This document provides the order of service for a church worship gathering. It includes elements such as a call to worship, scripture reading, message, communion, and announcements. The message focuses on the book of Proverbs and the appearance of Lady Wisdom. Various hymns and songs are listed to be sung. Prayers are included for offering, bread and cup, as well as other elements of the service. Announcements provide information about upcoming events and needs of the congregation.

1.  Welcome to Worship 
A nursery is available off the Gathering Area. Please mark your Children’s Time Communion Prayer (Unison) Elder: Dietta Nevins
attendance in the black book in your row. Please turn your cell Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
phones off in consideration for undisturbed worship.  The Message  kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
 Stand as you are able, in body or spirit. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as
Scripture Proverbs 1: 20-33 we forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
 Gathering to Worship  and the glory forever. Amen.
Message “Lady Wisdom Appears” Pastor Gail
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns 10:10
Prayer
 Sending God’s People to Serve 
Gathering
Response “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” #588 v. 1
Call to Discipleship
 Call to Worship Leader: Diana Madsen
 Offering Our Gifts & Tithes   Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #261
Leader: Let us worship God as children…with wonder Sing two times
and awe. Offering Meditation Elder: Dietta Nevins
People: Let us worship God as youth…with questions  Sending Forth
and eager hearts. Offertory
May God our Creator breathe into us new life. May the
Leader: Let us worship God as adults…with gratitude Spirit of God breathe into us new understanding. May the
and praise. Doxology “Praise God” #46
Wisdom of God breathe into us new awareness. And may
People: Let us worship God as elders…with wisdom all who hear God be blessed forever. Amen.
and hope.  Prayer for the Offering Elder: Dietta Nevins
Leader: Let the Body of Christ sing praises to God, Everyone is invited to stay after worship
from whom all blessings flow. for conversation in the Gathering Area.
 Communion 
 Song “Gather Us In” #284 
Communion Meditation Elder: Dietta Nevins
 The People’s Prayer (Unison) Leader: Diana Madsen  Serving Today 
O God, You who gave us birth and who will walk with us Song “Fill My Cup, Lord” #351 Greeters: Jim & Jody Maxted, Carl Osgood, Jeanette Long
through our older years, we come to You today to worship Sound Booth: Paul Dalluge
and praise You. We call Your name and You answer us. In Prayer for Bread & Cup Elder: Chris Thiessen
every age of life You give us what we need. Help us today
to have ears to hear the message of Your wisdom, and to Words of Institution & Holy Communion Prayer List: The families of Jo Gooding and Dorothy
celebrate the ways in which You help us to cope with the All are welcome to share around God’s Table. This Table Bradley, The Iversons, Cathy Hickok, Virginia Hall,
challenges we face at every age. Surround this is open to all believers. As we serve one another, please Vi Richardson, Andrea Stone, Walter Judge, John
congregation today with Your presence, Your love, Your take the elements as they are offered. You may place the Niemantsverdriet, (Carolyn Bauer’s brother)
grace. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen cup back in the tray before serving your neighbor.

2.  Calendar 
(This reflects church activities; see others on the calendar
in the office before scheduling)
Monday, July 12 Newsletter Deadline
Thursday July 15 9-12:00 p.m. Quilters
Friday, July 16 Church Office Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Closed 300 W. Main Street
Saturday, July 17 4:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen@HOC Marshalltown, IA 50158
Sunday, July 18 OUTREACH SUNDAY
10:10 a.m. Worship Office
following Baby Shower for Avery Phone: 641-753-3129
Osgood & family Hours: Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Website: www.centraldoc.org
 Announcements  Email: chalice@centraldoc.org
Please make sure all articles for the August newsletter are
submitted this week. Staff
Pastor: Rev. Gail Thiessen Phone: (641) 691-1151
July is “Stuff the Bus” month to collect school supplies.
The bus is back and the list of supplies needed can be found Minister in Music: Pastor Janet Lott
in a pocket on the front of it. Please help fill it to the top!
If you happen to have a new or used Glucometer that Beth Office: Denise Juel & Susan Duncan
might take on her mission trip to Nicaragua, please let her
know as soon as possible. Medical supplies are sorely Organist/Pianist: Colette Benge “Lady Wisdom Appears”
needed.
Choir Director: Chris Thiessen
Campers July 12-17 Board Chair: Dee Kilmer
Junior Camp
Jake Sherman Custodian: Ken Fiscus
July 11, 2010
Central Christian Church

3. (Disciples of Christ)