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Check out a few 2012 DMCS Homecoming Court photographs which appeared in the Register.

A Des Moines Christian graduate is a published journalist!  Sol Keithley ('10), son of Scott and DMC fifth grade teacher Jody Keithley, is writing for the Iowa State Daily!  Check out his most recent piece here. Congratulations, Sol!

We have a great opportunity in front of us to pray for our administrative staff and teachers. Over and over again, the Apostle Paul encouraged the Church to pray for one another.  He had first-hand experience knowing that, when we pray for each other, Jesus' love and grace will cover us, grow in us, and work through us.  Let's pour out our love to DMC teachers and staff through prayers for them.  We still need prayer intercessors for Elementary and Administrative staff.  Will you please say "YES!" to this indescribable blessing?  Right now, e-mail Mary Maltby, coordinator of this prayer covering.  Your task is simple.  Select a teacher/staff person or ask for one to be assigned to you.  Ask the Holy Spirit to prompt you often to pray for this person with prayers of praise, petitions, and thanks.  Connect with your prayer partner immediately through e-mail, but also periodically meet with him/her face-to-face, and pray over the person in his/her room or office.  Make yourself regularly available for prayer cover.  Let's come alongside, support, and love the people of God at Des Moines Christian School. Thank you! Important note:  Praise our faithful Lord! He is raising up the next generation to intercede.  Our Secondary staff/teachers are covered by 33 secondary students who are willingly committing to pray at this moment.  Acclaim Jesus!

Association Members in attendance at the fall meeting graciously allowed me (Dr. Bob) to share ideas which God has laid on my heart, regarding God's vision for Des Moines Christian.  If you would like to read the outline of my comments at the meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012, please click here.

 F.Y.I. On Wednesday night after school, DMC completed our first tick treatment of the year at the school.  We treated the whole playground and the north side of our building from playground to dumpster.  This is a two-part treatment system, and we will do the next treatment during the week of October 8th.  It is a very expensive treatment, but we thought that putting up the "guard" along the north edge of our building, and doing the playground wood chip area, would be for the best.  Students, staff, and visitors will be able to safely enter the playground and other heavily-traveled areas.  We've done this in previous years, and we believe the treatments help with the wellness and safety of everyone on our campus. 

Senior football players and cheerleaders will be recognized at the home football game against Colfax-Mingo on Friday, October 5th. Please join us before the game at 6:40 p.m. to honor these student-athletes. Senior volleyball players will be recognized at their last home game on October 9th at 6:30 p.m.  More details will be coming to senior parents. Thanks for your support of the students and coaches of the Des Moines Christian athletic program!

Scholarships Available:

Monday, October 1, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - National Christian College Fair. DMCS is again hosting around 30 Christian college representatives who will be available for families for conversation.  There is also a financial aid presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m..  This is a great opportunity for ALL high school students to visit with many different Christian colleges, as families consider post-secondary education.  Please come out and support this event.