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June 1, 2025
P. Lana Williams, Uptown Campus Pastor

Sermon Series: Rejoice!

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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June 1, 2025
P. Lana Williams, Uptown Campus Pastor

Sermon Series: Rejoice!

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