Beacon for the Weeks of July 17th

BEACON Shalimar United Methodist Church

Week of July 17th, 2022

WELCOME Shalimar UMC

Lead Pastor

Dr. Philip McVay

REACH | TEACH | SEND

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford Associate Pastor Abigail Denney Media & Communications Sarah Hicks Children’s 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

Table Of Contents Our Vision Christ-centerd, multi-generational, family & community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

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This Sunday in Worship

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Philip’s Focus

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What’s Happening

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Weekly Schedule

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The Bread House

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Blessings for Children

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Joyful Place

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Age Level Programs

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Connect With Us | Social Media

Our Mission 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.

Worship Services

Sunday at Shalimar

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 services of gathering, praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations of 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 July 17, 2022 Proverbs 3:5-6 8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford 9:30AM | CONNECT | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by the Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Matt Langford 11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Led by Chancel Choir 11:07AM | FREEDOM | FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage and the Freedom Team

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [a]direct your paths..

- Proverbs 3:5-6

Matt’s Message “Trust with all your Heart”

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

- Proverbs 3:5-6 -

Sunday, we look at another familiar verse to many. A verse that I think is much easier to say than to do! Trust in God over trusting in yourself alone, is a theme for all of chapter 3 of Proverbs, and it should be a theme in our own life. Yes, this is tough to do, but Moses pointed to the Commandments of God, the Prophets to the Word of God, the Writings to the Wisdom of God, and Jesus to the Grace of God. Reason after reason, example after example given to follow and trust in the almighty God of love. I think we can do it!

I am sure that many of you can remember times where you have had to let go of self and trust God with all you had. Maybe it was a move, a career change, a financial stress, a friendship, a birth, a death, the list continues. Times in your life where you had to “Let go and Let God” as many have grown to say. I wonder if you are going through one of those times now? For me, answering the call of God to go into pastoral ministry has been a test for me. While I know that I am certain this is where God would have me to be, there are still moments that I must remind myself to choose to trust a God who can see what I cannot.

Through high school I played drums at a small country church in my hometown. I was blessed to have mentors and friends who helped me to learn my instrument, but also helped me to grow in my faith. I remember vividly the moment where a shift in my life happened from simply “playing drums” to “leading worship”. I felt God more clearly than ever before and a weight felt as though it had lifted. I was able to clearly see that I was given the opportunity to lead people into the presence and power of God. While I do know I felt that moment happen, I also know that I had no idea what that meant or how to do it, but I was going to trust God. The first of many moments of having to choose to trust God over myself.

From there I was able to answer my call, discern my call, and shape my call into pastor ministry in the life of the United Methodist Church. More mentors came in and offered the guidance I desperately needed. Opportunities for work and school were made available, and finally I found myself as a seminary graduate, licensed to preach, and headed down to Shalimar, FL. Talk about trusting God, I had no idea Shalimar, FL was a place! Again, trust God or rely on myself. That proverb ringing in my ear.

I now have just two more steps to go to become ordained as an Elder. I am working on what is called, commissioning paper work for Provisional membership, which is the step before ordination. All that stands before me is background information, my call to ministry, a sermon, bible study, and of course theological questions to answer. At the end, my prayer is indeed that God will continue to make my paths straight as the writer said, but still, more moments to decide to trust God or rely on myself.

This process has been quite the journey. These times and many more, I have found myself wanting to rely on me over God, questioning even other times if this is exactly what I am to do. But every time I find myself in that place, I think about from where God called me. I think about the joys and pains, early morning travel and late-night studying, sermons and homilies, funerals and weddings, baptisms and communions, staff meetings and church council meetings that have gotten me to this place. Each one a moment from God to appreciate his grace, to learn humility, and to remember his love. Each one a reminder to trust God! I am grateful for this church family, who has loved me and welcomed me with open arms. I would covet your prayers, appreciate your grace, and welcome your encouragement as I continue to walk down the path to which God has called me. I am praying to trust God more, to be open to hear God’s voice, and to see clearly that finish line of at least this ordination process. Ministry is my passion. The local church has my heart. Preaching is the vehicle for leading the church into the future. I am humbled that God would call me to play a part in this great kingdom mission. So, I am going to trust with all that I have!

I know that I am not the only one who is going through a time where you might be asking is this where God wants me to be? Am I truly living out God’s will? Team, I am praying with you as you pray with me, to trust God over leaning on ourselves. I have grown to find a great peace in my call. Don’t get me wrong. It took time, discernment, phone calls to mentors, and a lot of prayer, but the same can be true of you. Trust in the one who knows all and created all. Trust in the one who loves when all seems lost and gives grace when there seems to be none to find. God is in control. Surrounded by a community of faith, strive to trust God with all your heart!

Complete in Him, Matt

Associate Pastor Rev. Matt Langford matt@shalimar-umc.org

CHURCH LIFE

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What’s happening at Shalimar United Methodist Church.

