Wee Ones

What is Wee Ones?
The Wee Ones Care and Share program is sponsored by Saylorville Baptist Church in conjunction with several Des Moines area churches. The event is organized by a team of moms in an effort to improve the quality of life for women and children in our community. Proverbs 31:20 says “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy”

In 2007, the program’s first year, 61 families attended the event and three individuals trusted Christ as their savior. In 2008, Wee Ones exploded and in all, 188 families, totaling more than 600 people, attended the event and heard the gospel. Seventeen individuals made salvation decisions and another 37 expressed interest in follow-up Bible studies. In 2009, 162 families attended the Wee Ones event totaling more than 500 people. 51 of these were pregnant women. Over 344 children received essential items they needed. Eleven salvation decisions were made and another 44 individuals were interested in learning more about God and/or follow-up Bible studies.

To get a look at the event, check our our photos page on Flickr.

Who Does Wee Ones Serve?
Wee Ones aims to serve young parents in need. The focus being primarily on young women who are currently pregnant or parents with children under the age of three. We have the ability to serve both English and Spanish speaking parents.

How Can I Get Involved?
We collect new and gently used baby items year-round to prepare for this annual event. Please prayerfully consider a donation of any of the following items. If you’d like to donate, please contact the Wee Ones team at 515.289.2395 (option 3).

    ~ Baby clothes (size newborn – 4T)

    ~ Diapers (size 1 – 4)

    ~ Wipes

    ~ Baby bottles

    ~ Blankets, sheets, burp cloths

    ~ Baby gear (car seats, swings, strollers, high chairs, pack n’ plays, etc.)

    ~ Baby furniture (cribs, changing tables, dressers, rocking chairs, etc.)

    ~ Miscellaneous (infant Tylenol®, Desitin®, baby wash, etc.)

When is this Year’s Event?
Date: Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313

Other Important Dates
Collection Days:
Dates: April 1st – July 1st
Time: Anytime
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313
Additional Info: If you are unable to drop your items off at Saylorville Baptist Church, you can arrange a time for them to be picked up by calling 515.289.2395 (option 3).

Host/Hostess Training Day (English):
Date: Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313
Addition Info: This training is for volunteers who will be serving as a Host/Hostess the day of the Wee Ones event. It will help prepare you as well as provide you with the materials you will need for the event. The only thing you need to bring with to the training is a Bible.

Host/Hostess Training Day (Spanish):
Date: Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313
Addition Info: This training is for volunteers who will be serving as a Host/Hostess the day of the Wee Ones event. It will help prepare you as well as provide you with the materials you will need for the event. The only thing you need to bring with to the training is a Bible.

Move-In Days:
Date: Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Time: Friday ~ 6:30pm – until finished & Saturday ~ 9:00am – 9:00pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313
Addition Info: This training is for volunteers who will be serving as a Host/Hostess the day of the Wee Ones event. It will help prepare you as well as provide you with the materials you will need for the event. The only thing you need to bring with to the training is a Bible.

Clean Big Items:
Dates: Saturday, July 24th
Time: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313

Sorting Days:
Dates: Saturday, July 24th – Friday, July 30th
Time: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Place: Saylorville Baptist Church
             6429 NW 6th Drive
             Des Moines, IA 50313
Addition Info: We need approximately 25 people per day to make this a success! Mark your calendar and sign up now!

Resources
Saylorville Baptist Church Members
Wee Ones Volunteers
Wee Ones Church Networks
Partner Organizations