Fellowship Hall

The book of Ecclesiastes confronts us with the hard realities of life. We are born, we grow up, we go to work at jobs that someone else will eventually take over, we raise children who will one day leave home, we accumulate possessions we cannot keep, and eventually every one of us faces death. Again and again Ecclesiastes reminds us that life under the “sun” can feel like chasing the wind. The things we often look to for meaning—success, wealth, pleasure, and even wisdom—cannot ultimately satisfy the longing in our hearts.

Yet Ecclesiastes does not leave us in despair. Instead, it points us toward something far greater. It teaches us that true meaning and lasting joy are not found merely under the sun, but under the “Son.” As the Westminster Shorter Catechism reminds us, “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” In this study, we will walk through Ecclesiastes together and discover how this ancient book helps us find our true purpose in Christ.

Teachers

Jules Hull: Jules is an Associate Pastor at Cedar Crest. He earned his B.S. in Bible and a certificate in Youth Ministry from Philadelphia Biblical University, and later completed his MDiv with a focus in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Jules enjoys teaching and offering guidance through pastoral counseling. Outside of studying the Bible and helping others grow in their faith, his hobbies include hiking, fishing, hunting, and working out. He and his wife Adrianne have three children.

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If each off us were asked about Church Discipline we may not only get contrasting definitions but even varied emotional responses. In a church like ours with a population ranging from new believers to studied saints, comprising differing church experiences, understanding and acceptance of Church Discipline will range across the spectrum.

Thankfully, Scripture has much to say about what we call Church Discipline. Yet might surprise you that church discipline is not only the purview of church leadership but, by God’s design, is the scriptural responsibility of every church member. Yes, when we err, when we sin, we each must be corrected and exhorted to obedience. Yet, with that, have you considered that your spiritual growth, maturity, and sanctification must be leveraged to the benefit of every other one of us.

Teachers

Joe Busolits: Joe is a graduate of Shenandoah University (BM & MM) and has 30+ years of teaching experience ranging from elementary to college age. He’s currently an elementary instrumental teacher in the Allentown School District. Joe and his wife, Sheri, have attended Cedar Crest for over 15 years. They have been married for 36 years, have two adult children and three grandchildren. Joe is an elder, mentors young married couples along with his wife Sheri, has been a life group leader, taught DI and Men’s Bible Study, as well as participating in music ministry.

Room 41/43

This class will interact with Paul David Tripp’s teaching series called “Getting to the Heart of Parenting.” It will include a 25-minute teaching time by him, followed by a discussion time among the class regarding the content. He will cover what it means to be a family and what the biblical role of parenting is. He will also tackle how we as parents should approach the toddler years all the way through the teenage years. Prepare to be challenged by Paul Tripp because this material will include teaching like the following quote from him, “God hasn’t just sent you to do his work in the lives of your children; he will use the lives of your children to advance his work in you.”

Jason Hoy (Teacher): Jason serves as the Lead Pastor at Cedar Crest. His main responsibilities are preaching in the morning worship service, leading the Elders and Church Staff, raising up new leaders, and teaching in various capacities.

Jennifer Hoy (Contributor): While she was not raised in a Christian household, Jennifer was dedicated to ensuring her own home was centered on Christ and that her children would be trained in the “fear and admonition of the Lord.” Jennifer earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University, where she met Jason. After marrying, she worked as a counselor at a rape crisis center and counseled at church before transitioning to the home full-time to raise and homeschool her five children: Hannah (21), Rachel (19), Sarah (17), Lydia (14), and Joshua (9).

While parenting remains a challenge, Jennifer and Jason have been blessed by Godly teaching that has helped them navigate parenting and shepherding their children through a biblical lens. She believes that parenting is a deeply sanctifying and rewarding experience when approached with an eternal perspective, and wants to pass this vision on to other parents.

Chapel

Have you ever wrestled with the Scripture’s affirmation of God’s divine sovereignty and human responsibility? You are not alone! For centuries the church has dialogued (and even hotly debated) the tension between God’s freedom and man’s freedom, especially in regard to our salvation.

In this course, we will journey through the Bible to explore the classic acronym “TULIP” (Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints).

Each one of these “points” of “Calvinism” will be fleshed out with Scripture. This course is designed to be both informative and engaging. Ample time will be provided for questions and dialogue so that we can arrive at a biblical view of God’s glory in salvation together!

Teachers

Chris Von Holt: Chris has been on staff since 2016 and currently serves as Senior Associate Pastor, overseeing adult ministries and the curriculum taught throughout our church. He is a graduate from Maranatha Baptist University and is pursuing his MDiv through the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Courtney have been married since 2013 and have three children.

Loren Skinker: Loren grew up at Cedar Crest and entrusted his life to Christ through the ministries of the church at a young age. After earning his B.A. in Communications and English at Virginia Tech in 2019, he worked as communications specialist and lead magazine editor for ABWE International, a missions agency in Harrisburg, PA. Loren has been on staff since 2021, overseeing the media of Cedar Crest. He and his wife Darby have been married since 2021 and have two children.