Kidz Summer Camp is an opportunity for children to grow in their relationship with God through experiencing Bible stories and faith sharing, as well as connect with their church friends during activities such as swimming, canoeing, having s’mores, hiking, games and more.

Registration is open on our website, under ‘Children.’

Last day to register is Monday, July 18th and the camp fee is $345.

(Options are available if financial assistance is needed.)

We are excited to partner with our on-going outreach programs, The Bread House and Blessings for Children, this year during the last week of July and first week of August. We will be giving out backpacks and school supplies to anyone in the community who needs them.

You’ll be able to pick them up during the normal hours of Bread House M,W, & F from 9AM-Noon; and Blessings for Children on Wednesdays from Noon-3:30PM. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Church Office at (850) 651-0721 or email us at office@shalimar-umc.org

Week of July 17, 2022

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Sunday, July 17

SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible Kidz Worship & Bible Special Buddies

Wednesday Continued 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11AM 5PM

Fellowship Dinner 5PM Beach Bible Study 5PM Kidz Club 5:30PM Kidz Go 5:30PM Gloryland Rehearsal 6PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Financial Peace 6PM Monday, July 18 Bible Study 6PM Bread House 9AM Young Adult Bible Study 6PM Threads of Love 10AM Chancel Choir 7PM One + One 5PM AA 8PM Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM Lighthouse Rehearsal 6PM Thursday, July 21 Alanon 6PM AA 8PM Joyful Place 10AM SPR Meeting 6PM Tuesday, July 19 Trustees Committee 6PM Joyful Place 10AM EC Barbershop 6:30PM Prayer Group 6PM FinanceCommittee 6:30PM Friday, July 22 Men’s Group 6:30PM Wednesday, July 20 Bread House Women’s Bible Study Blessings for Children Respite Training

Bread House MOPS

9AM Saturday, July 23 9:30AM 11:30AM 12:30PM Whitehead Memorial

9AM 5PM

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Fellowship Dinner

Wednesday Fellowship Dinner is from 5-6PM. Email office@shalimar-umc.org or Call (850) 561-0721 by noon on Tuesdays to make your reservation!

Adults: $7 Children (3-10): $3 Family: $25

The Bread House

Week 115

48 Families visited this week

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 272 Bags Given Out: 227 Members Served: 264

Bags Collected: 35,210 Bags Given Out: 29,660 Members Served: 26,962

VOLUNTEER NEEDED The Bread House is looking for a volunteer to go shopping! If you have an hour or two a week, they could certainly use you.

SUPPLIES NEEDED Paper Towels | Toilet Paper Jelly & Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Dried goods Beans & Rice

For more information contact Pete Peters or stop by the Bread House, on M|W|F, 9-12AM.

These supplies are needed for each week. If you wish to donate money instead, send a check to SUMC. Make the memo line out to “Bread House”

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, contact Janet Norris or Pete Peters.

They would love to have you!

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

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

He makes everything beautiful in His time.

-Ecclesiastes 3:11

Blessings for Children

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You may remember that Blessings for Children has been looking for someone to take over leadership in 2023. So it is with great relief and joy to say that prayers have been answered and God’s timing is perfect with Rendi Bonner responding “yes” to God’s call to lead this mission outreach!! Rendi brings to our ministry a mission mindset, energy and enthusiasm, new ideas and creative plans. She has a formidable skill and gift set to go along with her heart for children and meeting their needs, and has hit the ground running. Rendi will be assuming the leadership role in August.

Together, with the help of an incredible group of dedicated volunteers, God’s guidance and a supportive and generous church family, we have over the last 4 years created and grown this Shalimar UMC mission outreach into an impactful and meaningful presence in our community. Our mission from the start has been “to meet the needs of children in our community while encouraging and developing Christ-centered and and church-involved relationships with their families.” Your support through prayers, donations, and your willingness to volunteer have allowed us to reach a constantly growing number of families and children, providing clothing, personal care items, Bibles/Bible stories, and school supplies to those who visit our ministry. God has affirmed that with Rendi and our amazing volunteers this mission will continue, and under her leadership will not only continue, but grow and expand in new and exciting ways to bless others.

In closing it has been a gift to serve with Blessings for Children these past 4 years and now a joy to know we can continue to serve our community’s children in the years ahead. The SUMC family has grown Blessings for Children together, and together we will continue to pray that God will be glorified in this ministry’s new and needed season, and as we have always said …..that our blessings will be turned into blessings for others. Thank you, church family, for your always gracious, generous help to this ministry. Like all of us who serve this mission, Rendi will be overwhelmed by your encouraging support and now we will look forward to serving with her as she helps move Blessing for Children forward!

Blessings and heartfelt thanks, Mary Jane Robertson

Joyful Place

Respite Director, Leigh J. Rice joyful@shalimar-umc.org

Age Level

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Address 1 Old Ferry Road Shaliamr, FL 32579

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