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A Message from Pastor Loida
Discipleship & Connecting
Recreation
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Prayer & Care
Worship Stats
Financial Info
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A Message from Pastor Loida |
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This past Friday, I went to visit my friend Sue. I was taking a quilt that Lake Deaton UMC had been praying over for her and a frozen meal for her and her cousin Betsy. Sue had recently been told that she is probably facing cancer. She is the main caregiver for her cousin Betsy, who has Alzheimer’s dementia.
Jim and I met Sue about 25 years ago. We were serving as missionaries in Mexico, and Sue was serving as a missionary to the Haitian community in Florida. We met Sue, we enjoyed great friendship, but then I did not see her again, until I reconnected with her about four years ago, when I learned she had retired in Leesburg. Betsy had been a pastor to the Haitian church in the community.
As I drove up to their home, I found out they live in a run-down mobile home community. The neighborhood seemed really run down, and the dirt roads were difficult to maneuver due to the rainy season. I was wondering why people that had given their life to God’s service would come to live the end of their days in these circumstances.
To my surprise, I found a very joyful Sue. She was thankful and grateful for the quilt and the frozen meal. Sue was excited to tell me what was going on in her life. The biggest news was that her neighbors, a young couple with three children, were the main support group for Sue and Betsy. However, Sue was witnessing to this young mom about Jesus. Sue had encouraged her neighbors to get married in her back yard (and she showed me pictures) and was now encouraging them to attend church. Later, I met Kelly, the neighbor, who came to find out what Sue needed from the grocery store. I left filled with gratitude in how God was still at work in Sue and Betsy’s life.
My prayer for Lake Deaton UMC is that we will always find ways to be people who are “sent” to be a light to those around us. See you Sunday!
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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 Team Update
Please keep the Re-Vision Team in your prayers. Throughout the summer,
we will be posting updates in the newsletter and on Couch Talk.
Then, in September we’ll be sponsoring a time to gather as a congregation
to continue our conversation as we develop our Vision Statement,
Mission Statement, Core Values/Practices, and strategic goals.
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Discipleship & Connecting |
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We will be following along with our Summer Sermon Series on Worship
at these dinner fellowships, which start at 5:00 p.m.
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):
**Please sign up before Monday @ 10am each week - click above or call the church office.
Did you miss a study?
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Our next Coffee with the Pastors is coming up - August 10 at 6pm.
For more information, call the church office and ask for Marilyn.
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“Spirited Shufflers”
This non-competitive shuffleboard group meets every Sunday night, 5 pm at Captiva Rec. Please join us for fun and fellowship!
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Looking for a Golf Group for fun and fellowship? Then, please contact Donna or Jonathan Baker to participate in the Lake Deaton “9 and Dine” group
that meets on Tuesday afternoons/early evenings.
We play 9 holes on an Executive course using silly and simple games that work for all levels of golf expertise. Of course, we laugh a lot on the course and then share dinner and fellowship together. We’d love to have you join us!
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Weight Watchers is Here!
Weight Watchers is holding weekly workshops here at Lake Deaton!
Tuesdays at 7:30 am or 8:30 am
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Fridays at 8:00 am or 9:00 am
Visit ww.com for information on plans and products.
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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
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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.
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Condolences:
Our sympathy, love, and prayers for Carol Riggs, friend of Doris Ruiter,
on the July 18th loss of Carol’s husband, Ken.
Our sympathy, love, and prayers for Judy Rhyne and family,
whose mother went to be with the Lord on July 7th.
Prayer Concerns:
Paula LaBonte, Cheryl Grieve, LuAnn Gilbert, Phyllis Koenemann & Mick Otterback.
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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 out 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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Healing Service
The healing power of the Holy Spirit and the compassion of Jesus has not ceased to flow from the heart of our Father. Come to a HEALING service on Sunday, August 29th @ 3:00 p.m., led by Pastor Kris Schonewolf. There will be a teaching on healing from Scripture, followed by individual prayer from trained Healing Team members. We will be offering the Biblical practice of anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.
"...I am the Lord who heals you" - Exodus 15:26
"...by whose wounds you were healed" - 1 Peter 2:24
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Worship Statistics
Saturday, July 17, 5:00 pm - Total: 74
Sunday, July 18, 9:00 am - Total: 242
Sunday, July 18, 10:30am - Total: 153
Weekend Total: 469
Please "Sign In" on the Connection Pad when you join us 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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Financial Info
from Connie Dooley, Lake Deaton’s UMC Finance Manager:
When having your Investment Firm send checks directly to Lake Deaton UMC, please have them note your name on the check stub or on the check’s memo line. This will allow us to properly assign the giving to your account.
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Our church calendar is now LIVE on our website.
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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 in our summer 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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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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