West Des Moines United Methodist Church
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Sunday worship services are:

- 8:00 am Traditional
- 9:30 am Blended
- 11:00 am Contemporary

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May 14 - Church Picnic - May 14, 2008
Come to the Church Picnic May 14!
Everyone is invited to attend the Church Family Picnic on Wednesday, May 14. The picnic begins at 5:00 p.m. at Raccoon River Park. We will be in the shelters next to the
playground. This is a potluck, so if your last name begins with A-O please bring a side dish to share. If your last name begins with P-Z please bring a dessert to share. We
will provide the meat and drinks. Let Kellie Johnson or Beth Slagter know if you can help with set-up, clean-up or games (279-0826).  
May 18 - Vacation Bible School Registration Kick-Off
Don't miss our VBS Registration Kick-Off on Sunday, May 18th during coffee hour. That's when we'll unveil this year's theme!!! Vacation Bible School will be July 14-18th with our evening program taking place on Thursday, July 17th.  
June 5 - Griefshare Program
Griefshare® is a 13 week program for those who have lost a loved one. The curriculum covers all aspect of grief and includes plenty of opportunities for sharing and support. Last year eight women went through this study and they were blessed in surprising ways. A year later they continue to meet and support one another. This course has been such a blessing to them, they want to offer it to others. Evelyn Libby, Marlene Alberigo, Nancy Cumberland and Linda Ludwig will be teaching the class. A new session is starting on June 5 at 6:30. If you would like more details about Griefshare® visit griefshare.com Questions? Contact Pastor Cindy and she will put you in touch with the leaders.  
June 16 - Divorcecare Sessions
A new session of Divorcecare® will begin on June 16th at 6:30 in room 304. This is a 13 week program of discussion, information and support for those who are currently going through or have gone through divorce. Class members also receive a workbook with daily devotionals. Pastor Julie Wehner and Joe Laslo will lead this program. All who have or are experiencing divorce are invited to join in this program. If you would like more information visit divorcecare.com. Questions? Contact Pastor Cindy at chickman@wdmumc.org and she will put you in touch with Joe and Julie.  
Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live is an opportunity to reconnect and renew! Take a look at the August 29th Special Edition of the Tower Talk, found on this site under Quick Links. In that issue you will find a complete list of all Wednesday Night Live activites for children through adults. Please join us! Childcare is available from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for infants through 2-year-olds whose parents are helping with children's activities or attending a class or rehearsal. Many volunteers are relied upon to make all the Wednesday Night Live activities happen. If you're interested in participating, please contact Kellie Johnson or Beth Slagter at 279-0826. Hope to see you there!

 
Have You Heard the Word? Sermon Podcasts Now Available!
At last, we're excited to announce that sermon podcasts are now available for download from this site! No need for an iPod or similar MP3 player (though it doesn't hurt), you can listen right now on your computer. See the "Listen Online" page under Ministries.
Give it a try – you'll find yourself hooked in no time!
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720 Grand Avenue

West Des Moines, Iowa 50265-3624

Phone (515) 279-0826

 
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The Word
“I am the Vine, you are the branches…”

John 15:5a (MSG)
    

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What's New?

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution

It’s not too early to begin thinking about a New Year’s resolution.  Some resolutions are more like things we wish we would do and they are too often easily forgotten— like deciding to exercise more or spend less time watching TV.

But a resolution could grow directly out of our faith, and it could change our lives and the lives of people in our community and world.  For example, we could all resolve to learn more about poverty and its causes. We could resolve to learn more about issues of justice and support measures that ensure justice.

How would you do this? This is the work of our Church and Society Committee. Paul Linn leads this group. If you would like to learn more about the work of this committee contact Paul or Pastor Cindy.   You can also check the Church and Society web page under the Ministry tab.

This is truly kingdom-building, the kind of kingdom Jesus talked so much about.
    

 
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