Beacon for the week of November 7th

The Beacon November 7, 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 7th •

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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Thanksgiving Bags - You can find shopping lists in the Narthex or FLC lobby for our annual Thanksgiving food donations. On the list, you will find items you can purchase to help a family in our church or community have a Thanksgiving meal. Bags are due by Wed, Nov 17th. Visit subspla.sh/pjk4wp8/1635786000 for more information or to download the grocery list.

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Trunk or Treat - Thank you very much to everyone who decorated their trunks and participated in this year's Trunk or Treat event! We had over 600 individuals who attended! It was a great evening of fun, food, and fellowship!

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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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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, November 7, 2021 Together | We Are a Team | Ephesians 2:17-22

All Saints Sunday TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Lighthouse – I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

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 – Untitled Hymn Lighthouse – I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb 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 Freedom Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Matt Langford

Philip’s Focus TOGETHER in Doxology Ten years from now, we will likely reminisce about the years 2020-2021. We will possibly reflect on how quickly the normal we knew changed in the “blink of an eye.” The dramatic changes sparked isolation, separation, division, and sharp differences of opinion on many subjects. Oh, how the world has changed since March of 2020!

The surges of Covid seem to be subsiding, thank God! Yet still, everything is still “out of whack.” Even supply and demand, which always seems to drive things, is out of kilter. Recently, some businesses have been booming with success! Other companies are hard-pressed to have enough workers and are facing some tough decisions. Finally, some have experienced prosperity and other shortages.

In all that has transpired, our human condition and need for God have not changed. As we all face an unknown future, some have been very frustrated, irritated, and even take out their discontent on others. Yet, many have known the higher truth revealed in the bizarre 20 months. We never had control to begin with. We only thought we did! Let me repeat that.

WE NEVER HAD CONTROL! WE ONLY THOUGHT WE DID!

The acceptance and reality that only God has complete control is a good thing! When we give the controls to God, we are set free! In the last 20 months, God’s blessings have continued to flow and overflow toward us. In the future, I predict we will focus more on how God helped us through this remarkable era!

How has God blessed you? What are your reasons to sing the Doxology and give “Praise to God from whom all blessings flow?” In the next few weeks, I will be working on my list of praises to God. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I would encourage you to focus on the blessings of God too!

In the next few weeks, we will invite our congregation to enthusiastically participate in Doxology TOGETHER! Being positive and praising God TOGETHER will elevate the spiritual life and participation in our congregation! Let’s praise God and lift the roof! We have insurance! In fact, the very best insurance! We never had control, and it is God that always blesses us and brings us through! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Shalom, Philip

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

Attendance Oct 31, 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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Nov 10th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

Chicken Penne Alfredo Grilled Chicken Corn Dogs

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.

Those listed below have been a part of our fellowship and went to the Church Triumphant in the past year. Let us continue to remember their families in our thoughts and prayers through the months ahead.

Marilyn Clinkingbeard

Grady Maddock

Eloise Cover

Dick Prater

Jennie Estes

Ann Shingler

Chatt Johnson

Patricia Strait

Annie Keller

Nick Thomas

Pat Kelly

Nadine Winterberger

Danny Little

Thank you!

Trunk or Treat Winners Thanks so very much to everyone who decorated their trunks and participated in this year’s Trunk or Treat event! We appreciate your creativity and dedication to serving the children and families in our community. We are also grateful to have had the pastors judge the trunks. The winners of this year’s Trunk Decorating Contest included: 1st Place: Noah’s Ark (Kathy Curry) 2nd Place: Carnival (Rendi Bonner) 3rd Place: Country Store (Carla Crowson and the Special Buddies)

Trunk or Treat Volunteer Appreciation There were over six hundred individuals who attended this year’s Trunk or Treat event. It was a great evening of fun, food, and fellowship! There were many individuals whose passion, energy, and dedication helped make the event an immense success. A large group of volunteers served by setting up, donating, and refilling candy, managing the traffic flow, and parking cars, greeting guests, providing security, preparing, and serving supper, gathering information for the raffle and follow up, helping with the photo booth, and cleaning up after the event. A special thanks to Pastor Matt Langford for hosting the Hoop Zone, to Kathy Curry for “wowing” the children with the fantastic Noah’s Ark display; and to Ben and Angelina Savage, for bringing “farm, fun and music” with his festive and large hay and pumpkin truck. We thank all of you so very much for your generous gift of time and arduous work!

The Mission and Outreach Committee

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: 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.

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.

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

Kidz Club is collecting items for Operation Christmas Child. We would like to fill as many boxes as possible. National Collection Week is November 15th-22nd. To learn more info and to see what donations they are accepting visit shalimar-umc.org/ children#operation-shoebox.

There will be a table set up outside this Sun, Nov 7th to honor our Veterans and to collect donations for our Blue Star Moms. These donations will help with shipping costs for packages sent to our troops during the holidays.

The children will be signing cards Wednesday to go in these packages. We will have cards available for anyone else that would like to send some encouraging words or a special prayer to one of our soldiers.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY: 11/10 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.

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

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 80 Numbers Bags Collected - 204 Bags Given Out - 219 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 227

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 23,243 Bags Given Out - 21,113 (79.2 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 17,203

4 New Families visited this week, representing 12 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 the newest member of our Bread House customers. Jennifer has been bringing her daughter Alisha to the Bread House during her pregnancy. Alisha finally had the baby and brought the baby by for all of us to see.

Focused Items 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.”

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; l o ve does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritab l e or resentful ; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing , but rejoices with the truth. Love bears a l l things , be l i eves a l l t hings , hopes a l l t hings , endures a l l t hings. 1

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.

A Word From Our Librarian It’s Wednesday and time for my weekly visit to our church library! And, WOW, what a difference a week or two has made in here! With lots of “leftovers” from the recent book sale still boxed, the shelves seem to be exploding with even more wonderful books! The kids’ section alone draws me in with its colorful rugs and comfy bean bag chairs. Now, I am noticing for the first time a section called Junior Fiction; I am drawn to a collection of Rick Riordan books, the fantasy collections written by the “storyteller of the gods.” Riordan’s fantasy adventures in backgrounds rooted in ancient mythology with 21stcentury narration. I might nose-dive into one of those, “just because!” And then I almost bump into a little bookcase of Biographies where two newer-looking selections catch my interest. I love reading well-written books about true events, and both of these discoveries intrigue me. The first, The Boys in the Boat, is the very true tale of nine Americans and the epic quest of Gold at the 1936 Olympics! The back cover says it’s the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from our American West showed the world the meaning of “true grit!” That’s enough for me! But wait, there’s even more.

The Day the World Came to Town recalls how several small towns in Newfoundland responded to the truly extraordinary challenge of caring for thirty-eight jetliners and passengers forced to land in Gander on September 11, 2001. I got to read this, too, so to the check-out counter, I go, three potentially good “reads” in hand. Thank you, SUMC Library, for your offerings and thensome!!!

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

Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 7th Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, November 7th 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 Youth Choir Spaghetti Lunch ... 12:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 1:30 pm GriefShare Zoom ........................... 3:00 pm Student Worship ............................ 5:00 pm REBOOT Zoom .............................. 5:30 pm Monday, November 8th 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 9th Bell Rehearsal ................................. 5:30 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 10th 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 Orchestra ........................................ 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Choir ................................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, November 11th Barn Meeting ................................. 4:00 pm Freedom AVL ................................ 5:30 pm REBOOT ......................................... 5:30 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision...... 6:30 pm Friday, November 12th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Saturday, November 13th Pickleball .......................................... 9:00 am