Our Vision is . . .

Changing lives in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission is...

• To create a welcoming atmosphere
• To invite others to join our faith journey
• To involve all in worship, service, mission, small group participation, tithing and prayer
• To connect our faith in Jesus with our daily lives

Proverbs 16:13(KJV): 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

"Verse 13 tell us that from the king's perspective, he too, appreciates righteous people around him. A good king or leader delights in the kind and righteous words that he hears from his subjects, and he loves those who speak correctly. Leaders favor those who speak good words of wisdom. These are the kind of people who will be chosen to help them rule. Those who rebel against the king's authority will bring the king's wrath against themselves."  Bible.com

The coming week please pray for the following:
• A passion for worship
• A Spirit-filled congregation
• Our pastors: Dr. Daniel and Pastor John
• Our staff, especially: Beth Underwood and JoAnn Latta

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

United Methodist Youth

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

Graduate Recognition will take place Sunday, May 20. If you know of a high school senior you would like recognized, please e-mail Education Director Beth Underwood at bunderwood@wdmumc.org.

Are you new to West Des Moines UMC and have questions about the church and/or the ministries offered?   Make a Connection and New Member Gathering is Sunday, May 20, 9:45-11:00 a.m. All new guests and friends are welcome to join this time of fellowship with pastors and staff as they answer questions about our church and share information about church membership.

Blessings in Christ,
Paige Chapman, Director of Assimilation and Servant Ministries
 
pchapman@wdmumc.org  Cell: (515)360-2139

Rev. David Weesner, Central District Superintendent, has authorized a Special Church Conference to be held Monday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. for purposes of authorizing the 2012 compensation package for Pastor Jen Hibben and the slate of officers for WDMUMC. We welcome and encourage participation of church membership at this Special Church Conference.

We will begin a Beth Moore study on the book of James, entitled Mercy Triumphs.  The study will be on Tuesdays, beginning June 5 and running for 6 weeks.  Please call the church office (279-0826) if you would like additional information or to sign up for the study. 

Hosts needed! Wesley Ringers, a high school bell choir from Salt Lake City, Utah, will present a concert at our church on Monday, June 11. We are in need of people to provide overnight accommodations on Monday evening for the students and their chaperones. If you can help, please contact Ann Gerdom (anngerdom@msn.com; 278-5011).

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• Employment Opportunity
• "The Link" is now available
• New Members Class
• Quick Link to the Bible - search, read and study 27 versions of the Bible 
• Updated Staff Pages
• Music on Grand

Our new Associate Pastor is Jen Hibben, a Des Moines native who grew up in the United Methodist Church. She attended DePauw University, majoring in Spanish and Communications, received her Master’s of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, and will graduate in May with her Master’s of Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Jen is married and her husband, Josh, works for the Iowa Association of Realtors. Her areas of interest include cross-cultural work and missions, small groups, holistic care, social work and community involvement. She is excited about joining the community at West Des Moines United Methodist Church and getting to know you all!