2023-05-14 Beacon

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Shalimar United Methodist Church

Week of May 14, 2023

WELCOME Shalimar UMC

Incoming Lead Pastor

Dr. Alan McBride

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 Interim Church Administrator Heyward McKenzie Chef Amanda Marshall Nursery Coordinator 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. Brad Bradford: (850) 227-4328 Rev. David Garvin: (850) 319-0072 Rev. Matt Langford: (334) 437-3931

Our Vision Christ-centered, multi-generational, family & community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

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.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY MAY 14, 2023 8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Jean Tippit Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30AM | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Jean Tippit Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Rev. Jean Tippit Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM | FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Person & Online Message by Rev. Jean Tippit Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.

- 1 Peter 3:13-22 NIV

Week of May 14, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, May 14 SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship Kidz Worship Special Buddies Student Worship

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

Monday, May 15 Bread House Threads of Love Connect Rehearsal Lighthouse Rehearsal Alanon AA

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

Tuesday, May 16 Joyful Place 3rd Grade Bible Study Freedom Rehearsal Missions Meeting Men’s Group Prayer Group

10AM 3:30PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM

Wednesday, May 17 Bread House Splash 1 & 2 Blessings for Children ReBoot Fellowship Dinner Student Small Groups Kidz Club Pastor’s Class Old Testament Studies Gloryland Rejoice Chancel Choior AA

9AM 9:30AM 10AM 4:30PM 5PM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7PM 8PM

Thursday, May 18 Joyful Place 4th Grade Bible Study Alzheimer’s Support Group

10AM 3:30PM 6PM

Friday, May 19 Bread House Marriage Retreat

9AM 5PM

Saturday, May 20 Marriage Retreat

8AM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER May 17, 2023 Entree & Kids: Lasagna

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Click HERE to visit the Church Life page on our website!

CHURCH LIFE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.

MARRIAGE RETREAT Calling all engaged and married couples! We want to invite you to our marriage retreat the weekend of May 19! There will be 3 sessions: May 19, May 20, and June 11.

Scan the QR Code to register!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Rev. Matt Langford at (334) 437-3931

SENIOR SUNDAY We will be recognizing our seniors on Sunday, May 21 during the 11:07am service.

Following the service, seniors and their family are invited to our Senior Recognition Luncheon in the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, contact our Youth Pastor, David Garvin, at (850) 319-0072 or at youth@shalimar-umc.org. register here for Senior Sunday: shalimar-umc.org/seniorsunday by Wed, May 17.

DAVID & HANNAH’S GOODBYE Pastor David’s last Sunday is May 28, 2023. After services that Sunday there will be a touch and go ceremony for David and Hannah in the Family Life Center. Meanwhile, If you would like to write them an encouraging note or card there will be baskets in the worship venues to collect them for the next couple of weeks.

READY, SET, VBS

Children ages 4 (as of September 1, 2022) – (Completed) 5th Grade are invited to Vacation Bible School 2023 – READY, SET, MOVE! VBS DATES: June 5 - June 9 | 9am - 12pm

This week of hands-on activities in Bible, games, crafts, and missions will allow the kids to grow in their faith as they understand how they can follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere.

Registration is open! Visit shalimar-umc.org/vbs23 to complete the registration form or contact our Children’s Director, Sarah Hicks at sarah@shalimar-umc.org

PASTOR’S CORNER One of the greatest joys of my ministry at Shalimar UMC has been working with the Young Adult Ministry. When I found out I would be helping lead this ministry, I had no idea what that meant or what to do. In fact, we have had more versions of what the Young Adult ministry looked like than probably any other church in three years. I really was just trying to figure out what would work. We tried one group on Thursdays, four groups on four different days, three different meeting types but this time all on Sundays, and finally moved to Wednesday Nights. With each version and each season, we learned something new. We continued to add new people, increase those who came to worship, and even help create lasting friendships.

