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Deer Lake United Methodist Church
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my
soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1 (TNIV)
www.deerlakeumc.org
THE LIVING WATER
N e w s l e t t e r
Jeremys Journal
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Run Around the Lakes 5K
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Mens Retreat
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Spiritual Growth
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Childrens Ministry
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Missions Ministry
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June Calendar
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July Calendar
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August 5th - 9th
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading & Dance
4 years old (by September 2012) thru 5th Grade
Click Here to register your child
Click Here for Adult Volunteer Registration
Click Here for Youth Volunteer Registration
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Disconnect to Reconnect!I have a good friend who is the pastor
of a
church on the east coast of Florida. His church, like ours, is
involved in domestic and overseas missions. And, they are very
serious about the missions trips that they take being about
connecting - with God, with the team and with the people they are
serving. So, when they start a mission, they collect everyone's
electronics. In past year's, I've told him that I thought that was
a little extreme. But, now I have to call him and tell him he was
right.
When we got to the mission house that was our base camp for the
young adult Jamaica mission, the missionary there told us that she
was not going to give us the wifi password. No wifi for a week ...
how ever would we bear it? I had been feeling that I wanted to
unplug a bit during this mission, and it was like God was just
making sure that I did.
What we all discovered was that the momentary anxiety over being
"disconnected" was soon replaced by the enjoyment of connecting
with one another and with God in a way that we would not have if we
had had our noses in cell phones, tablets and laptops. Sure, we
would have had some time to talk, but disconnecting forced us away
from distraction. And, that was a very good thing.
Now, you may be thinking, "Well, that sounds very appropriate
for a missions trip, but what does this have to do with me?" Let me
answer that by asking you a question - What is your mission
this
summer? We may think of mission as a 'church thing' but, all
believers are the Church. We are always a part of a mission because
we are a part of how God is moving in the world and in our
lives.
But, don't cancel your summer plans. What I am suggesting is
this: God has plans and purposes to work out in this season of the
year and season of your life. Are you seeking to know what those
are? If you are traveling with you family, it seems very likely
that God has a desire to build deep connections in your family
and a desire to bless and connect with you himself as you
disconnect from your usual schedule. Let me simply make some
suggestions that might help make this a more meaningful, even
life-changing summer: Disconnect from electronics as much as you
possibly can (and this is probably more than you think you can, so
push yourself on this). Ask God to move in your family through this
season, and to make you aware of his movement so that you can
cooperate with what he is doing. Be intentional about continuing in
the means of grace as you travel, like reading the Bible, talking
about it with your family,
worship, sharing Jesus and the practice of generosity. Seek the
presence of God continually ... what a
great time to make that a habit that will stick. Commit to
giving yourself fully to your family
with the precious time you have with them. Don't check out with
electronics and such.
JEREMYS JOURNAL
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NEW SERMON SERIES
Volunteer Acolyte Leader Needed
We need an adult volunteer that would be willing to lead our
Acolyte Ministry. We ask
that you pray for this ministry, and for someone to lead it. It
would involve scheduling,
training and affirmation for the children who are acolytes. If
you are being led to help,
please contact Gina our Ministry Administrator at 668-0314.
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RUN AROUND THE LAKES
Races begin and end at:
Deer Lake UMC
7am Registration
8am Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
9am 5K
The inaugural Run Around the Lakes
5K and Kids Fun Run will benefit
local and overseas missions. Our
mission groups serve in Jamaica,
Costa Rica and Guatemala as well as
several groups involved in service
projects in the Tallahassee community.
All proceeds and donations will be
used to support these projects.
Pre-Registration Fees
$20 5K with t-shirt
$15 5K no shirt
$10 1 Mile Kids Fun Run with t-shirt
Race Day registration for 5K
$20 5K no shirt guarantee
$10 1 mile Fun Run no t-shirt guarantee
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To register for the race click here
To volunteer to help on race day click here
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MENS RETREAT
Mens Retreat
Friday, October 11th thru Saturday afternoon, October 12th
Wildwood Resort, located in beautiful Wakulla County, just 30
minutes south of Tallahassee, is an eco-friendly, nature-based
hotel and golf retreat. Surrounded by over 1,000 square miles of
protected land, the Resort is home to some of the most unique and
beautiful wildlife in the southeast.
Join the men of DLUMC in fellowship for our second annual mens
retreat at beautiful Wildwood Resort in Crawfordville, FL.
This one night retreat will feature a fun-filled and
motivational program of speakers, music, worship and small
groups.
Registration begins the 1st week of August:
www.deerlakeumc.org
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Corky Calhoun
Corky was born and raised in Texas before attending the
University
of Florida where he received a Degree in Health Education.
