Love Like Louden Blood Drive

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The family of Louden Paul Lofgren was stunned and reeling following the two-year old’s death after a routine medical procedure earlier this year. In their grief, the family looked for a positive way to remember Louden, who they describe as “a loving, energetic, smiling, two-year-old who loved all things in life.” Knowing blood donations are always in demand the Lofgren family has worked with LifeServe Blood Center to organize a multiweek-long in-center blood drive at LifeServe’s four greater Des Moines area locations through Saturday, October 9. Community members and volunteer blood donors are invited to participate in the “Love Like Louden” in-center blood drive now underway with LifeServe Blood Center. All eligible donors are asked to schedule appointments for donation by calling (800) 287-4903 or scheduling online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org. To credit donations to the “Love Like Louden” blood drive, donors are asked to mention the blood drive as they make their appointment and donation.

LifeServe Blood Center

2021 Women's Retreat @ Riverside

6:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ladies, it’s time to refresh and recharge! Registration for Riverside’s 2021 Women’s Retreat is now open. Join us September 25-26 (with an optional evening on the 24th) for an amazing weekend as guest speaker Kris Boettger speaks truth into our hearts. Registration includes a seat at all speaker sessions, small group studies, worship, three meals on Saturday, two meals on Sunday, snacks, an array of free-time options, a bountiful pouring on of encouragement and inspiration, and so much more! Lodging is available and COVID considerations are being made. Cost varies for length of stay and participation in additional activities; see website for details, https://www.riversidelbc.org/womens-retreat.

Riverside Bible Camp

WOMEN’S RETREAT 2021

All Day Event

Topic - FAITH IN ACTION It is time to take a break to connect with fellow believers and be encouraged as we go in the presence of God by praise and worship. Come join us for open heaven, His glory and receive miracles, healing and deliverance. Receive your breakthroughs. Let your Faith grow as we learn how we can activate our faith. Bring your friends neighbors and loved ones with you. You will depart with hope joy and peace in your heart. It is one day event. Speakers - Joan Bonnett - Teresa Stamman - Kusum Ryan - Host BREAKFAST and LUNCH will be provided. Go to Facebook EVENT - END TIME INTERCESSORS and sign up. PS : Child care will not be provided.

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Hot Rods For Heroes

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefit car show for the Blue Star Mother’s of Iowa. All proceeds to benefit the Blue Star Mothers of Iowa and their annual project to send care packages to Iowa troops serving over seas. Donations will be accepted at the show. DMACC parking lot Ankeny. Entry fee for cars is $20. Registration 8:00 AM- Noon. Judging 12:00-1:30. Event is open to the public.

Revive me at Waterworks

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

6 hours of Praise, Gospel, Worship, and Prayer at Waterworks Park Fleur Dr at George Mills Pkwy. Saturday September 25th 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rotating Church singers and Pastors Food available to help Garden Gate Ranch For more information contact Minister Chuck at cjmeline@msn.com Partnering with reviveme.info

Waterworks Park

Circle of Freedom Spaghetti Supper/Auction Fundraiser

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friends of Circle of Freedom are sponsoring an "All You Can Eat" Spaghetti Supper followed by an auction of a variety of unique handmade items including metal signs, wooden decor and lights, homemade candy and pies, a hunting knife (forged by a local blacksmith), soaps and candles, pumpkin/gourd fall decorating boxes and many more items being added as we get closer. All proceeds will go towards Circle of Freedom's building renovations to provide a Christ-based women's residential home for those struggling with addiction. We will accept a free-will offering for your supper. The supper will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 pm with the auction following at 7:00 pm. The evening will also include short testimonials from a couple of the women who have been served through the Circle of Freedom ministry. To learn more about Circle of Freedom, you can check out their website at www.circleoffreedomiowa.org

Wayne County Fairgrounds Event Center

DivorceCare

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

DivorceCare is a divorce recovery support group for individuals processing divorce before it happens, while it happens, or the ramifications of after it happens.

Prairie Ridge Church

Healing from Abuse

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

This 9-week woman’s support group, helps women learn the complex dynamics of abuse, the types of trauma and abuse, how trauma affects the brain, Biblical truths about abuse and the freedom, healing and love Jesus offers. Class material is geared toward abuse in a marriage or dating relationship but can still be beneficial to those who might have experienced other forms of abuse. Note: This group is not intended to replace professional therapy. The facilitator of this group is someone who has experienced abuse and found healing through counseling and relationship with Christ. She is not a licensed or professional therapist/counselor.

Prairie Ridge 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 West Des Moines

Live Well: Overcoming anxiety or depression

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Learning how to reduce our anxiety and alleviate depression with proven methods would help each of us recharge after recent stresses. If you, or anyone you know, has experienced either of these debilitating conditions, please join us for Live Well classes. Orientation 9/20/21 will provide you the opportunity to ask questions before committing.

Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church