2022-06-26 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 We want to invite you to join us for a church-wide, all ages, Beach Baptism THIS SUNDAY (June 26th) at 5PM. It is not too late to sign up!

We will meet at John Beasley Park to enjoy some food and fellowship before the Baptisms. Even if you are not being baptised we would love for you to be there to support those who are.

For more information or to sign up contact Matt Langford at (334) 437-3931. Or register online at www.shaimar-umc.org/beachbaptism 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.

OFF THE WALL: NEW SERMON SERIES Starting July 10th is our new sermon series, “Off The Wall.” This series takes a closer look at the passages of scripture that are used for decorating and making a great Facebook post.

These verses are far more than just good sayings to encourage us; they help us better understand God. Join us as we read and work through some Old Testament passages to see them in a new light that can make a difference in our life today.

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 26, 2022 The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:25-37

TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 8AM: In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford CONNECT - SANCTUARY 9:30AM: In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship led by 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 Chancel Choir FREEDOM SERVICE - FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07AM: In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage and

The Freedom Team

PHILIP’S FOCUS “What a great month for Shalimar UMC!” Shalimar United Methodist Church turns 71 years old this month. We began in the Florida Drive Inn concession stand.

The 20 or so people that gathered for an organizational service in 1951 would be amazed how much happened in just one month 71 years later!

The world has changed quite a bit since 1951. And the challenges of the last years have been unparalleled. Yet…Shalimar UMC remains both strong and vibrant in worship, programs, and mission. Even a two-year pandemic could not dismantle the wonderful ministry growing out of the corner of Meigs and Old Ferry. Our month of June has been loaded with impactful and special events. What are some of the highlights of the month of June?

We moved into June adding new members at the fastest pace in many years. This growth was highlighted through receiving 55 new members in 50 Days as we observed Pentecost Sunday. And best of all we are continuing to add new members throughout the month.

Summer Camp has had the most children ever. This includes 110 kids registered and an average attendance of 80-90 kids each week. Thank you Dawn Rozofsky for your great leadership!

As I am writing this article, we have 19 students and 7 adults on a 10-day youth choir tour. The good news of the “love God and love people” theme is being spread to people in Pennsylvania, New York City, Tennessee, and Shalimar, Florida this year.

Earlier this month we had Vacation Bible School. The “Food Truck Party” was a rolling in the location as the Florida Drive Inn Concession Stand. Our successful VBS included well over 200 kids and 60 volunteers.

Our “Starry, Starry, Night Event” raised over $27,000 for missions! This special night placed an exclamation point on some of the missions and ministry of Shalimar UMC. This includes three days a week with Bread House, every Wednesday with Blessings for Children, and two days a week with our newest ministry Joyful Place. What a difference we are making for our community!

Our Reboot ministry completed another online class and is in the process of finishing another Reboot Advance Class in June. A Healed class is starting in Niceville at the CALM Center.

They also hosted a Reboot Baby Shower. This shower gathered graduates who witnessed to 35 of their families and friends about the healing that allowed them to come together…as husbands, wives, and now parents. It was a great month! We are grateful to Deb Hutto and Jeanne Racquier for their wonderful leadership of Reboot.

The month of June still has a week left. We will have a church gathering this Sunday, June 26, 5pm, at Beasley Park. In addition to the fellowship, we will have hamburgers and offer beach baptisms and reaffirmations of baptisms for all interested.

What a great month June has been! Thank you for your generosity of giving to the Lord to make this kind of ministry possible! And Happy Birthday Shalimar UMC! 71 years old and as vibrant as ever!

Shalom, Philip

Lead Pastor Dr. Philip McVay philip@shalimar-umc.org

MOPS DATE! Hey all! Our Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group had a summer play date in our library last week! Such a wonderful use of our charming little library!!

If you’re interested of have questions, contact Joy Jones for more info!

(850) 758-0090 Connect with us on Facebook facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar

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.

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.

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, July 1 - Sunday, July 3

Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133

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 112

15 NEW FAMILIES VISITED THIS

Food Distribution Numbers 452 Bags Collected 323 Bags Given Out 0 Cards Given Out 282 Members Served

TOTAL 34,180 28,915 (1084 Tons) 235 ($8,645) 26,125

Happy Juneteeth…

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - If anyone out there would like to do shopping for the Bread House we could use the help! We do an inventory each day then need help going to SAM’s or Walmart to purchase needed items. Takes about an hour and you will be reimbursed for all purchases!

Think about it and if interested stop by the Bread House M, W, or F between 9-12…or call Pete at 703.395.2437 for more information. Thanks!

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 26 2022 - July 1, 2022

Sunday, June 26 SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible Beach Baptism

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

Monday, June 27 Bread House Threads of Love One + One Connect Rehearsal Alanon Lighthouse Rehearsal AA

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

Tuesday, June 28 Joyful Place 10AM Orchestra Rehearsal 5:30PM Prayer Group 6PM Men’s Group 6:30PM Wednesday, June 29 Bread House Women’s Bible Study Blessings for Children

9AM 9:30AM 11:30AM

Wednesday Continued Fellowship Dinner Beach Bible Study Kidz Club Gloryland Rehearsal Rejoice Rehearsal Small Groups Bible Study Programs Choir Rehearsal AA

5PM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7PM 7PM 8PM

Thursday, June 30 Joyful Place EC Barbershop

10AM 6:30PM

Friday, July 1 Bread House Parkinson’s Support Group

9AM 2PM

Saturday, July 2 Pickleball Quilting Group Orchestra Rehearsal

9AM 9AM 10AM