reminder for graduating High School Seniors - May 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM, we will be having a time to honor your achievements and pray for your futures.

Update on Lynell Smith Greetings! Just wanted to inform you of what is happening with me. Due to my ankle injury that will probably require surgery though I will know after I see the orthopedic surgeon on June 7, I have been given a 3 month... More

Thanks for your prayers. My Dr. appointment on Wednesday went well. The MRI showed that I have a completely torn ligament in my right ankle. The dr. referred me on to a specialist/orthopedic surgeon that I will see on June 7 th in Syracuse, NY. Then... More

Nell Wilson and Kate LaPole are putting together a recipe holder/book for both Amy Green and Lindsey Anderson for their weddings. Please take a moment to fill out a recipe card located on the counter in the foyer. Fill it out with your favorite... More

Join us for a Bridal Shower in honor of Amy Green Amy is engaged to Aaron Thelen of Brainerd, Minnesota June 3, 2010, at 7:00 PM 2328 Minnetonka Dr. Cedar Falls, IA Hosted by Sue Anderson 319-268-1837 Amy is registered at Target & Kohls

Folks: The news about Benjamin today from Iowa City was not good. See below. Also, if you are praying for Benjamin and his family and interested in updates, I want to make you aware that the family decided to switch websites from the UICH... More

The surgery to put in the monitor /drain line (my term-not medical) went well yesterday afternoon. The MRI done later confirmed that Ben had a stroke which will affect his right side and possibly speech. Ben was able to be taken off the medication... More

Listing of Open Houses: Geoffrey Stout, May 22, 2010 at 6:00 - 8:30 PM at 6811 Big Rock Rd., Dunkerton, IA 319-822-4234 Scott Green, May 29, 2010 at 3:00 - 5:00 PM at CHBC, 2430 Neola St., CF Kalie Freese, May 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 4013... More

Update on Ben Ricketts Ben is still in a drug induced coma and on a ventilator. They have tried to take him off the medications and the ventilator but the pressure increases too much in his brain. Later today they will do a surgery to put in a... More

Please pray for my right ankle to heal. The MRI taken last week showed a completely torn ligament. I have a Dr. appt. on Wednesday afternoon to find out a treatment plan or if I will need to have surgery to repair it. I am attending a Ladies... More

Ben Ricketts, the two year old son of one of our AWANA family was airlifted to Iowa City last night because he got tangled in the cord to the blind. His dad (Dave) did CPR on him and they were able to get his heart started at Sartori. There is huge... More

Forrest and I are planning to send a package to Maren next week. I think she would be greatly encouraged by notes or pictures from people in our body. I'm sure she would love an update about your lives, or whatever you would like to write about. If... More

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS AND INVITE THEM OVER TO GET TO KNOW THEM BETTER! Scott (7/26) & Ivy (5/16) Wiens Anniversary 12/30 Children: Jirah (9/5); Cannon (8/7); Maizy (9/10) (S) 319-830-3983 (I) 319-830-4563 3919 Sturgis Dr. Cedar Falls, IA 50613... More

Please be in prayer for Cheryl Smith. She will be having a back surgery at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids on May 26th at 12:00 PM. Please note: I am discovering that not everyone receives the church newsletter and its contents as I have designed it. The... More

My grandmother passed away last night. Services are scheduled for Friday & Saturday. Prayers for my family would be appreciated. They are mostly all unsaved! Thanks, Amanda Fisher

Josh Pagel, a college student at UNI, is wondering if there is anyone in the church who would be able to house him for the summer. If you are interested in helping Josh out, you can contact him at joshpagel1@yahoo.com or 319-651-4640. Work Day -... More

Dear CHBC, We miss you all so much! But after almost a year we are starting to feel like this is home. It hasn't been easy this last year, but it hasn't been impossible. There have been many times when both Dustin and I have been ready to pack up... More

Our appreciation goes out to each of you who helped provide the meals for our College Students. Thank you so much for the food and cash you so willingly provided. The students really appreciated the meals. We are looking forward to providing meals... More

Photos from the Ladies Dessert with Lynell Smith speaking to us about how she uses discipleship in Brazil. Thank you Pam, Jean and Elaine for the planning and delicious desserts and thank you Lynell for sharing with us your heart for discipleship... More

Our God is so gracious and gave us the best weather for our work projects today! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who came out and worked so very hard. We pray that God receives all the glory from our efforts and that we will continue to... More

Jim Lee's cell number is 641-481-0587. The number listed in the directory is incorrect. Please change your records.

Missions Emphasis Weekend Ladies Dessert - April 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM Join us at 7:00 PM promptly in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some delicious desserts and a blessed time with Lynell Smith as she shares from her heart how she does evangelism and... More

Sunday Evening, April 18th, is our Quarterly Members Meeting. This meeting is a privilege and responsibility of all members. Early this week, we emailed you the necessary papers for this meeting. Please remember to print them off and bring them with... More

I have been notified that the graphics with important information did not come through well with the newsletter for the following email: Baby Shower for Ali Wilkinson and baby Maddox April 29, 2010 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall at Cedar Heights Baptist... More

Please pray for my brother, Tom. He is scheduled for an angiogram, Thursday at 3:30pm. He has been having heart problems. The doctors are unsure as to what is causing his rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. He has been very lightheaded and... More

Ladies, mark your calendar and join us for an evening of praise and thanksgiving for the arrival of Maddox. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM.