Another major part of why I loved this part of ministry so much was that my wife, Anne Claire, and I got to do it together. Anne Claire was the host for most of our off-campus hangouts. She can create an atmosphere at our home where people feel welcomed, calm, and able to be their true selves. This has led to people that would not normally come to an event at the church having an opportunity to participate in another way. We have hosted the Not Halloween After Halloween Halloween-Costume Party, Friendsgiving, Everyone’s Favorite Christmas Party, and many more events that have all led to people being a part of this wonderful group.

In addition to the growth and excitement of Young Adults our Mothers of Preschoolers program has also grown in great numbers. Finding ways to get connected to this already established ministry truly helped to make all the difference. We have so many programs and outreach opportunities at the church. This creates so many avenues to work together to help get people connected to our church more fully. For example, one of our Young Adults found the Bread House to volunteer and be a part of, which led to an invitation to MOPs, which led to an invitation to one of our fun events for Young Adults, then to the marriage class, and now she and her family come to worship most every Sunday. Building connections, making people feel welcomed and safe, and pointing them to the love of Christ has been the mission of the Young Adult Ministry.

I have loved every second of helping to lead Young Adults. We have done some fun things like Wahoo’s games and Hockey. We have served our community through the staff and teachers and on the campus at Meigs Middle School. We have made new friends, and we have added new church members. But what I want to share most is that a ministry I thought I would use to help others has really changed me. I am not a big cliché guy but honestly, being a part of Young Adults has blessed me more than I would have imagined.

I hope everyone will continue to support the young Adults and know that we are not done yet! We have our Marriage Retreat Weekend on May 19-20, the Blue Wahoo’s Family Night on June 8, and we will continue to meet on Wednesday nights through June! Additionally, I am having a meeting soon with some of our faithful members to make sure we keep this ministry going and set the Fall semester up for success. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events and continue to pray for God to do amazing things. Oh and one more thing…

We have a Softball Team!!!

Matt Langford, Associate Pastor

announcements & articles PHILIP’S FOCUS Dear Congregation: Thank you for a wonderful Sunday send off into retirement! The worship was glorious to the Lord and uplifting of hearts. The reception was eloquent with so many special touches including decoration, delicious food presented as a banquet, and a violinist. Thank you to the many who went the second mile to make such a wonderful day happen!

The gift from the congregation of aesthetically appealing Adirondack chairs is so appreciated. Karen and I look forward to sitting in them often in the coming years! We will remember your love and generosity when we enjoy them.

We will continue to pray the priestly prayer for this great congregation…”May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on young be gracious unto to you; The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) Shalom, Philip and Karen

KIDZ MUSICAL GOD SQUAD

ATTENDANCE FOR MAY 7, 2023 8AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 11:07AM

87 63 95 131 22 212

CHILDREN LIVESTREAM TOTAL

610

Support our Youth Choir as they sing the National Anthem at the Blue Wahoos game on June 8 at 6:35pm!

The price is $25 per person and includes: Moe’s Taco Bar, Pavilion Party Deck seating, and your game ticket.

Gates open at 5:30 | Buffet starts at 6pm | Game starts at 6:35pm RSVP HERE: shalimar-umc.org/famnight

JOYFUL PLACE

Sending love to all those who have mothers, who are mothers and who will become mothers.

Be JOYFUL ALWAYS, Leigh

The Bread House

OPEN

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 576 Bags Given Out: 322 Members Served: 329

Bags Collected: 53,255 Bags Given Out: 42,818 Members Served: 40,896 Meet Peter and Barbara Zipfel! They have faithfully been bringing fruit and toilet paper to the Bread House since we started 3 years ago!

Thanks Zipfel’s!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED Peanut Butter & Jelly Paper Towels | Toilet Paper Canned Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, & Mixed

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

Canned Meat: Tuna, Chicken, & Spam Dried Goods | Beans & Rice Fruit, Potatoes, & Onions 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”

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