Cedar Creek United Methodist Church

05/29/2026

Don’t forget to bring a little something to share for our 5th Sunday Potluck lunch after worship this Sunday. And, you can walk away with one (or more) of the items in our silent auction!

Sermon: “Sending”

Matthew 28: 16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

05/28/2026

Hey, look! Healing Hands Community Thrift Store is in the news! It’s been 40 days since the grand opening, but so many awesome things have happened already.

Remember, you can volunteer on Wednesday afternoons starting at 2pm to help ready the store to be open for business on Thursday, Friday & Saturday!

The Methodist Healthcare Ministries opened a thrift store in Cedar Creek to fund career support resources in Bastrop and Cedar Creek in April.

05/24/2026

The church office will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day.

But, you can still join Bible Journaling at 1pm for some Scripture study and reflection!

05/23/2026

Wear red tomorrow for the day of Pentecost!

Sermon - “Something Big”

Acts 2:1-21

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

05/21/2026

That’s a wrap on Wednesday @ the Well until August. Thanks to everyone who helped cook and clean up after meals this year!

05/19/2026

Rain or Shine! If it rains, we will move inside.

The last Wednesday @ the Well Supper is tomorrow. We will be grilling hot dogs & hamburgers, and asking that you bring a side item or a dessert if you’re able. Tailgate games will be around for what should be a great evening of fellowship!

05/16/2026

Tomorrow, during worship, we will have an opportunity to make our miracle Sunday gifts - to support theological education internationally. Special envelopes will be provided, and these offerings will be made separate from our usual offering to ensure the gifts go where they are intended.

Oh, and bring a jar of peanut butter to help restock our food pantry!

We hope you’ll join us for worship! If you can’t make it, here’s a link to the livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/hmzBiTLbhDs?si=8PM9WO3WVTm5EL2d

Sermon: “Disciples Transform the World”

Psalm 96

O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.

For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts.

Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.

Say among the nations, “The Lord is king! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.”

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

before the Lord; for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with his truth.

05/09/2026

We are ready for a great weekend!

Healing Hands Community Thrift Store is open 9-2 today. Stop by to check out the freshly stocked items… remember, all purchases support our community!

Sunday we will talk about “Leading Courageously,” and celebrate mothers!

Psalm 27:1-3, 14
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh – my adversaries and foes – they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me. Yet I will be confident.

Wait for the LoRD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

04/29/2026

We are so happy for the good work that is being done through Healing Hands and the English on the Job classes!

Congrats, grads!

04/16/2026

This weekend is a big one at CCUMC -

Come Saturday at 9am for the grand opening of Healing Hands Community Thrift Store. Healing Habds will be open from 9am-2pm on Saturdays and 2pm-7pm Thursdays & Fridays.

On Sunday we will continue the “Love Boldly, Lead Courageously, Serve Joyfully” sermon series during worship at 10am.

Thus Sunday’s sermon:
“Disciples Empowered by The Holy Spirit”

Psalm 16
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.