Lake Deaton Happenings - December 31 to January 6

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In This Edition of Lake Deaton Happenings...

Letter from Pastor Jim

Couch Talk

Staff Highlight - Kristyne Young

Recreation - Walking Away the Pounds and Yoga

Prayer and Care - Weekly Prayer Request, "Sonrise" Respite Program Ready to Launch, Prayer with Rev. Kris Schonewolf

Discipleship and Connecting - Coffee with the Pastors and Winter Grow

Outreach - Zoe Virtual Mission Trip Coming Soon

Men and Women - Men's Prayer Breakfast and Ladies Bloom Live January Program

Worship - Ornament Announcement and Worship Statistics

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Happy New Year Lake Deaton Family and Friends,

Yesterday I received a Happy New Year text from a friend who added, “2021 is going to be filled with lots of surprises of God’s grace.” As I read it I realized that I don’t think I have ever been as prepared to leave a year as I am this year of 2020. Let’s face it, 2020 has been a hard year!

I am most definitely ready for a new year with new possibilities but I am also very aware that no matter what comes my way, our hope is in the one who is above all the ups and downs of this world, the One who took on flesh and moved into the neighborhood. Over the years I have learned that it is not naive thinking that calls me to put my trust in this God with us, but it is a conviction that comes now from over 25 years of active engagement and interaction with God.

I hope as we all leave 2020 behind and we look forward to the possibilities of 2021, we remember that whatever our fate, we have a God who loves us and is walking with us to lead us into victory and joy.

Blessings,

Couch Talk

Take a moment each week to watch.

The pastors and staff members weekly record Couch Talk.

Couch Talk is full of useful announcements for the coming weeks.

Our couch talk is always linked on our Facebook page & YouTube page.

Staff Highlight

Get to Know: Kristyne Young

Kristyne is one of our pastors on staff. She has been in ministry since 2009 when she started to work on New Covenant UMC. She was ordained a full deacon in 2019. Kristyne is the associate pastor at Lake Deaton and oversees connecting ministry, women and men's ministry and discipleship ministry.

On January 4th Kristyne and her husband Toby will be celebrating 24 years of marriage. They have two children. Baylee is 22 and lives in Orlando with her boyfriend Michael. Emilee turned 20 on December 21st and marked the occasion by moving out. Both children work in hospitality management.

In her free time Kristyne enjoys reading all types of books, traveling to their cabin in southwest Georgia and spending time with their dog LD (lost dog).

Recreation

Walk Away the Pounds with Leo

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 to 4, for this 3 mile indoor walk. Program includes some light cardio/aerobic exercise. If you have weights or bands, bring those, too! Work at your own pace. Cost is $10 at your first visit and no charge thereafter. No class on December 31.

In-Person Yoga Resumes Soon!

Join us each Friday @ 9am on the Lake Deaton's Facebook page, or on YouTube

Click here for Facebook. Or YouTube. In person classes will resume on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Prayer and Care Ministry

We believe that meeting the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our church and neighbors is what showing the love of Christ is all about. If you are facing a challenge, have a prayer request, or want to serve as a volunteer, please let us know. In case of a death of a loved one or a hospitalization, let us know so a Care Minister can support you through this time.

For Prayer and Care Ministries needs, please email Denise Herzberg by clicking here.

We are now able to visit congregants in the hospital! Please let us know by calling the Care Department when you, a relative or a friend is in the hospital. We will schedule a visit from one of our pastoral team.

Prayer Concerns

Prayers for healing for Dick Richards

Respite Program Launch

“Sonrise” Respite Program ready to launch by Monday, February 1, 2021. This will be a program to care for friends with memory issues due to Parkinson’s, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. We will care for participants and caregivers. It will be a fun filled way to give purpose and meaning to everyone participating. Lunch will be served each Monday, and we especially need volunteers for providing lunch.

Please contact the church or Jan McCoy, Director, by clicking here or by phone at 321-501-6673 if you would like to volunteer or if you know of anyone (family, friend, neighbor, etc.) who might enjoy and benefit from attending the program. Visit our website for more information.

Prayer Service

Take time to pray. This is a 15 minute video for self-guided prayer.

Click on image and learn with Rev. Kris Schonewolf how to connect with God in prayer

Discipleship & Connecting

Are you interesting in becoming a member or just like to know a little more about Lake Deaton UMC?

Sign up is now open for our early 2021 Coffee with the Pastors classes. Our January class will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 6pm. The joining weekend for this class is January 30/31. Sign up today!

Coming Soon - Winter Grow

Plan on joining us for our first Winter Grow session on Wednesday, January 13 at 4:45. Each Wednesday until Ash Wednesday we will have a special speaker. We will be meeting in the CLC and will be following our regular COVID safety procedures.

Our speaker on January 13 will be Rev. Ryan Frack from the

United Methodist Children's Home.

Click Here for more for more information.

Outreach

Save the Date

Virtual Mission Trip Coming on January 19, 20 & 21 from 8am to 9:30am each day. Visit Rwanda, India and Kenya from the comfort of Lake Deaton

Click here for more information.

Men and Women

Bloom Live: Flying Into A New Year

Fly into the new year as we reflect on what we can say good-bye to, what opportunities to say hello to. Join us Tuesday, January 12th @ 10:am

In-Person, wearing a mask & social distancing OR watch it LIVE online with Facebook, YouTube, or our website. There is no fee but please click here to register

Worship

Ornament Pick-Up

Did you bring in a special ornament to decorate one of our Christmas Trees? If you did and you want it back please stop by the church by Monday, January 11th. Thank you for helping to make all of our Christmas Trees so beautiful and meaningful this Christmas Season.