Hope is…. Defiant, Action-oriented, Scarred, Resilient, Surprising, Persistent, In Pursuit.
I confess, I saw that title on a friend of mine’s post and she was encouraging friends to add more adjectives describing what Hope is. There was a long list of other adjectives added as people examined this word, hope. As I am writing these few words, Lake Deaton is in the process of two days of prayer from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, praying for our church, our country, and our world. I am so excited to know that as a congregation we are gathering in one accord, crying out to God, in hope… Lord God, hear our prayers!
Our hope is not just lived out through our prayers. As I pull into Lake Deaton’s parking lot this morning, I know that hope is in the air. I see volunteers pulling weeds, I see prayer quilts in our lobby, I see food for our food pantry, I see Christmas shoeboxes that will go all over the world. I sit down to my desk and I receive emails with questions from individuals regarding Bible studies, small groups, and outreach groups. And it’s not just me, Jim and Kristyne also are seeing this new reality evolve. We continue to be the body of Christ, bringing hope and light, serving God and serving our community. And my heart is filled with hope: defiant, action-oriented, scarred, resilient, surprising, persistent, in pursuit, etc. Hope that God is with us, hope that we can, through Jesus Christ, bring transformation and renewal to those around us, hope for our children and our grandchildren. Today, think of what adjectives you would add to that word. Today think of a future filled with hope because God leads, and God makes new ways where there seem to be no way. Hope is….
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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 Jay Schmidt
Who is Jay Schmidt: Men’s Ministry Leader, Disaster Coordinator & Avoids Earned Income!
The Team Leader of Journeymen is Jay Schmidt. The Journeymen’s goals are to make disciples of men in our community, build relationships and grow in faith. Jay continues to leads the Wednesday Men’s Breakfast, now meeting by Zoom.
Jay serves as the Lake Deaton UMC Disaster Coordinator and at NCUMC as Early Response Team Co-leader. The mission of the Disaster Recovery Ministry is to resource and equip local United Methodist churches and districts as they assist their communities and individuals to prepare, respond and recover from disasters. He is also a UMCOR ERT certification trainer.
He also assists in the Chair Brigade Ministry (aka The Knuckle Busters). When Lake Deaton has functions, chairs need to be rearranged. So many chairs, so little time. Jay helps to get the job done!
A few of Jay’s activities are: Pickleball, golf, fishing, sailing, hiking, and table shuffleboard. And did you know he is an intermediate banjo picker? But he tells us that his primary activity is avoiding earned income!
Jay is married to Betty, father to one daughter in Montana, and has three grandchildren: one in the Air Force, one at Mississippi State, and one in high school.
Jay Schmidt is a Kentucky native.
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Operation Christmas Child
It’s that time again for one of our favorite programs at Lake Deaton UMC – time to pack shoeboxes full of special gifts that will bring joy to children in need around the world at Christmas.
Due to COVID-19, things will be a little different this year. Boxes will be available in the Narthex for pick up boxes during the week M - Th 9:30 – 3:30. Please come through the office door to the Narthex and help yourself to as many boxes as you would like. For those of you who attend services in person, you will be able to pick up the boxes on the way in or as you exit. Return the completed shoeboxes to the drop off table in the Narthex any time but NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
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It's October and that means it's time to get ready for "Trunk or Treat" at Lake Deaton! This is your chance to decorate your car or cart and come join in the fun as we offer local families a safe environment to celebrate Halloween. During this time all safety precautions will be taken.
All golf carts or cars must be parked in the designated area by 4:30pm. You may arrive as early as 3:30 to set up. Decorating vehicles and tables is encouraged. If you dress up please avoid scary themes and remember you must wear a CDC approved mask.
This year we are handing out candy a little differently. You will have the addition of a table that will be placed 6 feet in front of your car or cart. Please bring hand sanitizer or gloves and Lysol wipes to clean your table. Your table can also be decorated. As a child approaches your area you will place your pre-bagged candy on the table for the child to pick up. By doing it this way we will be keeping proper social distance. Please BRING LOTS OF CANDY, individually bagged. We recommend bringing 200 individually bagged bags of candy. No hard candy please.
If you are handing out candy please plan on staying for the entire event. The children who come at 6:15 should have the same experience as those who came at 5:00.
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Church-Wide Food Drive
for the Wildwood Food Pantry
Amid this pandemic, so many people in neighboring communities are hurting economically, and the Wildwood Food Pantry is busier than ever. Please join our church community as we seek to help those in need by providing canned goods which Lake Deaton will be delivering to the Food Pantry.
