Beacon for the week of Jan 2nd

The Beacon January 2, 2022

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.

O ur Visio n Christ-centered, multigenerational, family and community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

O ur Missi on REAC H, T EAC H, and SEND We REACH out to our congregation, community, and the world to TEACH the word of God as provided in the Holy Scripture, and SEND our members and missionaries to be witnesses to God’s grace and His promise of eternal life to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Wors hi p S ervices T rad itions At 8:00am and 11:00 Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary, 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 11:00am service.

Conn ect At 9:30am Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary, we engage in a four-fold service of gathering praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations for prayer, and sending forth. The music is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns.

Fre ed om At 11:07am Sunday mornings in the Family Life Center Gym, we worship through modern music, multimedia, and a teaching style message in a nontraditional atmosphere. We come to God as we are to experience the freedom of not having to stay that way.

Here's what you need to know this week.

The Week of Sunday, January 2nd

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Events in New Year - We have exciting events happening in the New Year!

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Youth Winter Retreat: Jan 7-9, 2022 - The Challenge Weekend is a collaborative winter retreat with four local youth groups. The youth will stay at the Island Hotel on Okaloosa Island for an incredible weekend with huge games, stellar worship, and heartfelt discussion! Jan 2nd is the final day to sign up.

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Baptism Sunday: Jan 9, 2022 - We will Remember Our Baptism with special remembrances and baptisms in each service on Sun, Jan 9th. We are looking for pictures of your baptism to display during the service. Please send us your photos by Thu, Jan 6th to office@shalimar-umc.org.

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Win the Day - We invite you to participate in a new sermon series starting Sun, Jan 16, based on the book, Win the Day by Mark Batterson. Win the Day is the jump start you need to go after God-sized goals, one day at a time. You will learn seven powerful habits that can help you turn yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's anxieties into fuel for a better today.

Learn more about each event on our website at shalimar-umc.org/church-life.

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"Un" Deck the Halls - On Sun, Jan 2nd, all are welcome to help "un" deck the halls

as we take down Christmas in the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center after the 11 and 11:07 services.

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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the attendance card found in the pews and chairs, use the web form found online shalimar-umc.org/worship-attendance, or send an email to office@shalimarumc.org.

Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford .................................................................................. Worship Paster Rev. David Garvin ....................................................................................... Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford ............................................................................. Associate Pastor Vacant ............................................................................... Children’s Ministry Director Karen Jadin .................................................................................. Director of Preschool Dawn Rozofsky ................................................................................... Director of Camp 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

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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, January 2, 2022 Be Renewed | Isaiah 43:16-21

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Charlie Curry Lighthouse – Our God Has Come to Us Tracy Mank – Adore Him Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

CONNECT – SANCTUARY 9:30am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Katie Schenck The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 11:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Charlie Curry Lighthouse – Our God Has Come to Us Tracy Mank – Adore Him Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

FREEDOM SERVICE – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage The Freedom Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Matt Langford

Philip’s Focus New Things in a New Year!

What NEW things might the Lord bring in our lives in the New Year? The word NEW is possible for all of us regardless of age or circumstances. What are some ways the Bible teaches us about God making us NEW? I want to share three of my favorite New Year passages.

1. One of my favorite New Year passages is found in Isaiah. Isaiah teaches us the Lord is always making things new. The words of Isaiah 43:18-19 says simply, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a NEW thing! Now it springs up; do you do not perceive it?” (NIV) Isaiah is teaching us to stop and take a good look! God is always seeking to do a new work in us. In what ways is God leading us to see the NEW in our lives as we begin 2022?

2. God not only makes us NEW, but we can be completely transformed. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the NEW creation has come: the old is gone the NEW is here!” (NIV) As the rugged cocoon cracks bringing forth the beautiful butterfly, God seeks to do a beautiful work of transformation in us. The hardships and struggles can be redeemed and transformed. What work of transformation is God seeking to do in you?

3. My third passage to reflect on at the beginning of the year is Psalm 51:10-12, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and RENEW a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” (NIV). What sins do we need to confess as we begin the new year? God is faithful to forgive if we confess our sins and seek to have a right spirit restored in us. I have found taking an hour or more and confessing my sins of commission and omission is a great way to begin the New Year. As we pray and confess, the Holy Spirit helps us see so much in our lives that need God’s forgiveness. The Good news is God does want to forgive us of all our sins.

In 2022, I pray we will all grow to be fully the person God wants us to become! What NEW work is God doing in our lives? What an exciting thought for all of us! Happy New Year!

Shalom, Philip

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

Attendance Dec 26, 2021 Children’s Programs (930\11)

8:00 Service

9:30 Service

In-Person

105

Livestream

202

Total: 307

11 :00 Service

11:07 Service

Jan 5th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

Mexican Night Grilled Chicken KIDS: Tacos

Jan 7th from 12pm to 12am Jan 8th from 8am to 6pm Cross Corner Sanctuary Bring a non-perishable food item for the Bread House and your own snacks. For more info contact Pat Brantley at 850-830-1355.

Condolences to family and friends of Sandra Freathy - Dec 21, 2021 (mother of Sharon Segars)

The one+ONE group meets every Monday to go out to eat together. If you are interested in going, call Eileen Cox at 850428-0714.