He
served as Co-owner of South Brevard
Physical Therapy in Melbourne for 15
years before attending Seminary at
Emory University where he received a
Masters of Divinity. He has served a
number of churches in the Melbourne
area before being appointed as Senior
Pastor of Georgianna United Methodist
Church in June of 2004. He has a great
deal of experience in the area of
Leadership and Adult Spiritual development.
Corky also is an Adjunct Faculty member at Brevard Community
College where he teaches World Religions Phi Theta Kappa
Leadership.
He is married to Deedie Calhoun, a Board Certified
Kindergarten
teacher. They have 2 children, Chris and Kyle.
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Ladies Wednesday Evening Bible Study - Wonderstruck by Margaret
Feinberg
Do you ever feel like youre going through the motions of faith?
Sometimes we do and say the right things, but our hearts are far
from God. We lose our sense of holy awe. In Wonderstruck, Margaret
Feinberg invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and
drink in the fullness of the life God intended. In this 7-session
Bible study, you will be reminded what it means to awaken to wonder
every day by learning to:
Develop a renewed passion for God Identify whats holding you
back in prayer Find extraordinary moments on ordinary days Discover
peace in knowing youre wildly loved Recognize the presence of God
in the midst of your routine
Begins, Wednesday evening, June 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Spiritual GrowthScripture Bible Class
The ScriptureBible class will continue the study of The Story,
this time focused on the Old Testament. This study written by Randy
Frazee is DVD based. Discussion and prayer time will follow the
study. Begins June 9th.
This group meets in the prayer room in the education building
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. For more information contact Sharon Leeds at
(850) 577-6543.
Childrens MinistrySpiritual Growth
Spiritual Growth
Occasionally I hear people say I feel disconnected or I
havent
found my niche. That feeling all of us experience at one time
or
another in our life is often used by God to draw us into
relation
with Him and with others. As Minister of Spiritual Growth, it
is
my passion to see the people of our church grow in their
faith
while connecting with others relationally. Small groups are
the
place to make this happen. If you are feeling disconnected or
you
desire to grow in your faith, join a small group today!
God Bless,
Luanne Hunter, Minister of Spiritual Growth
[email protected]
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First Look - Pre-KJune:
6/2: God made the water.
6/9: God made the sky and sun
and moon and stars.
6/16: God made land and plants.
6/23: God made animals.
6/30: God made people
July:
7/7: I can believe
what God says.
7/14: God keeps His
promises.
7/21: What God says
doesnt always make
sense.
7/28: God does what
He says He will do.
August:
8/4: I should always do what
God says.
8/11: God tells me what He
wants me to do.
8/18: I should do what God says
even when it is hard.
8/25: I should do what God says
even when others dont.
252 Basics - K - 5th Grade
June:
Wisdom Faith
Friendship
God is doing something
in you to change the
world around you.
July:
Service
Lending a hand to help
someone else.
August:
Obedience:
Trusting those who lead you by
doing what youre asked to do.
Childrens Ministry
Our purpose in Childrens Ministry is to reach kids with the
gospel message and grow them up as disciples. Through programming
that is child-targeted, relevant, creative and fun we hope that the
time spent here will be the best hour of every kids week!
Michelle Factor, Director of Childrens
[email protected]
CHILDREN S SMALL GROUPS RAINBOW MINISTRY CHILDREN S WORSHIP
Pre-K, K-2nd Grade & 3rd-5th Grade, Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Sundays, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Pre-K & K-5th Grade, Sundays,
10:30 a.m.
Whats in the bible? W.i.L.D. 1s
Ages 4 - 2nd Grade, Sundays, 5:00 p.m.
Grades 3, 4 & 5, Sundays, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
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Soup Served at The Shelter
Every fourth Friday at 11:15 a.m.
Volunteer to make bean soup or to serve
at the Shelter.
This month: June 21st & July 26th
Friends of Lake Ella
Serving breakfast to the homeless every
Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.
at Lake Ella. Come help prepare breakfast
at 7:30 a.m. in the church kitchen.
Missions Projects
Look for current missions projects on our
website www.deerlakeumc.org, in this
newsletter or in our church bulletin.
missions
Hurricane Season Officially Begins June 1stBy Rich Mospens, DART
Team Leader
The hurricane season which officially commenced on June 1, as
you know, can be unpredictable. Also, other disasters such as
tornadoes, floods or fires could happen at any time. It is prudent
to spend time in preparing for the possibility of a disaster just
in case.
DLUMC has a Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART) whose task it
is to assist our DLUMC family members in preparing for and
recovering from a disaster. DART may also provide assistance to
others in need at the Chiles High School when it is used as a Red
Cross shelter or even those in more distant locations.
