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Weather Cancellations
Please be advised that if there are weather cancellations it will be posted on the CCDM Church Center. It is imperative that you download the app and stay tuned for cancellations for Sunday services, as well as midweek events and such.

Frank Chirico
13 hours ago1 min read
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S.W.I.M. Meet: 2025 Marshalltown Holiday Stroll
Last Saturday was an incredible celebration bursting with joy as we marked another successful year of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ outside Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore during the Marshalltown, Iowa Holiday Stroll!

Frank Chirico
4 days ago1 min read
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2025
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this holiday event. Your generous support played an integral role in making this initiative a resounding success.

Frank Chirico
Nov 192 min read
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Thank You!
This past June, I had the incredible privilage of attending the Living Waters Ambassadors' Academy -- a life-changing experience that...

Frank Chirico
Jul 42 min read
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Agape Pregnancy Center Open House Visit
On October 19th, Lisa and I attended the first ever Agape Pregnancy Center Open House to see what they are doing, how we can help, and...

Frank Chirico
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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New Menu Item Added: Chuck Smith Books!
Ever wanted to know what sets Calvary Chapel apart from any other Christian denomination? Ever wanted to know the man behind the start of...

Frank Chirico
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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2024 Presidential Election Information
Leading up to the election, we will provide you with information here to ensure you have the necessary resources to make an informed...

Frank Chirico
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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We Are Calvary Chapel Des Moines: Jessica Cook, Author
Jessica and her husband, Jared, first attended Calvary Chapel Des Moines in 2018. After several months of small talk, my wife and I...

Frank Chirico
Apr 12, 20248 min read
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Recap: 2024 DSM St. Patrick's Day Parade Outreach
The 2024 Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on March 16th and wow was it packed. The streets and skywalks were littered with...

Frank Chirico
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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Marshalltown Holiday Stroll Outreach: Nov 18
Come join us on November 18th @ 2pm to share the gospel in a safe, family-friendly environment. We will be meeting at: Stepping stones...

Frank Chirico
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Testify Evangelism Training Camp at Iowa State Fair
Join us for a 4-day (4-night) camp of witnessing training and outreach. Mornings are spent in evangelism training at the camp; afternoons...

Frank Chirico
Aug 2, 20231 min read
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A Very Successful Fire Drill
This past Sunday we had an all-church fire drill and tornado drill to prepare the leaders and our people in case of these emergencies....

Frank Chirico
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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Let Us Never Forget
Jesus said in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that to lay down one's life for his friends." This Memorial Day and the...

Frank Chirico
May 30, 20231 min read
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Recap: Hope Ministries Casserole Club
Saturday, April 22 several of us spent a few hours preparing meals to feed at least 200 people for the Bethel Mission. The unbaked...

Frank Chirico
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Recap: 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade Outreach
March 17th was our annual evangelism "season" kickoff outreach at the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year's event was...

Frank Chirico
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Recap: Choose Joy Women's Conference
Last week on February 18th was the Choose Joy Women's Conference held at Calvary Chapel of the Raccoon River Valley (C.C.R.R.V.). Six...

Frank Chirico
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Your Impact on the Men of Fort Des Moines Rehabilitation
Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Remember the...

Frank Chirico
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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2022 Marshalltown Holiday Stroll Outreach (Almost)
Yesterday was the 30th Annual Marshalltown Holiday Stroll. For the past few years I have joined my friend Paul, and his wife, Mary,...

Frank Chirico
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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Men's Clothes Needed For Fort Des Moines Rehabilitation
November 20th FINAL DAY The new Chaplain of Fort Des Moines Rehabilitation and friend of Calvary Chapel Des Moines, Tony Didlo, is in...

Frank Chirico
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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