New! Lenten Video/Phone Prayer Group Join Pastor Lewis every morning throughout Lent from 7:00 to 7:30am. He will be hosting a prayer group over video chat and over the phone. It’s a time to read scripture, to have personal prayer time, and to have an opportunity to pray for and with each other every single morning. There are two ways that you can be involved. There is a call-in number and PIN (found below)—when you call in you will be asked to enter the PIN. For the more tech savvy of us, there is a hyperlink where you can access the live video chat from Zoom. Both the video chat option and the call in option link up to the same call. If you are looking for an opportunity to be in prayer throughout this whole season or even if you just tune in for a couple of days, we invite you to check out the information as we find new ways to hold each other in prayer in this season.
Video Chat: https://zoom.us/j/674124847
Phone: 1-646-558- 8656; When prompted type in meeting ID: 674-124-847#

You simply cannot escape bad news. Amid stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict, we sometimes forget the most important news of all—that the gospel truths shared with the early church at Rome echo into our day, reminding us that we still have good news to embrace and to share with others. Join this women’s group on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm in Uptown Room 313 beginning March 1.

Ankeny First Singles Ministry Team encourages all Christian singles over 30 to join us for fellowship, activities/games, and fun on the third Saturday of every month. We will be meeting from 7:00 to 10:00pm next Saturday, February 15, at JC's Café, located just west of the main Uptown building. Bring a favorite snack to share!

Loss of Spouse, February 29 - This seminar, "Loss of a Spouse," is part of the GriefShare programming we offer at Ankeny First. The death of a spouse can bring a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven't just lost a loved one; they've lost an entire lifestyle. Please join us for this event for practical teachings on dealing with this tremendous loss. Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9:00am to 11:00am in the Uptown Family Center. Cost of $10 includes breakfast and materials. Register on our website. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Fravel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

GriefShare Begins March 8 Location: Uptown Room 310 beginning at 4:00pm. GriefShare is a caring, supporting group that will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences: losing someone you love. Register on our website: www.AnkenyFirst.org. Questions? Dawn Fravel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tuesday afternoons you can join others discussing the sermon series. Just drop in anytime. 1:00pm in the Uptown Conference Room. There's no reading, just come discuss what you heard during worship.

Join together with other moms as you explore the joys and challenges of motherhood. Wednesdays at 6:15pm in JC’s on the west side of the Uptown main building. Childcare or children’s programming is available during this fellowship time.

This is an opportunity for young men and dads to connect and benefit from being a part of a small group. Phil Sherman has agreed to lead a men’s group, so please consider this your invitation to join Phil for male-oriented small group discussion, service and even the occasional outing. This group will meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Uptown Room 314. Childcare and children’s activities are available during the meeting time. You can reach Phil by phone/text at 515-249-4631 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..