2022-06-19 Beacon

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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BEACH BAPTISM Do you want to profess your faith for the first time or reaffirm your Baptism this summer on the beach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join us for a church-wide, all ages, Beach Baptism on June 26th at 5PM. We will meet at John Beasley Park to enjoy some food and fellowship before the Baptisms!

For more information or to sign up contact Matt Langford at (334) 437-3931. Or register online at www.shaimar-umc.org/beachbaptism DAVID DALE HOSPITALITY AWARD Last Sunday we announced that the 2022 David Dale Hospitality Award went to Ralph and Dianne Johnson. As a married couple they have both examplified the absolute best in osppitality to al.

With Dianne greeting people with a big smile every Sunday at 11:07 and Ralph preparing coffee before events, we couldn’t imagine two people more deserving than Ralph and Dianne Johnson.

PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION MUSICAL On Sunday, July 3rd, at all four of our Worship Services we will celebrate the men and women who fight for our country. Join us at any service as we have a special service planned to honor those in the military.

OAKWOOD 2022 Our summer camp offers students who have completed 6th-12th grades to join us for an incredible week at Blue Lake Camp. Oakwood is from July 11th-15th. Last day to register is on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

For more information contact our Youth Pastor, David Garvin at (850) 319-0072 or register online at www.shalimar-umc.org/oakwood22

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, June 19, 2022 No Longer Slaves | Galatians 3:28

TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 8AM: In Person & Online

Message by Dr. Philip McVay

Worship Led by Gloryland CONNECT - SANCTUARY 9:30AM: In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship led by The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by

Rev. Matt Langford TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 11AM: In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Chancel Choir FREEDOM SERVICE - FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07AM: In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by The Freedom Team

PHILIP’S FOCUS “Annual Conference Meets this Week.”

Our 2022 session of the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference met this week in Montgomery. This was the first year the Annual Conference has met in person since 2019. Lay and Clergy delegates from over 550 churches of our Conference gathered to conduct the business of Annual Conference. We met on the campus of Alabama State University.

In case you d o not know, our Annual Conference region spans geographically through most of the southern half of Alabama and the majority of the panhandle of Florida.

We are led by our episcopal leader Bishop David Graves.

Bishop Graves now serves two Annual Conferences including the South Georgia Conference and our Alabama-West Florida Conference.

Shalimar UMC had eight delegates representing us in voting and attendance. Our lay delegates are Mark Bethea, Dave Biggars, Jim Brantley, Pat Gross. Our alternates Pat Brantley and Ron Gross were also in attendance. Our clergy also were present for the proceedings including Brad Bradford, David Garvin, Matt Langford, and Philip McVay. We are grateful for all our delegates who took the time to travel to Montgomery and represent our congregation this week. (You can see a photo below of the Shalimar UMC delegation).

We just concluded Annual Conference today (June 15, 2022) and will have a more detailed summary of the Annual Conference in the coming weeks. In the short term, you would be interested to know our former associate pastor Rev. Faith Parry as an Elder in the United Method-

ist Church. Faith will continue to serve in the Florida Conference this year. Rev. Brian Dale, also a former Associate Pastor officially retired. In retirement, Brian will serve the Wewahitchka UMC as a part time pastor this year.

You may be interested to know that there are no changes in our pastoral appointments at Shalimar UMC. Us itinerate pastors Rev. Matt Langford and I (Dr. Philip McVay) were both reappointed to Shalimar UMC for the coming year. Dr. Brad Bradford (though not itinerate) is reappointed in his role as worship pastor. Rev. David Garvin (also not itinerate) continues as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church his role as Youth Minister. We are pleased to have this continuity and look forward to what God will do through the congregation of Shalimar UMC the coming year!

More reflections and reporting of Annual Conference will be forth coming in the upcoming weeks.

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

Military Members (Active Duty, Reserve, Retired) Needed for Patriotic Service During our four patriotic worship services (8, 9:30, 11, & 11:07) on Sunday, July 3rd, we need uniformed military members as flag bearers for their representative services so we can participate in honoring those who fight for our country.

We have the flags; we just need members to carry them during a portion of the service. If you are interested contact Gator Heath at (850) 8654149 or Gator.heath84@gmail.com for more details.

