This document provides information about upcoming events at the Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. It includes prayer requests, birthdays, volunteer opportunities, classes, meetings, worship services, and more. The church offers various programs for people of all ages, as well as community outreach through initiatives like the soup kitchen and comfort quilters.

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

2. We offer prayers for… Bev Crawford LaVerneHuseboe John Niemantsverdriet Glenda Osgood Teresa Sade Hospice Walter Judge Elna Saunders Muriel Willhelmi

3. We offer prayers for… First Christian Church~ Charles City, IA First Christian Church~ Winner, SD First Christian Church ~ Keokuk, IA 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.

5. Birthday Blessings 4th Ruth Himes Erin Jo Sternhagen 6th Mary Coleman 9th Walter Judge John Swearingen

6. FOOD BOX NEEDS Leave food offerings in the grocery cart. NOW NEEDED: Peas, corn, macaroni & cheese, canned tomatoes

7. Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed November 13 To volunteer, contact Mary Abens 753-9054.

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 during worship Grades 4 - 6 Upstairs Grades 7 – 12 See next slide Live, Love & Learn Downstairs Adult Experience Library downstairs The Four Stories of Jesus by N.T. Wright 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. Seniors Serving Seniors Ministry to those over 55 Informational gathering OCTOBER 10 following worship

12. Disciples Women Fellowship (DWF) Thursday, October 7 Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Program: Humorous look at “The History of Toilet Paper” with Marilee Patterson

13. DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship All women welcomed! October Study Single and Satisfied See newsletter for detailed information - www.centraldoc.org Meetings at the Church Oct. 12 7:00 pm Group Rebecca Oct. 14 1:00 pm Group DEMF Oct. 16 9:00 am Group Lydia

14. @ 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!

15. Bible Study with Pastor Gail Mondays 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 20 – Oct. 25 “The Changing Face of God” Who is God?

16. Women’s Fall Retreat October 1 – 3 Paynesville, MN “Sanctuary in the Stories” with storyteller, Marty Stuessy and chaplain, Deb Lewis Registration forms in Gathering Area.

17. October 9 9:00 am to until the party’s over Disciples Together Gathering Christian Conference Center in Newton Fantastic, fun, filled day planned! Sign up in the Gathering Area. ALL FREE!!!

18. 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

19. Directories Here! If you sat for a photo or pre-ordered, you may pick up your directory in the Gathering Area.

20. 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

21. Free Trade Equal Exchange Coffee & Tea For Sale Contact the Church Office for ordering.

22. 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

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

24. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The October newsletter is online.

25. Serving and Saving Tips ☼ Use washcloth instead of sponge ☼ Use reusable grocery bags ☼ Use handkerchief instead of tissues ☼ Pay bills online

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

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

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 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