MOAMI is a seven-week, Christian-based program for women who are or have experienced a transition in life (a move, loss of a loved one, retirement, etc.) and are seeking new friendships and a renewed sense of hope and purpose. Registration is now open for the Spring 2023 session which will run January 31st - March 14th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. The fee will be $30 and includes all materials and a magnetic name tag. The class is limited to the first 33 registrants, so register early to ensure a seat in the class. Please contact Lyn Lang (410-937-4173) or Karen Maurey (301-908-4810) with questions or for any additional information.

Winter Grow Night Activity continues with week 2 on Wednesday, February 1, with the study of "The Chosen" Season 2.

• Watch the show in Class Room 5/6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
• Dinner starts at 5pm. Cost for dinner is $10. Registration starts January 11th. Click here.
• Breakout for discussion starts at 5:45pm. Facilitators will be: Don Argus, Nancy Wilson, Bob Jorden, Arlyn Willett and Rev. Jim Divine

Join us, Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM, in celebrating the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance era in New York City. "Of Ebony Embers" examines the lives of three African American poets-- Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Claude McKay through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas through chambers music and drama. Click below to register.

Ladies, join us as we take the bus to 3 Sisters Springs at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on February 15 - 8am to 5pm. Please register by January 15. The cost is $45. Contact Nancy Lewis at ken48nan50@gmail.com

Lake Deaton is hosting a concert on Sunday, 2/12 @ 4:00 pm for Seeds of Hope. The Villages Swing Band, who plays wonderful  music from the “swing era” will donate their talents for this  fundraiser. Seeds of Hope hopes to raise money and/or collect food for the Wildwood Food Pantry and the Wildwood Soup Kitchen at this event. Seeds of Hope is a total volunteer organization and all donations go directly to these two entities. Both the Food Pantry and the Soup Kitchen serve the growing needs of people in the areas near the Villages. Most needed foods are non perishables like canned meats, vegetables and fruits. Protein items like peanut butter, cheese and crackers, healthy granola bars and fruit cups fortify the children in the weekend snack packs that go out every week. Concert goers are asked to please bring a monetary donation or food offering as admission. Please come and enjoy the music and support this worthwhile cause! Contact Judy Schober for more information. Thank you!

Winter Grow Night Activity continues with week 3 on Wednesday, February 8, with the study of "The Chosen" Season 2.

• Watch the show in Class Room 5/6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
• Dinner starts at 5pm. Cost for dinner is $10. Registration starts January 11th. Click here.
• Breakout for discussion starts at 5:45pm. Facilitators will be: Don Argus, Nancy Wilson, Bob Jorden, Arlyn Willett and Rev. Jim Divine

Join us on February 14 - 5 to 8pm as we celebrate Valentine's Day. Our theme this year is Groovy 70's Disco Party so dress to impress. There will be food and dancing- Couples and Singles are welcomed. Cost is $25 per person. Sign up today.

Winter Grow Night Activity continues with week 4 on Wednesday, February 15, with the study of "The Chosen" Season 2.

• Watch the show in Class Room 5/6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
• Dinner starts at 5pm. Cost for dinner is $10. Registration starts January 11th. Click here.
• Breakout for discussion starts at 5:45pm. Facilitators will be: Don Argus, Nancy Wilson, Bob Jorden, Arlyn Willett and Rev. Jim Divine

Men, join us Tuesday, February 28th at 5 PM for a "Miracle on the Hudson" Dinner and Movie event. We will be watching the movie, "Sully." Based on true events. Cost is $10. Sign up today!

A 5-week class starting January 8 at 10:15am in Class Room 1. Join us for an exploration of the relevance of the Ten Commandments in today’s world. Led by Andy Stanley, we will try to figure out why God gave us just a few rules to live by and how they fit into our New Testament times. Al Stone will facilitate each 45-minute session.

     Please join us January 11th - May 3rd (15 weeks) 2023, we are studying the Old Testament in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, that tell the story of how God delivered His chosen people, the Israelites, from Egyptian slavery and established them as a new nation.

     Come see what happens in people's lives when they discover God through the study of His Word, the Bible. Our class has small groups (women) that meet weekly on Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM in person, and we offer virtual classes for those unable to meet with us locally in person.

