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SUNDAY SERVICES
Spirited-Traditional -- 8:15 a.m.
     (Classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. New to First Assembly? Meet our pastors and get connected relationally.)
Contemporary -- 11:00 a.m.

We offer nursery (Birth - 24 months), early childhood classes (age 2 - Kindergarten) and children's church (1st - 5th grade) during our 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. services. During our 10:00 a.m. class time, we also offer nursery, early childhood classes and age-based classes for 1st - 5th grade. Click here to read about them.

Our Asian Ministry church service at 11:45 a.m. in Rm 109.

We offer classes on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (check out the descriptions in our Charge Up section) and have small groups that meet throughout the week.

Get a facility map to help you find your way around, or get driving directions to our church.
 

SERMON SERIES
To hear podcasts of our Sunday morning messages, visit the Multimedia page or subscribe through iTunes. (If you do not have iTunes, you can download it for free at www.itunes.com). Supplement your learning on Sunday by downloading the sermon study guide each week.

August/September - The Crucial Conversation. “We need to talk.” While those words may cause you to break into a cold sweat, the crucial conversation that followed probably spurred change. In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus shares his heart with the seven churches. Yet, there is no mistaking how clearly His message fits our hearts and lives today. As the church, no matter what you face, Jesus still protects you with his love and reassuring power. Hear what Jesus says to a busy church, a suffering church, a confused church, a tolerant church, a dying church, a weak but enduring church and a complacent church.

September 19 - Family Worship Service. Come for an experiential worship service designed for all ages at 6:00 p.m.

October 2-10 - Missions Convention. Get involved in our annual missions convention (note the earlier time frame). Hear more about the lives our missionaries lead on the field as you share a meal with them. Learn about the impact of Convoy of Hope, this year’s special project. More about the events will be coming in September.

October/November (following Missions Convention) - The Lord's Prayer. This fall’s small group discipleship initiative centers on the Lord’s Prayer. Join hundreds of others, as we learn what Jesus was teaching us through the Lord’s Prayer using daily devotionals, Sunday morning messages, and vibrant small group discussion.

How can you get involved?
1. Sign up to host and lead a small group.
2. Register to join a small group discussion.
3. Pick up a devotional and follow along with the messages.
4. Register your family as a small group, and discuss the messages every week
together.

Contact Laurie Youmans at lyoumans@desmoinesfirst.org or 279-9766, ext. 36, to lead or register your group. Servant-leadership training for those desiring to lead one of these small groups is on Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Rm 206.

December - All I Want for Christmas. You have sung it at some time in your life, “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.” But as you get your teeth, it turns out that you want a little more. Often in life, especially during times of uncertainty and calamity, you think you know what you want, and that what you want is what you need. The truth is that God knows exactly what you need and sends you the gift that can change your world . . . because He is all you need for Christmas. He is a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and a Prince of Peace.

December - Christmas Eve Services. Invite family and friends to a majestic evening of carols, candlelight and communion, featuring our choir and orchestra. Services are at 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.