The congregation collects cash donations, and non-perishable food items, personal care items and paper products. These are taken once a month to a central distribution center and are dispersed at various sites in the Des Moines area to help families in need. Church Van Members who need transportation are picked up by the van for Sunday school and worship services. It is used by the congregation and youth groups for various activities. A Des Moines preschool is held in our church building twice a week.
Many outside groups use our church for regular meetings.
These groups include H. P. Garden Club, Stewardess Club, Antique Auto Club, Modelaires, Help the Animals, H. P. Little League, Dulcimers, and Boy Scouts. It is a voting site for elections and an Oak Park School safe haven. Dorcas Group Several women meet once a month to sew and quilt blankets. The blankets are sold on Blanket Sunday with the proceeds going to Church World Service which distributes blankets to third world countries. The Dorcas ladies also mend clothing for the clothes closet.