This weekly bulletin from Central Christian Church provides updates on prayers, birthdays, donations, and upcoming events. It thanks the congregation for recent donations of mittens, Christmas boxes, blankets, and gifts. It also advertises fellowship and worship opportunities like "The Experience" youth group, Christmas music Sunday, and a candlelight communion service.

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

2. We offer prayers for… Shawna Culter Shawna Cutler Don Hiscox Jim McKinstry John Niemantsverdriet Pat Smith Hospice Walter Judge

3. We offer prayers for… First Christian Church ~ Corydon, IA Luther Christian Church ~ Luther, IA Runnells Christian Church ~ Runnells, 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 19th Zane Wild 21st Cindy Schneiderman 24th Eric Osgood 25th Duane Visser

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

7. Mittens for Headstart THANK YOU!!! We collected: 103 pairs plus 5 scarves 15 hats

8. Christmas Boxes THANK YOU!!! We collected 38 boxes.

9. Blanket Sunday THANK YOU!!! We collected funds For 70 blankets.

10. Giving Tree December Local Mission THANK YOU!!! All the gift tags are off the tree. Gifts to be left in Gathering Area by today.

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

12. “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

13. “The E perience” Grades 7 – 12 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Here at the church x

14. Christmas Music Sunday December 19th The Biblical Christmas Story Told in word and music by the Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Bell Choir & Band

15. Candlelight Communion Service Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m.

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

20. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The December newsletter is online.

21. Weekly Calendar Check today’s bulletin

22. Serving and Saving Tips for Winter ☼ Change furnace filter once a month ☼ Have your heating system inspected ☼ If you have forced air heat, do NOT close off registers in unused rooms. Your furnace is designed to heat a specific square footage plus cold air can escape from these rooms into house causing condensation.

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

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

25. 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