In This Edition of Lake Deaton Happenings... |
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Discipleship & Connecting
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Prayer & Care
(with COVID-19 Deaths)
Worship
- Hawaiian Shirt Weekend
- Worship Stats
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Scroll Down for these articles or click on their link (if applicable). |
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A Message from Pastor Loida |
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Men… We can’t live without them!!
When I got married to Jim, thirty-five years ago, I was welcomed into a large Divine family with lots of cousins and several grandparents. I felt especially blessed to get to know Jim’s grandfathers, as both my grandfathers had passed before I was born. I met John Schesser at my first Thanksgiving celebration with Jim’s family. Grandad Schesser won my love quickly as he endeavored to get to know this girl from a far-off land, by asking lots of questions with an invitational smile. Grandad Schesser was not turned off by my foreign accent, my food likes and dislikes, or my different cultural upbringing. He had spent most of his life as an entomologist and was genuinely curious to learn and grow his own edges. I saw this love for growth and openness to new things in how he welcomed me into his family.
This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. I have learned that you don’t have to be a biological father to have make a difference in this world. In my life, I can name countless men, like grandad Schesser: teachers, friends, and co-workers, who have enriched my life in helping and guiding me in different ways. So, today, I want to take the time, to say thank you to all those men. I also want to encourage our congregation, to take time this weekend to love and appreciate the men around you. God has brought us together that we might enrich, love, and care for one another! Thank you guys!!
“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” (Galatians 6:9-10 The Message)
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Volunteers Needed!!
With so many of our church family traveling, we need additional volunteers at the Reception Desk. If you are able to take a morning or afternoon, please contact Marilyn Booth or call the office at 352-571-4665.
We have multiple openings on our June calendar!
Please click here to view all of our fun and exciting volunteer opportunities. Together, we can all help to move back to our “new normal”.
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Our weekly announcement snapshot! Click on the image to the right to join our pastors and staff members for a brief Couch Talk. This includes a first look at upcoming announcements.
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Re-Vision Update & Study Guide Collection
Re-Vision Study Guides are still being collected.
Please visit the Re-Vision page on the website for more information. |
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Discipleship & Connecting |
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Grow Night - Summer Study
Come Let Us Worship - Join us this summer for a meal and fellowship at our Wednesday Grow Night Summer Study!
We will be following along with our Summer Sermon Series on Worship
at these dinner fellowships. Each week we have a different Pastor, staff member or lay leader discuss a different area of this important area of our walk with God, worship!
Upcoming Dinner Fellowship Dates & Topics (Click to Sign Up):
July 14th - Hymn Sing - with David Rowan & Rick Elliott
July 21st - Theology of Hymns - with Jonathan & Donna Baker
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Sign up now for our Card Making Class on July 7th at 3pm!
Click here to sign up and to check out our current class offerings.
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Only one chance left! Please stop by the Narthex on Saturday (before or after service) for Pastor Kristyne to take your updated church directory picture.
This photography also helps the church staff and volunteers connect with you.
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Travel with us to Lake Junaluska in North Carolina for the Festival of Wisdom and Grace
A Conference for Finding Purpose and Renewal in the Second Half of Life
August 2-5, 2021
Theme: Living Abundantly in the Second Half of Life
How do we flourish as we age? How do we navigate transitions, live into our talents and passions, cultivate our relationship with Christ, engage topics that matter with courage and conviction, and care for our loved ones struggling with memory loss? In this conference, we’ll hear world-class speakers and leaders address these topics and more as we seek to live abundantly in the second half of life.
Stop by the church office for more information and to pick up a registration form. Cost is $580-$622 for a single or $814-$842 for a double.
Price includes hotel, 8 meals and all programing.
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Sonrise Respite Program - Mondays 10 AM-2 PM
Fun, fellowship, and stimulation for people who have memory loss due to disease or other cognitive mental concerns. Also, a support group for caregivers meets twice a month. Contact Jan McCoy for details. |
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Please let us know if you, a relative, or a friend is in the hospital locally.
If permitted, we will schedule a visit from our pastoral team.
If you would like to request a prayer quilt or a prayer shawl for someone
Prayer Quilt:
At times there will be a Prayer Quilt displayed in the narthex.
Please stop by and tie a knot on the quilt as you pray for the
the individual listed on the name card.
Prayer Concerns:
Our sympathy, love and prayers for Sam and Fran Shipley, and Dianne Nelson
on the loss of their mother, Lois Shipley.
Prayers for Rae Hellmig; Ron Dennison (brother of Glenn Dennison);
Hal and Gloria Bellis and their son Ryan Brannon; Barb Whitling;
Marilyn Anell; Bill Thurber; Ninfa McMurtry, Jim and Gail Combes;
and for those throughout the world that are dealing
with physical, emotional and psychological issues.
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Prayer Room
If you need a place to pray, come to our Prayer Room. Lake Deaton UMC has a room set up to give you privacy and direction to spend a few minutes of conversation with God. If you are stopping by our building for any other reason, check our our prayer room and spend a few minutes with Jesus.
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Prayer Service
Take time to pray! Here is this week's 15 minute video for self-guided prayer.
Click on the image to learn, with Rev. Kris Schonewolf, how to connect with God in prayer.
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Have you lost a loved one to COVID-19? There is help available for funeral expenses through FEMA. Click here for more information.
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Join us this summer on select Monday and Thursday mornings for Summer Yoga. For the full schedule, click here. |
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Worship Statistics
Saturday, June 12, 5:00 pm - Total: 112
Sunday, June 13, 9:00 am - Total: 203
Sunday, June 13, 10:30am - Total: 133
Celebrate Recovery - Total: 6
Weekend Total with CR: 454
Please Make Sure You "Sign In" on the Connection Pad in person -
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Thank you, Lake Deaton Family! Your Amazon Smile donations for the first quarter came to $49.43!! Click HERE to Support Lake Deaton UMC as you shop using Amazon Smile!!
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Our church calendar is now LIVE on our website. Check it out by clicking here.
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We have an opening on our Lake Deaton Staff!
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Connect with Us
Mailing Address:
6500 Wesleyan Way, Wildwood, FL 34785
Lake Deaton Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Office: Call 352-571-4665
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