Join us for a Virtual Mission Trip to Argentina on October 13-15 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Deadline to register is TODAY!
https://www.umvim.org/vmargentina
(When you register: we are the NCJ and the Iowa Annual Conference)
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Virtual Mission Registration- Argentina — UMVIM
Monday Morning Prayer
Today starts the 2020 Stewardship Campaign, "Together for Joy". For the next 20 days we would like to find out what brings you joy.
There's still time to give to Paul's fundraiser for Hunger Hike!
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/des-moines-area-hunger-hike-inc/paul-gesell
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Donate to Paul Gesell's Fundraiser for Des Moines Area Hunger Hike
Sunday AM Worship for 10.4.20
This Sunday, October 25 is Generosity Sunday. We will gather all the pledges. If you like, you can send your pledge to the church through the mail. If you want to drop it off, you can do that Oct. 25 from 11:00-12:30 pm. The pastors and the Stewardship team will be there to greet you, in masks and social-distanced, and ready to celebrate.
Finding Your Joy Week - 2020 has been a year of changes.
Finding Your Joy Week - Our lives change every minute of every day.
10.25.20 Sunday AM Worship
Sing Our Joy
Dear Friends,
You will recall that in preparation for transitioning to a new Senior Pastor, we are conducting a survey called the Congregational Assessment Tool. This survey takes a complete look at all aspects of our church. It is your chance to voice what you see as our strengths, challenges, and way forward.
The survey is available online at the link below. Online responses are preferred, but if you require a hard copy you may use the PDF link to obtain a printable copy that you may complete and turn in at the church in the SPRC mailbox or to Rachel Olson.
The survey can be taken by all members of your household who are connected to the church and are confirmation age or older. Formal membership is not necessary to complete the survey. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete. Our goal is to get at least 146 responses. Please complete the survey today!
Blessings,
Craige Wrenn
Chair of Staff Parish Relations
Link for the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDMUMCIA
Link for a PDF version of the survey: https://files.constantcontact.com/ff84272b501/9364e776-97bb-42ed-89de-6fc8e18c9c15.pdf
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West Des Moines United Methodist Church
Finding Your Joy Week - Joy and beauty come in many forms.
Because of restrictions on group gatherings, the Candlelight Vigil Honoring COVID 19 victims has been changed to a virtual-only event.
· What ~ Virtual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance for 2000 Lost to COVID19 in Iowa. 300 names of victims will be read.
· Where ~ Facebook Live (WDMUMC and The Des Moines Register pages) and on our website, wdmumc.org.
· When ~ Sunday, November 22 @ 4:30 pm
· Who ~ Everyone can light a candle at home as you watch online.
· This is a joint effort between our church and the Des Moines Register. Because of restrictions on gatherings, this will be a virtual event only. If you have lost friends or loved ones, you can enter their names on the comments section on Facebook.
Please pray this prayer daily. "God, you give us life. When we might give up or give in, you refresh our lives. When we wonder or worry about the way ahead, you sustain us with life-giving wisdom. May the plans we make today be our way of saying thank you. May our work bring life-giving grace to others. The world so desperately needs the life you offer. Amen."
Click the link below to read your daily devotional.
http://devotional.upperroom.org/
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Please pray this prayer daily. "God, you give us life. When we might give up or give in, you refresh our lives. When we wonder or worry about the way ahead, you sustain us with life-giving wisdom. May the plans we make today be our way of saying thank you. May our work bring life-giving grace to others. The world so desperately needs the life you offer. Amen."
Click the link below to read your daily devotional.
http://devotional.upperroom.org/
#dailydevotion,#WDMUMC,#prayer,
Sunday AM Worship for 11.15.20. Pastor Cindy preaches in our Bridges worship series.
Pastor Sam Fisher guest preaches in our third week of our Courageous worship series for Sunday, February 7, 2021
Courage To Be Last
Lord of Life,
In 2021, may your goodness surround us. As we emerge from the isolation of the pandemic into the joy of community, as we say goodbye to one pastor and welcome another, may your goodness be our bridge. As we encounter poverty, hunger, and injustice, may your goodness empower us to action. May your goodness be our refuge and our strength in every change and challenge. May your goodness sustain us through the despair of Good Friday and fill us with joy in the celebration of Easter Sunday. In all times and all places, may we declare God is good.
Amen.
Click the link below to read your daily devotional.
http://devotional.upperroom.org/
#dailydevotion,#WDMUMC,#prayer,
Lord of Life,
In 2021, may your goodness surround us. As we emerge from the isolation of the pandemic into the joy of community, as we say goodbye to one pastor and welcome another, may your goodness be our bridge. As we encounter poverty, hunger, and injustice, may your goodness empower us to action. May your goodness be our refuge and our strength in every change and challenge. May your goodness sustain us through the despair of Good Friday and fill us with joy in the celebration of Easter Sunday. In all times and all places, may we declare God is good.
Amen.
Click the link below to read your daily devotional.
http://devotional.upperroom.org/
#dailydevotion,#WDMUMC,#prayer,
A happy birthday to our youth director, sound tech, and dedicated friend Jerry Slagter who spent his birthday with Pastor Trevor setting up tech for streaming worship services!
Happy Birthday to our Super Hero, Pastor Cindy.
Lord of Life,
In 2021, may your goodness surround us. As we emerge from the isolation of the pandemic into the joy of community, as we say goodbye to one pastor and welcome another, may your goodness be our bridge. As we encounter poverty, hunger, and injustice, may your goodness empower us to action. May your goodness be our refuge and our strength in every change and challenge. May your goodness sustain us through the despair of Good Friday and fill us with joy in the celebration of Easter Sunday. In all times and all places, may we declare God is good.
Amen.
Click the link below to read your daily devotional.
http://devotional.upperroom.org/
#dailydevotion,#WDMUMC,#prayer,