Beacon Week of July 31, 2022

BEACON Shalimar United Methodist Church

Week of July24th, 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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Upcoming Bible Studies

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 31, 2022 Numbers 6:24-26 8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Tracy Mank 9:30AM | CONNECT | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by the Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay 11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philp McVay 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

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

- Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

Philip’s Focus

“A Couple of Special Opportunities for August”

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July has been a blur and school will be back in session in less than two weeks. The month of August is upon us. In this Beacon, I wanted to lift two upcoming opportunities for Shalimar United Methodist Church. I do not want you to miss this information.

The first opportunity is just incredible and neighborly. We are expanding our church neighborhood! Shalimar United Methodist Church is going to sponsor and welcome a Ukrainian family seeking placement in our area. You will be hearing much more about this sponsorship in the coming weeks.

Dr. Alice Bigger and other laity from our church have championed this vision for well over half a year. Prayers have led us to this exciting opportunity. This initiative will involve our church partnering with Samaritan’s Purse as we sponsor this family. Our church has really gotten behind this project of goodwill. Our Church Council, Finance Committee, and Missions Team have all been working to make this vision possible.

How can you help with this exciting new project? We can help by giving a special offering in the month of August which will be beyond our normal giving to the Church. There is a new designated fund established for supporting our family. You can give anytime during the month of August to support our friends from Ukraine. This is so exciting and here we go expanding our church mission again!

A second opportunity I do not want you to miss is a regional gathering with Bishop Graves. Many of you are extremely interested in knowing more about denominational matters in the United Methodist Church. Our congregation is invited to join Bishop David Graves and leadership from the Alabama-West Florida Conference at a regional meeting August 21, 4 pm, at Pensacola First United Methodist Church. Bishop Graves will bring a message to the laity of the conference and answer any questions they might have.

If our congregation is not able to make the Pensacola event there are other options in August. These events are specifically focused on laity to help them understand current denominational matters and to provide accurate information. All laity in AWF local churches are invited to attend a meeting that is convenient for their schedule. Clergy will have an opportunity to meet with the bishop while he is in the area at other scheduled meetings Registration is not required for these meetings. Here is a listing of Bishop Graves gatherings for the laity.

Sunday, August 7th at 4pm, Dauphin Way UMC in Mobile Sunday, August 21st at 4pm, First UMC Pensacola Tuesday, August 23rd at 6pm, Dothan First UMC Sunday, August 28th at 4pm, First UMC Montgomery There are other important opportunities for August in this week’s Beacon. I hope you will take the time to read about all the exciting things going on in our vibrant church! Also, we hope you will join us for worship this Sunday, as we focus on another “Off the Wall” sermon. This week’s will be Numbers 6:23-26.

Shalom, Philip

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

CHURCH LIFE

Stay Up To Date with what’s happening at Shalimar United Methodist Church.

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The fall is coming in full swing here at Shalimar! We want to invite you and your family to our Open House on August 14 at 5PM. This is an opportunity to learn more about all age level programs, bible studies/small groups, and events coming up in the fall.

There will be food, activities, and giveaways so be sure to mark it on your calendars. You won’t want to miss it!

We are excited to partner with our on-going outreach programs, The Bread House and Blessings for Children. 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 this week during the normal hours of Bread House on Monday and Wednesday from 9AM-Noon; and Blessings for Children this Wednesday 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 24, 2022

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Sunday, July 31 SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible Kidz Worship & Bible Special Buddies Youth Movie Night

9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11AM 5PM 5PM

Joyful Place Prayer Group Men’s Group

10AM 6PM 6:30PM

Wednesday Continued

Beach Bible Study 5PM Kidz Club 5:30PM Kidz Go 5:30PM Blue Star Moms 5:30PM Gloryland Rehearsal 6PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Financial Peace 6PM Monday, August 1 CF Small Group 6PM Bread House 9AM Young Adult Bible Study 6PM Threads of Love 10AM Chancel Choir 7PM Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM AA 8PM Alanon 6PM Church Council 6PM Thursday, August 4 Lighthouse Rehearsal 6PM AA 8PM Joyful Place 10AM EC Barbershop 6:30PM Tuesday, August 2

Bread House 9AM Scrapbooking 10AM 2PM 9AM Parkinson’s Group 9:30AM Saturday, August 6 11:30AM 5PM Scrapbooking 8AM Pickleball 9AM

Wednesday, August 3 Bread House Women’s Bible Study Blessings for Children Fellowship Dinner

Friday, August 5

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 117

5 New families visited this week

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 361 Bags Given Out: 276 Members Served: 293

Bags Collected: 35,877 Bags Given Out: 30,248 Members Served: 27,526

MILESTONE REACHED This week we surpassed the mark of 30,000 tons of food given out through The Bread House.

Congratulations everyone for donations and support!

SUPPLIES NEEDED Paper Towels | Toilet Paper Jelly & Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Dried goods Beans & Rice 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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NEW HOURS STARTING AUGUST 10th Blessings for Children hours will be M/W/F from 10am-2pm, starting on August 10, 2022.

If you have been looking for a place to volunteer your time, look no further! Blessings for Children are in need of volunteers with the busy months coming up!

If you are interested or have any questions about volunteering please contact our new Blessings for Children Director, Rendi Bonner (INFORMATION BELOW).

rendibonner@yahoo.com (850) 676-9020

Joyful Place

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

Age Level

Programs

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SUMMER IS OVER—TIME FOR BIBLE STUDY!!!! You are invited to join the ladies of Splash of Joy I

Join us as we begin a 10-week study of Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin, God of Deliverance. The Exodus of the Israelites shapes our understanding of the whole Bible, its theme reverberates all the way to Revelation. We will see how Israel’s story is still relevant and relatable.

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If you have questions, please contact Sara Michaelson at (850) 865-3343.

Hope to see you there!

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES

Contact Us Phone 850-651-0721

Email office@shalimar-umc.org

Address 1 Old Ferry Road Shaliamr, FL 32579

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