The Adult Discussion Group meets each Sunday before the service at 9:30 AM in the overflow area at the back of the sanctuary. We also have two women's devotion groups which meet during the week.
Our Wednesday night program for youth grades 1-5 is Kids' JAM. It runs 6:15-7:30 PM during the school year.
Youth Group, for grades 6-12, is roughly every other Sunday evening.
Confirmation classes for grades 7-8 are also held roughly twice a month on Sunday evening, alternating with youth group meetings.
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.
Pastor Cathy Nutting,
Pastor VMUMC
As I've studied the stories of Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the man born blind, and the raising of Lazarus this Lenten season, I've been struck by the fact that God can use the simplest means, like elements of nature -- wind, breath, water, soil, and saliva -- to show us who Jesus is, remind us of who we are, and point us toward the new resurrection life that God offers to each of us.
Click here to read Pastor Cathy's Monthly Message.
Our regular announcements are in The Grapevine, here.
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The Van Meter United Methodist Church is a community in the service of Christ.
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Call us at: (515) 996-2572
Email us at: office@vmumc.com
Holy Week
Here is a Daily Activity Guide for Holy Week.
It has suggestions for reading and an activity for
each day from Palm Sunday through Easter to help you prepare your heart for Easter.
Good Friday Service
April 3
7:00 PM
We gather to remember that this day proclaims God's purpose of loving and redeeming the world, even in the face
of human rejection and cruelty, through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Services
April 5
6:30 AM and 10:45 AM
On Easter Sunday, we follow the grieving women to Jesus' tomb, only to discover the tomb is empty. Jesus has risen!
Death does not have the last word.
Weather permitting, our Sunrise (6:30 AM) Service starts outside, so bring a chair if you want to sit and a warm blanket or coat.
Greet the morning and welcome the Good News with us.
Early risers who attend the Sunrise service are encouraged to stay for our traditional Sunrise Breakfast. If you
would like to bring something to the table, there's a sign-up sheet in the entryway.
The Van Meter Church is part of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Scholarships
We encourage active members who are graduating from high school this year to apply for a scholarship
from our church. Apply by April 1. Funds are also available through other United Methodist sources.
Learn more here.
Missions of the Month:
Van Meter Student Conservation Club
We are supporting our high school's nature club this month. Club members learn about conservation,
protection, and management of Iowa's natural resources, with opportunities for hands-on experience.
Trindle Park Stewardship
We'll be doing some conservation efforts of our own April 19 from 2:30-4:00 in
Trindle Park.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel
Pack the Pantry
April 9, 4:00-7:30 PM
We will be at the Van Meter High School track meet to collect donations for the pantry.
The pantry's personal item of the month is toilet paper.
Learn more about this month's mission needs here.
Learn more about the food pantry here.
Programs for Youth and Children
Jesus and Me = JAM
Our Wednesday night program for youth 1st through 5th grade is
Kids' JAM.
It runs 6:15-7:30 PM.
Sign up here.
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.
Sundays, 9:30 AM
Adult Discussion Group
We meet each Sunday in the overflow area behind the sanctuary to discuss topics of interest.
April 27 (Monday), 6:30 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry
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
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
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),
* 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.
