“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…

PrayersJan BringmanTom & Virginia GilsonLaVerne Huseboe

We offer prayers for…

The Family of Joleen VajgertJoleen, the cousin of Glenda Osgood and Jean

Whitmore, passed away on May 17.

We offer prayers for…

Altoona Christian Church ~ Altoona, IAFirst Christian Church ~ Eddyville, IA

Woodburn Christian Church ~ Woodburn, IAFirst Christian Church ~ Ames, IA

First Christian Church ~ Estherville, IAOpen Source (new church start) ~ Rochester, MN

From the Regional Prayer Calendarwww.uppermidwestcc.com

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 Blessings17th Muriel Wilhelmi

18th Sarah SadeHunter Hillygus

22nd Theresa Van Waardhuizen

23rd Kelly Anctil

24th Colette Benge

25th Tammy Rash

28th John Andrews

29th Rachel WilliamsFrances Rowe

Supply ClosetMay’s Mission

Personal hygiene productsOver the counter medications

Cleaning productsPaper products

You may leave your donationsin the Gathering Area.

FOOD BOX SUNDAYSECOND SUNDAY

Please bring food items and place in the grocery cart.

This month’s needs: Peas, corn, spaghetti, rice

and cash donations.

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

“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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2010 Mission TripReach WorkcampsJuly 25 – July 31Michigan City, Indiana

Our mission team is seeking sponsorships.

To make a donation, contact: Mary Abens, Robin Anctil, Derek Dalluge,

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

Allison Sherman, or Secily Sherman. Thank you for your support!

Workdays

Saturday, May 8

Saturday, May 22

Begin at 8:30 a.m.See Bob Duke for details.

There is room for more walkers on theCentral Christian Church Team.

Call Marcia Gossett to join, 351-4814

Life-changing…Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer.

Remember loved ones lost to the disease.

Fight back to put an end to the disease.

Central Relay for Life TeamJuly 31

DisciplesWomen Fellowship

(DWF)

CollectingLittle shampoo bottles and soaps

from motels and hotels tosend with

First Congregational Churchmission group in August.

Collection box on ramp.

DisciplesWomen Fellowship

(DWF)

The Quadrennial Bound Women willbe glad to take the following

donations with them:

Gently used booksPurses for the local shelter

Hygiene Kits

Sign up for Camp!

25 camps available for all ages,rustic to ultra-modern.

Everyone can go to camp!

Scholarships available.

Information & forms in the church office

Congratulations, Graduates!

High School:Daniel AbensBritney BestRolly Danner

Allison ShermanDerek Dalluge

Joe MillerEmily Visser

College: Kelly Anctil – DrakeMelia Cook – MCC

James Dalluge – UNIRobert Dalluge - MCC

Comfort Quilters

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

All are welcome to help.

Contact: Sarah Sade

Summer Rummage Sale

Now accepting clean items inworking order.

Contact: Judy Osgood

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

Photo Directory Update

If you didn’t have yourphoto taken you can

still buy a directory for $5.Payment must be received

soon for orders to be placed.

See Jim Duncan or Marcia Gossett

Gatherers

Saturday, May 226:00 p.m.

Pizza Ranch

All are welcome!!!

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 May newsletter is online.

Serving and Saving Tips☼ Replace half an hour of television with sitting outside or a stroll around the neighborhood.

☼ Turn off all electronics when you leave the room, even when you think you’ll just be gone for a few minutes.

☼ Avoid purchasing any food or drink in a disposable container.

☼ Turn off the radio when you are in the car, and instead spend time talking with whoever is in the car with you and/or fellowshipping with God.

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