Fall Changes

Worship services are Sundays and Wednesdays.

Sundays:
9:30 AM Adult Discussion Group
10:45 AM Sunday Worship
11:45 AM Fellowship Time

Wednesdays:
Christian Education Time:
An Evening of Learning and
Family Fun
Christian education time (which used to be Sunday School) is now held Wednesday evenings.
5:30-6 PM Education
6-6:30 PM Family meal (freewill offering)
6:30-7 PM Informal worship service
in Fellowship Hall

NEW DATE
September 25, 6:30-8:00 PM:
S.W.A.G. youth group kickoff with an ice cream social on the church lawn. All youth grades 6-12 are welcome; you need not be a member of the church. Learn more about S.W.A.G. here.

September 25: Bible Sunday
Share the joy as we present our 3rd graders and kindergarteners with their own Bibles during the Sunday worship service. Stacy will be leading a special series of classes to teach the 3rd graders how to use their new Bibles.

Missions of the Month

In September, we will focus on support for Women at the Well, a United Methodist congregation located within the walls of the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women.
Learn more here.

Adel Food Pantry: This month's personal item is toilet paper.

Student Kits: Missions is collecting materials for Ingathering student kits. The kits will go to underprivileged children in the US and in support of humanitarian aid missions in Latin America and Africa. Learn more here.

Trindle Park Stewardship
Our thanks to Bob Myers from Dallas County Conservation for guiding us at Trindle Park in clearing invasive species and for teaching us about park stewardship. Thanks also to all who helped with this effort.

Sign up to be a Worship Helper
You may use this link or just talk to Leslie Herman.

Outside Stewardship & Gardening
How can we improve the appearance of our grounds to make our church more welcoming? We're looking for proposals and willing hands. Learn more here.

Kids Care Is Hiring
Our church's Kids Care is looking to hire quality individuals for various positions. To schedule an interview, please email Jess Jaspers at kidscare@vmumc.com.

Nursery Help Wanted
We are seeking a reliable adult to supervise our nursery during the 10:45 church service on Sunday mornings.
This is a paid position and a background check will be required. Please reach out to the church office if you are interested.

Exercise Your Faith
Our exercise group meets at the church each Monday from 2-3 PM. Join us for a time of low-impact exercises, encouragement, and sharing health tips. Here are some helpful tips from Marilyn.

Bread Ministry
We have a bread ministry in cooperation with Panera Bread company. We need help picking up packages from Panera and bringing them to the church. Sign up for a one-time delivery or several.
Sign up by clicking on this link.

Note from Our Treasurer
Thank you for continuing to financially and prayerfully support the staff and ministries of our church.

All gifts are needed and greatly appreciated. Giving can be done via the Bill Pay function offered by your bank or credit union, or by mailing us a check. Checks can be mailed to:

Van Meter UMC
P.O. Box 149
Van Meter, IA 50261