This document provides information from Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA. It includes prayer requests, birthdays, upcoming events like a soup lunch, DWF meetings and studies, volunteer opportunities, and regular services and groups like Sunday school, youth group, and the praise band.

1. Disciples of Christ A movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.

2. Disciples of Christ www.wellfedspirit.org Spiritual formation and wellness website.

3. We offer prayers for… Britney Best Lois Brown Shawna Cutler Don Hiscox Jim McKinstry – Southridge Rehab John Niemantsverdriet Pat Smith

4. We offer prayers for… The Family of Walter Judge Walter passed away on January 15. His funeral was held on January 18 here in Marshalltown.

5. We offer prayers for… Delta Christian Church ~ Delta, IA Maxwell Christian Church ~ Maxwell, IA Prairie City Christian ~ Prairie City, IA From the Regional Prayer Calendar www.uppermidwestcc.com

6. 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.

7. Birthday Blessings 4th Ashley Danner 5th Gary Anderson

8. January Mission Project Supply Closet Needs Personal hygiene products Over the counter medications Paper products Cleaning supplies Disposable diapers Leave items in the Gathering Area.

9. FOOD BOX NEEDS Leave food offerings in the grocery cart. Desperately NEEDED: Chicken noodle soup Tomato soup Large cans of soup with meat Monetary donations: place in offering plates marked EFB

10. Comfort Quilters Third Thursday of the Month 9:00 am to Noon All are welcome to help. Contact: Sarah Sade

11. “The E perience” 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings Pre-school – K Nursery worship Grades 4 - 6 Upstairs Grades 7 – 12 See next slide Live and Learn Downstairs Adult Experience Library downstairs x

12. Youth Group Grades 7 – 12 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Here at the church February 2 & 16

13. DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship All women welcomed! February Luncheon February 3 12:30 p.m. Program: Fauna Nora and Yoga Laughter See newsletter for detailed information - www.centraldoc.org

14. DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship All women welcomed! February Study Women in the Workplace See newsletter for detailed information - www.centraldoc.org Meetings at the Church Feb. 8 7:00 pm Group Rebecca Feb. 10 1:00 pm Group DEMF Feb. 19 9:00 am Group Lydia

15. Faith in Action 2011 Are you interested in helping organize a Faith in Action Sunday for this spring? Contact Pastor Gail 753-3129

16. SHARE Iowa Volunteer and receive groceries for half price. 1-800-344-1107 www.shareiowa.com

17. Kids to Kids New Website! www.kids2kidsmissions.org

18. Soup Lunch & Desserts January 30 After Worship TODAY A thank you from the Quadrennial women for sending us! Sponsored by DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship

19. Lenten Breakfast Volunteers Needed To prepare, serve and clean up for breakfast on March 9 6:30 a.m. Contact to volunteer: Jim Anctil 752-2593 or Jim.Anctil@Emerson.com

20. New Ministry Needs Need volunteer to sell a few garage sale items on e-bay twice a year. Contact Pastor Gail 753-3129

21. The Praise Band is Back! We want: Drums, guitars, bass, keyboards, singers, rhythm players Rehearsals: Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Contact Pastor Gail 753-3129

22. Fundraising Ministry Candy Making Fun January 29 and February 5 9:00 – noon Prepare homemade candies for Valentine Candy Boxes Newsletter for details: www.centraldoc.org Contacts: Jan Bringman or Glenda Osgood

23. Give a Valentine’s Treat Fundraiser for the church Order a 6-inch heart shaped box of homemade dipped candies by February 6 for $7.50 each. Pick up times Feb. 10 – 14 Order forms in Gathering Area and In Newsletter: www.centraldoc.org

24. Gatherers February 20 6:00 p.m. Game night at the church! Bring cards, board games, puzzles and a snack to share. Information: Anne Fiscus, Judy Osgood, JaquelineSteveson

25. 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

26. Free Trade Equal Exchange Coffee & Tea Sales It’s Working!!! Your purchase is helping farmers around the world. For sale in the Gathering Area.

27. 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

28. The Library Books and DVDs and periodicals. Free internet access. Delivery to homebound members. On the lower level off Fellowship Hall.

29. Book Lovers Look for the Book Cart in the Gathering Area for the library’s used book sale. Free will donations accepted.

30. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The January newsletter is online.

31. Weekly Calendar Check today’s bulletin

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

33. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Phone: 641-753-3129 Email: chalice@centraldoc.org Website: www.centraldoc.org

34. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Office hours Office 9:00 am – noon Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tues. & Wed. The building will be open Mon. – Thurs. at 8:30 am. It will remain open during office hours and for scheduled activities.

35. 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 Organist/Pianist Colette Benge Choir Director Chris Thiessen Office Denise Juel Custodian Ken Fiscus Board Chair Jim Anctil