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 resumes meeting September 9th.
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.
Stay connected by visiting our Facebook page. You can click on the link below to view it.
https://www.facebook.com/Van-Meter-United-Methodist-Church-142797045750871/
Mission of the Month
The Foster SQUAD provides resources to Iowa foster families as they care for our community’s most vulnerable children. They believe every child deserves the dignity of having their own personal hygiene products and their own bag and blanket. The Foster SQUAD provides Care Kits to children and teens entering the foster care system in Iowa. For the month of August, we will be collecting the items listed below. Our goal is to deliver a couple filled bags for each age group and deliver them the first week of September
Infant Kits
Diaper Bag, Baby Soap, Board Books
Diapers (all sizes), Baby Lotion, Warmies
Wipes, Blanket, Sippy Cups
Toddler Kits
Backpack, 3-in-1 Soap, Toothbrush/Toothpaste,
Pull Ups, Warmies, Water Bottle/Sippy Cup,
Wipes, Book, Coloring Books/Crayons,
Blankets
School Age Kid Kits
Backpack, Flashlight, Water Bottle,
3-in-1 Soap, Book, Blanket, Activity Book,
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Teenager Kits Backpack
Ear Buds, Blanket, Flashlight,
Deodorant, Tampons/Pads, Water Bottle,
Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Adult Coloring Books
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 the link below or just talk to Leslie Herman.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Each month, we gather to make shawls and blankets of comfort. Call the church office to learn where and when the next meeting will be held.
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 by clicking on this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba4a82ea3fd0-panara
Note from Our Treasurer
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,
* 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 the Venmo QR code above or the link below to transfer your financial gift to the church account. Again, thank you for your life-changing generosity. https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4333871487256349944&created=1749236208.04513&printed=1