announcements for week of march 21, 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 – Waterloo

HospiceShirley Settle (relative of Pastor Janet’s family)

PrayersAmber FerrisHarley FerchPastor GailAllen OsgoodSherrill East (friend of Duncans)

We offer prayers for…

The Family of Mike McFarlaneMike, the brother-in-law of Maurine Dalluge,

passed away on March 12. A service of remembrance was held on

March 16 in West Des Moines.

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

21st Marie WestVirginia HallAnthony Levis

24th Wayne BeasleyAustin Schwarck

25th Paul Abens

27th Jo Gooding

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.

“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”

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)

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 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.

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

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.

Please fill out the

attendance informationIn one of the black books

in your row.Thank you!

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: 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 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