First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines

First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines We're an American Baptist congregation that worships in Johnston, Iowa. We'd love to see you!

We are an exciting American Baptist congregation known for our vibrant worship and service to our community and the world!

I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME, “LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!” Join us for worship and fellowship at 10.am....
07/05/2023

I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME, “LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!”
Join us for worship and fellowship at 10.am.Sunday (July 9) when Interim Pastor Deb Harkness delivers the sermon, “Power in the Name,” taken from Acts 3 and 4. Childcare is available. Can’t make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at fbcdsm.org

Here’s what you can expect at First Baptist this week:

FELLOWSHIP & ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

WORSHIP WITH US! WE’LL MAKE YOU FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.Join us for worship and communion at 10 am Sunday (July 2) when Inter...
06/30/2023

WORSHIP WITH US! WE’LL MAKE YOU FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.
Join us for worship and communion at 10 am Sunday (July 2) when Interim Pastors Jim and Deb Harkness continues a summer 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 fbcdsm.org

COMMUNION
Sunday’s worship will also include observance of the ordinance of Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, which is the breaking of bread and drinking of juice, which reminds the believer of the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his death. Our Communion table is open to all who profess a belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

FELLOWSHIP & ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

COME AS A GUEST & LEAVE AS A FRIEND!Join us for worship at 10 am Sunday (June 25) when Interim Pastor Deb Harkness deliv...
06/25/2023

COME AS A GUEST & LEAVE AS A FRIEND!
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 fbcdsm.org.

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST! Here’s what you can expect on Sunday, June 18:SERMON: WHAT MAKES A MAN A REAL MA...
06/15/2023

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST!
Here’s what you can expect on Sunday, June 18:

SERMON: WHAT MAKES A MAN A REAL MAN
At 10 am, Interim Pastor Jim Harkness, in recognition of Father’s Day, will offer an inspiring sermon, “What Makes A Man A Real Man,” based on Genesis 1:27 (If you can’t make it to church, you can watch the entire service via live-stream at fbcdsm.org)

FELLOWSHIP AND ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

COME AS A GUEST AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND! Here’s what you can expect on Sunday, June 11:SERMON: OUR STONE OF HELPAt 10 am,...
06/09/2023

COME AS A GUEST AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND! Here’s what you can expect on Sunday, June 11:

SERMON: OUR STONE OF HELP
At 10 am, Interim Pastor Deb Harkness will offer an inspiring sermon, “Our Stone of Help,” based on 1 Samuel 7:12 and Peter 2:4-9. (If you can’t make it to church, you can watch the entire service via live-stream at fbcdsm.org)

FELLOWSHIP AND ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP, COMMUNION & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY, JUNE 4!Here’s what you can expect:At 10 a.m., , Interim Pastor Ji...
06/01/2023

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP, COMMUNION & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY, JUNE 4!
Here’s what you can expect:

At 10 a.m., , Interim Pastor Jim Harkness will offer an insightful sermon, “God, Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner,” taken from Luke 18:9-14, which tells us to pray with the right attitude. ( If you cannot make it to church, you can watch the entire service via live-streaming at fbcdsm.org)..

COMMUNION
Sunday’s worship will also include observance of the ordinance of Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, which is the breaking of bread and drinking of juice, which reminds the believer of the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his death. Our Communion table is open to all who profess a belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

FELLOWSHIP & ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

HELP WANTED: FIRST BAPTIST ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR PASTOR Join our dynamic church to lead us spiritually and...
05/26/2023

HELP WANTED: FIRST BAPTIST ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR PASTOR
Join our dynamic church to lead us spiritually and to experience the friendliness of our church family and the presence of God!
Founded In 1851 in downtown Des Moines, the 170-member congregation built a new church in the Green Meadows West Neighborhood in northwest Johnston, Iowa, in 2002.
First Baptist is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA, a mainline Christian denomination.
Our mission is “Lighting the Way to Life by Centering People on Christ.” We exist to reach out and help people seeking to find, renew or strengthen a relationship with Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior.
Details about the application process and more information about the church are available in the church profile At this link:

https://www.fbcdsm.org/filesimages/FBCDSM%20Profile%202023.docx

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST!Join us for fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, when Interim Pastor...
05/26/2023

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST!
Join us for fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, when Interim Pastor Deb Harkness presents an inspiring sermon, "Power For A Purpose," taken from verses in Joel, John and Acts. Can't make it to church? Watch the entire service via live stream at fbcdsm.org

FELLOWSHIP & ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY, MAY 21! SERMON: At 10 a.m., Interim Pastor Jim Harkness will offer an inspir...
05/19/2023

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAY, MAY 21!
SERMON: At 10 a.m., Interim Pastor Jim Harkness will offer an inspiring sermon, “To Him Be The Glory,” taken from Romans 11:36. If you can’t make it to church, you can watch the entire service via live-streaming at fbcdsm.org
FELLOWSHIP & ADULT BIBLE STUDIES Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

HERE’S THE SCOOP: OUR YOUTH ARE GOING TO NIAGARA FALLS TO HELP OTHERS!The FBCDSM youth group wrapped up its successful ...
05/11/2023

HERE’S THE SCOOP: OUR YOUTH ARE GOING TO NIAGARA FALLS TO HELP OTHERS!
The FBCDSM youth group wrapped up its successful Wednesday night dessert fundraiser on May 10, selling cupcakes and ice cream. They have been dishing out a variety of desserts at Wednesday night activities this spring to to help finance their mission trip to Niagara Falls later this summer. More than 50 people were at the May 10 dinner. A great time was had by all!

YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST BAPTIST!Join us at 10 am Sunday, May 14, for fellowship and worship when Pastor Deb Harkn...
05/10/2023

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 fbcdsm.org)

FELLOWSHIP AND ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Other activities and services on Sunday morning include coffee/tea/juice fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 am and from 11:00 to 11:15 am, and adult Bible studies at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & CHILDCARE
Childcare for infants and pre-K toddlers is available on Sunday from 9 am to noon. Children’s Church, a Christian education program for youth, is held in a classroom from 10:15 to 11 am.

Address

8250 NW 62nd Avenue
Johnston, IA
50131

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
5:45pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30am
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15152438161

Website

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