Disciples of ChristA movement for

wholenessin a

fragmented world.

We offer prayers for…

LaVerne HuseboeJohn Niemantsverdriet

Glenda OsgoodTeresa Sade

HospiceWalter Judge

We offer prayers for…

The Family of Muriel WillhelmiElna passed away on November

27th. Her funeral was on Thursdayhere at Central Christian.

We offer prayers for…First Christian Church ~ Coralville, IA

Lohrville Christian Church ~ Lohrville, IAFirst Christian Church ~ Seymour, IA

From theRegional Prayer Calendarwww.uppermidwestcc.com

Do you have a prayer request?

Names will be printed withpermission by those for whom prayers have been requested.

Leave written requestsin the offering plate,

call the office at 753-3129or email chalice@centraldoc.org.

Birthday Blessings

6th Elaine Fiscus

7th Ron BengeDonna McNamee

9th Karen Visser

11th Shirley Ruopp

FOOD BOX NEEDS

Leavefood offerings

in the grocery cart.

Desperately NEEDED:Peas, corn,

macaroni & cheese,canned tomatoes

Mittens for Headstart

THANK YOU!!!

We collected:103 pairs

plus5 scarves

15 hats

Christmas Boxes

THANK YOU!!!

We collected38 boxes.

Blanket Sunday

THANK YOU!!!

We collected fundsFor

Giving TreeDecember Local Mission

Choose a tag from the tree.

Return your giftby December 19.

Poinsettia Order Time

Order formsare in bulletinsand newsletter\for $8.75 each.

Comfort Quilters

Third Thursday of the Month

9:00 am to Noon

All are welcome to help.

Contact: Sarah Sade

“The E perience”9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Pre-school – K Nursery worship

Grades 4 - 6 Upstairs

Grades 7 – 12 See next slide

Adult Experience Library downstairsNooma by Rob Bell

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“The E perience”

Grades 7 – 12

1st and 3rd Wednesdays7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Here at the church

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DWF: DisciplesWomen Fellowship

All women welcomed!

December StudyQuadrennial – We Call Ourselves Disciples

See newsletter for detailed information - www.centraldoc.org

Meetings at the Church Dec. 7 7:00 pm Group RebeccaDec. 9 1:00 pm Group DEMFDec. 18 9:00 am Group Lydia

Central Christian ChurchANNUAL MEETING – Part 2

December 5Following worship

Conversation about budget

DEACON TRAINING FOR 2011

Sunday, December 12

Following Worship

Contact: Carolyn Thompson

Want to sing for CHRISTMAS?

Choir RehearsalsWednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

On Dec. 1, 8, 15No auditions. Just come!

Music Sunday on Dec. 19

Handel’s Messiah

First United MethodistDecember 5 7:00 pm

Christmas Open HouseEveryone welcome!

December 54:00 – 7:00 pm

Ken and Anne Fiscus home407 Park Street

Bring a snack or goodie to share

Christmas Music Sunday

December 19th

The Biblical Christmas StoryTold in word and music by the

Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir,Bell Choir & Band

Candlelight CommunionService

Christmas Eve

7:00 p.m.

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 December newsletter is online.

Weekly CalendarCheck today’s bulletin

Serving and Saving Tipsfor Winter

☼ Change furnace filter once a month

☼ Have your heating system inspected

☼ If you have forced air heat, do NOT close off registers in unused rooms. Your furnace is designed to heat a specific square footage plus cold air can escape from these rooms into house causing condensation.

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 JuelCustodian Ken FiscusBoard Chair Dee Kilmer