This document provides information about upcoming events and activities at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. It includes prayers for members in need of support, birthdays to celebrate in the coming week, volunteer opportunities like Soup Kitchen and Comfort Quilters, and educational programs for all ages. Details are provided about Bible studies, women's fellowship groups, choir, movie outings and retreats to attend in the upcoming months.

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

2. We offer prayers for… Bev Crawford Virginia Hall Ruth Himes John Niemantsverdriet Andrea Stone Hospice Walter Judge Elna Saunders Muriel Willhelmi

3. We offer prayers for… Noelridge Christian Church~ Cedar Rapids, IA Central Christian Church ~ Jefferson, IA Troy Mills Christian Church ~ Troy Mills, 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 6th Roger Osgood 7th Hannah Windkowitsch 8th Jeff Sommerlot 9th Bev Elliot James Dalluge

6. FOOD BOX SUNDAY SECOND SUNDAY Bring your food offerings for the grocery cart. The need is great.

7. Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed September 11 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. September 15 Pizza Party x

11. DWF: Disciples Women Fellowship All women welcomed! September Study Slavery in Human Trafficking See newsletter for detailed information - www.centraldoc.org Meetings at the Church Sept. 9 1:00 pm Group DEMF Sept. 14 7:00 pm Group Rebecca Sept. 18 9:00 am Group Lydia

12. @ 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!

13. Bible Study with Pastor Gail Mondays 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 20 – Oct. 25 “The Changing Face of God” Who is God? Sign up in the Gathering Area

14. Dinner & a Movie Anyone? Sunday, September 19 5:30 p.m. Meet at Orpheum Theater - $3 After movie Zeno’s Pizza for dinner

15. 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.

16. 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!!!

17. 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

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

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

21. The current newsletter is now available online at www.centraldoc.org. The September newsletter is online.

22. Serving and Saving Tips ☼ Don’t overuse kitchen/bath fans ☼ Clean lightbulbs(make sure cool first!) ☼ Clean walls save need for extra light ☼ Use recycled plastic garbage bags

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