NEWS & EVENTS

Agape Walk for Life | Oct 17

Put feet to your pro-life convictions! On October 17, we’re joining Agape — a Des Moines pro-life ministry — for their first-ever Walk for Life at Gray’s Lake Park from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. This is a family-friendly, fun opportunity to “walk in love” and demonstrate Christ’s love in action for local moms, dads, and babies. It’s free to attend, but there are cool perks and t-shirts for those who decide to join the fundraising fun. Join the Creekside team at AgapeDSM.com/walk, stop by the table in the lobby on Sunday, or contact Anne Marie Runnels for more details.

Election Day | Nov 3

Paul told the Roman believers that “rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior but for evil…but it (authority) is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing, for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on one who practices evil.” (Romans 13:3-4) Government authority has two primary responsibilities—the protection of those who do good and the punishment of those who do evil.

A big question facing us as we approach the 2026 Mid-Term election is, “Who will be determining what is good and evil?”

In our country, the people ultimately answer that question by exercising and/or abandoning our privilege and responsibility in voting.
Public policy and practice reflects the values of those who participate in the process.

While passing laws will not change anyone’s heart, those laws (if enforced) reflect a worldview that either stifles or stimulates human flourishing.

When Christians neglect our privilege and duty in voting for candidates (imperfect as they are) who most closely and/or consistently align with a Biblical worldview then ungodly values which harm humanity will be reflected in public policy and practice.

Below is a list of those up for election. We encourage you to identify which races you can vote in, research each candidate’s position on the issues, and vote accordingly.
Who is on the ballot?

• Governor: Zach Lahn (R) – Rob Sand (D)
• State Auditor: Chris Cournoyer (R) – Taylor Wettach (D)
• Attorney General: Brenna Bird (R) – Nate Willems (D)
• Secretary of Agriculture; Mike Naig (R) – Chris Jones (D)
• State Treasurer: Roby Smith (R) – John Norwood (D)
• Secretary of State: Paul Pate (R) – Ryan Peterman (D)
• U.S. Senator: Ashley Hinson (R) – Josh Turek (D)
• U.S. Representative District 1: Marianette Miller-Meeks (R) – Christina Bohannan (D)
• U.S. Representative District 2: Joe Mitchell (R) – Lindsay James (D)
• U.S. Representative District 3: Zach Nunn (R) – Sarah Trone-Garriott (D)
• U.S. Representative District 4: Chris McGowan (R) – Dave Dawson (D)

When is Election Day? Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polls will open at 7:00am that morning and close at 8:00pm. In person early voting began October 14th.

SUMMER 2025 VBS

Creekside hosted a 3 night Vacation Bible School for kids exploring “the Gospel through Creation” July 29-31. Thank you to all our helpers!

The week ahead

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October 2026

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  • Women's Missionary Outreach
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  • Remember
  • Connect
  • Christmas Program Kickoff Meeting & Pizza Lunch
  • Financial Peace University
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  • Women's Bible Study
  • Awana
  • Men's & Women's Bible Studies
  • Waypoint Wednesday Youth
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  • Moms Together
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  • Shens October Event
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  • Remember
  • Connect
  • Financial Peace University
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  • Women's Bible Study
  • Awana
  • Men's & Women's Bible Studies
  • Waypoint Wednesday Youth
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  • Moms Together
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  • Agape Walk for Life
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  • Remember
  • Connect
  • Financial Peace University
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  • Women's Bible Study
  • Awana
  • Men's & Women's Bible Studies
  • Waypoint Wednesday Youth
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  • Moms Together
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  • Remember
  • Connect
  • Financial Peace University
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  • Women's Bible Study
  • Awana
  • Men's & Women's Bible Studies
  • Waypoint Wednesday Youth
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  • Moms Together
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