West Des Moines United Methodist Church

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Changing Lives in the Name of Jesus Christ<br><br>Our Vision is . . . <br><br>Changing lives in the name of Jesus Christ. <br><br>Our Mission is... <br><br>To create a welcoming atmosphere <br>To invite others to join our faith journey <br>To involve all in worship, service, mission, small group participation, tithing and prayer <br>To connect our faith in Jesus with our daily lives <br><br>God loves us. Not because of who we are or because of what we've done. He loves us . . . just because. <br><br>He sent His perfect son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. Not because we deserve this gift from Him. Yet He loves us . . . just because. <br><br>Remember these words: Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so.<br><br>Two key Bible verses help to summarize the foundation of what we believe. <br><br>For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16 <br>For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doingit is the gift of God-not the result of works, so that no one may boast Ephesians 2:8-9 <br>John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, spent significant time in worship, hearing and studying Scripture, Holy Communion, prayer, and fasting. <br><br>These practices continue to help us to stay connected with our Lord and Savior today just as they assisted Wesley to grow in his faith. <br><br>Our congregation was established in 1892 and now has nearly 1,800 members. <br><br>Worship Times<br>Saturday 5 p.m. <br>Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. <br>Sunday School: 10 a.m.