The document provides information about the Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. It includes announcements for upcoming events like Lenten breakfasts, youth group meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Prayer requests and birthdays are listed. Notices provide details on donations needed for the food pantry, recycling bulletins, and accessing the online church newsletter. The summary provides key details about the church in 3 sentences.

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… Gay Cutler Tom Gilson Jim McKinstry Joe Miller John Niemantsverdriet

4. We offer prayers for… Park Avenue Christian ~ Des Moines, IA First Christian ~ Woodbine, IA First Christian ~ Packwood, IA From the Regional Prayer Calendar www.uppermidwestcc.com

5. 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.

6. Birthday Blessings 28th Karen McBride 5thBritney Best

7. 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

8. FOOD BOX Thank You “We express our sincere appreciation to you for your support. Your generosity enables this ministry to continue.” 2010 Collections $523 834 food items

9. March Mission Project Stork’s Nest Diapers & Wipes Newborn to 3 months Place in Gathering Area Basket

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 April 6 & 20

13. Community Lenten Breakfasts Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. March 9 Here March 16 St. Mary’s Catholic March 23 First Presbyterian April 6 Hope United Methodist April 13 Our Savior Lutheran April 20 First United Methodist

14. DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship All women welcomed! Lenten Breakfasts March 30, April 6, 13, 20 9:30 a.m. No cost “Bouquet of Blessings – Devotions to Delight Your Soul”

15. 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

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

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

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

19. 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

20. The Library Check out the novels by Missionaries (DD #266) Free internet access. Delivery to homebound members. On the lower level off Fellowship Hall.

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

22. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The March newsletter is online.

23. Gathering Area Resources Annual Report Lenten Study Golden Envelopes Mission Project for March Fair Trade Coffee February Board Report

24. Weekly Calendar Check today’s bulletin

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

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

27. 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.

28. 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