For more information, contact Cindy Kane at cindykane1615@gmail.com or call 813-295-9595.

The LDUMC Singles Bible study group is pleased to announce a new bible study starting on

January 19th.  In addition to the Bible, we will also use a second book titled, " They were

single too" by David M. Hoffeditz. Bible study will take place on Thursday evenings twice a month.

For more information contact: Leslie Sanford at: myniry@gmail.com  or  Dale Hauschel at: texasranger@charter.net

Ladies, you are invited to be part of this study group. For twelve weeks starting every Thursday,

January 26 until Thursday, May 4, we will be studying and learning about the Book of Psalms.

For more information contact Teresa Burgess or Barbara Johnson.

Learning to navigate your devices in this digital world. Tuesdays, February 21 to March 21, at 4:00 PM.

• Have questions about how to best use your smart phone?
• What to learn how to zoom?
• Concerned about internet safety?
• Need to understand social media to connect with family far away?

This is your chance to grow in your understanding in a fun, laid back 5-week class.

     Join us every first Wednesday of each month from 12 to 3pm, in making cards to help meet the daily needs of our congregation and their families! These cards are used by our Lake Deaton UMC Care Department.  Join us and bring adhesive, scissors or any cardmaking supplies you may have.

     This class provides the opportunity for discussion of current world events and how we, as Christians, can relate issues to scriptural teachings. Class members should be open to discussing current issues with respect for different opinions. Willing class members may rotate leading the lesson each week for discussion.  All materials are provided to the class - no homework, just some lesson prep by the week's class leader.

When: Every Sunday, right after the 9am service (10:15am) in Class Room 4

Please contact Admin: Gemma Benjamin with questions.

     Join us on the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00pm. We are reading "A Lineage of Grace - Five Stories of Unlikely Women" over the next five months. There will be no meeting in December as the 4th Monday is the day after Christmas and the church will be closed.

On January 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. in CLR 1 we will continue our discussion of the book, A Lineage of Grace by Francis Rivers. We will be discussing Ruth, the third section of the book. The story is based on Ruth 1:1-4. On February 27, we will discuss the 4th section of the book, the story of Bathsheba.

We will finish up this book on March 27 by discussing Mary. I’m looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. I know that some of you are away, or will have company, or have other commitments, so join us when you can.  As always, feel free to invite a friend or forward this information to anyone who enjoys reading Biblical fiction. We welcome all! Contact Pat Awood-Yates at pawood45@gmail.com.

     For a while we have been meeting for prayer via Zoom on Thursdays at 3 PM for confidential needs that are only shared within this group as well as praying for needs that people have given permission to publish. Starting February 9 from 3 to 4 PM, we will be inviting anyone who has a heart, for praying for people and ministry needs, to gather in person at Lake Deaton to join us in prayer.

      One of the ways we can put Christ's Love in Action is through praying. To help us accomplish that more fully, we are expanding the Zoom Virtual experience to include face-to-face prayer meetings as another way to help people experience the presence of Christ in their lives.

Our prayer ministry works to minister in healing prayer through weekly prayer services, prayer after worship services, classes on praying for the sick, and one-on-one prayer sessions. You may contact Janice or Pastor Duane in the Care Ministries office at 352-571-4665 for more information or to sign up

Are you spiritually sleepy? Do you feel you are drifting in your spiritual life due to busyness, distractions, or a case of the blahs? Are you longing to awaken your spiritual heart to experience God's presence, hear God's voice, and see God at work all around in your everyday life? Aren't we all? This study will help prepare you to face daily battles, discern the messages of our culture, and prepare you to always share God's love with others. Let's journey together with the first followers of Jesus on each Monday for seven weeks as we study, "Acts- Awakening to God in Everyday Life," written by Melissa Spoelstra and led by Debbie McQuady. Our journey will begin on Monday, February 6 through March 20 - from 2 to 3:30pm in CR4. Registration cost is $15- Book is included in price.

     Lake Deaton UMC’s first-ever Virtual Small Group meets via Zoom on Mondays at 2:00pm. EST! Contact the church office or Stephanie Bradley to sign-up by calling 847-987-8026 or click below for email.

     Order your Lake Deaton UMC name tag today! Call or stop by the church office during the work week. Or you can order it by clicking below.