Beacon for the week of November 21st

The Beacon November 21, 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, November 21st

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Deck the Halls - Come deck the halls with us as we decorate the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center for Advent after the 11am and 11:07am services on Sun, Nov 21st. To help in the Sanctuary contact Brad and for the FLC contact Ben.

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Surviving the Holidays - Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. We will hold this seminar by zoom on Sun, Nov 21 from 3-4:30pm. Register at GriefShare.org.

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Hope for the Holidays - The holidays are not joyful for everyone. As the season approaches, we want to take some time and join together for a special worship service for anyone struggling with grief or sadness this holiday season. Don't spend this time alone, wondering how you will survive or dreading holiday events. Join together on Wed, Dec 8 at 4pm in the Sanctuary in worship and give your burdens and sorrows to God. subspla.sh/2mf82mp

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Awaiting the Already: Advent Study - The Christmas story we know so well is really a compilation of accounts found in each of the Gospels. Join Pastor Philip and Pastor Matt on Wed, Dec 1, 8, and 15th at 6pm in room 106 as they teach an Advent study that will follow closely to the sermons looking at all four gospels to see the fullness of the Advent story. subspla.sh/vfb2zgm/1638403200

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Angel Tree - The Angel Tree Christmas campaign will begin Nov 21st and run through Dec 16th! This year, we ask that our church family donate Walmart gift cards in the amount of $25.00 each instead of wrapped gifts. Then you can return them to Gift Card boxes that will be in the Narthex or church office starting Nov 21st. Thank you for your continued support and generosity at Christmas and always! subspla.sh/n88zdt7/1637503200

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Teen Gift Cards - We're seeking donations for the teenager & Foster Children Gift

Card Ministry. Contributions are due by Dec 12. Gift Cards will be delivered on Dec 13. Last year we delivered 94 gift cards for a total of $8,200 to teenagers in our church family, Children in Crisis, Fresh Start, and Opportunity Place. Please donate to Shalimar UMC, and mark it for "Teenage GC Ministry" as the purpose for the donation. For more information, contact Ron Garriga at 850-240-0955. subspla.sh/3bmn6m7 •

Advent Readings - If you and your family, or you and some friends, would like to

do an advent wreath reading, please contact Pastor Brad by email at brad@shalimar-umc.org.

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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/worship-attendance, or you can send an email to office@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, November 21, 2021 Together | We Can Change the World | Ephesians 4:30-5:2 We will have a time of commitment and consecration of our estimates of giving for 2022 in each service

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Joy Ringers – Eternal Father, Strong to Save Gloryland – I Wouldn’t Take Nothin’ for My Journey Now and Beautiful Savior

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 – A Jubilant Song Gloryland – Beautiful Savior

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

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”

Thomas Ken 1674 When we stand and sing the Doxology TOGETHER, we are praising for all the good things God has done in our lives! God has blessed each of us and our congregation! As we move into the final weeks of this year, what a beautiful vision it would be for our congregation to stand TOGETHER as one. Especially giving praise for all God has done for us over the last twenty months.

One of the reasons to give thanks is your faithfulness in giving the last two years.

In March 2020, we had no idea the chaos that was about to transpire. Yet, despite the numerous uncertainties and global gloom & doom proclamations, our congregation has been writing a faith story of trusting God all the more. There are days I would like to shout this praise from the Shalimar rooftop!

We have reasons to praise God for leading our congregation to be spiritually stronger two years later. God’s provision has been steady and even abundant.

There are positive and visible signs almost every day around the Shalimar campus of God’s goodness. God is to be praised for this faith story being written before our eyes!

Imagine a decade from now, our congregation reflecting on these years of chaos, and giving thanks to those who withstood distractions, stayed loyal, and kept giving of themselves no matter the ominous swirling winds. We will never forget these challenging years and how God inspired our people to greater faithfulness!

On Sunday, November 21, our church will be asked to stand TOGETHER and make financial commitments for 2022. In preparation, I invite each of us to pray and respond to God’s goodness. (a card is enclosed that we will use to consecrate our commitments to the Lord) Let us all stand TOGETHER as we move forward into 2022, trusting God! TOGETHER we can do more for the LORD! Shalom, Philip

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

Online Commitment Form: shalimar-umc.org/together#commitment Be on the look out for your card in the mail or pick one up in the Narthex or FLC lobby.

Parry Family Farewell Please join us on Nov 28, as we send Pastor Faith, AJ, and Abigail off with all our love and prayers.

Pastor Faith will also be preaching at all the services. She will remain here at SUMC until Dec 5th. After that time, she will work remotely until the end of December as she prepares for her new appointment at Riverdale UMC in St. Augustine, starting Jan 1, 2022.

A Basket will be out in the FLC and Narthex until Dec 5th for cards, gifts cards, or notes anyone would like to leave for Faith, AJ and Abigail to thank them for the time and talents they all shared here at Shalimar UMC.

Attendance Nov 14, 2021

In-Person Livestream

Children’s Programs (930\11)

8:00 Service

9:30 Service

11 :00 Service

11:07 Service

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107

82

85

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28

Total: 583

Nov 24th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

No Dinner

Condolences to family and friends of Gloria Scalion - Nov 16, 2021 Condolences to the Morse & Crowson family Crystal Adkins - Nov 17, 2021

Children in Crisis Needs Foster Parents Imagine… it’s 2 o’clock in the morning when police officers arrive at your house to remove you and your brothers and sisters from your parents. A stranger takes you and one sibling to a new home, and the other two siblings to a different home. Though you are now safe, your young mind mostly only registers that you are in an unfamiliar place, in the middle of the night, now without two of the siblings you rely on to help you feel safe. You are disoriented, you are confused, and you are afraid.

