Category: ReVision Study
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May 22 – Extravagant Generosity with Marcia Gould
I joined Lake Deaton United Methodist Church as many of you did with the launch on July 1, 2020. Prior to that I primarily attended the Lake Deaton campus of New Covenant United Methodist Church and participated in the combined choirs Christmas and Easter music programs. My husband, Jim, and I have been married for…
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May 21 – Extravagant Generosity with Randy Rimington
“You will be enriched in every way for your generosity.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 Hi, my name is Randy Rimington. I serve as the chairperson of your Financial Resources Team. That team is responsible for the overseeing of the church’s financial resources—basically making sure your contributions are being used wisely in the support of your church. …
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May 20 – Extravagant Generosity with Stan Hoover
I was trained as a pastor and enjoyed pastoral ministry. In 2000, I was appointed a district superintendent in The Wesleyan Church and continued in the role until my recent retirement. Practice: Extravagant Generosity. Matthew 6:1-4, “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do,…
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May 19 – Extravagant Generosity with Bob Lord
My story began when playing table shuffleboard. Doug Wilcox invited me to a men’s breakfast at New Covenant UMC. My soul was fed by the spirit and community of men wanting to know Jesus more deeply. I grew to like the church and began to attend the Lake Deaton breakfast and church service by my…
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May 18 – Extravagant Generosity with Lynn Argus
Hi, my name is Lynn Argus. I am a Child of God, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. I am blessed to serve as your Chairperson of Ministry, which includes all the ministries of the church. My story is one of Extravagant Generosity that was given to me during one of the…
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May 17 – Extravagant Generosity with Jocelyn Dunstan
“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 Thirty years ago, I visited a brand-new United Methodist Church on a lake front in Virginia. The young pastor spoke of the love of Jesus in such a way that everyone longed to be closer to Jesus, and that included me.…
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May 15 – Intentional Faith Development with Donna Baker
Scripture: 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 I still remember as a teenager believing that I was a true Christian. During worship, as the pastor preached on the 10 Commandments, I opened my Bible to…
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May 14 – Intentional Faith Development with Diane Hatfield
My name is Diane Hatfield and I moved to The Villages from Kansas five years ago. I am currently on the Women’s Ministry Board, the Re—Vision Team, a MOAMI volunteer, and am on an usher team. Scripture: …“rejoice with those who rejoice,” and “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15) My parents raised me in…
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May 13 – Intentional Faith Development with Gail DiCuccio
My name is Gail DiCuccio. I am originally from Pennsylvania and have lived in The Villages ( 8 months a year) since 2011. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and spent 28 years in special education and counseling. I have three grown, married children in PA and NJ, and five grandchildren, all under nine…
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May 12 – Intentional Faith Development with Debra Douthett
My name is Debra Douthett, and I am a retired Special Education teacher. I grew up in Florida, married my husband Joel, and raised our two children here. We now live the Village of Dunedin. Today, we will examine intentional faith development as one of the Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation. We ask that…
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