The bird photo ABOVE was taken at just the right moment to resemble God smiling.
  CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)     OFFICE:  (319) 234-6231   FAX:  (319) 287-4406
   3475 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa  50702     WORSHIP:  Sunday, 9:30 a.m.          HOURS:  9 - 1, Monday - Friday
  WORSHIP / MINISTRIES
                          
                            WORSHIP AND MINISTRIES
        CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
                           WATERLOO, IOWA


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                                                               ATTENTION, MUSICIANS!  
                                                              In all things give Our Creator thanks.

                Even if you know your hymns pretty well, you might find this amusing.

 
                       Contractor's Hymn........................The Church's One Foundation
                       Dentist's Hy
mn..............................Crown Him with Many Crowns 
                       Doctor's Hymn..............................The Great Physician
                       Electrician's Hymn.......................Send the Light
                       Golfer's
Hymn...............................There Is a Green Hill Far Away
                       Gossip's Hymn.............................Pass It On
                       IRS Agent's Hymn........................I Surrender All
                       Massage Therapist's Hymn........He Touched Me
                       Optometrist's Hymn.....................Open My Eyes That I Might See
                       Politician's Hymn.........................Standing on the Promises
                       Realtor's Hymn.............................I've Got a Mansion
                       Shopper's Hymn..........................Sweet Bye and Bye
                       Tailor's Hymn...............................
Holy, Holy, Holy
                       Weatherperson's Hymn..............There Shall Be Showers of Blessings


        AND some hymns for those of you who speed on the highway:

                       45 mph..........................................God Will Take Care of You
                       65 mph..........................................Nearer, My God, to Thee
                       85 mph..........................................This World Is Not My Home
                       95 mph..........................................Lord, I'm Coming Home
                       100 mph........................................Precious Memories
  


                                        Give me a sense of humor, Lord;
                                                  Give me the grace to see a joke,           
                                                  To get some humor out of life,
                                                  And pass it on to other folk. 
                  
 
       
               
           
                        
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              WORSHIP    
       

            Our worship service is held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Childcare is
            provided--
Wiggly Worship. (Scroll down to learn more.) We rejoice in the 
            celebration of the Lord's Supper each week and welcome all to participate,
            regardless of church affiliation.

                                                


                                                                         

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                   Wiggly Worship (preschool – 4th grade children) meets on the
                        Upper Level during the 9:30 worship hour.  Occasionally, these Wiggly
                        Worshippers participate in some portion of the worship service.

                                      

                                  Go to PHOTO GALLERY to see March 27, 2011, pictures. 

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                     If You Need a Ride to Church,             
                          
please call the Church Office at 234-6231 by noon on Friday. 

                               
                                      Lani Yates, Pat RR, and Pastor Brent--May 26, 2011
                           

                              Pat Reuter Riddle's new 2012 Honda Civic will not be the car 
                              used for picking up people for church, though.  Right, Pat?
  

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Following worship, we all persons to a
                   fellowship
time with light refreshments in our Hospitality Center, which is
                   located in the Church Library.

                              


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  Alas!  Alack!  You will have to wait until September for this "BOOST!"
       (This school-year program has gone on vacation, but it will return!)

                                         MID-WEEK BOOST

      ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP AND PRAISE EXPERIENCE

                          
BRIEF BUT POWERFUL!

 *
WEDNESDAYS AT 7:15 P.M.    (finished no later than 7:30 p.m.)

 * FELLOWSHIP HALL ON LOWER LEVEL OF CHURCH

 *
EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

 * MEDIA-DRIVEN/HIGH ENERGY/INTERACTIVE/EXPERIENTIAL 




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          Midweek Bible Study
      
            An intergenerational Bible Study is offered each Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
            Other times may be announced, as well. No Bible experience is necessary. One
            only needs an open heart to learn and a desire to grow in faith. 

         Christian Women's Fellowship [CWF]
            Women of the church come together to worship, study, and serve the church,
            community, and world. The women's study groups meets monthly on the first
            Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. This group meets at 9:30 am.
 

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                   MUSIC

          Alleluia Choir and Chancel Bells
 

             The Alleluia Choir and Chancel Bells rehearse Thursday evenings in the 
             Church Sanctuary from September through May.  Both groups are under the 
             capable direction of the very talented Pat Reuter Riddle.

                         
After May 15, 2011, the Alleluia Choir and Chancel Bells will not be performing
             during Worship until September.  Frequent special music will be provided 
             instead.
 

                   
  
            The Alleluia Choir is an essential part of the worship service. In addition to
            performing on Sunday mornings, it also presents special programs throughout 
            the year, including the annual Christmas tradition,
"Celebration of Light."

                 

          Members of Chancel Bells
play 5 octaves of English Handbells and participate 
             regularly in the worship service and special programs throughout the year. 

            

                

     
                     
                     An Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. rehearsal concludes on April 24, 2011.

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                                      SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL
                                     (located in the Lower Level of the Church)


                                          

                 SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL, under the direction of Erin McGrane, has
                 sessions that run Monday through Friday mornings from 9:00 until 12:00 a.m.
                 In addition to having a well-rounded curriculum, the Preschool presents a
                 Fall Art Show and a Winter Concert, which always delight large audiences.


                            Visit the
SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL webpage:

     

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