Beacon for the week of October 31st

The Beacon October 31, 2021

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, October 31st

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Together - Celebrate 2021 with us, as we join Together as the body of Christ. We're looking back over the year as part of looking forward towards 2022. Together sermon series start today, Sun, Oct 31st.

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Trunk or Treat - Join us tonight, Sun, Oct 31st for Trunk or Treat. We do ask that the main parking lot be empty by 2pm. Otherwise, we will decorate your car. All trunks need to be ready to hand out candy by 4:30. The event starts at 5pm.

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5th Quarter - Come join us after the final Choctawhatchee High football game for a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Bounce on inflatables, challenge your friends in dodgeball, and possibly take home an awesome prize! For students in grades 6-12.

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Spaghetti Lunch - The Youth Choir will be hosting a Spaghetti Lunch on Sun, Nov 7th! The proceeds of the meal support our youth on their mission choir tour this summer. Tickets can be purchased from any youth choir student in the FLC on Sundays, in the church office, or purchased at the door. It's $10 a plate. subspla.sh/s6txynq

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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us.

You can fill out the web form found online shalimar-umc.org/worshipattendance, or you can send an email to Faith@shalimar-umc.org.

Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford .................................................................................. Worship Paster Rev. David Garvin ....................................................................................... Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford ............................................................................. Associate Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ......................................................................... Communication Pastor Robyn Lamberth ............................................................. 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 Rev. Faith Parry (850) 420-9888 1 Old Ferry Road | P.O. Box 795 Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org | office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Mon - Thu: 8 am - 4 pm | Fri : 8 am - 12 pm

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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, October 31, 2021 Together | We Grow Love | Ephesians 3:14-21

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Dr. Alice Biggar and Tracy Mank – Christians, We Have Met to Worship

CONNECT – SANCTUARY 9:30am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford 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 Dr. Brad Bradford Chancel Choir – Amazing Love Dr. Alice Biggar and Tracy Mank – Christians, We Have Met to Worship

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

Philip’s Focus A Cheerful Disposition is Good for Your Health The Proverbs says, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.” (Proverbs 17:22; The Message). We cannot always change our circumstances, but we can certainly change our outlook. In the long term, a cheerful heart leads to better health emotionally, physically, and spiritually in life. How about us? Do we fill our lives with gloom and doom? Or a cheerful disposition? We have a choice.

How do we make our hearts more cheerful? One way is maintaining a good attitude. The great motivator Zig Ziglar said, “Life is 90% attitude and 10% circumstances.” He would say, “It’s not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you.”

He would also say, “The choice to have a great attitude is something that nobody or no circumstance can take from

you.” The great Yogi Berra said humorously about baseball, “90% of the game is mental, and the other half is physical!”

HAHA! Another way we keep a cheerful heart is not to take ourselves too seriously! Do we really think the world revolves around us? Or cannot function without us? Remember the parable of sticking your hand in the water? Yes. Our lives matter. Yet, we can get so wrapped up in our circumstances that we lose the joy of life. How about we keep some perspective? Our lives do matter but not at the expense of losing all of our joy!

One other way we keep a cheerful disposition is humor. I remember a former member of our congregation years ago, Mr. Ed Powell. Ed had a gift of humor. He would stop by the church office each day with a joke! Most of his jokes were very funny! Ed shared the gift of laughter and humor each day.

I will always have wonderful memories of his laugh and his daily trips to the office. Ed reminded me when we have a sense of humor; we are on our way to a cheerful life.

In these times that can bring extra stress, uncertainties, and the feeling of being out of control, I hope we will not forget the Proverb wisdom “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” My prayer for you today is your attitude will soar upward, not take your life too seriously, and that you set your sense of humor free!

I hope to see you Sunday for worship and Trunk or Treat!

Shalom, Philip

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

Attendance Oct 24, 2021

In-Person Livestream

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Nov 3rd RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

Lasagna Grilled Chicken Lasagna

Condolences to family of Nadine Winterberger - Oct 21, 2021

A Message From the Finance Office Third quarter giving statements went out on Mon, Oct 25, 2021, by email only. If you would like a statement, and do not receive one by email, please email the Finance office, finance@shalimar-umc.org, or call 651-0721 x103 to request a mailed copy.

The flowers placed in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God. In memory of Dennis Moyer ~ Denise Heath

31 Day Prayer For Our Pastors Challenge Pastor Appreciation month is October and it is my hope that you already pray for the SUMC and our Pastors on a regular basis. On behalf of the Tuesday Night Prayer Group and the Prayer Ministry Team, I would like to invite each of you to join us in a commitment to pray for our Pastors (Pastor Philip, Pastor Matt, Pastor Faith, Pastor David, and Pastor Brad) each day during the month of October.

We hope that we can count on your support by signing up to pray for our Pastors and the SUMC for the 31 days of October. We are not asking for a time, only that you commit to pray daily for each of the pastors and for SUMC. You will be provided with a “31 day Pray for Your Pastors Challenge” to aid you in praying daily. The guide is for 31 days during the month of October. I know some of you are already praying for our pastors, and I thank you for doing so.

