announcements for week of march 14
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“A Changing View: A Change of Heart””
2010 at Central
…attempting to look through God’s lensto see creation, to express God’s
all-inclusive, saving love in the world.
We are Disciples of Christ,a movement for wholeness
in a fragmented world.As part of the one body of Christ,we welcome all to the Lord's Table
as God has welcomed us.
www.disciples.org
Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)
Disciples togethersharing in the fullness of God’s table
for the blessing of all.
www.uppermidwestcc.org
Christian ChurchIn the Upper Midwest
The Mission of this church is to continually dedicate our lives
to receive and share God’slove and word with this congregation,
the community in which we liveand God’s world.
www.centraldoc.org
Central Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)
Global Ministries
http://globalministries.org
Blessed Earth Ministries
www.blessedearth.org
We offer prayers for…
HospitalMarie West – Waterloo
PrayersAmber FerrisPastor GailAllen Osgood
Do you have a prayer request?Names will be printed in bulletin and on screens only with
permission by those for whom prayers have been requested.
Leave written requestsin the offering plate or church office
Call the office at 753-3129
or email [email protected]
Birthday Blessings
19th Travis WinkowitschAllen Miller
20th Daniel Abens
Birthday CelebrationVivian Duncan
will be 100-years-young on April 7.
Card Shower – please send to:Vivian Duncan
Glenwood Place2907 S. 6th Street
#141Marshalltown, IA 50158
The family will host an open house on:April 11 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Glenwood Place
FOOD BOX SUNDAYSECOND SUNDAY
Please bring food items and place in the grocery cart.
Most needed: Peas, corn, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, pork & beans, macaroni & cheese and cash donations.
March Mission Project
Stork’s Nest
Diapers & WipesNewborn to 3 months
Place in Gathering Area Basket
Our Soup Kitchen Dates for 2010
March 13May 8
July 10September 11November 13
To volunteer, contact Lois Anderson 752-3268.
Big Brothers andBig Sisters
Wanted!
Call Big Brother/Big Sister Program
753-6370
Thank You…
For your generous and faithful gifts!
In 2009, Central Christianwas one of the top 250 of 3700
congregations in support ofDisciples Mission Fund.
Haiti Hygiene KitsLeave in Gathering Area
To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:• One hand towel measuring approximately16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)• One washcloth• One wide-tooth comb• One nail clipper• One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)• One toothbrush (in original packaging)• Six standard size Band-aids®Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal. Please do not add
toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Cartons of toothpaste that have an extended expiration date will be added to Hygiene Kit prior to shipment.
Baby Care KitsLeave in Gathering Area
To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:• 6 cloth towels• 2 T-shirts or undershirts (no onesies)• 2 washcloths• 2 gowns or sleepers• 2 diaper pins• 1 sweater or sweatshirt (can be hand knitted or crocheted)• 2 receiving blankets (can be hand knitted or crocheted).
Item must be new and under 12 months in size. Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with both diaper pins.
Angelfood Ministries
Order forms on Ramp at Mission Station
Pick-up on March 20at First Baptist Church11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pictorial DirectoryPhotos Taken
No obligation to buy anything.You will receive a free directory
and a free 8 X 10.
Sign up for your time in Gathering Area.Times available onMarch 18, 19, 20, 30.
“The E perience”9:00 a.m.
Sunday Mornings
Pre-school - K Nursery during worshipGrades 1 – 12 UpstairsLive, Love & Learn Downstairs Adult Experience Room 11
Everyone is welcome!
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Sundays At Central9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
(Take a chance and come!)
March 7 Bible 101March 14 “What’s So Good About Change?”March 21 Bible 101March 28 “The Passion Story from Another’s
Perspective”
How Do You Do That?Gifts and Talent Night
TONIGHT!5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall
Come experience someone’s elsehobby or talent!