The drive begins on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, when bags will be distributed to those attending worship inside on Saturday night and Sunday morning when we will be gathering outside. If you cannot attend worship, bags will be available at the church throughout the week, but you can bring you canned goods in any bag. You can leave your bags by your car and/or cart when you come to worship Saturday, November 7, or Sunday, November 8, or drop it off at the office during the week. All bags should be returned by November 8.
Food items: Spaghetti sauce, Veggies (corn, beans, peas, etc.), fruit, beans (any kind), small peanut butter, jelly, soup, stew or hash, hamburger helper, macaroni & cheese, SpaghettiOs. No time to shop or you would rather give $? Make your check payable to Wildwood Food Pantry!
Contact the office if you need assistance in delivering your groceries.
“When did we see you hungry and give you something to eat?” Matthew 25:35
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Which one of these flower beds need to be weeded and cleaned? |
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If you answered “ALL of the above,” you are correct. We are in the process of recruiting groups of people who would be willing to adopt a LDUMC flower bed that would initially need to be cleaned and weeded, for eventual beatification this spring. The groups can be made up of couples, small groups, ministry teams, ladies groups, men’s groups and even individuals.
Here’s where we need you: We are asking that each group sign up to take one flower bed and within the next month weed the bed and put pine straw (which will be provided) down over your bed.
If you or your group would be interested in adopting a flower bed on the LDUMC grounds please respond to this post by calling the church office or clicking here to send an email and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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Coffee with the Pastors
Next Class - November 17
Interested in membership? 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 November 17 class and decide to join the church, you will be joining the weekend of December 5 and 6, either in-person or online.
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NEW In-Person Book Study
The Rock, The Road and The Rabbi
We are excited to announce that Pastor Loida is teaching: The Rock, The Road the the Rabbi starting on Wednesday, November 4 at 4pm.
In this six-session video study, come and re-live the events of the birth of Jesus by visiting sites in Israel through this study. Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel, a messianic Jewish rabbi who was trained in the ancient rabbinical way, provide a fascinating background. Details into the language, culture and heritage make the story of the New Testament come alive. Click here to sign up!
Cost of Book: $15, Cost of Workbook: $10 (due at first class, couples can share a book)
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Tuning into the Voice of God
with Kris Schonewolf
This class starts on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7pm and continues until Jan 5. (Meeting by Zoom)
Do you long to hear the voice of God more clearly? Would you like to be able to discern between your voice, God's voice and the accuser? Would you like a way to hear God in a fresh new way that gives you access into hearing God's thoughts about every aspect of your life? Then this class is for you! Click here to sign up. Cost of Book: $15
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We have some exciting news! We are going back to Israel in 2021 and to Italy in 2022! Check out the link below to find out more about these exciting trips! Click here for more information.
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Life is Better at the Lake...
Bloom…Live With a Different Look
November 10th @ 10 am
Ladies please mark your calendar for our next Bloom…Live
“Life is Better at The Lake” as we gather differently than the past couple of months.
We will have the large round tables set up with only 3 chairs (approximately 5 feet apart) at each table. We require that you still keep your face mask on during this time, but you will be able to safely talk and connect. This will be more like our past luncheons without food, but lots of safe fellowship.
This will also be streaming live on FaceBook, YouTube and our website for anyone that cannot come in person.
There is no fee, however we ask that you register here if attending in person.
We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate and Give Thanks to God for our Blessings.
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Fun and Easy!
Ladies….if you like to sew we have a fun and easy project for you.
We would like to have some basic biblical costumes for Lake Deaton to use for a variety of programs in the future. We have the patterns and will provide the fabric, we just need your talents in creating them.
If anyone has scarves, belts or any other biblical costume type of accessory that you are willing to donate, that would be great.
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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. 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.
Prayer Concerns:
Prayers of comfort for Nancy Lewis and Judy Czerwonky,
on the loss of Judy’s husband, Hugh.
Prayers of comfort and healing for the father of Sharon Evans.
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Prayer Concerns:
Prayers of comfort and peace for Marsha Bowlus,
on the loss of her husband.
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Prayer Quilt:
Prayers of comfort and strength
for Jill Beck on the loss of her grandfather.
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You can make a request for a prayer quilt on our website by clicking here . At times there will be 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 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, Oct 17, 5pm - 63 Online, 36 In-Person Total 99
Sun, Oct 18, 9am - 22 Online, 67 In-Person Total 89
Sun, Oct 18, 10:30am - 90 Online, 42 In-Person Total 132
Weekend Totals - Online 176, In-Person 144, In All Total 320
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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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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