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10:15 am Classic Worship
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Receive the Holy Spirit
We’d rather figure it out ourselves than ask for help — even from God. Pastor Brent explores Jesus’ invitation to receive the Holy Spirit, and what we tend to reach for instead.
Come and Eat and Drink
What does Jesus actually offer when he says “come”? In this message, we trace two invitations from John’s Gospel: Jesus standing at the Festival of Tabernacles declaring himself the source of living water, and Jesus meeting his disciples on a beach after the resurrection with breakfast already cooking. Together they show a Jesus who cares not just about the state of your soul, but the whole of your life — body, mind, and heart.
Come Little Children
When the disciples tried to keep children away from Jesus, he became indignant and welcomed them with open arms. In a culture where children possessed little status or power, Jesus used them to reveal something essential about God’s kingdom: those whom the world considers unimportant are deeply important to God. Continuing the Invitations of Jesus series, this sermon examines what it means to receive God’s kingdom like a child—with humility, dependence, and an awareness of our need for God. It also challenges…
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More Missions Impact
During our last ministry year, Ashworth gave $34,225 to our missions partners through regular giving. You also contributed an additional $14,700 through special missions offerings. Your generosity allowed us to finish the year with more than we needed to cover our expenses, so we decided to give the extra away. We are sending an additional $25,000 to our missions partners to support their ongoing work. Altogether, nearly $74,000 is going toward missions from this past ministry year—sharing the hope of Jesus, serving people in need, and advancing God’s…
Kids Ministry Check-In
Beginning September 13, parents, please check in each child using the computer in the church foyer. The computer will print a name tag for each child. Please make sure your child is wearing their tag before heading into the service. Kids will continue to join their families in the main service during worship. After worship, they’ll be dismissed to their age-appropriate ministry areas: Ages 2–4: UpstairsAge 5–5th grade: Basement Downstairs Thanks for helping us make Sunday mornings safe, welcoming, and…
Youth Meal Train Help Needed
Each week, our youth group students share a meal together as part of their gathering. We’re looking for volunteers to help provide those meals! If you’d be willing to bring a meal for our students, we’d love for you to sign up here.
Learning Center Pantry
Our Learning Center pantry has been in very high demand lately, and they have asked for our help keeping it stocked for the children and families they serve. If you’re able, please consider donating some of the following items: Food: Pasta/noodles, pasta & tomato sauces, canned vegetables & fruit, rice, peanut butter, canned chicken, cereal, applesauce, and mac & cheese. Personal Care: Body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes/toothpaste, and toilet paper. Donations can be brought to church on Sunday and placed in the…
Location Details
5300 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sunday Services:
9 AM Modern Worship
10:15 AM Classic Worship