First United Methodist Church, Jefferson Iowa

08/24/2026

Praying for kids this morning as they begin a new school year. May they bee blessed with supportive teachers, great friends, and meek hearts - ready to learn. 🐝

08/23/2026

Blessing of the backpacks is this morning - a great start to the school year!

08/05/2026

Our preacher for this Sunday, Deaconess Irene DeMaris, recently made the news for her home’s yard and water conservation. Join us for 10am worship to hear more about her work on climate justice and care. 🌎

DES MOINES, Iowa — The lawn watering ban is still in place across the Des Moines metro, but one family is doing their part to make sure they use less water. Irene DeMaris and her husband have…

08/03/2026

Could these kids BEE any cuter? Their music was like sweet honey yesterday in worship as we celebrated Vacation Bible School and Midwest Mission. Let’s all have the right Bee-Attitudes! 🐝

08/02/2026

Vacation Bible School was sweet like honey! 🍯 We finished on Thursday by talking about Tabitha and “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God.” Be sure to join us on Sunday the 2nd for worship at 10am to listen to our VBS kids sing and to learn more about being a Helpful Hive 🐝 and about the work of Midwest Mission.

07/30/2026

Can you BEE-live that tonight is the last night of VBS? Last night we learned how blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness - for they will be filled! 🍯

07/29/2026

What a blessing! The helpful hive was buzzing last night as we learned “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth,” and the importance of listening to the voice of God.

07/28/2026

Yesterday was sweet like honey! 🍯 We learned about Job and having compassion for those who mourn. Ready for more VBS fun tonight!