On the our website at www.deerlakeumc.org, under Missions, then
storm preparation
you will find a link to the Florida Division of Emergency
Management that can assist you and your family being ready for such
unwanted times, or you may Click Here for the link. We strongly
recommend you take the time to review the information and create a
family disaster plan and kit. You should also determine if you live
in potentially high water, flooding or saturated ground area that
could potentially cause water to run into your home. If so, now is
the time to consider flood insurance. Typically the insurance has
to be acquired at least 60-days prior to an event for the insurance
to cover a loss.
If at any time you believe you may need assistance in preparing
for a pending storm or if you are willing to assist before or after
a storm, call the church office at 668-0314 or Rich Mospens, team
leader at (home) 894-1750 or (cell) 443-2514.
Sharing the love of Christ with our community and the world.
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June CalendarSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Jamaica Young Adult Mission Trip4:00pmFranklin/Gerber
Wedding
22:00pmBoy Scout Troop 16 PLC Meeting
37:00pmKillearn Commons Homeowners
46:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:00pmBoard of Trustees7:30pm9am
Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
57:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible Study
6 7 8
911:45amNew Member Class
107:00pm-Boy Scout Troop 16-Congregational Care Committee
116:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:00pm-Missions
Committee7:30pm9am Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
12 7:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible Study
13 14 15
16Fathers Day
Love at Work Mission
17Love at Work Mission7:00pmKillearn Commons Homeowners
18Love at Work Mission6:45amMens Morning Bible
Study6:00pmFinance Committee7:00pmChurch Council7:30pm9am Praise
Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
19Love at Work Mission7:00pmLadies Bible Study
20Love at Work Mission7:00pmHurricane Relief Team
21Love at Work Mission11:15amSoup Served at The Shelter
22Love at Work Mission7:00amRun Around the Lakes
23 247:00pmBoy Scout Troop 16
256:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:30pm9am Praise Team8:30pmThe 5
Praise Team
267:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible Study
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Please note:
Calendar subject to change. For current or off campus
events,
go to www.deerlakeumc.org events/newsletter.
Regular Sunday Events:9:00 am New Community Worship9:00 am
Childrens Small Groups9:00 am Adult Small Groups10:00 am Childrens
Recreation10:00 am Lakes Cafe10:30 am Childrens Worship
10:30 am Transforming Traditions10:30 am Adult Small Groups4:45
pm W.i.L.D. 1s (Grades 3, 4 & 5)5:00 pm The 5 Contemporary
Worship5:00 pm K - 2nd Grade Small Groups7:15 pm Jr & Sr High
Youth Worship7:30 pm Moms in Touch
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July CalendarSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 26:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:00pmBoard of
Trustees7:30pm9am Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
37:00pm-Youth Bible Study
4Independence DayChurch Office Closed
56:00pmAllen/Jackson Wedding Rehearsal
65:00pmAllen/Jackson Wedding
72:00pmBoy Scout Troop 16 PLC
87:00pm-Boy Scout Troop 16-Congregational Care Committee
96:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:00pmMissions Committee7:30pm9am
Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
107:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible Study
11 12 13
14Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip
15Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip7:00pmKillearn Commons
Homeowners
16Costa Rica Youth Mission6:45amMens Morning Bible
Study7:30pm9am Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
17Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip7:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies
Bible Study
18Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip7:00pmHurricane Relief Team
19Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip
20Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip
21Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip
22 236:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:30pm9am Praise
Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
247:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible Study
25 2611:15amSoup Served at The Shelter
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28 29CRosSWILD Retreat7:00pmBoy Scout Troop 16
30CRosSWILD Retreat6:45amMens Morning Bible Study7:30pm9am
Praise Team8:30pmThe 5 Praise Team
31CRosSWILD Retreat7:00pm-Youth Bible Study-Ladies Bible
Study
August 1CRosSWILD Retreat7:00pmAdult Choir Rehearsal
August 2CRosSWILD Retreat
Please note:
Calendar subject to change. For current or off campus
events,
go to www.deerlakeumc.org events/newsletter.
Regular Sunday Events:9:00 am New Community Worship9:00 am
Childrens Small Groups9:00 am Adult Small Groups10:00 am Childrens
Recreation10:00 am Lakes Cafe10:30 am Childrens Worship
10:30 am Transforming Traditions10:30 am Adult Small Groups4:45
pm W.i.L.D. 1s (Grades 3, 4 & 5)5:00 pm The 5 Contemporary
Worship5:00 pm K - 2nd Grade Small Groups7:15 pm Jr & Sr High
Youth Worship7:30 pm Moms in Touch
