EVENTS

PUMPKINPALOOZA / Saturday, October 18th / 1430 Badger Creek Road, Van Meter, 50261

Come and celebrate all things fall with us on Saturday, October 18th. Pumpkinpalooza is held at the Foster’s property in Van Meter. There will be hayrides, pumpkin decorating, classic contests like tug-o-war and sack races, a cookout, bonfire with smores, a scavenger hunt for kids, a pie eating contest, and more! It starts @ 3 pm and you won’t want to miss it!

TIS THE SEASON - TO GIVE!

The Christmas season is an incredible opportunity for our church to bless our community! We have three serving opportunities for you to give some of your time and yourself, bringing the joy of Christ’s birth to others.

Thanksgiving Baskets / We will begin collecting food items on November 2nd and will deliver turkeys and Thanksgiving baskets on November 24th

Wreaths Across America / This is a national program that places wreaths on the headstones of military veterans. We will be volunteering at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Wreaths Across America takes place in the morning on December 13th.

Dream Kids Christmas Store / Our church leads a program called Dream Kids for the children at the Deer Ridge Apartment complex. Each Christmas we help the kids to shop in our Christmas store, using our “Christmas Cash” to purchase gifts for their parents and guardians. Dream Kids Store is happening on Saturday, December 13 @ 2 pm.

You can sign up to volunteer for these amazing opportunities to serve here.

GINGERBREAD BASH / SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

The Gingerbread Bash is a fun, hands-on Christmas event for kids and families. Your family will build gingerbread nativities, hear the Christmas story from the Bible, sing songs, and discover the life-changing gift of God’s Son, Jesus. Journey Kids is hosting The Gingerbread Bash on Saturday, December 6th at 10 am. Feel free to invite your family, friends, and neighbors! Registration is required and you can do that at: journeydsm.org/bash