2022-11-06 Beacon

BEACON Shalimar United Methodist Church

Week of November 6, 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 Gerald Batton Custodian Chris Bennett Facility & Maintenance Manager Pat Brantley Office Administrative Assistant Abigail Denney Media & Communications Joy Harris Financial Assistant Denise Heath Finance Sarah Hicks Children’s Director Karen Jadin Preschool Director Tony Mallini Finance Heyward McKenzie Chef Scott Newbold Office Administrator Katie Pascoe Nursery Director Leigh J. Rice Respite Director Dawn Rozofsky After School & Camp Director Ben Savage Worship Arts Jeremy Thiess Ministries Assistant

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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Those We Have Lost

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Joyful Place

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The Bread House

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Thanksgiving Bag

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Teenager Gift Card Ministry

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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 November 6, 2022

Remember the Saints as we go FORWARD 8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30AM | CONNECT | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford & The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McCVay

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM | FREEDOM | FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage and the Freedom Team

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.

- Exodus 14:10-18

Philip’s Focus Updates and Upcoming

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Today is All Saints Sunday. It occurs on the Sunday closest to All Saints Day which is November 1. On this day, we remember members who have died over the year. As their names were called at baptism, their names will be read again in joining the Church Triumphant. Twenty-five members of our congregation have gone to be with Jesus this year. We will read their names and give thanks to God for their lives at all four of our worship services.

Also, on All Saints Sunday, we affirm a line in our Apostles’ Creed which reads… “we believe in the Communion of the Saints.” Saints are present with us through spirit. In the words of Hebrews, we are enveloped by all our loved ones… “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith” (Hebrews 12:1a). We will remember the presence of the spirit of all those who have gone on to Heaven on this day.

We want to make sure you are aware of our special invitation to be in worship on November 20th. This is the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving. Please save the date! On this special day, we will hear an inspiring message from Dr. Karl Stegall. We will also gather at the altar to make our 2023 financial commitments and offer thank you notes to God, as we approach the season of Thanksgiving. We will seek to move FORWARD into 2023 on this day as we make our personal commitments to the Lord.

Our Church Administrator, Scott Newbold, will be leaving our staff for another job opportunity. Here is what Scott wanted to share with us… “It has been my privilege to be your administrator these last 3 1/2 years. What started out as a short term ‘interim’ position became a full-time passion, one in which I gave my heart and soul. Without exaggeration, working with you has been one of the single biggest highlights of my career. This job was my opportunity to give back to the church which had so richly blessed my family! With mixed emotions, it is now time for me to embrace the next stage of my career. A local company with the potential to help millions around the world has asked me to be their VP and General Manager. Admittedly, starting a new career path at this

age is scary, but this is a direction I feel led to pursue.”

I want to thank Scott personally on behalf of our congregation for some outstanding work during the last three and half years. His contributions have been numerous. Among his greatest contributions included tireless and innovative work helping the church journey through a pandemic. His work was indispensable, as we journeyed through uncertain years. Thank you, Scott, for your contributions as Church Administrator. We pray God’s blessings on you and your family in all your new endeavors.

Also, I am pleased to let you know of an interim plan for Church Administrator. Tony Mallini has agreed to step in as interim Church Administrator, as we close 2022 and begin a New Year. His willingness to step in is such a blessing for all! We are so blessed to have Tony Mallini on our staff and in our church. Our SPR will also begin work and a search to fill the position of Church Administrator for the long term.

Thanks for all you do lifting the ministry of Jesus Christ!

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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It is not too late if you would like to purchase a ticket for our Youth Choir Annual Spaghetti Lunch!

The lunch is today at 12:30pm in room 106 in the Family Life Center.

Tickets are $10.

There will be a Church Council meeting on November 15 at 6pm in the Sanctuary.

Our Denominational Task Force is presenting their findings, resources, and answering some of the questions you might be asking about the United Methodist Church.

Our stewardship series is starting this week!

We are excited to have our guest speaker, Dr. Stegall, preach on Consecration Sunday, November 20.

We would like to invite you and your family to worship with us that Sunday and come to our FREE lunch after our 11:07 service.

After lunch on November 20, we will be decking the halls in the Sanctuary!

All are welcome to come and participate in decorating the Sanctuary for the Advent season.

Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated throughout the week!

To check out our weekly newsletter, “The Beacon”, and our new Podcast, “So You’re in the Know”, go to our website!

