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God as Father
The snapshots of God we find in Scripture provide glimpses of the complexity and beauty of our Creator, each portrayal or metaphor of God in the Bible revealing a unique aspect of His character. In this new sermon series, we begin by looking at God as Father. What we find in Scripture may surprise you. Jesus reveals the Father’s love as compelling rather than coercive, comforting rather than rigid, and celebratory rather than cold.
And Witness
This Pentecost Sunday, we remember and celebrate the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ first followers, fulfilling His promise to send the Spirit as a helper and comforter. Reflect, learn, and worship with us as we grow in our understanding of the Holy Spirit and His role in our witness to the people around us.
In the Church
In Acts 2, we find a body of believers devoted to the apostles’ teaching, each other, the breaking of bread, and prayer. In a world of consumption, do those characteristics still define the Church today? The Church does not exist for itself – it exists to advance God’s Kingdom on Earth and to reveal His love to people who are not yet part of it.
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Summer Slowdown
Summer is an opportunity to pull back from overloaded schedules and noisy screens, settling into slowness, stillness, and true rest. Practicing the Way has released a guide to help you slow down this July with a “screen-less summer” and more time in community. If you’d like a copy of the guide and more details about how others at Ashworth are participating, sign up below. We’ll also have printed copies of the guide in the back of the sanctuary on Sundays!
My “Pauses” Word this Week
Breathed – Day 8 “[Jesus] breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 I’ve read this passage many times. I’ve often wondered what it would have been like to be in the room when this happened. What would it have felt like? Would it have been awkward? Did Jesus need a breath mint? Or would the power of the moment be so mind-blowing that all you would remember is the overwhelming presence of the Spirit of God…
Plant a Church
Jesus is on the move in Anandnagar, a village of 84 people in India, and we’d love to be a part of it! Right now, 25 believers are in need of a space to worship and preach the gospel. In partnership with Vishwa Vani, we hope to raise $10,000 in order to build a church in Anandnagar. Would you consider joining us in prayer and giving to see God continue to move among these people? If you’d like to give,…
Location Details
5300 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sunday Services:
9 AM Modern Worship
10:15 AM Classic Worship