Serve as an IOS Prayer Leader for Your School!

All Day Event

Inspire Our Schools is a non-denominational Christian gathering of the community to offer prayers of blessing & dedication over our schools. This year's event is being held on Sunday, August. 15 at 7:00 p.m., and we are in need of volunteer Prayer Leaders to ensure all Des Moines Metro schools are prayed over! Visit our website to see the list of School Districts that have given their consent to hold this event at their schools - if one of the schools in your district is not listed, that means we need a Prayer Leader! Serving as a Prayer Leader is super easy! You simply show-up at the school you're assigned to pray over, welcome any guests who attend, and then read through a list of scripted prayers that are provided to you. That's it! It's a 1-hour commitment that will breathe the Holy Spirit into your schools and community! We believe we’re all on the same team, we’re better together, and our schools — students, teachers, faculty, staff and parents — are in vital need of prayer. Learn more at inspireourschools.org.

Garage Sale at West Des Moines Christian Church

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We hope to see you all on July 29th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, July 30th from 8:00 am to 2:00pm, or July 31st from 8:00 am to noon. We have some great items for sale, including: antiques, jewelry, furniture, household items, children and adult clothing, décor, toys and more!

West Des Moines Christian Church

Maple Grove Neighborhood Yard Sale

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Maple Grove United Methodist is starting a new tradition with a Community Yard Sale. We’ve all been home bound and clearing out our homes. We found treasures a plenty and are sure you will find just what you need. Perhaps you have items to sale: rent a 10 x 10 spot and sale you own items. Each area can be reserved for $10 for one day or both days for $15. Contact Candy Sweeney at 515-669-9881 or openhearts@maplegroveiowa.org for more information. Thursday, July 29 12:00-6:00 Friday, July 30 9:00-3:00

Maple Grove United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you looking for something fun for your children to do this summer? New Life Church is hosting VBS this year (July 26-30) and we would love for you (your children) to attend! Our VBS is geared for children K-6th. You can use the link below to find out more information and feel free to message me with any questions. 🙂 https://fb.me/e/SpvFPJc4

New Life Church

REVIVE Movies Under the Stars: Fox and the Hound

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Come join us as we continue to watch Disney classics under the stars. This week we are watching Fox and the Hound. Bring a blanket to lay on and a friend to laugh with as we watch a movie with the community of Highland Park and Oak Park. We will have free snacks and drinks for those who attend. This is a FREE EVENT! See you at the movies!

Revive Church

Garage Sale at West Des Moines Christian Church

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We hope to see you all on July 29th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, July 30th from 8:00 am to 2:00pm, or July 31st from 8:00 am to noon. We have some great items for sale, including: antiques, jewelry, furniture, household items, children and adult clothing, décor, toys and more!

West Des Moines Christian Church

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lily Polkadot has just moved to Rockaway, a “Squares only” town. As the first Polkadot in an all-Square school, Lily struggles to gain acceptance from her peers in the midst of daily bullying and segregated drinking fountains. Her quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadots blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Polkadots offers us a reminder that our differences make us awesome. Polkadots is performed live, in-person, Saturdays, July 10-Aug. 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the event tent in The Playhouse parking lot. There are no virtual options

Des Moines Playhouse

Vacation Bible School

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

God's Promise's are greater than our Problems! Children will explore this theme through worship, bible study, small groups as well as engage in camp songs and games. The programming will be structured as a Day Camp with the collaboration of Children’s Ministries staff, volunteers from St. John’s, and counselors from Lutheran Lakeside Camp. This day camp will be an opportunity for learning, fellowship, and fun! Children will have opportunities for small group, age appropriate learning through creative/dramatic play, Bible study, craft time, and more! We will be following CDC guidelines and Lutheran Lakeside and St. John’s procedures for safety and social distancing. For more information, please contact Ann at astrom@stjohnsdsm.org. When: Monday, August 2- Thursday, August 5, 8:30-2:30 Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Who: All Children who just completed Kindergarten-5th Grade Cost: $15/child, $30 family max Register: http://stjohnsdsm.org/event/2021-vbs-registration

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

PAL is a Christ-centered, weekly group that provides hope and support through addiction education for parents dealing with an addicted loved one.

Lutheran Church of Hope

Vacation Bible School

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

God's Promise's are greater than our Problems! Children will explore this theme through worship, bible study, small groups as well as engage in camp songs and games. The programming will be structured as a Day Camp with the collaboration of Children’s Ministries staff, volunteers from St. John’s, and counselors from Lutheran Lakeside Camp. This day camp will be an opportunity for learning, fellowship, and fun! Children will have opportunities for small group, age appropriate learning through creative/dramatic play, Bible study, craft time, and more! We will be following CDC guidelines and Lutheran Lakeside and St. John’s procedures for safety and social distancing. For more information, please contact Ann at astrom@stjohnsdsm.org. When: Monday, August 2- Thursday, August 5, 8:30-2:30 Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Who: All Children who just completed Kindergarten-5th Grade Cost: $15/child, $30 family max Register: http://stjohnsdsm.org/event/2021-vbs-registration

St. John’s Lutheran Church