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Winter Weather Advisory
Come Sunday morning, the roads may be covered with ice or snow, the wind howling, and you may ask, "Should I go to church anyway? Will it even be open?"
The answer is: Be safe; do what you think is best ... but yes, our church will always be open for Sunday services. |
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December 4 (Wednesday)
6:30 PM:
Confirmation Class
Confirmation classes are led by Stacy Peterson and Pastor Thom. |
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December 7 (Saturday)
8-noon: Kids Shopping Day
Kids come to shop for Christmas presents for their family members at garage sale prices. "Elf" aides help kids shop and wrap so the presents stay a surprise. Proceeds go to support local families in need over the holidays. Presented in partnership with the Van Meter Baptist Church.
We are still collecting goods for Kids Shopping Day. Bring your donations to the church. Volunteer to help prepare for the big day. It's a lot of fun, and you can make a real-life difference in our community. Learn more here. |
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December 8:
Children's Christmas Program,
Soups and Fellowship
This year's children's program, CAKE, portrays a group of students who have been challenged by their teacher to use one of the characters from the Nativity story to plan an act of kindness for their community.
After the service, enjoy warm soup and the fellowship of friends, neighbors, and the church community. Your free-will donation will go towards local and nationwide missions projects. |
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December 11 (Wednesday)
5:30 PM Caroling
Meet at the church at 5:30 to join the Parent Discussion Group and friends as we share our joy with local shut-ins and the elderly. |
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December 11 (Wednesday)
6:30 PM Youth Group meeting
Youth grades 6-12 are encouraged to join together here at the church for a time of thoughtful discussion, fellowship, service, and fun.
December 6 (Friday), we'll first be caroling for Sips & Snacks then heading over to the church to help set up for Kids Shopping Day.
December 7 (Saturday), we will lend a hand at Kids Shopping Day.
Heidi Myers and Hayley Carlson are leading the group this year. Learn more here. |
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December 12 (Thursday):
6:30 PM Prayer Shawl Group
Knitters and crocheters: Join us for a time of contemplation, prayer, and fellowship as we create gifts of comfort and support. Learn more here. You may also contact the church office for details. |
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December 15 (Sunday):
Christmas Cantata
This year's Christmas Cantata, Joy Has Dawned by Lloyd Larson, will be presented by the Van Meter Chancel Choir and Booneville Singers, along with several community members, at our 10:45 morning service. They will perform an encore at Edgewater Retirement Center in West Des Moines at 1:30 PM. |
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The Van Meter Church is part of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Discussion Groups:
Adult Discussion Group and Parent Discussion Group meet Sundays at 9:30 AM during the regular Sunday School time.
Sunday Church School:
9:30 AM
Sunday Worship Service:
10:45 AM
Youth Group:
Meetings are generally held every other Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM during the school year. Check the calendar. |