Cedar Heights Elementary School Project Here is the list of jobs at Cedar Heights Elementary: Spreading of wood chips in playground areas to south of the building Raking wood chips out of grass back into playground areas Using a pitch fork, fluff... More

Pastor Kevin and Pastor Dann arrived safely at their conference. Pray for their refreshment and strengthening in the Word. Please remember to let Matt and Lindsay Tully know you will be praying for them. Sign up for prayer updates at... More

Dear church family, As many of you know Paul Burgett was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and will be undergoing treatment over the next few months. While we want to respect their privacy we also want to shower them with love, prayers, and support.... More

There will NOT be a combined Sunday School for this Sunday, April 18th. All classes will be meeting in their regular scheduled locations. Teachers are to be prepared to teach as normal. It is almost here - Love Cedar Valley and Cedar Heights Baptist... More

The College Meal is April 18th, not this Sunday, April 11th. Please disregard it's announcement in the bulletin. Thank you, Michele

During our missions weekend, be prepared to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to our community as we partner with Love Cedar Valley to do some local projects in our neighborhood. Sign up for April 24th today! Project 1 River Hills Clean up... More

Please continue praying for Ann Wilson. She is now back at Ravenwood Rehab Center. She will return to visit her Doctor April 12 and future surgeries will be scheduled at that time. Her room information is E8, bed 2 and phone: 236-6947

Dear Pastors Dann, Kevin and the CHBC Family, Thank you to all who worked on the Brown House to get it ready for me. Thank you for showing God's love to me and for partnering with me to proclai God's message of salvation. Your Missionary, Lynell... More

Dear Cedar Heights, Our Missions Emphasis Weekend is April 23 – 25. As a part of our Missions Emphasis Weekend we will be participating in Love Cedar Valley on Saturday, April 24. Our projects will be helping River Hills Elementary, Cedar Heights... More

We want to praise and thank God for the safe arrival of Maddox James Wilkinson! He was born March 30, 2010 weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 1/2" long! There will be a flower in the morning service celebrating this new life. More Greeters are needed!... More

DON'T FORGET - April 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the home of Carlene Danielsen's located at 3410 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, IA there will be a bridal shower for Janaye De Winkle who is engaged to Matthew Gerrelts, son of Melody and Brian Gerrelts. Janaye is... More

CORRECTION: The prayer is for Ali Wilkinson - I have no idea what happened or how the last name got to be Alkannin? Let's all have a good laugh. It must have been a long day. But please be in prayer for Linn and Ali Wilkinson as they await the birth... More

Be in prayer for Ali Alkannin (Daughter of Greg & Laurie Rekward). She is now 8 days overdue and they have decided to induce her tomorrow morning at Covenant Hospital. Ali's shower is going to be Thursday, April 29th at 6:30 PM at the Church... More

Lynell Smith will be in town for the next two weeks. If you would like to invite her over to your home and share a meal together - call her at 319-610-5645. Also, Lynell would like to know if anyone has a bike that she could borrow. Contact her at... More

Here is the updated Missions schedule for April 23-25. Mission Emphasis Weekend at CHBC Sunday – April 18 th Morning Message - Pastor Kevin - mission biography message on the life and mission of Amy Carmichael 9:30 am – Combined SS – Meet Our... More

IMPORTANT! This Sunday at the Mark Cahill Worship Service, we will NOT be taking our regular offering for Cedar Heights Baptist. Instead, they will be taking a Love Offering for Mark Cahill. We will provide an offering box in the foyer of CHBC for... More

Just a reminder that this is NO Awana or Prayer Service tonight due to Spring Break.

For those who have sent their children to Sunrise Christian School, teacher, Lynne Gander has been diagnosed with an ovarian tumor. Please be in prayer for her during this difficult time. Please be in prayer for this request sent in by Konni. "Many... More

April 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the home of Carlene Danielsen's located at 3410 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, IA there will be a bridal shower for Janaye De Winkle who is engaged to Matthew Gerrelts, son of Melody and Brian Gerrelts. Janaye is registered at... More

Jonathan & Cade played super heros. It was sunny and warm so we spent some time at a park. Underdog! Lunch time! Reminded us of old times with our 7 children. We visited the horses and fed them some apples. Rachel was such a wonderful helper. She... More

Remember that this Sunday, March 14th, will begin Daylight Saving Time. SPRING ahead by turning your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before going to bed! Due to my misreading the calendar, please take note that we will be having church in the... More

Brianna Gillick is en route back from BBC to Waterloo b/c her sister Shannon had a baby boy, Eli, on Saturday and he is in the NICU. He has fluid in his lungs and is expected to be in the NICU for some time. Eli is in stable condition; he weighed 7... More

