In This Edition of Lake Deaton Happenings... |
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A Message from Pastor Jim
Discipleship & Connecting
Recreation
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Prayer & Care
Worship Stats
Hospitality “Come and See”
Financial Info
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A Message from Pastor Jim |
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At Lake Deaton, summer has traditionally been a time for us to un-wind, re-group, and prepare for the next fall. This summer is turning out to be quite a bit different. Even with the normal summer slump, we are experiencing an excitement about coming back after a year of separation that is keeping everything exciting and fast paced––even in the middle of July!
Unlike past summers, this year we have small group meetings, an uptick in weekend worship, and are enjoying great Grow Night Dinners every Wednesday. While this is all happening, we are also still taking time to prepare for a great Fall at Lake Deaton. One of the many fun things we are working on is an August launch of a new online worship community called, Lake Deaton at Home.
During the year of COVID, we have had several people join our congregation, not to come to the church in person, but to be part of the church on line. As we transition back into our normal activities, we have been trying to find a way to continue to connect with, and maybe even grow, our new online community. This is where our new Lake Deaton at Home will work to create meaningful worship and an active community for online participants. Look for more information about this new and exciting community in the next few weeks. Also, please begin to pray for the future people with whom we will be able to connect as part of this service.
Blessings,
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Our weekly announcement snapshot... Click on the image to the right to join our pastors and staff members for a brief Couch Talk. This includes a first look at upcoming announcements.
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Re-Vision Team Update
Please keep the Re-Vision Team in your prayers. Throughout the summer,
we will be posting updates in the newsletter and on Couch Talk.
Then, in September we’ll be sponsoring a time to gather as a congregation
to continue our conversation as we develop our Vision Statement,
Mission Statement, Core Values/Practices, and strategic goals.
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Discipleship & Connecting |
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We will be following along with our Summer Sermon Series on Worship
at these dinner fellowships, which start at 5:00 p.m.
Each week we have a different Pastor, staff member or lay leader discuss a different area of this important area of our walk with God, worship!
Upcoming Dinner Fellowship Dates & Topics (Click to Sign Up):
**Please sign up before Monday @ 10am each week by clicking above or calling the church office.
Did you miss last week's study?
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Our next Coffee with the Pastors is coming up - August 10 at 6pm.
For more information, call the church office and ask for Marilyn.
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Travel with us to Lake Junaluska in North Carolina for the Festival of Wisdom and Grace
A Conference for Finding Purpose and Renewal in the Second Half of Life
August 2-5, 2021
Stop by the church office for more information and to pick up a registration form.
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Join us this summer on select Monday and Thursday mornings for Summer Yoga. For the full schedule, click here.
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Looking for a Golf Group for fun and fellowship? Then, please contact Donna or Jonathan Baker to participate in the Lake Deaton “9 and Dine” group
that meets on Tuesday afternoons/early evenings.
We play 9 holes on an Executive course using silly and simple games that work for all levels of golf expertise. Of course, we laugh a lot on the course and then share dinner and fellowship together. We’d love to have you join us!
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Weight Watchers is Here!
Weight Watchers is holding weekly workshops here at Lake Deaton!
Tuesdays at 7:30 am or 8:30 am
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Fridays at 8:00 am or 9:00 am
Visit ww.com for information on plans and products.
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Sonrise Respite Program - Mondays 10 AM-2 PM
Fun, fellowship, and stimulation for people who have memory loss due to disease or other cognitive mental concerns. Also, a support group for caregivers meets twice a month. Contact Jan McCoy for details.
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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
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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.
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Condolences:
Our sympathy, love, and prayers of comfort for Gloria Bellis and Hal
on the loss of their beloved son, Ryan Brannon.
Our sympathy, love, and prayers for Barbie Strome,
whose father, Stan Pratt, went to be with the Lord on June 30th.
Our sympathy, love, and prayers for Joe McMurtry, on the passing of his wife, Ninfa McMurtry, who was called home by the Lord on July 10th.
Our love, prayers and condolences for the family and friends of
Dick Zimmerman, who went to be with the Lord this past weekend.
Prayer Concerns:
Sharon Fielding, Betty Marro, Janet Charles, Jan Grosskopf, Ruth Hayhurst,
Ken and Carol Riggs, Dave and Connie Robertson, Don Fortier & LuAnn Gilbert.
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Prayer Room
If you need a place to pray, come to our Prayer Room. Lake Deaton UMC has a room set up to give you privacy and direction to spend a few minutes of conversation with God. If you are stopping by our building for any other reason, check out our prayer room and spend a few minutes with Jesus.
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Prayer Service
Take time to pray! Here is this week's 15 minute video for self-guided prayer.
Click on the image to learn, with Rev. Kris Schonewolf, how to connect with God in prayer.
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Have you lost a loved one to COVID-19? There is help available for funeral expenses through FEMA. Click here for more information.
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Healing Service
The healing power of the Holy Spirit and the compassion of Jesus has not ceased to flow from the heart of our Father. Come to a HEALING service on Sunday, August 29th @ 3:00 p.m., led by Pastor Kris Schonewolf. There will be a teaching on healing from Scripture, followed by individual prayer from trained Healing Team members. We will be offering the Biblical practice of anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.
"...I am the Lord who heals you" - Exodus 15:26
"...by whose wounds you were healed" - 1 Peter 2:24
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Worship Statistics
Saturday, July 10, 5:00 pm - Total: 80
Sunday, July 11, 9:00 am - Total: 233
Sunday, July 11, 10:30am - Total: 164
Weekend Total: 477
Please "Sign In" on the Connection Pad when you join us in person.
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Hospitality “COME AND SEE”
You are invited to
An informal gathering providing information
and a Q & A about Ushering & Greeting!
A great way to serve by helping Lake Deaton practice radical hospitality!
No strings attached!
No commitment necessary!
When?
Saturday - July 17 after 5:00 p.m. Worship
Sunday - July 18 after 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship
Where?
Classroom 1 next to the Sobremesa Café
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Thank you, Lake Deaton Family! Your Amazon Smile donations for the first quarter came to $49.43. Click HERE to Support Lake Deaton UMC as you shop, using Amazon Smile.
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Financial Info
from Connie Dooley, Lake Deaton’s UMC Finance Manager:
When having your Investment Firm send checks directly to Lake Deaton UMC, please have them note your name on the check stub or on the check’s memo line. This will allow us to properly assign the giving to your account.
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Our church calendar is now LIVE on our website.
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Volunteers Needed!!
With so many of our church family traveling, we need additional volunteers at the Reception Desk. If you are able to take a morning or afternoon, please contact Marilyn Booth or call the office at 352-571-4665.
We have multiple openings in our summer calendar!
Please click here to view all of our fun and exciting volunteer opportunities. Together, we can all help to move back to our “new normal”.
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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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