Ben Holthaus, Music Director
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Ben Holthaus, Music Director
Ben Holthaus, Music Director

Ben Holthaus was raised on a farm near Martelle, Iowa. From Drake University he holds Bachelor degrees in both Music Education and Performance. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia where he received Masters degrees in Music Theory and Performance. Returning to Iowa he taught vocal music in Burlington and Waukee, experiencing every level from Kindergarten through high school. He formerly taught oboe students at Simpson College. Ben came to First Baptist as a bass section leader and assumed the role of director from his predecessor, Dr. Marion Hall, in 1989. Ben currently teaches sixth grade in Waukee where he resides with his wife, Wanda, and sons, Harrison and Dmitriy.

Last Published: August 20, 2010 11:21 AM
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First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines
8250 NW 62nd Ave.
Johnston, IA  50131
Phone:  (515) 243-8161
office@fbcdsm.org


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Sunday Feb 5
9:30a Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Tim Deatrick preaching
10:30a Coffee fellowship
10:45a Sunday School
5:00p   Youth Super Bowl Party
 
Tuesday Feb 7
6:30p  Worship Dept Meeting
7:00p  Outreach & Membership Committees
 
 
Wednesday Feb 8
5:00p  Helping Hands Tutoring Class
5:45p  Handbell Choir
6:00p  Meatloaf Dinner
6:30p  King's Kids, S.U.R.G.E
6:45p  Adult Bible Study
7:00p  Children's Choir Rehearsal
7:30p  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
 
Thursday Feb 9
4:00p  CFUM Dinner Serving
 
Fri-Sun Feb 10-12
Region Youth Ski Weekend