With all that is happening in this world right now, Prayer is more important than ever. What better way to help do our part in changing the world than to start right here at SUMC. I recently heard someone say we need to "Pray Long and Pray Hard". It is my belief that Prayer does make a difference so please join us in praying for our Pastors each day during the month October and hopefully every day of the year. This could very well be the best gift you could ever give to our pastors.

"God begins answering when the Prayer is made. Prayer triggers the actions in Heaven" (Max Lucado, Before Amen).

Thank you in advance for your support. https://subspla.sh/xs6jmyz/1635627600 James Brantley SUMC Prayer Ministry Team

The young adult ministry at Shalimar UMC is tailored for those ages 18 -35. We hope to create a place where you feel welcomed, heard, and reenergized. In whatever stage of life you find yourself, we will have an opportunity for you to find community, be surrounded and supported by others, and walk through life with others. We will have small group Bible study and discussion, worship nights, fun activities and trips, as well as opportunities to make a difference in our community. We hope you will come and be a part.

REVIVE: Join us on Monday nights from 7-8 at the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall for Bible study and discussion. We will go back to our Wesleyan roots and have a time to meet together, listen to one another, pray for each other, and walk through life together.

Oct: 4,18 | Nov: 1,15,29 | Dec: 6

COLLECTIVE: Every 2nd Monday night we will meet from 7-8 at Cross Corner for a time of worship. We will have music led by other young adults from our group and Pastor Matt will share a lesson with us. We will have food and activities on this night and provide an avenue to invite new friends to join us and create a more casual environment.

Oct 11 | Nov 8 | Dec 13

UNITED: United are the times that we will be out in the community either united together having fun or united in service to our community.

Sep 27: Peppers | Oct 25: Halloween Party Nov 22: Friendsgiving | Dec 20: Christmas party

Sundays Worship and Bible 9:30am - 10:30am 11:00 - 12:15pm

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER: ROBYN LAMBERTH | 251-597-9532 CHILDREN@SHALIMAR-UMC.ORG

I would like to say thank you to everyone at Shalimar UMC for making me feel so very welcome. Every single hello and introduction has been followed by an offer to help with anything I could possibly need. Everyone has been beyond amazing.

I am very confident that God has good reason and great plans for leading me to this ministry and I am over the moon excited to be here. There is an amazing group of children here and I am so excited to be a part of their spiritual growth!

Robyn Lamberth

Attention Fellow SUMC Members: A little white Bible with the inscription “To the Shelton triplets—Riley, Reagan, and Colin, Love Silvia Brown Just call me Nana” was left in room 7 in the courtyard and has since disappeared. If you have seen this Bible or know the location, please let the church office know or call me at 850-499-1616. It means so much to the Shelton family.

Thank you for your help.

Bette Byrd

SUNDAY: 10/31 Trunk or Treat | 5-7pm | FLC parking lot WEDNESDAY: 11/3 Small Group | 5-7PM | FLC Gym Join us for worship, discussion, and fellowship!

GET INFORMED: Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on student activities.

Youth@shalimar-umc.org

High School Confirmation “The Way” is a 4-week study during the Sunday school hour (9:30-10:30am), Sundays in November. Students will learn the basic theological concepts of the Christian faith, preparing them for baptism, and initiation into the church.

For more information contact, Rev. David Garvin.

Phone: 850-319-0072 Email: youth@shalimar-umc.org

Nov 5th from 12pm to 12am Nov 6th 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.

For my birthday Nov 11, 2021. I would like to invite the men of the church to a road trip and steak dinner, on me.

The road trip will be to Molino Florida, with a free steak dinner.

We leave the church at 4:30 (1630) and return about 10:30 (2230). There will be live music and fellowship.

All men attending will also receive a FREE Barn meeting hat!

Come on, I am buying.

Keith. E. Latimer

Blessings for Children Belts are a Blessing!

It was her first time visiting our Blessings for Children ministry, and she had three children who needed blessings we had to share: t-shirts, underwear, socks, personal care items, and school supplies, but then she asked if we could help with a children’s belt. Her children were slim, and their pants were falling because they did not have a belt. I explained we stocked and offered particular items that we hoped would help meet a family’s needs, but unfortunately, belts were not something we had or even something I had ever seen come through our ministry in any donations. She understood and began looking through our Treasure Chest bins while we waited for her items to be gathered by our volunteers. (Treasure Chest bins are gently used clothing or child-related items that people generously share with us; many of those sharers are the families our ministry has blessed.)

Suddenly, there was a scream, and I turned to look. She was holding up a children’s stretch belt with the biggest grin on her face! She said it was buried at the very bottom of the bin, and it was exactly what she needed for her children to share. Thank you, Jesus, for knowing and finding a way to provide for every need!

