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A Special Message from Your Pastors |
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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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Volunteer Highlight
Get to Know: Don Argus
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Don Argus is the Chair of Discipleship, a member of the Worship Committee, plays the bass and sings with the Praise Band and sings in the choir.
He helps create our worship experience by operating ProPresenter- the software displaying lyrics, video notes and sermon notes. Don also helps to coordinate presentations for Men's Breakfasts and leads a Bible Study immediately after the breakfast.
He is also involved with Residence Encounter Christ, of Florida. REC is a ministry that brings the Good News of God’s grace and supports jail residence in their spiritual growth.
Don has had the privilege to be a part of Honor Flight, which transports America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Don and Lynn, his wife have nine grandkids, two great-grandkids, and 1 on the way!
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Walk Away the Pounds with Leo
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3pm - 4pm. A three mile, self-paced indoor walk. Program includes some light cardio/aerobic exercise. If you have light weights or bands, bring those, too!
Your first visit: $10, no charge thereafter
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In-Person Yoga Resumes
Classes will resume in-person ,Friday, January 8, 2021 @ 9am
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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.
Prayer Concerns
Prayers for Dick Richards, that he has successful medical procedures, healing and comfort.
Prayers of comfort and return to good health for Debbie Douthett
Prayers of strength, comfort, and good health for Floyd Willhoite.
Our deepest condolences, love and prayers for the family and friends of
Marj Magdasy, on her sudden passing.
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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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Grief with Hope - Pastor Ralph Donohue
We all have experienced a perpetual state of grief since March of 2020. We have grieved for the loss of 370,000 Americans, some of whom we knew personally, but have been unable to properly remember them or others who have died in this period. We miss being able to visit loved ones and miss real time school, work and worship.
Let us come together in real time, with masks to lift each other other in a grief support group starting Thursday Jan. 21 at 11:00 a.m. For the first of a ten- week course to help us turn our grief into hope and joy. Pastor Ralph who has helped many people in his ministry deal with grief, will lead us through what should be a much needed course in spiritual healing and recovery. Click here to email to sign up.
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Respite Program Launch
“Sonrise” Respite Program is ready to launch by Monday, March 1, 2021. This will be a program to care for friends with memory issues due to Parkinson’s, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. We will care for participants and caregivers. It will be a fun filled way to give purpose and meaning to everyone participating. Lunch will be served each Monday, and we especially need volunteers for providing lunch.
Please contact the church, Jan McCoy, Director, by clicking here or calling 321-501-6673 if you would like to volunteer, or if you know of anyone (family, friend, neighbor, etc.) who might enjoy and benefit from attending this program. Visit our website for more information.
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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 now open for our early 2021 C offee with the Pastors classes. Our January class will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 6pm. The joining weekend for this class is January 30/31. Sign up today!
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Coming Soon - Winter Grow
Plan on joining us for our first Winter Grow session on Wednesday, January 13 at 4:45. Each Wednesday, until Ash Wednesday we will have a special speaker. We will be meeting in the CLC and will be following our regular COVID safety procedures.
Our speaker on January 13 will be Rev. Ryan Frack from the
United Methodist Children's Home.
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Save the Date
Virtual Mission Trip Coming on January 19, 20 & 21 from 8am to 9:30am each day. Visit Rwanda, India and Kenya from the comfort of Lake Deaton
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Back By Popular Demand!
Yes! Saturday, February 6th, 2021 the Journeymen of Lake Deaton is sponsoring this fun-filled outing. This is a great opportunity to get out with other men, fellowship, enjoy sporting clays, have some lunch, do a devotional, and perhaps win a prize! No experience needed.
Cost is only $45 and includes high quality shotgun rental (12 ga.), golf cart rental, 50 shells, 50 clay pigeons and lunch. You may bring your own gun if you wish.
Unchurched guests who have not participated in any of our men’s ministry events before can attend free! Contact Jay Schmidt for details or questions.
Don’t miss out on this great outing and even better fellowship!!
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Bloom Live: Flying Into A New Year
Fly into the new year as we reflect on what we can say good-bye to, what opportunities to say hello to. Join us Tuesday, January 12th @ 10:am
In-Person, wearing a mask & social distancing OR watch it LIVE online with Facebook, YouTube, or our website. There is no fee but please click here to register
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Ornament Pick-Up
Thank you for helping in making all of our Christmas Trees so beautiful and meaningful this Christmas Season.
Did you bring in a special ornament to decorate a Christmas Tree? If you want your ornament(s) back please pick up by, January 11th.
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Sat. Jan 2, 5:00 pm Total: 28
Sun. Jan 3, 9:00 am Online: 212, In-Person: 37, Total: 249
Sun. Jan 3, 10:30am Online Total: 79, In-Person: 35, Total: 114
In-Person Total: 100
Online Total: 291
Grand Total: 391
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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