announcements for week of january 10, 2010

“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

PrayersShirley AdamsDiana MadsenGloria MorrisonJohn Schneiderman

Birthday Blessings10th Virginia Gilson

13th Betty Van WaardhuizenKim SoggeMelia Cook

14th Lois AndersonKris Danner

16th Arlene OlsenWhitney Phillips

Welcome!

Eleanor Elizabeth PrinsBorn December 30, 2009

Congratulations to Parents, Matthew & Kimberly Prins

Brother, BenjaminGrandparents, Marv & Sue Prins

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Paul Elliott,Judy Osgood’s brother,

on his ordination onJanuary 17, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

First Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

703 West State Street Erie, KS 66733

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

Food Box SundaySECOND SUNDAY

Please bring food items and place in the grocery cart.

Most needed: Peas, corn, green beans, chicken noodle soup, cream soups

and cash donations.

House of CompassionSupply Closet

January Mission Project

Cleaning productsPersonal hygiene items

Over the counter medicationsDisposable diapers

Light bulbsTrash bags

Please leave in Gathering Area

Habitat for HumanityWorkdays

January 9 January 23

See Bob Duke for details.

Angelfood Ministries

Order forms on Ramp at Mission Station

Pick-up on January 16at First Baptist Church11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“The E perience”9:00 a.m.

Sunday Mornings“36 Parables” & “Mission”

Pre-school - K Nursery during worshipGrades 1 – 12 UpstairsLive, Love & Learn Downstairs Adult Experience Room 11

Everyone is welcome!

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DisciplesWomen Fellowship

(DWF)

“Dancing Our Moments with Joy”

Groups Jan. 12 7:00 pm Group RebeccaJan. 14 1:00 pm Group DEMFJan. 16 9:00 am Group Lydia

Blessed Earth Workshop

Saturday, January 301:00 – 3:00 pm

Central Christian ChurchFree of charge – Lilly Grant funded

Inspirational presentations Nationally sought after speakers

Dr. Matthew & Nancy Sleeth

Fellowship TimeFollowing Worship

Pastor Gail’stravel blogs posted

Try a New ZealandSante Biscuit or Anzac Cookie

Serving Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee

Pictorial Directoryfrom Olan Mills

No obligation to buy.If we have 100 sign up,

the church receives $2 per sitting.

Arrange a sitting timewith the church office,

sign-up clipboards or 753-3129

Comfort Quilters

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

All are welcome to help.

Contact: Sarah Sade

All Church Pizza Party

TODAYJanuary 10

6:00 pmZeno’s on Main

Bring people – friends, family, acquaintances!

Blessed Earth Workshop

Saturday, January 301:00 – 3:00 pm

Central Christian ChurchFree of charge – Lilly Grant funded

Inspirational presentations Nationally sought after speakers

Dr. Matthew & Nancy Sleeth

Fellowship TimeFollowing Worship

Pastor Gail’stravel blogs posted

Try a New ZealandSante Biscuit or Anzac Cookie

Serving Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee

Fellowship TimeHosts Wanted

Sign up in the Gathering Area.

Serving Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee

The Library

Books…DVDs…Magazines

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 January newsletter is online.

Serving & Saving Tips☼ Turn the thermostat up 3 degrees in summertime and down three 3 in wintertime—saving $200 per year!

☼ Reduce shower time by at least two minutes.

☼ Put hot food in a cold-water bath or place it outside in cold weather before refrigerating, so less energy is required to keep it cool.

☼ Turn off lights, TVs, stereos, and computers when leaving the room.

Blessed Earth Workshop

Saturday, January 301:00 – 3:00 pm

Central Christian ChurchFree of charge – Lilly Grant funded

Inspirational presentations Nationally sought after speakers

Dr. Matthew & Nancy Sleeth

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)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 Rev. Janet LottOrganist/Pianist Colette BengeChoir Director Chris ThiessenOffice Denise JuelOffice Susan DuncanCustodian Ken FiscusElders on call See office door listing