The Endowment Board is hosting a Donor Recognition Event during the coffee hour on Sunday, January 22nd. We are very appreciative of those people who have contributed to the Endowment Fund or are planning to give in the future. We want to honor them with a special recognition for considering the Endowment Fund in their giving.                                                           Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.......

January 18th @ 6:30 ~ UMY Guest Speaker.  Kate Gilmore from Polk County Crisis Center ~ Depression/Suicide

Winter Jam is Coming!

   Do you like Christmas music? Do the names Skillet, Building 429, Sanctus Real, For King and Country, and Toby Mac sound familiar?
   On Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) these artists, plus many more (including an illusionist) will be performing at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Cost for the evening is $10 and tickets will be available at the door that evening.   Winter Jam is Christian music’s largest annual tour. It focuses on introducing people to the life-changing truth of the Gospel.  This is sure to be a wonderful night. If you want more information contact me (279-0826, Ext. 222 or bunderwood@wdmumc.org) or go to the website:
http://www.jamtour.com/.

Youth Strike for Christ is coming!

     Our youth group has gone to Youth Strike for Christ the last four years and always had a great experience.  It takes place February 3-5 (a weekend). Save the date! 
     Here is the website for more information and to print off your paperwork: http://www.youthstrike.com/index.html. If you are having trouble accessing the website you can pick up information and paperwork from Beth Underwood.
     Also, we are asking that all paper work and money be turned into Beth by December 18 so we can get the early bird price of $164 per person.  Think of it as a Christmas present for your youth! Maybe Grandma or Grandpa or an aunt or uncle would
like to give this as a present?  
     Please contact Beth, Jerry or Alison if you have questions or concerns. 

UMY meets on Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 309!  Questions? Contact me at bunderwood@wdmumc.org.

Beth Underwood
Director of Christian Education

If you’ve ever thought of singing in the Choir, now is the time to join!  Consider one of several opportunities:  Chancel Choir (rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:30pm); Praise Team (rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30pm); or participate in the Easter Drama, to be presented Sunday April 1 at 7:00pm.  Please contact Lisa Kelsey, Director of Choirs, for more information (klcsii@msn.com).

The following items have been added to our web page.  Please check them out.

• Winter Jam is Coming!
• Guest Speaker at January 18th UMY
• Covenant Service

“God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16

“The most wonderful word in heaven is love—for God is love … Take time in silence to meditate on the wonderful revelation of God’s love in Christ until you are filled with the spirit of worship and wonder.  As you pray, be assured of this: your heavenly Father longs to manifest his love to you.”  - from “Devotions on Prayer” by Andrew Murray

The coming week please pray for the following:
• A passion for worship
• A Spirit-filled New Year
• The changes in church staff
• Our pastors: Dr. Daniel and Pastor John
• Our staff, especially: Linda Plummer and Bob Jackson

“Heavenly Father, help me to share your love with those around me. Amen.”

Does anyone know where you can get a good meal—cheap? Here, of course! Please come join us every Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall for a hot meal and good conversation.  After dinner there is plenty to do. You could join the choir or be part of one of the many small groups—or you could start one of your own.

Every week we offer a main dish, side dish, salad bar, dessert and a drink—with free refills! Best of all, you don’t have to cook or clean up afterward. Cost is just $2.00 for kids under 12 years old and $3.00 for 12 years and older.

Check out our menu of upcoming meals:

1/11 Taco bar
1/18 Chicken patty and salad bar
1/25 Ham and mashed patatoes

2/1 Chili and cornbread
2/8 Chicken patty and corn
2/15 Breakfast for dinner
2/22 Pizza
2/29 Grilled cheese and tomato soup