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A Message From Your Pastors
This week I heard the news that over 500,000 people had died due to Coronavirus in the United States. As I sat and pondered the significance of this past year and the loss of so many people, I realized that almost all of us have been impacted in some way. While I have not personally lost a family member, I have several friends who have had to watch from afar as their parent or other family member succumbed to this virus. Sadly, many of these people were not allowed to have anyone with them in their last days. I join in the sentiment of Bishop Peggy Johnson that, “We share a common grief, and we carry burdens of sorrow and helplessness.”
In this season of Lent, we are called to reflect on our death so that we can better focus on the abundant and eternal life we have through Jesus Christ. As I have been reading the Gospel of John over the past week, I find myself––even in the midst of the pain and struggle of the season––finding a hope that is beyond the circumstance of the world around me. This is the hope that has been shared by followers of Christ for over 2,000 years now.
One of my favorite passages of Scripture is one that I often recite at funeral services.
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. (John 14:1-3)
Over the years I have read and re-read this passage to find comfort in my own life at times of trial. I am convinced that in the pain and struggle of this life I have a home being prepared for me in the life to come and in that home, I will find peace and joy for eternity. It is also the hope I carry for my family members who have gone before me in Christ and in this I find comfort for this hard journey of the Coronavirus. Sisters and Brothers join with me in praying for those who have lost love ones during the past year and in placing our hope firmly in Jesus Christ.
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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 is online!
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Re-Vision Process
For more information about our Re-Visioning process, click here.
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Disaster Relief - Texas
Due to the tragic issues in Texas after such extreme weather, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) has stepped in to provide so much for those affected. UMCOR, working with Conference Disaster Relief Coordinators, is providing immediate funding to assist annual conferences and will provide long-term support once the damage is fully assessed. Your help is needed, today. Please make a gift, today, to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response. Click on the link to donate, with assurance that 100% of your donation will be delegated to the mission.
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The BIG RED BUS is Coming !! |
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Get on the bus March 7th @ 8:30am - 12:30 pm. Click here to sign up!!
Note: If you received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine there is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving these vaccines and you can donate now. However, if you receive the COVID-19 vaccine from any other manufacturer you will need to wait two weeks before donating.
Future Dates: June 6, September 9, and December 5 .
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Bargains & Blessings Needs Volunteers
Bargains & Blessings is a resale shop in Wildwood. It is part of the Helping Hands outreach ministry. The proceeds from the sales at B&B are used to fund the Helping Hands construction program and about 30 additional local charities.
Currently B&B needs additional volunteers to work in the donation Intake Area sorting out and pricing donated items. There is also a need for drivers and helpers to handle the pick-up of larger donated items using the B&B truck.
After orientation volunteers are scheduled to work two, 3 or 4 hour shifts per month. If you are interested in becoming a B&B volunteer there are application forms available at the store or in the Lake Deaton office. If you have questions or would like more information contact Ed Lovera .
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We ALL have HURTS, HABITS and HANG-UPS
Fridays: Doors open at 5:30, Service starts at 6:00.
Temperature checks, masks and social distancing required
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Jill Beck or call 352-553-7489
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Flutter By Garden Update
Phase 2 Prayer Garden (completed as funds are raised)
- Partial clearing under large oaks trees adjacent to Butterfly Garden
- Opportunities for congregation to contribute to pavers and benches in honor or memory of someone.
- Installation of paver pathway and benches throughout the prayer/meditation area
Thank you for your support of the Garden/Prayer Area. If you would like to make a donation please make out a check to Lake Deaton UMC and put Butterfly Garden on the memo line. Please email LuAnn Gilbert with any questions. For more information, click here.
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Volunteer Highlight
Get to Know: Karen Hughes Fresh -Expression Coordinator/ Outreach & Missions Team
Karen Hughes volunteers with Fresh Expressions - a ministry where the church is brought to people where they are, specifically people that would not normally come to the traditional church building. Karen is a Coordinator at the Drive Thru Dinner Church, Messy Church, Pancake Connect as well as Yoga.
As Coordinator she helps get the Fresh Expression started and supports a point person to lead the FX. (i.e. Messy Church is one of the FX church venues led by Cindy Rugraff, Pancake connect is led by Jay Newport, Bibles & Brews is led by Pastor Jim.) Karen helps coordinate and/ or lead all of the Fresh Expressions.
Karen is currently instructing yoga in-person and live stream as part of Yoga Church, also a Fresh Expression. Look for more news to come regarding in future Lake Deaton Happenings!
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In-Person Prayer Group:
Tuesday: 3:30-4:00 p.m. Classroom 1
For Prayer and Care Ministry’s needs,
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 who needs prayers for comfort and healing, contact Denise Herzberg. If you would like to know more about these ministries please click here.
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.
Prayer Concerns:
Prayers of strength and comfort for Mary Frances Bryant, friend of Marilyn Booth, as she battles cancer.
Prayers requested for Gail and Jim Combs for comfort, strength, and peace as they wait for diagnostic tests.
(Since Gail is on prescribed rest, it would be best not to send texts or call them at this time).
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Respite Program Launch
March 1, 2021
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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 our March Coffee with the Pastors class on Tuesday, March 23 at 3 pm. The joining weekend for this class is March 27/28. Sign up today!
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It's not too late to sign up for our Lenten Devotional!
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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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Click here to see our many oppotunities!
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You Can Make A Difference |
Join us by the Sea of Galilee Tuesday, March 9@ 10am in person, (like we have safely done for our in-person worship, wearing your mask) OR view it LIVE on Facebook, YouTube or the website (just like online worship).
You can make a difference by supporting Lowell Oasis Prison. Please bring: toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and other personal items (not hotel size please). There is no fee. Registration is required. Click here to register.
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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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Yoga will be online only for the month of February. Click here to access our weekly yoga exercise.
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Worship Statistics
Sat. Feb 20, 5:00 pm - Total: 96
Sun. Feb 21, 9:00 am - Total: 235
Sun. Feb 21, 10:30am -Total: 135
Celebrate Recovery - Total: 21
Ash Wednesday Feb 17 - Total: 83
Weekend Total with CR: 570
Please Make Sure You "Sign In" on the Connection Pad. Just click this link!
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Your Amazon Smile donations are appreciated!! We received our first donation from Amazon! Click HERE to Support Lake Deaton UMC as you shop using Amazon Smile!! First quarter donation generated by LDUMC users - $48.36
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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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