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Hello Hope Des Moines!
 
Have I told you lately you're a great church? I feel like I could say that every week as you're constantly surprising me with your love, your dedication, your servant hearts. Last week after Vacation Bible School, I was reminded how we truly are better together - that every week it takes the entire body (all of us) to do ministry here in the city...especially when it applies to reaching kids with the love of Jesus.
 
You see, VBS is an amazing experience, and dozens and dozens of you served in many ways. But we often forget that's just the start. VBS is once a year. It would be easy to think our work is done. The problem is, that's not how Jesus did ministry. Jesus not only came to those he longed to reach, he stayed and lived among them (John 1:14). Because of the unique family and financial circumstances in the lives of children in our neighborhood, the thing they need the most is consistency and caring adults in their lives on a regular basis. That's why we started the Whiz Kidz program last year and we're getting ready to launch it again this fall.
 
Every Thursday, we welcome in dozens of kids from the neighborhood for a meal, Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and tutoring. If you're interested in serving in any capacity, you're invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7:00 pm here at Hope Des Moines.
 
But let us not forget the dozens of kids who join us for our weekend programming every week during worship. HopeKids is an amazing program that provides a loving, Christ-centered, high energy atmosphere for kids to learn about Jesus. As fall approaches and our classes grow, would you consider serving once a month? Thank you for being the kind of church, that just like Jesus, lifts up kids as an absolute priority!
 
Finally, I can't wait to see you all this weekend for worship on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:15 & 11:00 am. Don't forget to bring back your bag of school supplies for the fill-a-backpack challenge! See you around!
 
Jon
Celebration Services
Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 9:15* & 11:00* am

*HopeKids available for kids age 3 - grade 5

Quality childcare provided in the Nursery (ages 3 and under) at all services.

 

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1821 Ingersoll Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 282-4481


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