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A Message from Your Pastors
As we approach the conclusion of the Life’s Healing Choices sermon series, I am reminded of the continued need in my life for growth.
Years ago I thought I would get to the place where there would be no more need for growth, but finally came to the conclusion that as long as I’m alive, I will continue to live in a pattern of surrender and growth.
We can look at this pattern and get discouraged, but I have found that it is really quite an exciting road to travel. Each time God reveals some new, deeper issue of struggle, pain, or sin in my life that has to be surrendered, when I commit to fully letting God work in that area, my life moves into a new and exciting place.
That is why we are bringing Celebrate Recovery to our church. This ministry provides a safe place to open ourselves up to God to examine our inner being and help us heal from our habits, hurts and hang ups. I hope you will visit our CR Ministry which will be taking place, beginning on February 5th, every Friday. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Program starts at 6:pm
Blessings,
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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.
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Lake Deaton Store
Lake Deaton Mug - life is better at the Lake. Be one of the first to own our very first LDUMC mugs! Insulated travel mug is the perfect size - 11oz. When buying this mug you help offset the cost of the mugs given to our first time visitors - Click here to visit our online store.
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Volunteer Highlight
Get to Know: Deb McQuady
Deb McQuady was born and raised in Ashland, Kentucky. Spending most of her adult life in Lexington, Kentucky, where she worked in the coal industry as a Human Resources Manager.
She has a passion leading women’s Bible studies and has lead many here at Lake Deaton. Back home in Kentucky she co-chaired the annual Blessing of the Pets service, served for several years as Deacon Chair, Elder Chair, and several positions on the Administrative Board including Secretary, Vice Moderator and Moderator. Deb also volunteered at a local nursing home, assisting the residents with game day! She ended up adopting some of the residents, spending one-on-one time with them weekly.
Deb has been married to Rick for over 37 years. They were snowbirds for six years before moving to The Villages full-time in 2019. They are blessed with two ten-year-old fur-babies; Baxter and Bailey, who they say are spoiled rotten.
Hobbies (before COVID) include entertaining/spending time with friends. Enjoys golf, Mahjong and Samba. Deb misses her church family and we miss her!
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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.
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Prayer Concerns
Prayers of strength, comfort and healing for Floyd Willhoite as he prepares for surgery February 17.
Prayers of comfort, strength and healing for Bob Brooks after his treatments.
Prayers of comfort and healing for Val Reading as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.
Prayers of comfort and healing for Mike Cromwell on his upcoming surgery.
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This Prayer Quilt is for:
Helen Smith
sister of JulieAnn Davis
Prayers for healing and comfort
after colon cancer surgery.
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At times there will be a 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
You can make a request for a prayer quilt on our website by clicking here
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Celebrate Recovery!
Have you ever wanted to check out a CR meeting? Maybe you just weren't sure if it was for you? At Celebrate Recovery meetings, you will find others who are struggling with the same issues you are. This is not JUST about chemical dependency (drugs/alcohol.) We address issues such as codependency, stress, family issues, gambling, mental health, shopping addictions, sex addictions, food addictions and so much more...
We ALL have HURTS, HABITS and HANG-UPS
In-Person KICK OFF is on Friday, February 5 @ at 5:30.
Temperature checks, masks and social distancing required
If you have any questions or concerns,
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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
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The BIG RED BUS is Coming To LDUMC
Mark your calendar now! Get on the bus March 7th @ 8:30am - 12:30pm. Online sign up coming soon!
Future Dates: June 6, September 9, and December 5
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Discipleship & Connecting |
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Are you interested in becoming a member or learning a little more about Lake Deaton UMC?
Sign up is open for February and March Coffee with the Pastors class. Our February class will be held Tuesday, February 23 at 6pm. The joining weekend for this class is February 27/28. Sign up today!
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This Weekend We Welcome Into Membership:
Ken & Judie Elder
Bob & Linda Jorden
Dick & Linda Kolloff
Len & Bonnie Lowen
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Have you signed up yet for our Lenten Devotional?
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. Each day of Lent, starting on Wednesday, February 17, Ash Wednesday, we invite you to be part of our 40 day study of the Gospel of John.
When you sign up for this special study you will receive a daily email with a link to prayer, reading assignment, and some questions for you to consider. Also included in the email will be a “So What” take-away activity for you to complete during the day and a video with some thoughts on the text.
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Winter Grow
This Wednesday, February 3 @ 4:45 we have the opportunity to hear David Rowan, Worship Leader, speak on music.
Next Wednesday, February 10, we have a very special guest coming. Rev. Alex Shanks from the Florida Conference will be joining us to speak about the state of the church in Florida, the USA, the world and to give us an update on General Conference. He will also be available to answer any questions that you have.
Grow Night sessions will be Live Streamed to our Facebook pages for those of you who prefer to grow from home. We ask that everyone attending wear a mask and practice physically distancing. No sign up is necessary.
- February 3 - David Rowan Speaking on Music as it Relates to Worship
- February 10 - Rev. Alex Shanks from the Florida Conference to Speak about General Conference
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Card Making
Sign up for our February 3 Card Making Class! You will have a chance to make cards for our care department and one to keep for yourself. Cards are used by the Lake Deaton UMC Care Department. Please bring your own scissors and adhesive to class. Click here to sign up.
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Travel with Us!
Want to learn more about traveling with us to Israel in October of 2021 or to the Oberammergau Passion Play and Italy in August of 2022?
Join us February 4 @ 10:30am in the CLC.
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Event Postponed...
Due to a recent nationwide shortage of ammo, Black Jack Sporting Clays has just cancelled our reservations. Unfortunately, this situation is out of our control.
We plan on fun event to be rescheduled in the Fall. Refunds will be given and our plans are to rescheduled in Fall.
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Bloom Live: How to be Spiritually Fit on Feb 9 at 10am
New Year and time to start something new...
Join us in-Person, Following safety guidelines OR LIVE online with Facebook, YouTube, or our website. There is no fee but please click here to register
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Worship Statistics
Sat. Jan 23, 5:00 pm - Total: 81
Sun. Jan 24, 9:00 am - Total: 153
Sun. Jan 24, 10:30am -Total: 113
Celebrate Recovery - Total: 21
Weekend Total: , Total with CR: 368
Please Make Sure You "Sign In" on the Connection Pad. Just click this link!
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Our church calendar is now LIVE on our website. Check it out by clicking here.
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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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