SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Williamson & R. Stofer2026 VOLUNTEER SIGN UPLadies – if you are able, please sign up for 4 Sundays to serve Fellowship and one month to serve Altar Guild.Men / High Sc...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: R. Brantner, L. Johnson, Cindy Johnson2026 VOLUNTEER SIGN UPLadies – if you are able, please sign up for 4 Sundays to serve Fellowship and one month to serve Altar Guild....  Read More

After the celebration of All Saints, the rest of November leads us into the last three Sundays of the church year. During this short season, the hymns and reading emphasize the Judgment Day and the re...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A Doying & G. SiegelACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today! – Chili Cookoff following Bible study4pm - Des Moines Circuit Reformation ServiceSat – 9:30am Ladies’ GuildREFORMATION VES...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: Ladies’ GuildACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Thursday 9:30 – Matins & Confessions StudySat – Fall Church Cleaning DayNext Sun – Chili Cookoff following Bible study      4pm - Des Mo...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: I. Allen & A. HarperACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Fri 6:00pm – FellowshipFri & Sat – Men’s OutingCONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. ...  Read More

Joyous time for Botswana!Botswana celebrated 59 years of independence, marked with many community events. The president of Botswana announced they will be expanding news programs to reach 4 minority l...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: W. Johnson & K. FeldtTHANK YOU: to the volunteers that keep the church running, safe, and beautiful. Your actions and the time spent may not always be noticed, but the re...  Read More

“Salvation unto us has come, by God’s free grace and favor. Good works cannot avert our doom, they help and save us never. Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone, He is our one Redeemer.” The words of this...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying & K. HelfertACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today – Voters Meeting & OctoberfestSaturday – Ladies’ Guild: Freezer Meal MakingOCTOBERFEST TODAY! Stick around after the Vote...  Read More

Nathan is now a certified JAARS pilot, but his training isn't done yet. He is now training on the Kodiak, the type of plane he will be flying in PNG. The family is also gearing up for another trip for...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Feldt & B. BarnesTHIS WEEK:Tuesday – Table TalkWednesday – Men’s and Ladies’ Bible StudiesVespers, Confirmation, ChoirThursday – Matins & Confessions StudyFriday – Fel...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Dee & A. HarperTHIS WEEK:Today – 12:00pm Church Council MeetingTuesday – NO Table TalkWednesday – Men’s and Ladies’ Bible StudiesVespers, Confirmation, Choir BeginsThu...  Read More

The school year has started for MaryJane and Audrey back in the US. Meanwhile, great progress has been made in Botswana. The family now has their residence permits and the translation team will hopefu...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Dee & A. ReesTHIS WEEK:Today – Special Voters MeetingTuesday – NO Table TalkWednesday – NO Men’s or Ladies’ Bible study- NO Vespers- 6:30pm Confirmation ClassSunday 14...  Read More

September 14 is Holy Cross Day, a day set aside on the church calendar to ponder the cross and its meaning in the life of the Christian.  During his life, Martin Luther lived under the cross, enduring...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: R. Lundberg & H. SelbyIMPORTANT DATES:Today 1:30pm – Farewell Service at Peace, Des MoinesTuesday 6:30pm – Table Talk moves to TuesdaysWednesday 8:00am – Men’s Bible stud...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: Ceci Johnson & A. HarperACTIVITIES THIS WEEK: 5:30pm – Church CookoutSPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: will be held on September 7th. Items include insurance and membership transfe...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Feldt & R. StoferACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:  Next Sunday 5:30pm – Church CookoutDIRECTORY UPDATE:Becky Barnes has a new cell number. Ask the office secretary. CHURCH COOKOU...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: E. Urban & S. FettACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Friday 6pm – FellowshipNext Sunday 5:30pm – Church CookoutDIRECTORY UPDATE:Becky Barnes has a new cell number. Reach out to the off...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: I. Allen, L. CaroACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today, before Bible study – 10 minute Parking Lot updateMonday 10:00 Visitation; 11:00 Tom Davis funeralTOM DAVIS FUNERAL: The funer...  Read More

     It was eight years ago this month that construction began on our newly purchased pipe organ.  The loss of our digital piano by an act of God through a lightning strike on the church, allowed us t...  Read More

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: G. Siegel, L. Johnson, C. DeeACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Sat 10-11am – Ladies’ Guild planning meetingSat 12-3pm Fellowship Hall ReservedSun, before Bible study – 10 minute Parki...  Read More

There will be a brief informational meeting before Bible study on August 3rd to cover parking lot updates. View the plans here ahead of time. ......  Read More