Shining a spotlight on what God is up to in the lives of our congregation, students, and staff. Email lauren@deerlakeumc.org if you're interested in sharing your story.

1) Summer or Fall? Defend your answer.

This is a tough one because they are both great in their own way. However, I’m going to have to go with fall. I love the crispness of the air. I really enjoy spending as much time as I can outside and fall weather allows more of that because it’s not blistering hot outside. And a bonfire in the back yard is such a great way to kick back and relax with my family and friends. 

2) Who are you? How’d you get here?

I am a wife, mother, daughter, and sister. My family is everything to me.  I have been married for almost 13 years and we have a daughter and two sons. I grew up in Tallahassee and we decided to come back here to raise our family. My parents and siblings are here and it is nice to be able to spend more time with them. We moved here from Kansas and we do not miss the ice or snow!

3) Tell us something unique about you that we’d never think to ask.

I have a few hidden talents including juggling and tap dancing. Just not at the same time!! 

4) What are you reading/listening to right now that the congregation needs to know about?

I just started Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale. I haven’t had much time to read lately, but I always love a good mystery! 

5) Where do you currently see God at work in your life?

I’ve seen God working in so many different places lately. Mainly in opening the door and guiding me to become part of this incredible community. I have had a really unique opportunity to really reflect on all the different parts of my life. I now fully recognize how it was God working to prepare me for this very moment.