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 24 - Sunday, June 26

Rev. Matt Langford (334) 437-3931

Our summer camp offers students who have completed 6th-12th grades to join us for a week at Blue Lake Camp.

Join Fusion Student Ministries July 11th-15th 2022 for a five-day summer camp experience at Blue Lake Camp in Andalusia, Alabama. We’ll be competing in group games, studying God’s Word, seeking the Lord in worship, and enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this incredibly formative week!

Your submission of this form, along with a non-refundable trip deposit of $50, secures your place at camp.

The total price for Oakwood is $225 and will include lodging, meals, and a T-shirt. Stay tuned for more information, including the camp schedule, packing list and color team assignments.

Last day to register is Sunday, July 3rd.

Any questions? Contact David Gavin at...

(850) 319-0072 david@shalimar-umc.org

THE BREAD HOUSE Week 111

Last Wednesday was our busiest day ever!

Servicing 39 families.

Sometimes when it rains, we have to improvise!

Terry Brown in a garbage bag rain jacet!

4 NEW FAMILIES VISITED THIS WEEK

Food Distribution Numbers 354 Bags Collected 274 Bags Given Out 0 Cards Given Out 282 Members Served

TOTAL 33,728 28,592 (107.2 Tons) 235 ($8,645) 25,843

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 or Pete!

Janet Norris at: (850) 598-5399 norrisjanet59@gmail.com

Pete Peters at (703) 395-2437 fpeters1@cox.net

Stop by... We would love to have you!

Blessings for Children Reading is a Gift!

There is a quote by Kate Dicamillo, “Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered as a precious gift.” When Blessings for Children began 4 years ago, in addition to needed items we would provide for children, our founding group of volunteers determined that books would always be a part of what this ministry would share. We established that we would always have adult and children’s Bibles and Bible stories in our bookshelves for each family and their children to have for themselves. So just as we use our Mission budget allocation and our church family’s gracious financial donations to purchase the diapers and other new items we share each week, we also buy Bibles and Christian stories and activity books so that the word of God is accessible to every family and child that our ministry serves.

But in addition to our provided Christian offerings we also wanted to be sure that other types of books would be available to the children….putting into practice the idea that reading should be offered as a gift. So since our beginnings we have collected all kinds of children’s books to have an overflowing book bin with books that run the gamut of children’s interests. We wanted to share the love of reading with children as the gift it is and are asking for your help to continue to do so. Right now we find our book bin of children’s books running dry and would like to ask you to please consider donating books that your children or grandchildren may have outgrown to our Blessings for Children ministry. We serve children infant through 5th grades so any and all books that fall into that age group would be joyfully received and very much appreciated!

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

Consider donating items we distribute to the children: diapers (size 4, 5 & 6 in particular) disposable pull-ups, wipes, children sized t-shirts, socks and underwear, school supplies, children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, children’s books,lice treatment kits and toilet paper.

A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children. You can donate by stopping by our Cross Corner location behind the Family Life Center any Wednesday from 11:30AM - 3:30PM. Children’s Bibles and Bible stories are always a joy to receive along with Spanish language Bibles.

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.

For additional information: Mary Jane Robertson Email: mjr53@cox.net Visit: Shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children Phone Number: (850) 499-6173

WEEKLY SCHEDULE June 19 2022 - June 25, 2022

Sunday, June 19 SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible Special Buddies

9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 5PM

Monday, June 20 Bread House Threads of Love One + One Connect Rehearsal Alanon Lighthouse Rehearsal AA

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

Tuesday, June 21 Joyful Place 10AM Prayer Group 6PM Freedom Fellowship 6PM Finance Committee 6:30PM Men’s Group 6:30PM Wednesday, June 22 AFLAC Meeting Bread House Women’s Bible Study

9AM 9AM 9:30AM

Wednesday Continued Blessings for Children Fellowship Dinner Beach Bible Study Kidz Club Gloryland Rehearsal Rejoice Rehearsal Small Group Bible Study Programs Choir Rehearsal AA

11:30AM 5PM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7PM 7PM 8PM

Thursday, June 23 Joyful Place Freedom AVL EC Barbershop Stephen Ministry

10AM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM

Friday, June 24 Bread House Blue Star Moms

9AM 3PM

Saturday, June 25 Pickleball

9AM