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

 
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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

Starting September 25!

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.

Sep 27-29 – FALL MEN’S RETREAT at Pine Lake Camps in Eldora, IA

Guys ages 14 & up: We want to inspire you to become the men of God you are called to be! This retreat includes manly food, tons of outdoor activities, great worship, purposeful & inspirational messages, and a time to unwind and grow your faith. Most importantly, you’ll learn to walk with Jesus in strength & honor and reach people for Christ.

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Oct 18-20 – Fall Student Retreat at Pine Lake Camps in Eldora, IA (Grades 9-12)

Pine Lake Camps' Fall Student Retreat is like if summer camp was a little bit cooler (temperature-wise), a little bit more laid back (schedule-wise), and equally as fun and impactful! Senior High students, come take a mid-semester break at PLC! You're in for a weekend of AWESOME food, powerful worship & teaching, exciting games, events & activities, and lots of chill-time to just hang out by the campfire with your besties. You might even see some of your favorite counselors from past summers! (All students will be under the supervision & leadership of cabin counselors, just like summer camp.)

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Nov 1-3 – Fall Women’s Retreat at Pine Lake Camps in Eldora, IA

Ladies... This fall, we are choosing not to "fall" for the idea that life must be BIG and LOUD and BUSY and PRODUCTIVE 24 / 7 / 365. When we invite you to our Fall Retreat, we are inviting you to truly... Retreat. To Rest. Breathe. Listen. Receive. Our retreat this year is a little later in the season, just before the holidays hit with their typical excitement and obligations. On November 1-3, 2024, we will open Pine Lake Camps to you and your girlfriends for a reprieve and re-set...and then a graceful returning to your place in this wild, beautiful world God has given us.

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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