The Adult Discussion Group meets each Sunday before the service at 9:30 AM in the overflow area at the back of the sanctuary.

Our children's Sunday School is held at the same time as the Sunday worship service, 10:45 AM.
The children's program is called GLOW (God Lights Our Way).

Our Wednesday night program for youth kindergarten through 6th grade is Kids' JAM. It runs 6:00-7:30 PM until the middle of May.

A staffed nursery is available for the care of young children during the worship service.

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Pastor Beth

from Rev. Beth...

Rev. Beth Harbaugh,
Pastor VMUMC

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.' – JEREMIAH 29:11

Whenever people from the church start their spiritual pathway, they never walk it alone. There is always someone there to help you along the way. The key thing for each of us to remember is that we can pray and ask for help for each lesson.

Click here to read Rev. Beth's Monthly Message.

Our regular announcements are in The Grapevine, here.

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Welcome!

The Van Meter United Methodist Church
is a community
in the service of Christ.

Click here for directions on how to find us.

Call us at: (515) 996-2572

Email us at: office@vmumc.com

Youth Fellowship:
(for grades 6-12)
Smash Park
Sunday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 PM
The youth group will have a night of free arcade games, snacks, and pickleball. Meet at the church; transportation is provided.

Community Service: Build Candy Kabobs
Wednesday, May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM
The youth group will build these treats which we will sell at Raccoon River Days to raise money for youth and children's programs at our church.

Learn more about youth meetings and activites here.

Wednesday evenings
6:00-7:30 PM
Kids' J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)
This is our Wednesday night program for elementary-age students to learn the love of Jesus while having fun.
Drop-ins are welcome.

If you would like to volunteer to lend a hand with J.A.M. (for just one evening or several) call the church office or just sign up at the church.

Wednesdays, June 5-July 31
1:00-2:30 PM
Summer Bible Series:
"Believe It or Not"
for middle-school students, grades 6-9
We'll have Bible study, prayer, games, hands-on science, and loads of fun.
To sign up, email
childrensministries@vmumc.com

June 17-21, Monday-Friday
1:00-3:30 PM
VBS: Vacation Bible School
Children going into TK-5th grade will gather each weekday at the church for fun with a focus of learning more about God at our Vacation Bible School. We'll have crafts, songs, science, story time, outdoor games, and snacks.
Register here; learn more and view pictures from prior years here.
We're looking for volunteers (click here) and donors (click here to go to our wish list on Amazon)

Missions of the Month
Women at the Well
This United Methodist congregation is located within the walls of the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville, Iowa.

Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel
We are collecting deodorant for the pantry. Learn more about the food pantry here.

Sundays:
9:30 AM Adult Discussion Group
meets in the overflow area behind the sanctuary. Drop-ins are welcome. (The group will not meet Easter morning.)

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

Nursery Available
We offer care for the very young during church services in our staffed nursery.

Monday, June 17, 6:30 PM
Prayer Shawl Group
Each month, we meet at a different home to make shawls and blankets of comfort. Call the church office to learn where the next meeting will be held.

Exercise Your Faith
Our exercise group meets at the church each Monday from 1:30-2:30 PM. Join us for a time of low-impact exercises (no floor work), encouragement, and sharing health tips. (We will be taking a break for the summer; our last spring gathering is May 13.)

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.

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Need Help?
Our church is a member of the Adel Ministerial Association (AMA). The AMA has an emergency fund which is used as a shared resource. Learn more here.

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The Van Meter Church is part of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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