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Fort Dodge

Address: 200 Avenue O

Service Times:

  • Tuesday, December 24 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 11:00PM
Children's programming: birth-pre-K at all services except 11pm

Nathan Lawrence, Campus Pastor

What to expect at Christmas

Wear what's comfortable for you! Christmas is pretty casual at Prairie Lakes, so you don't need to stress about dressing up, but if you'd like to that's okay too!

We have a front-row space for you! Every campus has multiple visitor parking spots available ready for you to use. 

Bringing yourself is more than enough! We've got the coffee and snacks covered, and you're welcome to take those into the worship center with you. You'll notice some people like to bring a Bible or notebook with them, but it won't be weird if you don't. We've got Bibles available for you to take home, or you can download the free Bible app on your phone.

Whatever's best for you is great for us! Your kids are welcome to stay with you during the service, or you can check them into one of our awesome children's ministry environments for ages birth-preK. Also - our cafe areas are great places to sit and grab a free treat and warm up to new surroundings!

Anna A.

"When we walked in the first time, smiling people held the doors for us and greeted us. You could see the joy in their faces!"

Kayba L.

"I just felt really comfortable and at home when I went for the first time, like I was meant to be there."

Heather A.

"PLC has impacted my whole life, from the leaders who poured into me as a kid to watching the church pour into my family as an adult. I get to watch my kids get excited for all they're experiencing here."

Amanda M.

"During our first service, I thought, 'Wow, this feels like coming home.' We're where we're truly meant to be."

Zach A.

"You don't need to worry about who you are, where you're from, or anything like that. You can come here and be yourself."

All of our campuses will have friendly faces ready to welcome you! We want you to feel at home from the moment you walk in. God loves you no matter what and so will we!

No one likes feeling lost in a new place, so at Prairie Lakes, we've made it easy for you to find your way. Every campus has clear signage pointing you in the right direction, and anyone wearing a name tag is ready and waiting to help you out!

Our cafe areas are perfect places for you to grab coffee, water, or snacks and find community. At Prairie Lakes, we're all about creating spaces where you can find your people and make friends who can help you look for God. And if you're running late, don't worry! There'll be plenty of time after service to connect! 

Volunteers will be at the Children’s Check-In area with a tablet ready to help you get your information entered and your kids checked in. They’ll talk you through what you’ll need to pick up your kids and direct you to the right room(s) too!

Want to save yourself a step? Pre-register your kids so you can simply check in when you get here!

Here are three key ways we keep your kids safe while in our care:

  1. Every volunteer in your kid's ministry area has been vetted and background-checked. Additionally, they are a part of a team who works together to make sure each kid's needs are met.
  2. Our kids' spaces are locked 15 minutes after each service begins to ensure only the people who need to be there are in the children's area. Each room is also equipped with security cameras.
  3. At check-in, your child receives a name tag with a three-digit code. You will receive a parent tag with your child's matching three-digit code, which MUST be shown to check your child out at the end of service. The codes change from week to week, so tags cannot be recycled.

Our children's ministry team is there to make check-in easy for you and secure for your kids. Thank you for helping us keep your kids safe!

If something comes up with your child and you're needed, the three-digit code on your parent tag will flash on the screens in the worship center, anonymously notifying you to come to your child's room.

Sit where you feel comfortable! Whether you prefer to sneak in the back row or you like a front-row seat, at Prairie Lakes, you don’t have to worry about taking someone’s spot. If you have trouble finding an open section, our volunteers by the doors would love to help you find somewhere to sit!

Our services are designed to be 65 minutes long. This time includes moments of music, teaching, video, reflection, and spiritual direction from your Campus Pastor! Every part of the service is clearly explained, so you won’t have to guess what to do or when to sit or stand.

At Prairie Lakes, we love celebrating Christmas with music! We lead modern, high-energy worship songs along with familiar Christmas Carols played in a way you might not have heard before. You'll be invited to sing along, but you can participate however you're comfortable! 

Our teaching pastors preach live messages at our Cedar Falls Campus, and those same messages are video broadcast to our campuses across Iowa and online.

You can check out what our messages feel like by watching here! Each one teaches what the Bible says about topics relevant to your life and gives you practical steps to grow on your journey with God. 

Celebrating Christmas across Iowa

We are one church in seven locations spread throughout the state of Iowa. We'd love to celebrate Christmas with you wherever you are.

No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you, God loves you and you can look for him here this Christmas at Prairie Lakes.