Beacon for the week of May 29, 2022

THE BEACON May 29, 2022

WELCOME TO SHALIMAR UMC We are so glad you’ve chosen to worship with us this week! Hearing assistance devices are available for the Sanctuary. Please see an usher to obtain these aids. All services can be found online at Shalimar-umc.org

Our Vision Christ-centered, multi-generational, family and community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

Our Mission

REACH | TEACH | SEND We REACH out to our congregation, community, and the world.

We TEACH the word of God as provided in the Holy-Scripture.

We SEND our members and missionaries to be witnesses to God’s grace and His promise of eternal life.

Contact Information 1 Old Ferry Road | P.O. Box 795 Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org | office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM | Fri: 8AM-12PM

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STARRY STARRY NIGHT- Starry Starry Night will be held on June 3, 2022 at 6pm, doors open at 5:30pm. It is a gala event that will host both a silent and live auction along with dinner.

It’s not too late to get tickets! We will be selling them in the FLC lobby during the Fellowship times.

PENTECOST CELEBRATION & NEW MEMBER APPRECIATION- During the Fellowship time on June 5th we will celebrate Pentecost and the closing of our 50 Great Days series.

We will also honor our new members who joined during this time.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- Registration is open for our 2022 Shalimar UMC Vacation Bible School. The theme this year is “Food Truck Party!” Join us as we get on a roll with God and learn more about his love in this year’s amazing VBS! Takes place from 9amnoon the week of June 6th.

SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE- School’s Out! Check out our summer calendar for all age level programs listed on our website. We have a non-stop schedule for children, youth, and young adults so don’t miss out!

ATTENDANCE- We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the attendance card found in the pews and chairs, use the web form found online at: shalimar-umc.org/worship-attendance or email us at: office@shalimar-umc.org

MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford Associate Pastor Abigail Denney Church Media & Communication Sarah Hicks Children’s Ministry Director Karen Jadin Preschool Director Katie Pascoe Nursery Director Leigh J. Rice Respite Director Dawn Rozofsky After School & Camp Director Ben Savage Worship Ministries Associate After Hours Emergency Pastoral Assistance: Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133 Dr. Brad Bradford (850) 227-4328 Rev. David Garvin (850) 319-0072 Rev. Matt Langford (334) 437-3931

Worship Services Traditions: 8AM & 11AM Meet us in the Sanctuary as we celebrate through the rich traditions of our faith. Such as hymns led by organ and piano, seasonal vestments, and traditional Methodist liturgy. Our Chancel Choir leads the 11AM service.

Connect: 9:30AM Join us in the Sanctuary as we engage in a fourfold service of gathering, praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations for prayer, and sending forth. Worship is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns.

Freedom: 11:07AM Located in the Family Life Center Gym as we come together and worship through modern music, Fellowship time, and listen to an inspirational message in a contemporary atmosphere.

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 29, 2022 Healing a Blind Man | John 9:1-41 TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 8AM: In Person & Online

Message by Dr. Philip McVay

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford,

Chancel Choir and Orchestra CONNECT - SANCTUARY 9:30AM: In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 11AM: In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Chancel Choir and Orchestra FREEDOM SERVICE - FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07AM: In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Ben Savage The Freedom Team

PHILIP’S FOCUS 50 Day Challenge Takes Final Turn We began a challenge of 50 Days on Easter Sunday. Our goal was to reach 50 new members by Pentecost. As of May 26, we are at day 40 of the journey. As of the 40 day mark, we have added exactly 41 new members. This number does not include the additional children who are pre-confirmation age.

How exciting it is to see our congregation have a “jump start” of growth again.

Also, in addition to the new members, God has renewed a spirit of growth throughout Shalimar UMC in these Great 50 days! God has blessed our congregation in working together and chase a God sized dream!

The attitude change in our congregation is noticeable! What a difference these days have made! In addition, to whatever growth is gained in the Great 50 Days will be a stronger momentum going forward! This momentum is huge. In my forty plus years as a pastor, I have noticed one area of growth often leads to growth in other areas. God blesses our stepping out in faith in ways that are seen and unforeseen.

Our congregation is also to be commended for this turn of events. In our 50 days, more people have been intentional about inviting others to worship. Many of you have invited and encouraged others to join during this time. There are so many of you that have offered prayers and encouragement!

Again, growth is very contagious. Who would have thought on Easter Sunday this goal 40 days later would be so in reach!

