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2010 Church Relations Activities

Once again we will host a ‘state community gathering’ of churches to minister both in word and music. Our 2010 theme will be "The Church: Beyond Our Four Walls "  and we are planning for a 3-day series of Gospel events: 1) Iowa Juneteenth Gospel Concert on June 11; 2) Church Conference on June 12, "The Church; Beyond Our Four Walls; and 3) various Gospel artists at our Iowa Juneteenth Neighbors Day on June 19; and the Iowa Juneteenth "Appreciation" Gospel Concert on the evening of June 19 featuring Tony Tidwell and Friends.

Wellspring Parable Christian Store
10465 Hickman Road
(515) 251-4008

Mid-K Beauty Supply
1251 University Avenue Des Moines
(515) 244-0372

First Assembly of God 
2725 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines
(515) 279-9766

Perfect Choice Hair & Beauty
4301 Fleur Drive Des Moines  
(515) 285-2919

Cornerstone Family Church
3114 Southwest 61st Street Des Moines
(515) 243-2852

$20 (advance) * $25 (at door) * $10 (ages 10 and under @ door only)

Remembering the 2009 Church Relations Activities

Our first 2009 Iowa Juneteenth Observance activity was a gospel concert. Under the direction of our Church Relations Committee, Co-Chair Reike Plecas masterminded our first gospel concert, which head-lined Grammy and Stellar artist J-Moss. The highly successful concert took place on June 12 at First Assembly of God Church in Des Moines. It is important to note that the success of the concert is largely due to the financial support of Veracity Financial Group and especially the following Des Moines area churches: Cornerstone Family Church, Des Moines First Assembly, Elim Christian Fellowship, King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church, Maple Street Missionary Baptist Church, Miracle Life Family Church, and Union Missionary Baptist Church. We are also thankful for the volunteer support (Iowa Juneteenth Mass Choir, gospel dancers, hosts, security, etc.) of more than 15 Des Moines area and Waterloo area churches. The gospel concert is a great platform to take community prayer and fellowship to a higher level. Our audience reflected a great diversity of cultures and races coming together in thanksgiving for our collective freedom. In addition to our featured national artist, J-Moss, we had some of the best gospel talent in Iowa and Illinois such as Nate Pointer and Lori Smith. Under Reike’s leadership, the Church Relations Committee delivered on a promise of a great gospel concert! Make sure your family is present at our 2010 Iowa Juneteenth Church Relations Committee activities.

J-Moss performs to a filled auditorium at the First Assembly of God Church in Des Moines