DES MOINES
We welcome you to be part of our community, regardless of your age, family status, music preference, or shoe size. You’ll fit right in as we encourage each other and explore life in faith together!
Service Times:
Sundays @ 9:45am
Email: marcy.stone@freegrace.tv
Phone: 763-633-9706
Click On The Map For Directions
4101 E 42nd Street
Des Moines 50317
(in Eastview Community Center)
MARCY & DOUG STONE
Pastor Marcy and Doug Stone met while attending East High School in Des Moines. They were married in 1994 and raised 3 children. Doug enjoys umpiring little league games and Marcy finds fulfillment as a funeral officiant. Both Doug and Marcy have hearts for helping hurt people and love sharing the comfort Jesus provides.
Des Moines Lead Pastors
FGU DES MOINES CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP & COMMUNITY
6pm Doors Open/Fellowship • 6:30 pm Teaching
Adult Bible Study (The Book of Acts)
Student Ministry (Grades 6-12)
Free Grace Recovery (everyone welcome - click for more info)
No childcare available at this time.
Tues, Dec 24 • CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE
Join us for a family-friendly service at 5:30 pm.
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Kids Church
Each of our churches are unique, which means that each church offers something a little different for kids during our weekend services. As our churches grow, we develop a church experience especially for them! (Read about Kids Church here.) Our mission at every church is to see your kids cross the line of faith and follow Jesus!
Nursery | For kids ages 6 weeks – 2 years
Our nursery is available for our youngest kiddos to experience the love and security Jesus offers. Drop off your little one in our nursery during church services, where they’ll play, hear a Bible story, and get prayed over by trained, caring volunteers.
Preschool | For kids ages 3 years – 5 years
When your kiddo is potty trained, can walk, and can communicate, he/she is ready for our preschool room! We use Bible-based curriculum that includes age-appropriate discipleship through teaching, games, and crafts.
Elementary | For school-age kids (K-5th grade)
Our 5-11 year-olds are our most age group that is most receptive to the Good News. We take this opportunity seriously! We have a special focus on tangible aspects of discipleship – helping kids navigate their Bibles, pray in groups, use their gifts to serve others, build friendships, and share their faith – all while teaching the Gospel every week through a Bible-based curriculum. Our elementary kids are together for the majority of their church experience, but may break into grade-based small groups for discussions and activities.
Big Church
Kids of all ages are welcome to worship with their grown-ups in the adult services, if that’s what works best for your family! We provide a kid version of the sermon notes with activities to help little brains stay focused.
If you choose to have your kids join you in “big church”, here are some suggestions of things that help kids stay engaged:
• Have your child bring his/her own Bible, and help look up the Scripture in the sermon
• Encourage them to sing or dance during worship songs
• Coloring items
• Small, non-electronic toys for little ones (cars, puzzles, books)
• The Bible App for Kids and a pair of headphones
• If your child gets wiggly or chatty, you’re welcome to step into the lobby or into the Family Seating room to give him/her a break