Thanks be to God! As we begin the final 10 days of this challenge, I wanted to invite our worshippers who are not members yet, to make Shalimar UMC your church home. If you are considering joining, please let one of the pastors know. We would love to include you as a part of those who joined during the Great 50 Days.

Next Sunday, June 5, is Pentecost Sunday. We are going to have a time of celebration for all God has done during the Great 50 Days. Pentecost Sunday, of course is already a very special Sunday. It is a time to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church! As we culminate the Great 50 Days, what a day of celebration June 5 will be!

Let me add…Along with our church striving to reach 50 new members, other United Methodist Churches in our conference have also participated in the Great 50 Days. By participating in the 50 Day Challenge we have strengthened our connection with other United Methodist Churches.

Some churches that may have felt 50 new members was not realistic for them have found other ways to step out with God. In the coming weeks, I will update how God has worked in other churches, as well as Shalimar.

Would it not be great to end our 50 Day challenge with some surprises in the last 10 days? As we began the journey 40 days ago, we trust God is at work the final days! Let us keep inviting our community to be a part of Shalimar UMC. Who knows what blessings may still come in the as we come to a close? See you Sunday!

Shalom, Philip

Lead Pastor Dr. Philip McVay

philip@shalimar-umc.org

A Request for Prayer In the upcoming months, it will be exciting to be a part of Shalimar UMC. Look in the Beacon and listen to the announcements on Sunday mornings to see what events are occurring. However, even doing that will not always give you the whole rundown because there is so much going on that the entire list cannot be covered in the space available in the Beacon and time available on Sunday mornings.

This all leads me to the focus of this article. There is a great need for all of us to pray for Shalimar UMC, especially during these times. 50 churches in our conference have met and decided to bring in 50 new members each during the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost. That means it will take a lot of bold prayers for this to be accomplished.

I am asking that everyone pray for SUMC to reach our goal.

In addition to prayers for our 50 new members, I ask that 100 people come alongside the Prayer Team to pray for SUMC (Pastors, events, and programs of the church). From time to time, I will send special prayer emphases by email for special prayers. If you would like to join us in this prayer effort, please email me at jamesbrantley3@cox.net. I will add you to the group.

God has a plan for us. We need to pray to get in tune with what His plan is. There is no limit to what can be accomplished if we get aligned with His Vision.

Read Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Our recent Prayer focuses on the journey of 50 new members. More will be coming soon.

Please join us. Be one of the faithful 100 to help SUMC be all it can be through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jim Brantley SUMC Prayer Ministry Team Coordinator

PRAYER Prayer Room The Prayer Room is always available for your use. The code to enter is 1423. After each Sunday morning service, someone will be present to pray with, if you would like. They will also respect your wishes to pray alone. Prayer shawls are available for your use. The Prayer Box with cards is available for you to leave a request for either the Pastors or Prayer Team. They will pray for you or a situation you would like lifted up. There have been great reports of use for this special place.

Prayer Chain You can add someone to the Prayer Chain, share an answered prayer or receive prayer requests and praises through email. The prayer list can also be found on our website or app.

For more information and access the password to the Prayer List page: call us at (850) 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office if you are interested in becoming involved in one of the following Prayer Ministries..

Prayer Group: Meets weekly to share praises and intercessory prayer for people listed on the Prayer List (both church & personal).

Prayer Room Attendant: Volunteer to pray with those who come to the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services.

Pray for Special Church Functions & Events Participate in the Prayer Chain & Prayer Link

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Do you need to talk to a pastor? Is it the weekend and you do not know who to call?

Look here! Each week we will update the pastor on call. We are here for you!

Call or text.

Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5

Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133

THE BREAD HOUSE Week 107

8 NEW FAMILIES VISITED THIS WEEK

Food Distribution Numbers 333 Bags Collected 263 Bags Given Out 0 Cards Given Out 259 Members Served

TOTAL 32,529 27,531 (103.3 Tons) 235 ($8,645) 24,730

SUPPLIES IN NEED THIS WEEK: Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Peanut Butter & Jelly Canned Vegetables

If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate money to The Bread House by sending a check to SUMC, MEMO line out to “Bread House”

Have any questions? Want to become a volunteer?

Contact Janet Norris at: (850) 598-5399 norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters at (703) 395-2437 fpeters1@cox.net or stop by...

We would love to have you!

Meet Wendy our newest volunteer to join The Bread House Team!

