We'd love to have you join us for a Worship Service on a Sunday morning at 10:15am.
Not sure what to expect? Never been to a Worship Service before?
Take a look below to see what elements are included in our Worship Service each week.
join us for a worship service
We'd love to have you join us for a Worship Service on a Sunday morning at 10:15am.
Not sure what to expect? Never been to a Worship Service before?
Take a look below to see what elements are included in our Worship Service each week.
We usually begin with a welcome and some music. Our singing is led by a worship team, but it is not a performance. It’s just a time for us to fix our eyes and hearts on God together. We use songs that were written last year and songs that were written 400 years ago. If you know them, you can sing with us. The words will be projected on a screen. If you’d rather just listen, you can do that, too.
We will likely pray a few times during our Worship Service. Prayer is an incredible privilege and we look forward to opportunities to pray together. Sometimes a worship leader will pray and sometimes a pastor or elder will pray and sometimes you’ll have an opportunity to pray silently in your seat.
Part of our worship includes giving our money to be used for the spread of the gospel in Iowa Falls and beyond. If you’re just visiting, don’t feel compelled to give.
God’s Word is central to our time together. If you have a Bible, bring it with you. If not, ask one of our leaders and we’ll get one for you. The words are usually projected on the screen as well. We usually stand together as the Bible is read. Sermons are "expository" which simply means that they are rooted deep in the Word so that the point of the Scripture text is the point of the message. Expect to be encouraged, challenged, and transformed by God’s Word.
Usually on the first Sunday of each month, we remember the death of Jesus by taking communion together. All who have repented of their sin and trusted in Christ alone for salvation are invited to join us. You don’t have to be a member of Iowa Falls Evangelical Free Church to participate. We also occasionally have the privilege of witnessing the life-transforming power of the gospel as people publicly profess their faith in Jesus through baptism.
children's ministries
In all our children's and youth ministries, we have 3 core concepts for discipleship:
During the school year, our children's ministries include Sunday School for all ages at 9:00am on Sunday mornings (August-May) and children ages 4 years old through 6th grade are invited to join us at AWANA on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm (August-April).
We also encourage you to bring your children with you to the Worship Service on Sunday mornings. They learn so much as they watch you participate with the church in singing, praying, and listening to the reading and preaching of the Bible. And sometimes, we know parents just need a break! So, on Sunday mornings during Sunday School and worship service, there is a staffed nursery for children through the age of 3 years old.
youth ministries
Our youth ministries, for grades 6-12, exist to encourage and equip our young people to become disciples of Jesus Christ. Our emphasis is on reading and studying the Word of God, glorifying Him in all we do, and learning how to carry out His commands.
In addition to the Sunday morning Worship Service, there are Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:00am on Sunday mornings during the school year.
Our Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) meets every Wednesday from 5:00-6:30pm from September-May to eat supper together, play a game, and learn from God's Word.
Similarly, our High School Youth Group (grade 9-12) meets every Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm from September-May to share a meal, discuss the events of the week, and read and study God's Word.
adult life groups
We believe that people grow when they are connected to God's Word and God's people. Life Groups help us establish life-giving relationships as we grow together toward maturity in Christ. These groups typically meet weekly from September-May with their study being connected to Sunday morning's sermon. Typically, Life Groups meet less regularly in the summer months.
Lees' life group
Lynn and Trish Lee's Life Group meets on Sunday nights at 6:30pm at the church building beginning October 22. No childcare provided.
Lynn's Contact Info: LLLPAL86@gmail.com or 641.640.2227
nelsons' life group
Jeremy and Kirstin's group has a new meeting night! For 2023, they will gather 3 Monday nights a month (not the 2nd Monday of each month) at 6:30pm in their home on the west side. This group will begin meeting on October 2. No childcare provided.
Jeremy's Contact Info: pastorjeremynelson@gmail.com or 641.640.0685
Reyes' Life group
Join Ryne and Jeanette and their group on Tuesdays at 6:30pm beginning September 12. Children are welcome to come play; formal childcare TBD. Please contact Ryne for location.
Ryne's Contact Info: rreyes@giyfc.org or 562.537.5563
Young adult life group
Brandon Waring and other young adults gather on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in Brandon's home, just west of town. No formal childcare, but infants are welcome! Begins again September 6.
Brandon's Contact Info: brandonkwaring@gmail.com or 319.721.2525
Vieths' life group
Jeff and Mary Vieth's Life Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm at Jeff and Mary's home, located on the east side of town. Children are welcome to come play while the adults meet. They will begin meeting again on Sept 21.
Jeff's Contact Info: vieth@q.com or 641.640.4525
allens' life group
Ron and Linda invite you to be a part of their Life Group each Thursday at 7:00pm. No childcare provided. They will likely begin again in October, but contact Ron for the exact start date and location.
Ron's Contact Info: ronallen488@gmail.com or 641.373.3382
guys' life group
After harvest is complete, Mark and Linda's Life Group will meet on Thursday nights at 6:30pm in their home 8 miles north of Iowa Falls. Children are welcome to come play while the adults meet. Contact Mark for start date.
Mark's Contact Info: markpatrickguy@gmail.com or 641.521.5924
Senior fellowship life group
Bob and Carol Rieken lead the Senior Fellowship Life Group. This group meets at the church building approximately one Sunday per month following the Worship Service for a meal and Bible study. Senior adults are welcome to join this, and/or, another group.
Bob's Contact Info: bhbrieken@gmail.com or 515.689.3006
additional adult ministries
Here are some more opportunities for growth:
Pastors' picks Books
Head to our online bookstore by clicking here and find books our pastors recommend.
You can also check out the Pastors' Picks Bookshelf in the church building by the offices.