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 t-shirts, 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 shalimarumc.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

Week 79 Numbers Bags Collected - 367 Bags Given Out - 268 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 284

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 23,039 Bags Given Out - 20,894 (78.4 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 16,976

5 New Families visited this week, representing 19 individuals.

URGENT REQUEST! We need someone to help pick up Milk and Eggs!

If you can spare a couple of hours a week, please contact Pete at 703.395.2437! Thank you!

Meet Dr. Kelly Axt from Silver Sands School! She is holding a sign her class made for the Bread House, showing their appreciation. The Bread House has committed to helping her class with snacks! If you would like to donate snacks to Silver Sands specifically, please mark the items and drop them off at the Bread House!

Focused Items this Week: • Cereal (all kinds, we are out) • Paper Towels and toilet paper (a must need each week) • Jelly and Peanut Butter • Spaghetti and Sauce 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.”

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

Here at MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers), we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when we come together, face-toface. If you are expecting or have an infant, toddler, or preschooler, this group is for you!

2021-2022 Theme: All For Love • • •

In-Person meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 9:30-11:30am (with holiday week exceptions) Playdates and Mom’s Night outs

For more information: Call/text Joy Jones at 850-758-0090 or search for our MOPS of Shalimar group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV)

When you buy the non-perishable goods on the shopping list, you provide a meal for a local family in our community and church family who need a helping hand this Thanksgiving. Your support makes a difference!

Check off each item on the shopping list and place it in a reusable shopping bag. By using these cloth or plastic bags, we are able to easily transport and distribute your donations this Thanksgiving.

Purchase one $20 gift card for a Turkey or Ham from Publix, Winn Dixie, or Walmart. Place the gift card in a separate envelope (sealed) with the gift card's amount written outside the envelope. Place the envelope in the bag.

Return this bag to the church office no later than Wed, Nov. 17, 2021. Drop off times are Monday-Thursday 9am–3pm.

Shopping List Estimated cost is $20 + $20 Gift Card = $40 1 $20 gift card 2 cans of green beans—large 2 cans of jellied cranberry sauce 2 boxes of Jiffy corn bread mix 1 large box of instant mashed potatoes

2 boxes of stuffing 2 cans of corn 1 box of brownie mix or cookies 2 cans of fruit

And, if there is anything else you would like to add, please do.

Do you know anyone who may need help this Thanksgiving? To be a recipient of a Thanksgiving Bag, all referrals must be received and placed on our list by contacting the church office or Tracey Bethea at 850-865-4681.

We also have a special email account for this outreach. Emails are checked daily for referrals. stophungerokaloosa@gmail.com.

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

LIBRARY NEWS!

Horton of Dr. Seuss fame might have found his "WHO," but so have I! As promised last week, the "WHO" of the additions to our children's section has been "found out!" The "WHO" (actually the "WHO's") is YOU! Your generous contributions to your library have not only enabled us to share good books within our neighborhoods but have also helped us seriously up-grade our shelves! As our librarian has said more than once, children's books are beautifully illustrated and delightfully written. Spending time today in the children's section, I discovered just that as I turned the pages of books like The Velveteen Rabbit; I Love You More Than; The Kid Who Changed The World; The Mitten; and Wait Until Then. All are books begging to be read aloud and hugged while you are hopefully hugging a child. Pulling myself up from a cozy bean bag, a wonderful collection of Nancy Drew books caught my eye and brought back fond, fond memories of having read and reread so many of Nancy's mystery solvers! Speaking of Nancy Drew, the librarian just reminded me that many, many more have been checked out LONG AGO and that it would be a HUGE BLESSING to have them returned! AND, get this, no over-due charges here, nothing ever said, the return of "lost but wanting to be returned" books will be enough to put a smile on the librarian's face! So, off I go, armed with more books, having dutifully returned last week! Till next time, stay safe and well and keep reading! It's good for all that ails us!

Weekly Schedule Sunday, October 31st Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, October 31st 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 GriefShare Zoom ........................... 3:00 pm Youth Choir .................................. 12:15 pm Trunk or Treat ................................ 5:00 pm REBOOT Zoom .............................. 5:30 pm Monday, November 1st 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 Young Adults .................................. 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 2nd Bell Rehearsal ................................ 5:30 pm Church Council—zoom ................. 6:00 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ............ 6:00 pm Men’s Group .................................. 6:00 pm Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm Post Traumatic Growth ................ 6:30 pm

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Wednesday, November 3rd Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Splash I ............................................. 9:30 am Splash II ........................................... 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 Christian Friends Zoom ................ 6:00 pm Faith’s Small Group Zoom ........... 6:00 pm Gloryland .......................................... 6:00 pm Matt’s Small Group ........................ 6:00 pm Orchestra ........................................ 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class .................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Choir.................................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, November 4th REBOOT .......................................... 5:30 pm Cub Scouts ...................................... 6:00 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training ........... 6:30 pm Friday, November 5th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Scrapbooking ................................ 12:00 pm 5th Quarter ...................................... 9:30 pm Saturday, November 6th Scrapbooking .................................. 8:00 am Pickleball ......................................... 9:00 am Quilting Group ................................ 9:00 am