The Children’s Neighborhood provides homes and care for the abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community. Since opening the Susanna Wesley Emergency Shelter and the first family foster home (Blessings House) in 2008, we have given a home and loving care to over 1,000 foster children. And our neighborhood homes are designed with the vision of keeping siblings together.

Do you have a heart for foster children? Our greatest need at this time is foster parents to live in our homes and care for the children. We want YOU to come and be a foster parent at The Children’s Neighborhood. We will license and train you to care for the children, and come alongside you to provide an array of support including: a large, beautiful home, guidance, on-site educational assistance, vehicles for transporting children, access to our “Kay’s Cupboard” food and clothing pantry, and a monthly stipend to supplement family income.

In return, you will experience the rewards that come with knowing you have made a difference in the lives of these children… children who need a parent to restore their hope, facilitate healing of their wounded hearts, and assist their development into resilient, happy, capable young people.

If you feel your heart being tugged for this journey, please contact our Director of Operations, Sarah Traver, (850-864-4242 or sarahtraver@childrenincrisisfl.org) to learn more about this opportunity. We welcome you to view our video and complete the Foster Parent Application on our website www.childrenincrisisfl.org.

Will YOU answer the call? If not you, then who?

SUNDAY: 11/21 Student Worship | 5-7pm | FLC Gym Join us for snack supper, games, fellowship, and worship!

WEDNESDAY: 11/24 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

Angel Tree The Angel Tree Christmas campaign will begin Nov 21st-Dec 16th! For those who may not know, the Angel Tree has been a Christmas tradition at Shalimar United Methodist for decades. Through this campaign, our church members graciously give to those families who need assistance in providing for their young children.

This year, the giving campaign will change from years past. Traditionally, a large Christmas tree is placed in the Narthex of the sanctuary and the Family Life Center with Angel Tags that can be adopted and shopped for. Gifts are then returned wrapped for each child.

This year, after input from many areas of our church and congregation, it was decided we need to change the way The Angel Tree program works and responds to needs of our nominated families.

Instead of focusing on the individual child, we want to include the parents and guardians of the children by providing them gift cards from Walmart.

We are asking that our church family donate Walmart gift cards in the amount of $25.00 each. Depending on your budget, you can donate in $25.00 increments. So, if you would like to donate $100.00, you would purchase 4 - $25.00 Walmart gift cards and return them to the Gift Card boxes in the Narthex or in the church office.

At the end of the campaign, we will distribute the gift cards in equal amounts to the nominated families from our own congregation and those who are associated with our church family.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity at Christmas and always!

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

We will have a short parade meeting after Church this Sunday, November 21st for anyone who would like to help with this event.

We will need volunteers to help with the construction of the float, someone to drive/tow the float in the parade, and we need at least six adults walking beside the float to help with crowd control. Also, soft candy donations will be appreciated.

Thanks So Much, Robyn Lamberth

Join us for our Christmas season events!

Sunday, December 5 Born Is the King Youth Choir Musical 9:30am and 11:07am Family Life Center

Sunday, December 5 Emmanuel Kidz Choir Musical 6:00pm Family Life Center

Sunday, December 12 Festival of Christmas Chancel Choir and Orchestra Musical 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am Sanctuary

Friday, December 24th Christmas Eve Services (all services include Holy Communion)

3:00pm - Family Life Center Children’s Ministry led service 5:00pm - Sanctuary Service of Lessons and Carols with the Youth Choir and Candlelight 7:00pm - Sanctuary Service of Lessons and Carols with the Chancel Choir and Candlelight 11:07pm - Family Life Center A Freedom Christmas Eve with the Freedom Band and Candlelight

Sunday, December 26th 9:30am - One Service in Sanctuary

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 82 Numbers Bags Collected - 396 Bags Given Out - 240 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 273

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 23,897 Bags Given Out - 21,563 (80.9 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 17,719

10 New Families visited this week, representing 29 individuals.

Pastor David stopped by to help at the Bread House this week!

On Thursdays, we receive a food drop from Destin Harvest, which is a huge help in feeding the local families!

REQUEST! We still need someone to help get Milk and Eggs a couple of times a week. If you can help, please contact Pete at 703.395.2437. Thanks!

ITEMS NEEDED This week: 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.

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)

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

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.

Nov: 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.

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.

Nov 22: Friendsgiving | Dec 20: Christmas party

Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 21st 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, November 21st 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 Deck the Halls ............................. 12:00 pm Youth Band Rehearsal ............... 12:30 pm GriefShare Zoom ........................... 3:00 pm Surviving the Holidays .................. 3:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 4:00 pm Special Buddies Thanksgiving ...... 5:00 pm Student Worship ............................ 5:00 pm REBOOT Zoom .............................. 5:30 pm

Tuesday, November 23rd Bell Rehearsal ................................ 5:30 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ............ 6:00 pm Men’s Group .................................. 6:00 pm Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm

Monday, November 22nd 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

Thursday, November 25th Office Closed No Activities

Wednesday, November 24th Office Closes at Noon Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Splash II ............................................ 9:30 am Library ........................................... 10:00 am Blessings for Children ................ 12:00 pm Christian Friends Zoom ............... 6:00 pm Gloryland ......................................... 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm

Friday, November 26th Office Closed Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Saturday, November 27th No Activities