In cooperation once again with First Federated Church, DSM First will host “OVERCOMERS SPORTS CAMP” June 25 – 29, from 9 am to noon, at and near Federated and Tower Park. Online registration is available here: http://www.desmoinesfirst.org/sportscamp Sports offered include Soccer, Baseball, Tai Kwon Do, Cheerleading, and Basketball. Boys and girls are encouraged to sign up and bring their friends for lots of fun learning about sports. More importantly, they’ll learn how our faith in Christ helps us to overcome every circumstance and press on to victory. Spread the word!

….and its TRUE! If you’ve been around Des Moines First recently you can tell there’s “something in the air.”  It’s NOT a flu bug, its growing, contagious excitement over our upcoming  SKY Vacation Bible School! You’ll be hearing a LOT about it in the weeks ahead, and one of the most exciting aspects is our common desire to reach out to the spiritual needs of our community. This effort has been conceived in prayer, nurtured through diligent planning, and now brought forth to our whole body.  So how will you “catch” the VBS spirit? Will...

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Perhaps you are familiar with “The Five Languages of Love” by Gary Chapman? Simply put he defines five ways that people give and receive love. In no certain order, they are: Words of Affirmation Gift Giving Acts of Service Physical Touch Quality Time Most people identify most strongly with one of these languages.  The simplest test is to say “What makes me feel most loved?”  or “How do I show love?”  That brings up the question;  ”What is God’s love language?”  So here goes. Does God show His love with Words of Affirmation? How about...

Being a child DOESN’T necessarily qualify you be be a good parent. Those of us who have ventured into the arena of parenting realize the many trials, traumas, and hopefully triumphs of this time-honored contest. We also realize that help, and advice, and encouragement are vital ingredients to keep us in the fight. With that in mind, our staff is offering a fun-tastic array of parenting stimulus Jan 13 & 14th. Check our website for the line-up of speakers and topics. We HOPE there is something for everyone, and encourage your participation. Click here for info & online registration. http://www.desmoinesfirst.org/parentingseminar2 HOPE...

This is what its all about with out singing, giving, sharing, telling, hugging, and laughing. Just as God gave His Son for our salvation, He intended for us to give of ourselves that others might share the joy. Here’s a fine example, recorded recently on our very doorstep. Enjoy! With joy, B.Bopp

One important goal for our kids is to know all the books of the Bible in order. Using a tool called THE BIBLE MOVES we teach that order PLUS a content related hand motion. “Sequence + Content = A Lifelong tool for Learning” Oh yes, one more important ingredient; FUN! Check it out by clicking the link here http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2596420743702&saved

What does the recipe for include? Begin with about a dozen enthusiastic boys, half a dozen leaders, tents, bedrolls, and enough food for 24 hours. Take them to a scenic location and set up camp while attempting to keep the boys out of the pond. Proceed to the Drake observatory to…observe. (what else?) Sing loud and obnoxious songs all the way back to camp, and consume sugary drinks and snack. Attempt to go to bed. Morning will be greeted by chilly temps, fog off the water, and a colorful sunrise. Scrambled eggs in a bag for breakfast, followed by a morning filled with fishing, clam shells,...

Each monthly match is a day filled with fun, fellowship, and friendly competition. This is the “fuel” that runs the “motor” of Bible Mastery. Enjoy!! Super Hero Day at JBQ Proudly yours, Pastor BBopp

Sometimes…I come across video that should have been edited MONTHS AGO. (Sorry) Our day was FANTASTIC!     Hope you like the video. BBopp