Ames First United Methodist Church

06/01/2026

Here is Pastor Amanda’s message from this weekend:

This is a recording from the Ames First United Methodist Church service on Sunday, May 31, 2026. We are glad you are here to watch.~~~~~Visit our website: ht...

06/01/2026

Please hold the family and friends of Barb Rasmussen in your prayers.

View Barbara Rasmussen's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

06/01/2026

Please continue to hold the family of Eldon Guge in your prayers. His memorial service was this past Friday.

Eldon Guge, 89, of Ames, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home in Ames. Memorial services for Eldon Guge will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, Ma

05/29/2026

✝️ Join us for worship this weekend!

🕯 Saturday, May 30 at 5:30pm in the chapel.

🌅 Sunday, May 31 at 10:00am in the sanctuary and on livestream.

📖 Pastor Amanda will lead us in worship this weekend with her message titled “Disciples Increased Greatly.”

🔔 The Handbell Choir will provide special music for the anthem.

Watch the livestream at: bit.ly/amesfirstumclivestream

05/28/2026

Please hold the family and friends of Jo Burgason in your prayers.

05/27/2026

What a great cheering section for the church softball team last night! Be sure to check out their games on Tuesday evenings - stop by to play or cheer them on!

05/25/2026

Here are the messages from Pastor Amanda and Pastor Nikki from this weekend:

This is a recording from the Ames First United Methodist Church service on Saturday, May 23, 2026, that was livestreamed on Sunday, May 24, 2026. We are glad...

05/24/2026

On Whitsun 21st May 1738 Charles Wesley experienced an overwhelming sense of God. Three days later, his brother John experienced a similar awakening!

That evening John visits St Paul’s Cathedral and is inspired by an anthem sung by the choir. John writes in his journal, “ In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street (London). About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed”. This was a defining moment for John who began, traveling and preaching.
In 1739, a year after his heart warming moment, John Wesley preaches at Bristol in the open air for the first time and building of The New Room begins.

The term “strangely warmed” has become a well-known Methodist term that represents the perceived power of the Holy Spirit.

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05/24/2026

What a beautiful day and beautiful way to celebrate Pentecost! Thank you to all who came out and those who helped make this such a special service. Praise God! Speaking, loving, united, living, and sharing together with our friends from Ames United Church of Christ and First Christian Church (Disciples) - Ames

05/24/2026

Reminder!! Worship in the park TODAY! See you at Moore Memorial Park, Big Bluestem Shelter at 10:00am!

Join us Sunday at 10:00am for Pentecost in the Park! We will celebrate with our friends and neighbors in Faith from United Church of Christ and First Christian Church. We will meet at Moore Memorial Park in the Big Bluestem Shelter located at 3050 Northridge Parkway. All are welcome! Following the service will be a potluck!