Facebook: Shalimar United Methodist Church Instagram: shalimarumc Website: www.shalimar-umc.org

Week of November 6, 2022

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, November 6

Wednesday Continued

SS Adults Sunday, August 21 9:30AM SS Youth 9:30AM SS 9:30AM SS Adults Special Buddies 9:30AM SS Youth 9:30AM Kidz Worship 9:30AM SS Special Buddies 9:30AM Kidz Worship 11AM Kidz WorshipLunch 9:30AM YC Spaghetti 12:30PM Kidz Worship 11AM GriefShare 3PM Special Buddies 5PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 4PM Bishop Graves Meeting 4PM Student Worship 5PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 4PM Special Buddies 5PM Special 5PM ReBoot Worship 7PM Student 5PM

Splash of Joy 1 & 2 9:30AM Blessings for Children 10AM ReBoot 5PM Fellowship Dinner 5PM Youth Small Groups 5PM Kidz Choir & BS 5:30PM Pastor’s Class 6PM OTS Small Group 6PM Young Adult Small Group 6PM Gloryland Rehearsal 6PM Rejoice Rehearsal 6PM Orchestra Rehearsal 6PM Monday,November August 22 7 Monday, Choir Rehearsal 6PM 8PM Bread 9AM Bread House House 9AM AA Threads 10AM Threads of of Love Love 10AM Thursday, November 10 Nominations 5PM Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM One + One Rehearsal 5PM Lighthouse 6PM 10AM Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM Joyful Place Alanon 6PM 4th & 5th Graders 3:30PM Alanon 6PM Finance Meeting 6PM 5:30PM Lighthouse Rehearsal 6PM ReBoot AA 8PM Freedom AVL Monday Night Women 6PM 5:30PM AA 8PM EC Barbershop 6:30PM Tuesday, November 8 Stephen Ministry 6:30PM Tuesday, August 23 Joyful Place 10AM Friday, November 11 3rd Grade Bible Study 3:30PM Joyful Place 10AM Office Closed Youth Band Rehearsal 5:30PM Blue Star Moms 5:30PM 9AM Prayer Group 6PM Bread House Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal 5:30PM Scrapbooking 10AM Rev. Matt’s Bible Study 5:30PM 6PM Freedom Rehearsal Freedom Fellowship 6PM Prayer Group 6PM Parkinson’s Support Group 2PM Men’s Group 6:30PM 7PM Men’s Group 6:30PM MOPS Bunco Wednesday, November 9 Bread House

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Saturday, November 12 Pickleball 9AM

Fellowship Dinner

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Call (850) 561-0721 by noon on Tuesdays to make your reservation!

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

announcements & articles Those We Have Lost Nadine Winterberger Betty Darrin Crystal Adkins Betty Cassell Janice Hall Kay Freathy Jayne Black Tom Goodwin Don Brown Keith Camizzi Connie Boyd Fred Doyle Alice McKelvey James Kegan Barbara Riley Rusty Hubbard Diane Johnson Jan Kwasigroh Larry Choplin Charles Whitehead Jo Yeager Marv Yeager Pat Marcus Ron McArtor Cheryl Archer

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Joyful Place

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

The Bread House

OPEN

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 502 Bags Given Out: 444 Members Served: 376

Bags Collected: 41,785 Bags Given Out: 35,005 Members Served: 32,669

6 new families visited this week

THANKSGIVING BAGS

SUPPLIES NEEDED

The Bread House will be collecting Thanksgiving Bags and handing them out the week before Thanksgiving.

Paper Towels | Toilet Paper Jelly & Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Canned Tuna & Canned Chicken Dried goods Beans & Rice

Grab a flyer to get all the information!

They will be located throughout the Sanctuary & FLC this Sunday, the 6.

These supplies are needed for each (It’s also on the next page) week. If you wish to donate money Thank you for your instead, send a check to SUMC. Make continued support! the memo line out to “Bread House” POCs: Janet Norris or Pete Peters.

They would love to hear from you!

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

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

MISSIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE TEENAGER GIFT CARD MINISTRY CAMPAIGN

Blessings will be received from the church family from Sunday, October 16th through Sunday, November 20th Checks are to be made to SUMC and on the memo line/for please include “Teenager Gift Card Ministry”.

Gift cards are purchased, and gift bags are prepared during the week of November 21st – November 25th Deliveries to the teenagers will take place on December 1st and 2nd. All deliveries will have one of our pastors in attendance.

SUMC is making a difference in our community. Each gift card has a message that states, from those who love you at Shalimar United Methodist Church.

In 2016, 26- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers In 2017, 27- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers In 2018, 37- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers In 2019, 73- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers In 2020, 94- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers In 2021, 103- $100 gift cards were delivered to teenagers We anticipate having well over 100 names again this year.

Out of respect, the names of these recipients are not made public.

If you know of a teenager in need, please contact Ron Garriga directly or share the teenager’s name and address with one of our pastors.

The Angencies we Work With: Okaloosa County Area School District Opportunity Place Fresh Start Children in Crisis Okaloosa County Foster Children Okaloosa County Homeless Teenagers Teenagers within SUMC For more information or questions please reach out to Ron Garriga at (850) 240-0955 or r.garriga@cox.net

Contact Us Phone 850-651-0721

Email office@shalimar-umc.org

Address 1 Old Ferry Road Shaliamr, FL 32579

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