Being Bright; an Ankeny First UMC Podcast

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Welcome to the weekly sermon at Ankeny First United Methodist Church we’re glad you’re here. Ankeny First UMC is a place where people of all ages Worship God, Connect with Others, and respond in service. As a church, we aim to express God’s love by making a difference to those broken by life’s circumstances. If you don’t have a church family we invite you to worship online at ankenyfirst.org or in our two sites in Ankeny, Iowa. You can learn more about us at ankenyfirst org

  1. 4D AGO

    April 26: CLC Becoming Faith

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him, too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Location: Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center) 710 NE 36th Street Pastoral Team:  Lana Williams, uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center Campus Pastor Dr. Rev. Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    30 min

  2. 6D AGO

    April 26: Uptown: Becoming Faithful

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 26, 2025 Location: Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny IA) Pastoral Team: Lana Williams, uptown campus pastor Dr. Rev. Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    24 min

  3. APR 21

    April 19: CLC Becoming Peaceful

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 19, 2026 Location: Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center) 710 NE 36th Street Pastor: John Wagner, Campus Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    28 min

  4. APR 19

    April 19 Uptown: Becoming Peaceful

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: Aprl 19, 2026 Location: Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny IA) Pastor: Mike Jaes, Lead Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    26 min

  5. APR 14

    April 12: CLC Becoming Easter People

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 12, 2026  Location: Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center) 710 NE 36th Street Pastor: John Wagner, Campus Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    33 min

  6. APR 12

    April 12: Uptown Becoming Easter People

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 12, 2026 Location: Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny IA) Pastor: Lana Williams, uptown campus pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    25 min

  7. APR 7

    CLC Easter Sunday 2026

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 5, 2026 Location: Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center) 710 NE 36th Street Pastor: Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    24 min

  8. APR 5

    Uptown Easter Sunday!

    Welcome to the weekly sermon from Ankeny First United Methodist Church! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. At Ankeny First UMC, people of all ages come together to worship God, build meaningful connections, and serve others in love. Our mission is to share God’s transforming love with a world in need and bring hope to those broken by life’s challenges. Whether you’re part of our church family or exploring faith for the first time, we invite you to worship with us online at ankenyfirst.org or in person at one of our two locations in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s our prayer that today’s message encourages you in your faith journey and inspires you to shine God’s light so others may come to know Him too. Learn more about us at ankenyfirst.org. Day of Recording: April 5, 2026 Location: Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny IA) Pastor: Lana Williams, uptown campus pastor Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

    22 min
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Welcome to the weekly sermon at Ankeny First United Methodist Church we’re glad you’re here. Ankeny First UMC is a place where people of all ages Worship God, Connect with Others, and respond in service. As a church, we aim to express God’s love by making a difference to those broken by life’s circumstances. If you don’t have a church family we invite you to worship online at ankenyfirst.org or in our two sites in Ankeny, Iowa. You can learn more about us at ankenyfirst org

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