Try Pie Holiday Volunteering

Try Pie is an employment program specifically for teens. Try Pie is limited to having the students only available to work after school. In the fall, there are so many orders that they need help keeping up. That's where volunteers come in! Holiday Volunteers help prep the kitchen and keep the pace to fulfill seasonal orders that allow Try Pie to provide meaningful work year-round.

Suitcases for Haiti

We are collecting large suitcases to send Christmas gifts to our sponsored kids at UCI in Haiti. The gifts are packed inside suitcases, which are then placed on a shipping container. The families in Haiti reuse these suitcases as cupboards and dressers inside their homes, so the suitcases are getting a second life! Win win!

Guidelines: The bigger the better! (Although we'll also take the smaller carry-on sizes.) The only thing that needs to work is the zipper. (Broken handles, broken wheels, scratched sides are okay!)

Suitcases may be dropped off at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings or at the office in Cedar Falls at any time.

The Journey: Biblical Foundations

This 7-week group conversation will help you better understand & appreciate the importance of building our lives on a strong foundation. We’ll think about the critical role that Scripture plays in our growth. We will also talk about what God is up to in the world and how that good work can shape our character.

This group will meet on Wednesday nights at the Cedar Falls Campus beginning Oct. 4. Cost for materials is $75. Couples can share resources if they choose.

Youth Pheasant Hunt

Boys & girls ages 12-15 are invited to join others for a Youth Pheasant Hunt. This is a great opportunity to expose kids to something that can be a meaningful lifetime hobby and a great way to experience nature. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Breakfast is provided.

Habitat for Humanity

Orchard Hill Church partners with Habitat for Humanity to build houses, build community, and build hope. Join us for an all-campus build day in the Walnut neighborhood of Waterloo. No experience needed. Register for a full or half day. Must be 18 or older.

Get to Know: Orchard Hill Church - W

Whether you are new to Orchard Hill, or you have been around for a while, we invite you to take part in this 2-week class. This group is designed to give you an understanding of the strategies and values behind fulfilling our mission: Helping next generations encounter and follow Jesus to bless a broken world. This is a great place to ask questions, and at the completion of the group you may choose to become a member of Orchard Hill if you wish. There is no pressure to join. Everyone is welcome!

Parent Baptism Class

If you would like to have your child baptized at Orchard Hill, make plans to join us for our next parent baptism class on Google Meet. This gives us a chance to meet you and talk about baptism in a classroom setting. Baptism Sunday is November 5th during your choice of Worship Service times. Private baptism and dedications can also be arranged.

Waverly Student Ministry Communication

The best way to stay informed about Student Ministry throughout the year is to text the word SUBSCRIBE to 641.200.6220, which is the Waverly Student Ministry texting number, and also to register students for small groups! Students are also encouraged to subscribe to these updates and use this number to communicate with our team. Note: Even if you were on the list last year, please subscribe again as a new list has been created for a new year.

One Night - Student Ministries

All student ministries (CHAOS, BIGhouse & BASIC) from all campuses (Cedar Falls, Grundy Country & Waverly) are joining together for ONE NIGHT. Together we will celebrate the work God is doing in this generation through musical worship, sharing stories & belonging in community with one another!

BASIC Fall Retreat

All college-age students and young adults are invited on a weekend retreat for community, good food, worship and rest on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Nashua, Iowa. Cost is $20; rides are available if needed. Contact Andrea DeCook at adecook@orchardhillchurch.org with questions.