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. We are excited to announce the prayer list can now be accessed on the website or app. Please call the office for the password to this page.

If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, website, or app, please call the church office at 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org.

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office at 651-0721 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 and personal) • Prayer Room Attendant - Volunteer to pray with those who come

to the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services • Pray in the Prayer Room during each Sunday morning worship

service • Pray for special church functions and events • Participate in the Prayer Chain and Prayer Link

Week 88 Numbers Bags Collected - 250 Bags Given Out - 186 Gift cards Given - 49 Members Served - 239

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 26,108 Bags Given Out - 23,141 (86.8 tons) Gift cards Given - 235 ($8,645) Members Served - 19,738

18 New Families visited this week, representing 57 individuals.

Merry Christmas, everyone! We had a huge week with just being open two days this week. On Wednesday before Christmas, we had 92 families come to the Bread House - a new one-day record!

Another record for the Bread house was having 18 NEW families show up! This year alone, we have had over 2,000 different and new visitors come to our campus because of the Bread House!

Meet Charlie Hough from Trinity United Methodist Church. They run a soup kitchen at Trinity.

When they heard about the Bread House this week, they started delivering extra Bread products that they had! Thank you, Trinity UMC!

After a busy day at the Bread House, the volunteers met for a Christmas lunch! Everyone had a great time!

Supplies are running low on almost everything!

ITEMS NEEDED THIS WEEK: EVERYTHING! 1. Paper Towels and toilet paper (a must need each week) 2. Jelly and Peanut Butter 3. Canned Vegetables If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate money to The Bread House by sending a check to SUMC; in the MEMO line, enter “Bread House.”

Questions or want to become a volunteer, contact Janet Norris, 850.598.5399, email norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters, 703.395.2437, email fpeters1@cox.net, or stop by.

Blessings for Children The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!

Psalm 126:3 Numbers won’t begin to tell the whole story. So as we close out our third year of serving children in need in our community through our Blessings for Children’s ministry, we thought we would give you a sense of how many children you have helped by your support of our church and this ministry in 2021. Blessings for Children is open one day a week, on Wednesdays, to serve families with children ages infant through 5th grade, and as of this writing, with only one Wednesday left in 2021, we have served 968 children this year. Based on the number of children we have served in the weeks leading up to Christmas (we set a record of 43 children served on Dec. 15th), we believe we will help nearly 1,000 children in 2021!

Serving children means we, through your generosity, have provided needs like diapers, baby wipes, new t-shirts, underwear and socks, personal care items to include lice treatment, and school supplies throughout the year.

We served each of those children through at least one adult family member. So that is a lot of people blessed by the mission heart of this church at the #10 2nd Street house! If you drive by on Wednesdays, you may see families waiting outside to come in!

You helped us provide Thanksgiving food bags and grocery gift cards to 28 families, and through your Angel Tree giving, we were able to share Walmart gift cards to help 24 very appreciative families. These numbers represent people who had a need and came to our church. Shalimar UMC has served for decades as a beacon of hope and blessings and sharing the love of Jesus in our area. Blessing for Children is a thankful and blessed ministry that opens its doors each week. May we continue to bring glory to our Heavenly Father as we serve Him and His children in the coming year!

If you would like to join us in helping our area’s children in need at Blessings for Children, here are some ways to consider:

• Please pray for the ministry and all who participate. Be on the lookout

for families you can refer to us for assistance.

• Consider donating items we distribute to the children: diapers (size 4, 5,

and 6 in particular), pull-ups, wipes, school supplies, children sized tshirts, socks and underwear, children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, 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 items by stopping by the #10 2nd Street house behind the church any Wednesdays from 11:30am - 3:30pm.

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Children’s bibles, bible stories, and activity books are always a joy to receive and distribute. Spanish language Bibles are always needed!

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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 or text: (850) 499-6173 Open every Wednesday 12 - 3:30 pm

Weekly Schedule Sunday, January 2nd Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am

Sunday, January 2nd Library .............................................. 9:00 am Children Worship & Bible ............ 9:30 am SS Adults ......................................... 9:30 am SS Youth .......................................... 9:30 am SS Special Buddies ......................... 9:30 am Children Worship & Bible ......... 11:00 am REBOOT Zoom .............................. 5:30 pm

Wednesday, January 5th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Splash I ............................................ 9:30 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Blessings for Children ................. 12:00 pm Fellowship Dinner .......................... 5:00 pm Kidz Club .......................................... 5:30 pm Youth Small Groups ...................... 5:30 pm Pastor’s Class .................................. 6:00 pm Christian Friends ........................... 6:00 pm Gloryland .......................................... 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Choir.................................................. 7:00 pm

Monday, January 3rd Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Library ........................................... 10:00 am Threads of Love .......................... 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal ............ 5:30 pm Healed ............................................. 5:30 pm Alanon .............................................. 6:00 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm Security Meeting ............................ 6:30 pm Tuesday, January 4th Men’s Group ................................... 6:00 pm Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm

Thursday, January 6th REBOOT .......................................... 5:30 pm Cub Scouts ....................................... 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training ............ 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Friday, January 7th Scrapbooking ................................ 12:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training ............ 6:30 pm Saturday, January 8th Scrapbooking .................................. 8:00 am Quilting Group ................................ 9:00 am Pickleball ......................................... 9:00 am