A Message from Pastor Kristyne
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Dear Lake Deaton Family & Friends,
This last week my husband and I found mold in our attic. There is nothing like a little mold in your attic to spice up your life. The mold has forced our household to go into a complete change. We have had to shift everything from Emilee's upstairs room to Baylee's downstairs room. This meant we had to pack up the things that Baylee had left in her room when she moved out. We have had to sift through 20 years of toys, games and collections of two children who lived upstairs. We have had to tackle the closet when I just put all the stuff I didn't want to think about. It has been a mess. However, now that all the stuff has been sorted, the trash is in the trash, the donation stuff is in the donation pile and the things that we need to keep are tucked safely in boxes we are ready to tackle the mold and I do feel good about being made to "clean out the closets". I don't feel good about the mold, but I am glad that I have been made to sort things out.
Sometimes it takes a little push for us to clean things out, both physical things and the things that we have inside of ourselves. I encourage you this weekend to take sometime to do a little self-reflection and see if there are some things that you need to clean out, both from your physical closets and from inside yourselves.
In Christ’s love,
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Our annual Charge Conference will be held on Monday, October 19 6:30 pm. This conference is when we vote on the upcoming year's Leadership Team, Pastors' compensation and our membership records. |
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Couch Talk
Each week the pastors and sometimes staff members record a segment called couch talk. Couch talk is full of useful announcements for the coming weeks. We hope you take a moment each week to watch.
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Volunteer Highlight
Meet Randy Rimington
Randy says Lake Deaton UMC is near and dear to his heart -we can see that in all that he does!
Currently Randy serves as chair of the Financial Resources Team (budgets and reviews expenses). He also volunteers as one of the video operators on Sundays.
He served as committee chair to study the launching of a south campus -Lake Deaton campus. Once launched, he served as the first Lay Leader, and chaired the Building Committee. Randy then served on the Transition Team to oversee the re-launch of the campus to Lake Deaton UMC
Randy plays golf, three times a week and enjoys eating out with friends. He enjoys traveling with wife, Linda. Especially to visit their son, and his family in Chicago and their daughter, and her family in Phoenix. They are blessed with six grandchildren.
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Discipleship & Connecting |
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We still have classes that have not started yet. It is not too late to sign up! During September, October and November we invite you to join us for Fall Grow. We will not have a meal together, but we will have many classes offered in different modes. We will have in-person classes (limited size), ZOOM classes and on-line instruction.
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Coffee with the Pastors
Are you new to Lake Deaton UMC or have you been coming a while but want to know more about becoming a member? If the answer is yes then now is the time to sign up for Coffee with the Pastors. This class is an opportunity to meet our pastors, learn more about our church, our mission, vision and values, and to find out all there is to know about being a member at Lake Deaton UMC. At the end of the class, an opportunity will be given for participants to sign up to join the church. You can sign up to come to the class in-person or online. Sign up by clicking here and selecting the day that works best for you! If you sign up for the September 22 class and decide to join the church, you will be joining at our special, outdoor, World Communion Sunday service on October 4 at 9:30am.
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We Miss Seeing You!
On September 23 we invite you to join us anytime between 9:00am and 10:30am for our Sweet Dreams Slumber Party a drive-thru opportunity to "catch up with each other".
We invite you to drive-thru, in either your car or golf cart, while we (the pastors, staff and some lay leaders) have some slumber party fun! We invite you to join in by wearing you most comfy loungewear and by bringing some items to help fill our Sonrise Respite Care collection basket. To view the wishlist click on this link.
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It's not too late to sign up for Fall Bible Blog! It is just like our Summer Study, but in the Fall!
Click here to sign up! The Fall Bible Blog will run from now until October 25, will walk you alongside our weekend sermon series and will only include reading on Monday to Friday. There will be no emails over the weekend!
You can still access all of the Psalms content, plus some extra goodies or even just access the Fall Bible Blog without sign up by going directly to our learning website www.lakedeatongrows.com.
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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. We have volunteers devoted to the care of persons, including ministries of prayer, meals, and member connection. 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.
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Prayer Concerns:
Darcel Tolle, strength, encouragement, and comfort as he enters the role of care giver to his wife, Mary. Vannakay Hurnevich, continued prayers for comfort, strength and healing.
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You can make a request for a prayer quilt on our website by clicking here .
At times there will be q quilt on display in the Narthex.
When on display please stop to pray and tie a knot for those in need of
comfort and hope.
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Prayer Service
Take 15 minutes of your time to pray. This is a 15 minute video for self-guided prayer. Click to this link and learn with Rev. Kris Schonewolf how to connect with God in prayer.
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Worship
In-Person Worship Update
This weekend we will continue offering hybrid worship. We encourage you to worship in the way that best meets your own personal needs. You can tune into our LIVE services on Facebook, YouTube or on our website. Click here to discover where to watch our LIVE services on our website.
If your preference is to attend in-person worship, please make sure you read our phase one document. After reading and agreeing to the entire document you should register for weekend services. Registration opens each week on Monday and remains open until the service is full. To register please click the website button below.
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Worship Attendance
Each week we calculate our online attendance from three sources: YouTube, Facebook and our Website. We also make a physical count at our in-person services.
Sat, Sept 5, 5pm - Online 58, In-person 33
Sun, Sept 6, 9am - Online 185, In-Person 69
Sun, Sept 6, 10:30am - Online 65, In-Person 39
Weekend Totals - Online 308, In-Person 141, In All Total 449
We also appreciate your cooperation in "signing" the online "connection pad" just click this link to sign in. If you have filed out the form before all you need to enter is your names and email. "Signing" the "connection pad" on the weekend is helpful because it helps us to better connect and care for you. It is also helping us to update our database.
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World Communion Sunday - October 4 at 9:30
We will only have one outdoor service on this weekend. Plan on coming in your car or golf cart for this
very special Sunday service.
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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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