- Winter Weather Alerts
- Marriage Course
- CCDA Institute
Winter Weather Alerts
As winter approaches we want to keep you informed of any services that may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Please look for the following 'severe weather' image on the bottom-right side of our home page (next to 'Today's Passage' and 'Today's Verse').

We will also keep you posted via our Facebook page and local media (WHO and KCCI).
Marriage Course
Feb. 11, Saturday, 9 am—5 pm
A day-long interactive retreat to refresh and strengthen your marriage. Topics will include building a strong foundation, communication, resolving conflict, the power of forgiveness, good sex, and much more. Cost of $60 includes lunch.
Held at the Botanical Center, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive. Register by February 4 in the Welcome Center.
CCDA Institute Intensive Class
Sat., Feb. 18, 8:30 am - 5 pm
The Christian Community Development Association Institute exists to help people and ministries get to the next level of understanding and practicing Christian community development. This day-long "intensive" includes an overview of the CCD philosophy, lunch, and a class on strategic partnerships for community transformation. Cost is $15. Held at the Des Moines Central Public Library, 1000 Grand Ave., DSM.
Register online at ccda.org, or by contacting Jeremy Harder at jeremy(at)monklessdesign.com or 515.554.1880. More information is available in the Welcome Center or at the CCDA website.

We love kids and value their role in God’s kingdom just as Jesus did in his earthly ministry. “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom.”
Mark 10:13-16 (The Message)
The nursery, Jr. Kids and Kingdom Kids opens 15 minutes before each service.
Please sign-in your child(ren) when you drop them off, and sign out your child(ren) and pick them up promptly following the service.
Middle-school youth worship with the adults in the main auditorium, and then following the music, they are dismissed to their class for their lesson.
Lil' Acorn Nursery > Ages 0-2
It is a great joy to have your child in the nursery. We consider it a privilege to serve you and your little one by providing a safe, caring environment.
Our goal is to provide a place for loving nurture, interaction, and good old fashioned play. The morning is filled with singing, stories, snacks, and prayer for each child.
Your child is very special to us. Our greatest desire is to create an environment in our nursery that would exemplify the heart of Jesus as we hear him say, “Let the little children come to me…” Matthew 19:14.
Jr. Kids > Ages 3 – Kindergarten
We start out together with the Kingdom Kids in the Celebrations Room, where we enjoy juice and bagels. We sing fun and worshipful songs to God and we have an offering time where kids can give to the kingdom.
Following our Celebrations time, we come to our Jr. Kids classroom. A typical day in here includes an interactive Bible story, object lesson or craft, and prayer. Sometimes we even have time for a snack, play dough, puppets, or games!
Kingdom Kids > 1st – 5th Grade
We start out together with the Jr. Kids in the Celebrations room for welcome time and worship.
Following our Celebration time, we go to our classroom for an interactive Bible lesson, with activities, games and sometimes a craft. Each week we have a Bible verse that we talk about and work on memorizing.
Middle School Youth > 6th-8th Grade
After we worship with the adults, we are dismissed to our classroom in the 3rd floor. We have a Bible lesson and time for discussion and prayer.
Oasis Youth Group > 6th-12th Grade
Our mission is to create a refuge for youth to experience God’s presence and equip them to do the works of the kingdom. We gather on Wednesday evenings for a time of relevant study and discussion on growing & living out our faith. We are serious about loving God and having fun, too.
Wednesday's 6:30pm - 8:30pm
For more information, contact Joy Barlean at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hear what people have to say about our children’s and youth ministries… link to J. Hunt’s video.
SAFETY
We want to assure you that all of our children’s teachers have completed a screening process, including application, reference and background checks. All teachers have completed safety training & your child’s safety while in our care is of utmost importance to us.
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