April 15, 2021
Springtime blooms and warmer weather remind me of a quote I love from missionary Elizabeth Elliot: “Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.”
Seasons of change and transition often lead to stress.  Stress often leads to second-guessing, questioning, and doubt. And when we begin to doubt our decisions, fear and panic creep in and can quickly consume us.
So the next time you’re faced with adversity along the journey of a dream you’ve planted in faith, remember not to remove the trust you’ve placed in God’s path for you. Don’t allow your doubt to cause you to undo actions you carried out when you had full faith in them. Trust His promises and allow the seeds He’s planted in you to thrive. Don’t dig them up before they’ve had a chance to grow.
My prayer for you this week is that you experience new growth in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Remember, just as tiny seeds must struggle against the massive weight of wet soil pressing down on top of them to find the light, you and I must choose daily to press onward toward Jesus. 
“If you lack wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt.”  James 1:5-6

Ansley Alfano, Kids Pastor
WORSHIP
2021 College Graduates
If you, or someone you know from Deermeadows will be a 2021 College Graduate please let us know so we can include you in the upcoming Graduate Recognition Worship on May 23rd!
Please Contact Faye Johnson Jones
GROW
Free: 4-session, Self-Guided Study!
Our minds are powerful tools. They hold our memories, store information, and help us interpret the world around us. But our minds also house our worries, suspicions, and fears. Over time, these mindsets can leave us feeling trapped. How do you stop a mindset from becoming a mind trap?
In this four-session, self-guided study, Clay Scroggins offers a way to break free from four common mind traps.
Here’s how to start discovering if your mindset has become a mind trap:
1. Register online. You can still sign up to receive the free, weekly digital content for four weeks (First session released this past Tuesday, April 13th.)
2. Watch online. Watch a 25–30 minute video when it releases each Tuesday or on demand at another time. We suggest making a plan to watch on a set day and time.
3. Chart a new course. On your own, complete the mind-map exercises we will provide each week.
Have you adopted a mindset that could use an upgrade? It’s possible to break free from ways of thinking that are holding you back.
REGISTER NOW!
Several small groups returned to campus this past Sunday!
Click HERE to check out classroom locations.
(Don't have a Small Group yet? No problem! This is a perfect time to find one that's just right for you.)
Questions? Contact Faye Johnson-Jones
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SERVE
2021 Season is off to a great start!
Kari Jobe Concert
Volunteers Needed:
Where: Evangel Temple Assembly of God
Jacksonville, FL
When: Thursday, April 22nd
Volunteers are needed for this event!
(Includes free admission to the concert.)
Click HERE to volunteer!
A few spots are still available for the 2021-2022 school year at Deermeadows Preschool!
(Ask about discounts for Deermeadows church members.)
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2021 through February
(Financial Reports approved by Finance Committee on 3rd Sun. of each month.) 
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