First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines

Serving the Greater Des Moines community since 1851, First Baptist is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA. Join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday!

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Join us for worship & communion at 10 am Sunday (July 2) when Interim Pastor Jim Harkness continues a sermon series, "The Start Of Something Big,” based on Acts 1: 1-8. Childcare available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the service via live stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Join us for worship at 10 am Sunday (June 25) when Interim Pastor Deb Harkness delivers an inspiring sermon, "The Start Of Something Big,” based on Acts 1: 1-12. Childcare is available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Join us for worship & fellowship at 10 am Sunday (June 11) when Pastor Deb Harkness offers an inspiring sermon, “Our Stone of Help,” based on 1 Samuel 7:12 & Peter 2:4-9. Childcare available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the service via live-stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Please Join us for worship, communion and fellowship on Sunday, June 4. At 10 a.m. Pastor Jim Harkness will offer the sermon, “God, Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner.” Childcare is available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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HELP WANTED: FIRST BAPTIST ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR PASTOR.
Details about the application process and more information about the church are available in the church profile At this link:

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REGISTER YOUR KIDS NOW FOR FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 19-22 IN JOHNSTON. Hosted by 3 Johnston churches, VBS is packed with crafts, activities, snacks and Bible stories. Keep your kids busy this summer. Enroll them in VBS! Register here: https://t.co/g9vjV7SHgl

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YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST! Join us at 10 am Sunday, May 14, for fellowship and worship when Pastor Deb Harkness presents a special Mother’s Day sermon, "The Story of Ruth." Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Join us at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 7, for fellowship, communion and Pastor Deb Harkness’ inspiring sermon, "A Living Sacrifice.” Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN NOW FOR FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 19-22 IN JOHNSTON. Hosted by 3 Johnston churches, VBS is packed with crafts, activities, snacks and Bible stories. Keep your kids busy this summer. Enroll them in VBS! Register here: https://t.co/06Q9DN3YXp

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SLOPPY JOES & ACTIVITIES FOR ALL ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26! Join us for sloppy joes and dessert at 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 26) and then stay for activities for all ages. Childcare is available. Call the Church office, [phone], to let us know you’re coming. Bring a friend!

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WORSHIP WITH US ON SUNDAY, APRIL 23! At 10 am, Guest Pastor Brenda Stalbaum Martin will offer an inspiring sermon, “When The Heart Waits With Hope.” Childcare available. Activities for all ages. Can’t make it to church? Watch service via live-stream at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Join us for pizza and dessert at 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 19) and then stay for activities for all ages, including an adult Bible study class. Childcare is available. Call the Church office, [phone], to let us know you’re coming. Bring a friend!

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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT 10 AM SUNDAY, APRIL 16! Guest Pastor John Chadwick will offer the sermon, “Seeing Through The Heart,” taken from John 20: 24-29. Childcare available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the service via live-streaming at https://t.co/t1ESnrT3a7

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Join us for tacos and dessert at 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 12) and then stay for activities for all ages, including an adult Bible study class. Childcare is available. Call the Church office, [phone], to let us know you’re coming. Bring a friend!

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CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! Join us at 10 o’clock Sunday morning (April 9) to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! Can’t make it to church? Watch this beautiful service via live stream: https://t.co/NntkbKCHks

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JOIN US FOR GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE, 7 pm TONIGHT (April 7)
Tenebrae is a time to reflect on our Lord’s arrest, crucifixion and burial as passages of Scripture are read and the sanctuary becomes increasingly dark. Tenebrae will help you prepare for the celebration of Easter.

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Join us for worship, communion and fellowship at 10 a.m. on Palm Sunday, Apri 2. Pastor Deb Harkness will deliver the sermon, “The Eve of Suffering,” based on Matthew 21:1-11. Childcare available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the service via live stream on the church website.

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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT 10 AM SUNDAY, MARCH 26!
Interim Pastor Jim Harkness will offer the sermon, “Our Joyful Response to God,” taken from Matthew 13:44-46. Childcare available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream on the Church website.