Wednesday, September 19, 2012

FALL KICK-OFF!


Sunday, September 9th was an incredible, Spirit-filled day!  A day packed with celebrations, as we huddled together shouting and singing loud-sounding cheers for Jesus Christ…KICKING OFF into what’s certain to be a WINNING SEASON here at West Des Moines United Methodist Church

All were invited to “get in the game” by wearing their favorite team jersey or t-shirt, preparing them for a great game day!  As we kicked off into the 1st Quarter, our powerful choir; decked out in a variety of team colors, led us by singing inspiring selections from songs of our faith.  

Our 2nd Quarter brought a joyful time of worship and praise, moving us down the field with conviction and purpose as we heard God’s Word.  


Heading into the 3rd Quarter, we witnessed 3rd Grade receivers, catching their Bibles and having their backpacks blessed with great excitement.  




The final and 4th Quarter brought the ultimate tail-gate experience, during our time of fellowship, and carried us into the end zone for a time of spiritual nurture, celebrating all God’s gifts and victories in this faith community.    

Friends, God is doing a great, great work among us, in a number of ways!  One can only imagine what the next season will reveal, as we’re faithful to His leading, and as we “cheer on” one another in moments of joyous victories, and through times of discouragement and/or defeat!  This is part of the privilege and responsibility to being on “God’s Team!”  So…are you prepared to play, giving God, and your teammates, your very best out there on the field?

As a team, we’ve been richly rewarded by the gifts of our Head Coach, Dr. Wesley Daniel.  Through his visions, wisdom, guidance and incredible leadership, we have been given a new “game plan” in this church, restoring us as a community, and bringing us to new victories.  We were recently blessed again through (God’s) recruitment of our Assistant Coach, Pastor Jen Hibben, in His bringing her to our team with gifts, graces and leadership that compliment the overall team.  Her spirited passion and outgoing enthusiasm contribute to the overall direction we’re all called to follow.  Then, there’s the TEAM…members and friends in this community praying, playing, serving and giving together, to continue running towards the goal, scoring a winning touchdown for Jesus Christ!

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!  Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:10-12

Paige Chapman, Director of Assimilation and Servant Ministries


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