This document provides information about Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Marshalltown, IA. It summarizes the church's mission to continually dedicate lives to receive and share God's love and word with the congregation, community, and world. It also lists upcoming events, prayer requests, volunteer opportunities, and contact information for the church.

1. “Reach Beyond These Walls” 2009 at Central …offering bold ministries that invigorate the spiritual life of the congregation and reach out into the community.

2. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 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

3. Christian Church In the Upper Midwest Disciples together sharing in the fullness of God’s table for the blessing of all. www.uppermidwestcc.org

4. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Mission of our congregation is to continually dedicate our lives to receive and share God’s love and word with this congregation, the community in which we live and God’s world. www.centraldoc.org

5. Global Ministries http://globalministries.org

6. We offer prayers for… Westbrook – Gladbrook Marie West Hospice (in Florida): Barbara Thiessen Prayers Jan Bringman Lois Brown Jan Carter Steve Madsen

7. We offer prayers for… The Family of Berdeen Drew Berdeen, Kim Sogge’s great aunt, passed away on November 30. Her funeral was December 4 at Pursel-Davis Funeral Home.

8. Birthday Blessings 7th Ron Benge Donna McNamee 8th Matthew Baker 9th Karen Visser 11th Shirley Ruopp 12th Juanita Dodd Janet Graves Jeff Osgood Jamie Hosek

9. 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 requests in the offering plate or church office Call the office at 753-3129 or email chalice@centraldoc.org

10. FOOD BOX SUNDAY SECOND SUNDAY Need has increased by 30% Please bring food items and place in the grocery cart. Most needed: Peas, corn, green beans, chicken noodle soup and cash donations.

11. Our Annual ADOPT A FAMILY GIVING TREE Take a tag from the tree in the Gathering Area and return the no later than December 20. Or leave a donation with in offering tray marked “Adopt a Family” and the Mission Committee with shop for you.

12. Angelfood Ministries Order forms on Ramp at Mission Station Pick-up on December 19 at First Baptist Church 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

13. “The E perience” 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings “36 Parables” “Mission” Pre-school - K Nursery during worship Grades 1 – 12 Upstairs Live, Love & Learn Downstairs Adult Experience Room 11 Everyone is welcome! x

14. Disciples Women Fellowship (DWF) Groups Dec. 8 7:00 pm Group Rebecca Dec. 10 1:00 pm Group DEMF Dec. 19 9:00 am Group Lydia

15. Pictorial Directory from Olan Mills No obligation to buy. If we have 100 sign up, The church receives $2 per sitting. Arrange a sitting time with the church office. Sign-up clipboards or 753-3129

16. Christmas Open House Everyone welcome! December 6 4:00 – 8:00 pm Ken and Anne Fiscus home 407 Park Street Bring a snack or goodie to share

17. Order Poinsettias Today In memory or honor of a loved one $8.75 each Order forms in bulletin church office newsletter Gathering Area

18. Temporary Jobs Available Census Taker Up to 40 hours per week 1-800-861-2010 www.2010censusjobs.gov

19. Comfort Quilters Every 3rd Thursday of the Month 9:00 am to Noon All are welcome to help. Contact: Sarah Sade

20. Fellowship Time Hosts Wanted Sign up in the Gathering Area. Serving Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee

21. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The December newsletter is online.

22. The Library New books and DVDs have arrived including “Disciples World.” Free internet access. Delivery to homebound members. On the lower level off Fellowship Hall.

23. Please fill out the attendance information In one of the black books in your row. Thank you!

24. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Check out www.centraldoc.org Events News Concerts Workshops Classes Links Pastor Gail’s Blog Recent worship services

25. 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. Phone: 641-753-3129 Email: chalice@centraldoc.org Website: www.centraldoc.org Pastor Rev. Gail Thiessen Minister in Music Rev. Janet Lott Organist/Pianist Colette Benge Choir Director Chris Thiessen Office Denise Juel Office Susan Duncan Custodian Ken Fiscus