Young Patriots Club is a local Christian Ministry of freedom-loving youth, consisting of kindergartners through 12th graders from the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. Our mission is to honor God and uplift American heroes.
Young Patriots Club is all about giving thanks. Our theme verse is: I Thessalonians 5:18 In all things, give thanks. We start by thanking our great God who created us and redeemed us through the blood of Jesus. From there, we thank the many people who’ve blessed our lives, especially our U.S. military and veterans, first responders, and those who love and serve others.
We’re a Kindergarten - 12th grade club. 7th-12th graders serve as Youth Leaders. They make personal goals for using their gifts to further our mission. They also help teach the young patriots, 3rd -6th graders, and Juniors, Kindergartners - 2nd graders.
We gather for 2-3 practices a month at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale, which has been very generous to us. There we: practice Christian and patriotic songs and recitations we can share at community events, hear from amazing guest speakers, have fun making pillowcases and challenge coins for our heroes, and put together care packages for warriors we support. Leaders share the love of God and instill a sense of American patriotism throughout the year.
If you would like to know more about our 2019-2020 YPC year, more details can be found on the Registration Page, or go to the Contact Us page.
Honoring Our Veterans and Military
Iowa Veterans Home Pre-Laying of the Wreaths Program
Memorial Day Program at McLaren's Funeral Home
Memorial Day Program at Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Memorial Day Weekend CW Iowa Live segment
Vietnam Veteran Recognition Program
Governor Kim Reynolds's Thank You Reception for Puppy Jake Foundation
Puppy Jake Foundation Gingerbread House Clinic
Veterans Day Program Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Veterans Day Celebration at the Iowa Gold Star Museum
Guest Appearance on Life 107.1
Honoring Our First Responders
Peace Officer Memorial
American Red Cross Heroes of the Heartland breakfast
West Des Moines Fire Department Memorial Program
9/11 March to the Capitol - Des Moines
Honoring New Citizens
Citizenship Ceremony at the Jordan House
Honoring Others
Christmas carols and flag raising at Living History Farms
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the Jeff Angelo Radio Show
Singing for the Senior Ministries of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Young Patriots Club's 3rd Annual YPC's Annual Hearts for Heroes Night