Pastor Kevin's Schedule Pastor Kevin will be gone over the following dates: March 13-20 College Trip to Winter Park, CO April 9-10 Wedding in Ft. Dodge April 13-17 Together for the Gospel Conference May 25-June1 Vacation/Wedding in California

Hi, My name is Amanda Fisher. As some of you might know already, I will be taking over the Greeting/1st Impressions Ministry at Cedar Heights. I am very excited to be helping out and look forward to helping visitors feel welcome in our church home.... More

Lynell Smith will be putting her prayer letter together and wondered if anyone was available to help stamp, fold and fill envelopes with her. If you have some time, she will be at the church tomorrow, Thursday, March 4th. Contact Lynell at... More

Awana Grand Prix 2010

Please pray as last Sunday (February 21) my 87 year old grandma collapsed after church after a long, stressful week of mourning the death of her daughter, my aunt. When she fell, she landed with her full body weight on her head which caused a... More

Ladies of CHBC are invited to a Gift Card Bridal Shower for David Keel's fiance, Kristen Goettsche. It will be held on March 6, 2010 at 1:30 pm. at Lampost Theatre. A female college student who attends CHBC is looking to live in the Cedar Falls area... More

Pray for Suzy Searfoss and family as her grandmother just passed away. Please be in prayer for a girl named Shelby Renfrow. She is a junior in high school and my sisters best friend back home. She was diagnosed with a form of cancer last night at... More

Innerchange 30 Hour Famine Last weekend 18 teens and leaders participated in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine. We did not eat from 12 pm Friday until 6:30 pm on Saturday to help us focus on what hungry children are going through. During the weekend we... More

Congratulations to Peg & Steve Watson on the birth of their grandson, Kelby Stephen, born this morning at 2:22 am., weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. and 21.5 inches long! Both Mom and baby are doing just fine. Please be in prayer for Ann Wilson. She was given... More

Pray for Leander Martin. He has moved to Four Oaks in Cedar Rapids. Please send notes to encourage him as we continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus to him. Do not send candy or money - this is not helpful to him. He can be reached at: Leander... More

Isaiah 66:2b "But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word." The labor of self love is a heavy one indeed. Think for yourself whether much of your sorrow has not arisen from someone... More

Please continue praying for Ann Wilson. Ann's surgery went well, but she is still needing close observation for the next few days. Pray for improved blood flow and healing to the Glory of God. Our Nursery is growing! We need more volunteers! We are... More

Women of Faith Conference is coming to Des Moines. March 12-13, 2010 An area group is going. If you are interested in attending with this group, contact Jennifer Determan at jenjendeterman@cfu.net, 319-230-0244 or register before Feb. 15th at:... More

Church Activities Cancelled for February 9, 2010 Tuesday night Ladies Bible Study - Seeking Him has been cancelled due to weather Senior High Bible Study has been cancelled due to weather Please be in prayer for Ann Wilson. She is at the Iowa City... More

What a special time we had honoring Megan and loving on Kaelyn and living out the Titus 2 principle of women teaching and encouraging other women!

Dear Cedar Heights Baptist Church, This week we will be observing the Lord's Table. This Sunday, God has prepared a feast for us. And though we, in and of ourselves, are unworthy to sit down as guests, we wholly rest on the merits of Jesus Christ,... More

Reminder: Men's Breakfast this Saturday at 8:00 am. Please sign up using the website. Go to Ministries/Adult Ministries/Men's Ministries, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Men's Breakfast listing and find the registration... More

Ephesians 6:18 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Please be in prayer for Don & Carol Elson and the family as their grandson,... More

4:05 pm. TD is out of cancer surgery. Reconstructive surgery is ongoing until about 530. They removed two lymph nodes. One was cancer free. One with a tiny bit of cancer (micro-metastasis). Not a perfect result but very good. Half the professionals... More

Please continue to pray for Tiffany and her family...she writes - My dad called last night and my grandpa is experiencing widespread organ failure. Its a miracle he has made it this long but it seems that it is really the end this time. Also they... More

Please be in prayer for Jill Lee and family as her grandmother (Eula Funkhauser) just passed away today. She lived in Columbus, Nebraska. Pray for her parents as they rolled their van near the Iowa/Nebraska boarder while traveling today. The report... More

Please pray for my family. My Dad told me this past weekend that my grandpa had another stroke and is not expected to make it through the week. My Aunt Kathy's cancer has taken a turn for the worse and she isn't expected to make it through the week... More

Reminder: For parents of children ages 2-3 years old. Promotions to the Pre-K Sunday School area will follow the school calendar. Children turning 3 years of age before September will promote that August and children turning 3 years of age after... More

Please pray for the following: Emily Reicherts - her baby is due any day Jim Lee's neighbor (husband collapsed last Sunday and died), Amber Vincent and her two small children. Kalie Freese who will be going to Mayo on February 2nd for a check up.... More