Sundays Worship & Bible Study | 9:30am & 11am

Dear Family, At Food Truck Party VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they get on a roll with God. They will become Chefs and discover how we can turn to God in prayer every day to meet our needs and how we can join God in providing for the needs of others.

After a high-energy Opening Assembly time, the Chefs make their way to the Bible Study Station. Interactive Bible lessons reveal Daily Specials to equip your Chefs for an active life with God. Your Chefs will also discover our Main Course (Bible memory verse), which will remain with them in their faith long after VBS. The students will expand on what they’ve discovered by making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring the wonders of God’s creation at the Science Station, playing games at the Recreation Station, and enjoying tasty traits at the Snack Station. Along the way, the Chefs will hear about our mission project as their response to a call for action!

Join us as we get on a roll with God at the Food Truck Party!

Registration is now open for our 2022 Shalimar UMC Vacation Bible School and the theme this year is “Food Truck Party!” Tag along as we get on a roll with God and learn about His love in this year’s awesome VBS! Online Registration ends 06/03/2022 at 12PM Online Registration Form: https://shalimar-umc.org/children

Blessings for Children Praise God for You Who Pack our Lunch

I love the Upper Room devotional, and my Bible is stuffed with devotions pulled from it over the years that have spoken to me - spirit, body, and soul. One in particular, from January 8, 2022, by Inger Logelin, where she lifted up the story of the feeding of the multitudes in a way that shouted to me about the ministries and missions our church undertakes, and in particular our Blessings for Children ministry. Ms. Logelin said she “wondered about the one who prepared the boy’s lunch.” Yes, Ms. Logelin! Those behind the scenes who do what they do (pray, give, make, take, write, donate, call) so that those who share “in the field” will have what is needed. The boy had a lunch prepared by someone at home that, in the hands of Jesus, would be used in a miracle! Every Wednesday, when we open our Blessings for Children doors, we serve the “lunch” that so many gracious giving others have prepared. The diapers, toothbrushes, school supplies, t-shirts, and all we can provide to those in need who God sends has been prepared behind the scenes by someone who has a heart for others and is probably not sure how their gift will be used, but believes it is needed and is given in love. God does the rest! Praise God for all those “behind the scenes!”

If you would like to join us in helping our area’s children in need at Blessings for Children, here are some ways to consider: Please pray for the ministry and all who participate. Be on the lookout for families you can refer to us for assistance.

- Consider donating these items: diapers (sizes 4-6 in particular), pull-ups, wipes, school supplies, children sized t-shirts, socks and underwear, children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lice treatment kits, and toilet paper. A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children.

- Children’s Bibles (Spanish & English), Bible stories, and activity books are always a joy to receive and distribute.

- A financial gift designated to Blessings for Children through the church allows us to replenish the needed items we distribute weekly.

-New volunteers are always welcome, with no regular commitment required. *You can donate items by stopping by our Cross Corner location behind the Family Life Center every Wednesday from 11:30AM3:30PM.* For additional information please contact Mary Jane Robertson (850) 499-6173 mjr53@cox.net Visit us at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children

WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 29, 2022 - June 4, 2022

Sunday, May 29 SS Adults 9:30AM SS Youth 9:30AM SS Special Buddies 9:30AM Kidz Worship & Bible 9:30AM Youth Summer Party 1PM Youth Choir Drama Rehearsal 3PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 4PM Special Buddies 5PM Youth Worship 5PM Monday, May 30 Bread House Threads of Love Connect Team Rehearsal Alanon Lighthouse Rehearsal AA

9AM 10AM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 8PM

Tuesday, May 31 Joyful Place 10AM Youth Band Rehearsal 5:30PM Prayer Group 6PM Men’s Group 6:30PM

Wednesday, June 1 Bread House 9AM Blessings for Children 11:30AM Kidz Club 5PM Fellowship Dinner 5PM Beach Bible Study 5PM Gloryland Rehearsal 6PM Rejoice Rehearsal 6PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Small Group 6PM Orchestra Rehearsal 6PM Young Adults 6PM Women’s Bible Study 7PM Choir Rehearsal 7PM AA 8PM Thursday, June 2 Joyful Place 10AM Emerald Coast Barbershp 6:30PM Friday, June 3 Bread House Scrap Booking Starry Starry Night Parkinson’s Support Group Saturday, June 4 Scrap Booking Pickleball Quilting Group

9AM 10AM 5:30PM 2PM

8AM 9AM 9AM