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A Message from Your Pastors
This weekend is Transfiguration Weekend. It also marks the one-year anniversary since I returned from my trip to the Holy Land with Pastors Jim, Loida and the Florida Conference. I cannot say this enough times: I am thankful that I decided to go on the trip because going to the Holy Land changed the way I read the Bible. When we were boarding the plane to return home, I looked at Jim and said, “We have to do this again and we must bring back more people from the church.” I am already starting to get excited about our trip in October, which is weird, because usually, I would be starting to get nervous about flying on an airplane. However, the desire to go back to the Holy Land again overrides my quite strong fear of flying. It is amazing. If you are interested in learning more about our upcoming trip to the Holy Land click here to find out more or send me an email. I would love to tell you more about it. There is a point to me talking all about the Holy Land, but you have to wait until this weekend to find out!
I also want to remind you that Lent starts on Wednesday, February 17. We will have drive-thru ashes from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning and an Ash Wednesday service at 5pm. I hope that you are planning on coming, as the service is a wonderful way to start your Lenten journey. I also want to remind you to sign up for our Lenten Study: Into the Light. This year we are reading the Gospel of John. You can click here to sign up. Our goal is to have the entire church reading the Gospel of John along with us.
I hope to see you this weekend, either online or in-person as we look towards Lent.
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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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To keep our church building safe and clean for us, our Facility Team disinfects each room after it has been used (with our new fogger). This hospital-grade disinfectant kills viruses and bacteria (including COVID-19), eliminates allergens. It is a mild and fragrance free. |
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Our LEAD Team is excited to announce the beginning of a process called “Re-Visioning”. This is a visioning process to help Lake Deaton discern God’s will and plan for our congregation. We need everyone’s participation. Everything we do will be undergirded with prayer as we seek God’s direction and blessing for our future. Click here and discover more about what will be happening and how you can help. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important
time in the life of our congregation. It is God’s timing, and we know great
things await through the power of God’s Spirit at work in and through
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Bargains & Blessings Truck |
The Bargains & Blessings truck will be here this 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
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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Volunteer Highlight
Get to Know:
Rev. Ralph Donohue – Care Team Member & Judy Donohue – SPRT Member
Ralph has a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Episcopal . He and his wife, Judy, have five children -two daughters who are ordained ministers plus three adopted sons. They have ten grandchildren.
Ralph is employed as the Chaplain at the Sumter County Detention Center. Judy is a professor at the Univ. of Florida where she teaches both under-grad and graduate courses in public relations.
They both actively volunteer; Ralph at both area hospitals as a Chaplain, a Care Team Member here at LDUMC, as the state Spiritual Director of the REC jail ministry and the chaplain of the Honor Flight; Judy as a court appointed mediator with the Guardian ad Litem program and at the Esther House (a rehab program for women with addiction and other issues). Judy also serves on the Staff Parish Relations Team for LDUMC.
For fun Ralph plays golf weekly with a neighborhood golf group and serves as the group’s chaplain. He has competed in the senior games 5k and 1500m races since coming to the Villages in 2007. He enjoys playing bridge. Judy enjoys dragon boating and playing mahjong with neighborhood friends.
We are blessed to have both Ralph and Judy as part of our family here at Lake Deaton!
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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 Denise Herzberg for healing, comfort and
negative test results.
Prayers of comfort for Linda Samuels as she heals from a broken
shoulder blade.
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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! Join us in our Chapel (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 from 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 Starts This Wednesday!!
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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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!
For more details click here ! |
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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. Feb 6, 5:00 pm - Total: 100
Sun. Feb 7, 9:00 am - Total: 269
Sun. Feb 7, 10:30am -Total: 114
Celebrate Recovery - Total:38
Weekend Total with CR: 521
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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