2. We offer prayers for… Ray Gesling(Pastor Gail’s uncle) LaVerneHuseboe John Niemantsverdriet Glenda Osgood Teresa Sade Hospice Walter Judge Elna Saunders Muriel Willhelmi
3. We offer prayers for… Community Church of Christ ~ Sloan, IA United Baptist-Christian Church ~ Duluth, MN From the Regional Prayer Calendar www.uppermidwestcc.com
4. Do you have a prayer request? Names will be printed with permission by those for whom prayers have been requested. Leave written requests in the offering plate, call the office at 753-3129 or email chalice@centraldoc.org.
8. Comfort Quilters Third Thursday of the Month 9:00 am to Noon All are welcome to help. Contact: Sarah Sade
9. “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 downstairs Nooma by Rob Bell x
10. “The E perience” Grades 7 – 12 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Here at the church October 6 & 20 x
11. @ central Like to sing? Be in the Choir! Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sing in worship twice a month. No auditions. Just come!
12. All Singers invited to Handel’s Messiah First United Methodist Rehearsals Nov. 7, 14, 21 2:00 – 4:00 pm Nov. 28 6:00 – 8:00 pm Performance December 5 7:00 pm
13. Bible Study with Pastor Gail Mondays 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 20 – Oct. 25 Nooma Study Series by Rob Bell
14. Fellowship Time Hosts 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
15. October Worship Series Planting Seeds: God Creates Leaders “Our calling as persons shaped by the purposes of God is a meandering journey, it is not a straight path; part of what we need to learn is how to walk from place to place in the geography of faith without losing heart and letting our fears overwhelm us or our enthusiasms distort our vision”. – Malcolm Warford, “Our Several Callings” 1990
16. Free Trade Equal Exchange Coffee & Tea For Sale Contact the Church Office for ordering.
17. Recycle Your Bulletin *If you take a bulletin and don’t wish to keep it, please place it and other papers in a recycle bin by the doors. *Help us reduce paper use and waste. Please take a bulletin only if you use one. Sponsored by the Middle School & High School classes
18. The Library Books and DVDs and periodicals. Free internet access. Delivery to homebound members. On the lower level off Fellowship Hall.
19. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The October newsletter is online.
21. Serving and Saving Tips ☼ Use washcloth instead of sponge ☼ Use reusable grocery bags ☼ Use handkerchief instead of tissues ☼ Pay bills online
22. Please fill out the attendance information In one of the black books in your row. Thank you!
23. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Phone: 641-753-3129 Email: chalice@centraldoc.org Website: www.centraldoc.org
24. 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 Minister in Music & Worship Rev. Janet Lott Organist/Pianist Colette Benge Choir Director Chris Thiessen Office Denise Juel Custodian Ken Fiscus Board Chair Dee Kilmer
