Being Bright; an Ankeny First UMC Podcast

June 14: Uptown: (Re)member our Gifts

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. 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

0607 Uptown (Re)Member Our Presence

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. 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

0502 CLC: (Re)member Prayers

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. 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 31: (Re)Member Prayers

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. 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

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