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A Message from Your Pastors
This weekend we come to the end of the Sermon Series, Life’s Healing Choices. I don’t know how it has impacted you, but for me it has been a good way to start a new year after journeying through a hard year. When we made the decision to start our year with this series, it was unabashedly because we were going to be launching our Celebrate Recovery (CR) ministry and we wanted to have a sermon series based on the steps of recovery. This Friday at 5:30 we will be launching this exciting and powerful ministry.
From day one our vision for Lake Deaton UMC has always been that we would be a community where people could come find a safe place to work through their life issues, whatever those issues may be. At the heart of the nature of God is the call to become real with our hurts, habits and hang ups, not so that we can remain stuck in them, but so that we can be healed and restored to “righteousness.”
If during this series you have found hurts, habits and hang ups in your life that you are having a hard time controlling, then I hope you will come and give Celebrate Recovery a try. It is a safe place to join with other imperfect people and join on a path of recovery and healing. Maybe you want to come and participate in CR simply to worship and experience people who are authentic and real about themselves and God.
I hope to see you join with us at CR this Friday, either in person or online.
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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Bargains & Blessings Truck |
The Bargains & Blessings truck will be here on Sunday, February 14 from 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM to collect clothing and household goods donations. If you have large items of furniture or appliances call 352-330-3333 to schedule a pick-up time.
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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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Volunteer Highlight
Get to Know: Carol Bichler
Carol Bichler has lived in The Villages for three years. She joined and started worshiping with Lake Deaton at the Eisenhower Recreation Center.
Carol was an attendance volunteer for NCUMC, entering Lake Deaton’s attendance. She is board member of Bloom, our women’s ministry that offers activities to encourage and pursue a growing relationship with Christ and each other and a member of a ladies small group called God Winks Gals.
She participated in the 2018 class of MOAMI (Moving On After Moving In). This program gives encouragement for women who are experiencing a life transition. Carol leads hospitality for the current MOAMI.
Hobbies and interests: reading, bowling, golf and doing glass fusion.
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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 for John Gildeas, friend of Phyllis Josupeit, as he continues
hospitalization and COVID treatments.
Prayers of comfort and healing for Sheila Enemark, friend of Dagne Sollid, as she recovers from a broken hip.
Continued prayers for Mike Cromwell as he recoups from 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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In-Person Prayer Group
If you have been waiting to get together with a small group to pray, you don’t have to wait any longer! Starting on Tuesday, February 9th, 3:30 p.m. come to Class Room 1 for a half hour of prayer for our congregation, our community, our nation and our world. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, come and experience the power of prayer. Every Tuesday 3:30-4:00 p.m.
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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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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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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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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.
We ask that everyone attending wear a mask and practice physically distancing.
Grow Night sessions will be Live Streamed to our Facebook pages for those of you who prefer to grow from home. No sign up is necessary.
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New Classes Being Offered!!
We have great classes available online! Check them out - Click here to see!
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We are seeing new people who are visiting our congregation on a weekly basis. That’s a good thing!!
Information Desk volunteers are needed. This is a light commitment of 20 minutes before services.
Discover Lake Deaton & First Time Guest Ministry we are looking for team leaders to head up these ministries!
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Event Postponed...
Due to a recent nationwide shortage of ammo, Black Jack Sporting Clays has 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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Spring is Coming....
A Perfect Opportunity to support the “Flutter By Garden” that is coming to Lake Deaton property...
Before and after the outdoor worship on Sunday, February 7th: Stop by and order your Lake Deaton logo t-shirts, selling logo golf towels and totes or purchase a beautifully hand-made “Butterfly” face masks. We will have a table on the front portico of the church this Sunday!
All proceeds and donations will be used for land preparation, irrigation, plants, mulch, and prayer garden with seating adjacent. Online ordering also available at Lake Deaton Store. Click here for more info on the Flutter By Garden.
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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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Recreation
Yoga will be online only for the month of February
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Interested in a fun outing? Please come and join us for a Night Golf Outing at Escambia on Wednesday, March 10, the time TBD as related to the sunset time. Because The Villages charges for this reservation, the fee will be $3 per person.
A few rules per The Villages Golf:
1). No walkers allowed 2). All players must be residents 3). “Reasonable Accommodations” are not permitted for safety reasons. 4). Please purchase your own ‘glow ball’.
Please contact Donna Baker to register for this fun event.
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Worship Statistics
Sat. Jan 30, 5:00 pm - Total: 85
Sun. Jan 31, 9:00 am - Total: 278
Sun. Jan 31, 10:30am -Total: 130
Celebrate Recovery - Total: 22
Weekend Total with CR: 515
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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