Food provided by the Gatherers
DisciplesWomen Fellowship
(DWF)
March StudyHow Do We Know God is Listening? Matthew 15: 21 - 28March 9 7:00 pm Group RebeccaMarch 11 1:00 pm Group DEMFMarch 20 9:00 am Group Lydia
DisciplesWomen Fellowship
(DWF)
March 10 Hands That InviteMarch 17 Hands That HealMarch 24 Hands That ProvideMarch 31 Hands That Pray
Lenten Breakfasts“Hands of Christ”
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
DisciplesWomen Fellowship
(DWF)
Butter Braid, Smoked Meats &Cookie Dough Fundraiser
For Quadrennial
February 21 – March 12
DisciplesWomen Fellowship
(DWF)
Time to sign up for Quadrennial!June 23 – 27
Greensboro, MC
More info:www.quadrennial.org
Comfort Quilters
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month9:00 am to Noon
All are welcome to help.
Contact: Sarah Sade
LentenBreakfasts & Messages
“The Manger, The Cross & The Empty Tomb”6:30 – 7:15 a.m.
March 17 New Hope ChristianMarch 24 Elim LutheranMarch 31 Congregational
Andra Moran in ConcertDisciples of Christ SongwriterNashville Recording Artist
Saturday, April 107:00 pm in the Central Sanctuary$5 in advance $10 at the door
Tickets availableGathering Area after worship & in office.
Come! Sample Simply Stories
March 209:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Regional Event at First Christian in Ames
Tex Sample, KeynoterShare stories with other congregations.
$15Lunch included. See Pastor Janet to register.
Fellowship TimeHosts Wanted
Sign up in the Gathering Area.Provide snacks and/or drinks for 100 (coffee is available) – something simple. Ask your group,
committee, class or friends to join you in offering this simple ministry of hospitality following worship.
Serving Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee
Recycle Your Bulletin
*If you take a bulletin anddon’t wish to keep it,
please place it and other papersin a recycle bin by the doors.
*Help us reduce paper use and waste.Please take a bulletin only if you use one.
Sponsored by theMiddle School & High School classes
Pictorial DirectoryPhotos Taken
No obligation to buy anything.You will receive a free directory
and a free 8 X 10.
Sign up for your time in Gathering Area.Times available onMarch 18, 19, 20, 30.
Sundays At Central9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
(Take a chance and come!)
March 7 Bible 101March 14 “What’s So Good About Change?”March 21 Bible 101March 28 “The Passion Story from Another’s
Perspective?
Andra Moran in ConcertDisciples of Christ SongwriterNashville Recording Artist
Saturday, April 107:00 pm in the Central Sanctuary$5 in advance $10 at the door
Tickets availableGathering Area after worship & in office.
The Library
New books and DVDs have arrived.
Free internet access.
Delivery to homebound members.
On the lower level off Fellowship Hall.
The current newsletteris now available online at
www.centraldoc.org.
The February newsletter is online.
Serving and Saving Tips☼ Turn your refrigerator and freezer to a warmer setting.
☼ Turn the thermostat up three degrees in summertime and down three degrees in wintertime—saving $200 per year!
☼ Don’t drive aggressively – easy on the accelerator.
☼ Reduce shower time by at least two minutes.
How Do You Do That?Gifts and Talent Night
TONIGHT!5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall
Come experience someone’s elsehobby or talent!
Food provided by the Gatherers
Please fill out the
attendance informationIn one of the black books
in your row.Thank you!
Pictorial DirectoryPhotos Taken
No obligation to buy anything.You will receive a free directory
and a free 8 X 10.
Sign up for your time in Gathering Area.Times available onMarch 18, 19, 20, 30.
Sundays At Central9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
(Take a chance and come!)
March 7 Bible 101March 14 “What’s So Good About Change?”March 21 Bible 101March 28 “The Passion Story from Another’s
Perspective?
Phone: 641-753-3129
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.centraldoc.org
Central Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)300 West Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Office open Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pastor Rev. Gail Thiessen (on sabbatical)
Sabbatical Chaplain Rev. Deb LewisMinister in Music & Worship Rev. Janet LottOrganist/Pianist Colette BengeChoir Director Chris ThiessenOffice Denise JuelOffice Susan DuncanCustodian Ken Fiscus,
Sherry Benson for February