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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