VAN METER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Van Meter United Methodist Church
is a community
in the service of Christ.
VAN METER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Van Meter United Methodist Church
is a community
in the service of Christ.
Join us for worship
Sundays at 10:45 AM
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, Iowa
515-996-2572
The Adult Discussion Group is currently on break for the summer. In September they will again meet each Sunday before the service at 9:30 AM in the overflow area at the back of the sanctuary. Also in September we will have two women's devotion groups meeting during the week.
Our Wednesday night program for youth grades 1-5 is Kids' JAM. JAM is currently on summer break but will resume meeting in September.
Youth Group, for grades 6-12, is roughly every other Sunday evening during the school year, plus activities and service opportunities in summer.
Our Children's Church is held year-round at 10:45 AM, the same time as the Sunday worship service.
A staffed nursery is available for the care of young children during the worship service.
From Pastor Cathy
Pastor Cathy Nutting,
Pastor VMUMC
Our summer schedules fill with activities that pull us in multiple directions at once. Life begins to feel like a chaotic sprint from one thing to the next. It is easy to feel disconnected from God as our spiritual rhythms and practices are buried under all the other things in our busy schedules, but there are spiritual micro habits we can all try to stay close to God, and even grow in our faith.
Click here to read Pastor Cathy's Monthly Message.
Our regular announcements are in The Grapevine, here.
Stay connected by visiting our Facebook page. You can click here to reach it.
Vacation Bible School Coming Up!
Sign Up for VBS
Step through the mist and plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God.
Monday-Friday evenings at the church.
July 27-31
6:15-8:15 PM
Here's a link to our registration page.
Learn more and see pictures from last year here.
Want to help?
You can sign up to volunteer here.
If you would like to donate supplies, here is our wish list of the supplies we need.
Summer Bible Series: YOUnique
Wednesdays through July 22
6:00-7:30 PM
This summer series is for middle school students, entering grades 6-8. It features Bible study, prayer, games, and hands-on science.
We will focus on students discovering more about themselves to help them learn how they can best practice their faith and become closer to God.
To sign up, contact Courtney at childrensministries@vmumc.com
Mission of the Month
Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel
The personal item of the month is shampoo.
Learn more about this month's mission needs here.
Learn more about the food pantry here.
Worship Helper
Sign up to be a Worship Helper
Serve as an usher and greeter, read the liturgy, run the PowerPoint, assist with communion, light the candles, or prepare refreshments. You may use this link or just talk to Leslie Herman.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
July 21 (Tuesday), 6:30 PM
Each month, we gather to make shawls and blankets of comfort. Call the church office to learn where the next meeting will be held.
Bread Ministry
Prayer Shawl 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 by clicking on this link.
Note from Our Treasurer
Note from Our Treasurer
Thank you for continuing to financially and prayerfully support the staff and ministries of Van Meter UMC.
Every gift helps to nurture children, support families, create community, and share our faith. All your gifts are greatly appreciated.
You can now give through:
* our new Van Meter UMC Venmo account (see QR code above),
* the Bill Pay function offered by your bank or credit union,
* in person, or by mailing a check to:
Van Meter UMC
P.O. Box 149
Van Meter, IA 50261
Venmo users, please use this link or the Venmo QR code to transfer your financial gift to the church account. Again, thank you for your life-changing generosity.