“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 Ministrieshttp://globalministries.org

Blessed Earth Ministrieswww.blessedearth.org

We offer prayers for…

HospitalMarie West – Waterloo

PrayersSherrill EastDr. Dan Moseley

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 Blessings23rd Pat Sommerlot

Maurine Dalluge

26th Marv Prins

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.

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

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.

“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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DisciplesWomen Fellowship

(DWF)Collecting

Little shampoo bottles and soapsfrom motels and hotels to

send withFirst Congregational Church

mission group in August.

Collection box on ramp.

Junior and Chi Rho Retreatsat the Christian Conference Center

Grades 3 – 5April 24 – 26

Grades 6 – 8May 1 – 3

Registration forms atwww.uppermidwestcc.org/ministries_youth.html

Sign up for Camp!

25 camps available for all ages,including Grandcamp for

children and their grandparents.Rustic to ultra-modern.

Deadline April 25Information & forms in the church office

Comfort Quilters

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

All are welcome to help.

Contact: Sarah Sade

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

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 April 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 theattendance information

In one of the black booksin 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