Ministries
Small Groups
Various days and times
A number of different small groups meet in homes and in the church at various days and times. We call them L.I.F.E groups and they are the #1 way to get better connected to both God and others.
Mentoring for Champions
Empowering youth to achieve their God-given potential by reflecting Christ through committed friendships
Nursery (Birth - 2)
Sundays 9:25 - 11:55 AM
Every Sunday childcare is available for those under three years of age. Trained volunteers will keep your child safe and secure in our well-equipped nursery.
Adult Sunday School
Sunday at 11:00AM
We offer a variety of adult groups on Sunday mornings. Each meets from 11:00 to 11:50AM and visitors are always welcomed.
The Main Event
Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:45
The Main Event is a place for students to connect with friends, worship to live music, and be taught through a media driven message.
Student Sunday School
New groups will be forming throughout the year!
Learn more about the Bible, history and backgrond of Biblical events, and foundational truths of your faith.
Youth Summer Activities
Summer Break from Normal: Sign-up for small groups and Summer Trips
Summer Activities Kick-off May 26th - come and get connected to a smal group for the summer based on age and gender.
Camp Vera
June 21 through July 2, 2010
A two week day camp offering hospitality to children born in foreign countries.
Missions Trips to Haiti
Each year a group from Olivet goes to Haiti to work on a project to bless the community and share the love of God
Meals from the Heartland
Meals from the Heartland takes the shares the abundance of food God has provided us in Iowa with the hungry people of the world
Choir
Watch the Sunday Bulletin for announcements on upcoming choir events/rehersals.
Olivet's choir is a great place to worship God with your talents while meeting others who are a part of Olivet.
Karen (Burmese) Congregation
Sunday @ 1:00 PM
A congregation of Karen people who are refugees from Burma meet at Olivet for worship and care for new refugees arriving in Des Moines
Missions
Various Times and Dates
Olivet offers "hands-on" volunteer opportunities locally and we send financial & prayer support for various missionaries. First John, 3:18 guides us "Let us not love with mere words, but with actions"
Children’s Sunday School (Preschool - 5th Grade)
Sunday at 11:00AM
Every week, through songs, games, and worksheets, kids are taught a variety of Bible stories and biblical themes. Age appropriate classes are available for kids from age 3 - 5th grade.
AWANA (Preschool - 5th Grade)
Wednesdays Nights 6:15 - 7:45 PM
AWANA is a high energy evening of games and activities all designed to reinforce a weekly Bible lesson for kids up to 5th grade.
Vacation Bible School (Preschool - 5th Grade)
July
Our kids and their friends spend 5 evenings learning about Jesus and having A LOT OF FUN!!
Olivet Christian Preschool (3 & 4 Year Olds)
September - May in the mornings
For 25 years, the Olivet Christian Preschool has been running twice weekly classes for 3-year olds and thrice weekly classes for 4-year olds.
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