Being Bright; an Ankeny First UMC Podcast

0524: Uptown: Becoming Empowered (Pentecost)

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 Ankeny locations. 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: February 8, 2026 Locations:  Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA) Christian Life Center (710 NE 36TH ST, ANKENY) Pastoral Team: Rev. Doctor Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Lana Williams, Uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center campus pastor  Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship CLC

May 17: CLC Becoming Witnesses

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 Ankeny locations. 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: May 17, 2026 Locations:  Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA) Christian Life Center (710 NE 36TH ST, ANKENY) Pastoral Team: Rev. Doctor Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Lana Williams, Uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center campus pastor  Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship CLC

May 17 Uptown: Becoming Witnesses

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 Ankeny locations. 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: May 17, 2026  Locations:  Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA) Christian Life Center (710 NE 36TH ST, ANKENY) Pastoral Team: Rev. Doctor Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Lana Williams, Uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center campus pastor  Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship CLC

May 10 Uptown: Becoming Witnesses

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 Ankeny locations. 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: May 10, 2026 Locations:  Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA) Christian Life Center (710 NE 36TH ST, ANKENY) Pastoral Team: Rev. Doctor Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Lana Williams, Uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center campus pastor  Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship

May 3 CLC: Becoming Responsive

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 Ankeny locations. 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: May 3, 2026 Locations: Uptown (206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, IA) Christian Life Center (710 NE 36TH ST, ANKENY) Pastoral Team: Rev. Doctor Mike Janes, Lead Pastor Lana Williams, Uptown campus pastor John Wagner, Christian Life Center campus pastor  Produced & edited by: Jose Clavell, director of Traditional Worship CLC