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May 18, 2025

Ankeny First UMC
Rejoice! Sermon Series
Mike Janes, Lead Pastor

Join us for Online Worship at Ankenyfirst.org.

You can also join us in person at:

Traditional Worship (Uptown)
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeny, Iowa

Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center)

710 NE 36th Street
Ankeny, Iowa

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May 18, 2025

Ankeny First UMC
Rejoice! Sermon Series
Mike Janes, Lead Pastor

Join us for Online Worship at Ankenyfirst.org.

You can also join us in person at:

Traditional Worship (Uptown)
206 SW Walnut Street
Ankeny, Iowa

Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center)

710 NE 36th Street
Ankeny, Iowa