announcements for week of august 1, 2010

Together we are attempting

to look through God’s lens

to see creation, to express God’s

all-inclusive, saving lovein 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)

“We are Disciples togethersharing in the fullness of God’s table

for the blessing of all.”

www.uppermidwestcc.org

Christian ChurchIn the Upper Midwest

“We strive tocontinually 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

We offer prayers for…PrayersVirginia HallCathy HickokRuth HimesWalter JudgeVi RichardsonAndrea StoneJohn Niemantsverdriet (Carolyn Bauer’s brother)

Elna SaundersMuriel Willhelmi

We offer prayers for…

The Family of John ShenkleJohn, relative of Frances Rowe, Arlene

Cripps, Shirley Nicholson, the Cook family, and Sherry Benson,

passed away last week.

We offer prayers for…

First Christian Church ~ Burlington, IAPleasant Hill Christian Church ~ Washington, IAIglesia Christiana Nueva Jerusalem ~ Alpine, SD

From the Regional Prayer Calendarwww.uppermidwestcc.com

We offer prayers for…Campers at the

Christian Conference Center

Grand June 10 - 11 Chi Rho June 28 - July 3Jim and Marcia Gossett Steve IngersonJenna Curley Nathan PhilipsTanner CurleyConnor Moe

CYF August 2 - 7Pee Wee July 6 - 8 Daniel AbensJenna Curley

Beth Campbell, Counselor Equestrian June 28 – July 3Jim Gossett, Counselor Stephanie Jones

Junior July 12 - 17 Adult Canoe July 9 - 11Jake Sherman Jamie Hosek

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 chalice@centraldoc.org

Birthday Blessings

2nd Arlene CrippsDietta Nevins

3rd Louise Houbar

4th Marilyn DentonRanae Osgood

7th Abby Thiessen

FOOD BOX SUNDAYSECOND SUNDAY

Please bring food items and place in the grocery cart.

Our Soup Kitchen Dates for 2010

March 13May 8

July 10September 11November 13

To volunteer, contact Lois Anderson 752-3268.

Welcoming the World Home!

Youth for Understanding ProgramNeeds Host Families for 2010-11

Information in Gathering Area

Care Initiatives Hospice

Volunteers needed

Contact:

877-577-2888

Located at Southridge Nursing & Rehab

2010 Mission TripReach Workcampsin Indiana

WELCOME HOME!!!Thank you for your service!

Mary Abens, Robin Anctil, Derek Dalluge, Kyle

Dalluge, Ashley Danner, Sarah Elam, Jim Osgood, Ramona Osgood, Whitney Phillips,

Allison Sherman, and Secily Sherman.

Flip Flop Thank You!

We sent 100 pairs offlip flops with Beth Campbell

to Nicaragua.

Comfort Quilters

Every 3rd Thursday of the Month9:00 am to Noon

All are welcome to help.

Contact: Sarah Sade

Church Work Day

Saturday, August 148:00 am until we’re done!

Contact: Ken Fiscus or Jeff Sommerlot

Women’sFall Retreat

October 1 – 3Paynesville, MN

“Sanctuary in the Stories”with storyteller, Marty Stuessy

and chaplain, Deb Lewis

Registration forms now availablein the church office.

All Invited Ice Cream Party!Sunday, August 15

6:00 pm at the church

Please bring bars or cookies and/or ice cream topping to share.

Summer Rummage SaleAugust 6 8:00 am – 5:00 pmAugust 7 8:00 am - noon

Get items to church by AUGUST 4.

Help needed on sale days!

Contact: Judy Osgood 753-9213

Marcia Gossett 351-4814

Serving SeniorsOver the Age of 65

New ministry starting in fall“Seniors Helping Seniors”

Look for more informationin the coming weeks!

School for Congregational LearnersAugust 28

West Des Moines Christian Church

“Living in the Hyphen” Jose Morales, keynoter

To register:Info in the Gathering Area

October 9! ALL FREE!!!

Disciples Network Regional AssemblyChristian Conference Center in Newton

Let’s take a huge group from Central!

Food boothsWorkshops & demonstrations

Horse-drawn wagon ridesTours of the Conference Center

Outdoor games for all agesLive music (our own Beyond Belief will be there!)

Team CompetitionsWorship in the Outdoor Chapel

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

Free Trade Equal ExchangeCoffee & Tea

For Sale

Contact the Church Officefor ordering.

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

The Library

Books and DVDs and periodicals.

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 June newsletter is online.

Serving and Saving Tips☼ Buy products in reduced packaging

☼ Use rechargeable batteries

☼ Eat seasonal foods

☼ Use green cleaners

Please fill out the

attendance informationIn one of the black books

in your row.Thank you!

Phone: 641-753-3129

Email: chalice@centraldoc.org

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 ThiessenMinister in Music & Worship Rev. Janet LottOrganist/Pianist Colette BengeChoir Director Chris ThiessenOffice Denise JuelOffice Susan DuncanCustodian Ken FiscusBoard Chair Dee Kilmer