What a great way to respond to God’s love in our community! Every pint saves or sustains another life! Our next blood drive will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at our Uptown location, 1:00-6:00pm. Register at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org. Questions? Contact Judy Ruble, 515.729.9482.

Thank you, to all who have donated, served, or delivered for our Monday Night Community Meal over the past months. None of this would happen without all those who have taken the time to help! There are approximately 150 meals being served each Monday to those in our community who may not otherwise have a hot, home-cooked meal that night. Deliveries are being made to a number of apartment complexes primarily serving our older generations for a total of 100 meals. Interested in helping? Sign up here.

Impact Ankeny and Bidwell Riverside continue to be inundated to keep food on their shelves for their clients. They desperately need food and personal care items. If you'd like to donate items, but need help getting them to the church, contact the church office (515.964.4249) and we'll send someone to pick up your items. Both agencies would also appreciate financial donations.

Give some encouragement and love to the 78 Sunny View residents missing their families by sending cards and letters. The cards can be dropped off at the brown card table in the front foyer at Sunny View to the attention of “Michelle In Activities.” The recipient of the note can be addressed as: A Sunny View Resident or Dear Sunny View Friend.

This month we are collecting monetary donations to help TAKE with their monthly expenses. The Ankeny Klothing Exchange (TAKE) is a non-profit organization that operates a store, offering free gently used clothing, shoes, linens, household goods, and more to community members in need. They exist completely on donations so any support you can give is greatly appreciated. For more details about TAKE, visit their website here.

Give monetarily by writing “January Mission of the Month” in your check memo, or give online (www.ankenyfirst.org/give.htm).

The Meals in Mission Ministry provides meals at no cost to anyone in need. Ankeny First United Methodist Church volunteers provide meals three times a month:

Trinity Supper Club - Meals are served on the first Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday each month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1548 8th Street, Des Moines. Find more info here.
Central Iowa Homeless Meal - Meals are served on the 21st of the month at the Central Iowa Homeless Shelter, 205 15th Street, Des Moines - REGISTER HERE. Find details about this meal here.
YMCA Meals - Meals are served the 3rd Tuesday each month at the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus, 2 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. REGISTER HERE.

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The church is always in need of skilled labor to help our buildings and grounds remain safe, clean, and maintained. If you have experience (professional or DIY), this is a great opportunity for you to be in service with your church family so that we can focus on the ministry that happens every day at our facilities. The Property Ministry Team is an important, on-going ministry in our church.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your skill set:

Demolition
Concrete/rebar
Masonry/brickwork
Landscaping
Small engine repair/maintenance
Rough carpentry (framing)
Finish carpentry
Siding
Roofing
Installing doors/windows
Tiling/flooring/carpet
Painting
Drywall/mud/tape/finish
Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical
Cleaning