Fundraising Dinner for Teen's Missions Trip

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

On Saturday, February 27th from 4 to 6 pm, the Friendship Center Teen Group will be offering a fundraising dinner to help support their Missions Trip To Texas in July 2021. Each family meal will cost $40. Meals must be pre-ordered by sending Joe an email at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org. The meal includes Tator Tot Casserole, French Loaf Bread, Butter and Garlic Spread, Fresh Salad, and Chocolate Chip cookies. Gluten-free available for $50.  Help send our Teens to Arms of Hope to perform a week of Vacation Bible School, landscaping and painting, the JFK Museum, and Six Flags Theme Park. All proceeds will benefit our teens from the MLK neighborhood. El sábado 27 de febrero de 4 a 6 pm, el Grupo de Adolescentes del Friendship Center ofrecerá una cena de recaudación de fondos para ayudar a apoyar su Viaje Misionero a Texas en julio de 2021. Cada comida familiar costará $ 40. Las comidas se deben pedir por adelantado enviando a Joe un correo electrónico a minister@friendshipcenterdsm.org. La comida incluye la cazuela Tator Tot, pan francés, mantequilla y ajo para untar, ensalada fresca y galletas con chispas de chocolate. Sin gluten disponible por $ 50. Ayude a enviar a nuestros adolescentes a Arms of Hope para que realicen una semana de Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones, jardinería y pintura, el Museo JFK y el Parque Temático Six Flags. Todas las ganancias beneficiarán a nuestros adolescentes del vecindario de MLK.

Friendship Center

Free ESL Classes

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Every Monday Night from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, the Friendship Center will offer free English as a Second Language Class. No pre-registration required and all levels are welcomed. Please join us at 1526 MLK Jr Parkway in Des Moines. If you have any questions please email Joe at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org. Todos los lunes por la noche de 5:30 a 6:30 pm, el Friendship Center ofrecerá clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. No se requiere preinscripción y todos los niveles son bienvenidosÚnase a nosotros en 1526 MLK Jr Parkway en Des Moines. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Joe a Ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org.

Friendship Center

Divorce Care (Virtual/Online)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us online for a Christ centered path to find healing if you are separated, facing divorce or having been divorced. Finding people that have traveled this path is a great way to heal along with an amazing program to get you thru this difficult time. We are looking forward to hosting this event beginning 2/9 and going until 5/4. Please join us at anytime, don't feel like you are too late to join if this is past 2/9! We have room for you always! Please find like minded people who want to share community with you and a great online course to set you on a healing path! Be well! https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/131465

Online Zoom Meeting

DivorceCare

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Valley Church in West Des Moines is offering DivorceCare on Tuesday evenings starting on January 19th, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. No cost for class; nominal fee if you choose to purchase workbook.

Valley Church NorthPoint Room

The Smart Step Family

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Discover the Keys to a Healthy Stepfamily. Leading stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Whether married or soon-to-be-married, you’ll discover how to · Solve the everyday puzzles of step-parenting and step-children relationships · Communicate effectively with an ex-spouse · Handle stepfamily finances confidently · “Cook” your stepfamily slowly rather than expect an instant blend

Prairie Ridge Church

Marriage Retreat @ Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp

All Day Event

Join us March 5-7 for this year's Marriage Retreat at Riverside! This weekend is a favorite for many, and we are thrilled to welcome Kent and Diane Prescott as our speakers this year! Couples will enjoy time together with rest, worship, creative skits, laughter, time with our speakers, lots of fun, great food and great fellowship. Our speakers have a relentless desire to help other couples grow in intimacy and equip them with simple tools to strengthen their marriages first and their families next. Cost is $190 per couple for the weekend, or $150 if staying off-site for the event. Arrival is Friday evening from 7:00-7:30 p.m., and the retreat ends with a brunch on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. Registration is open and this event does fill up, so reserve your spot now! We hope to see you there!

Riverside Bible Camp

Set Apart Conference

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join other women for inspiring messages bringing hope, joy, and peace from the Word of God!  Through this virtual gathering, you will meet keynote speaker, Pam Tebow, and six fantastic workshop presenters who will encourage your heart with the hope, joy, and peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  In this crazy world, Jesus is the One who can bring us peace! We look forward to gathering with you in March! Register

Free ESL Classes

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Every Monday Night from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, the Friendship Center will offer free English as a Second Language Class. No pre-registration required and all levels are welcomed. Please join us at 1526 MLK Jr Parkway in Des Moines. If you have any questions please email Joe at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org. Todos los lunes por la noche de 5:30 a 6:30 pm, el Friendship Center ofrecerá clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. No se requiere preinscripción y todos los niveles son bienvenidosÚnase a nosotros en 1526 MLK Jr Parkway en Des Moines. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Joe a Ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org.

Friendship Center

Divorce Care (Virtual/Online)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us online for a Christ centered path to find healing if you are separated, facing divorce or having been divorced. Finding people that have traveled this path is a great way to heal along with an amazing program to get you thru this difficult time. We are looking forward to hosting this event beginning 2/9 and going until 5/4. Please join us at anytime, don't feel like you are too late to join if this is past 2/9! We have room for you always! Please find like minded people who want to share community with you and a great online course to set you on a healing path! Be well! https://www.divorcecare.org/groups/131465

Online Zoom Meeting

DivorceCare

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Valley Church in West Des Moines is offering DivorceCare on Tuesday evenings starting on January 19th, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. No cost for class; nominal fee if you choose to purchase workbook.

Valley Church NorthPoint Room