Des Moines Iowa Lutheran church
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Des Moines Iowa Lutheran church
Through learning and prayer, we strengthen our relationship with Christ.
Bible Buddies is the name of our year-round all-ages learning program. Youth studies incorporate Bible stories, arts and crafts, social skills, mentoring and meals. Adults have Bible-based studies as well as serve as teachers in the youth studies and participate in meals.

Sunday Bible Buddies
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Breakfast Bible Buddies held every Sunday year round, is a program that includes a hot meal and learning activities. Breakfast is served at 9:00 AM followed by an opening worship at 9:20 AM and learning activities at 9:40 AM for ages 3 through adults.
Preschool and Kindergarten children: Self-contained learning with stories, crafts and music.
Grades 1-5: Rotation through learning centers including drama, music, crafts, puzzles and videos.
Grades 6-12: Bible Study.
Adults: Bible Study is held every Sunday morning at 9:20 AM. Current offerings include a lectionary-based Bible Study, where the scriptures for the day are discussed, and Women's Bible Study, which features a variety of Bible and book studies as well as discussions of challenges facing contemporary women.
Wednesday Bible Buddies
Bible Buddies Confirmation is offered for six weeks in the fall and six weeks in the winter on Wednesday nights for students in grades 3-8 interested in affirming their baptism. These classes offer instruction in the Bible, Sacraments, Apostles' Creed, Ten Commandments, Lord's Prayer, and Martin Luther. Contact the church office by email at info@capitolhilllutheran.org or call 244-8913 for dates and times.

4:30 PM Confirmation III class
5:30 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Worship service
6:20 PM 3rd and 4th grade Bible Study, 5th grade First Communion instruction, Confirmation I class, Confirmation II class
6:20 PM Adult Bible Studies

Summer Bible Buddies

Horseback riding at vacation bible buddiesVacation Bible Buddies is a week long study program that kicks off our summer study programs. It begins with a carnival and dinner on a Sunday evening, followed by dinner and learning activities on Monday-Thursday. A closing worship program is held on the following Sunday.

The Summer 2007 program opens Sunday, June 3, with a carnival from 5:00-7:00 PM. Activities continue June 4-7. Dinner at 5:30 PM is followed by opening worship and learning activities for all ages. Activities conclude at 8:00 PM. A final celebration will be held Sunday, June 10, at the 10:30 AM worship service, with students sharing songs and lessons from the week.

Summer Wednesday Bible Buddies is an evening program that includes dinner and learning activities. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM on Wednesday evening and is followed by an opening worship and learning activities for ages 3 through adult. Learning activities conclude at 7:30 PM. Contact the church office by email at info@capitolhilllutheran.org or call 244-8913 for dates and times.

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Additional Adult Learning Opportunities
WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) is a community of women who come together for study, support and action. General meetings are usually held five times each year, in February, May, August, October and December.

2007 Meetings:
Apr. 26, 2007: 6 PM Ladies Night Banquet featuring dinner and A Musical Evening with Guitarist Aaron Powell, $10 for adults and $7.50 for students

Oct. 10, 2007: 1 PM General Meeting featuring Terry Hernandez, Executive Director of Chrysalis Foundation

Dec. 6, 2007: 1 PM General Meeting and Christmas Program

2007 Officers:
President: Roberta (Bobbie) Nelson

Vice President: Elizabeth Cook

Secretary: Linda Tullis

Treasurer: Marianne Lorenz

Historians: Shirley Anderson, Kathy Davis

Luther Park Auxiliary: Elizabeth Cook, Virginia Hill

Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary: Anna Marie Maigaard, Lee Peterson

Committee for Community: Shirley Anderson, Lois Lombard

Committee for Action: Elizabeth Cook, Kathy Davis, Marianne Lorenz, Beulah Rodecap

Committee for Growth: Officers

Receptions/Funerals: Loretha Phillips, Linda Tullis

Kitchen Committee: Delores Lewis, Linda Tullis

WELCA

Women's Circles meet monthly for Bible Study, fellowship and social service projects, and are open to all women, members and visitors.
Deborah Circle: Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Dorcas Circle: Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Esther CircleEsther Circle: Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Joanna Circle: Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:30 AM in the church's Fellowship Hall. No meetings June-August.
Mary/Anna/Martha Circle: Meets on the 3rd Thursday at 1:30 PM at Valley View.
Miriam Circle: Meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the church's Fellowship Hall. No meetings July-August.
Men's Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 7:30 AM at the church for Bible Study/discussion.

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Daily Devotions
The Bible readings for December 2006 - November 2007 is Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Click here to be linked to the list of readings on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America website.

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A Des Moines Lutheran church in the historic East Village
at the corner of E. 5th and Des Moines streets
511 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-8913
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