Beacon for the week of Feb 24th

The Beacon February 24, 2019

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. Enjoy fellowship, coffee, and snacks in the Family Life Center Gym between worship services.

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

O ur Missi on REA C H, T EA C H, and SEN D 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 Services Break F re e Our Saturday evening service begins at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center.

This transformational service involves modern music, multimedia, and a style of preaching that is practical and participatory.

Traditions At 8:00 and 11:00am 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 edom At 11:07am Sunday mornings in the Family Life Center Gym we worship through modern music, multimedia, and a teaching style message in a non-traditional 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.

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The week of Sunday, February 24th  Fusion Youth - If you missed seeing our students last weekend, it’s because they were at the Lift Tour in Orlando. Let’s celebrate eight new affirmations of faith, the investment of four adults, and the fun had by all.  Special General Conference Prayer Vigil - Join us as we pray for the Special General Conference. The prayer vigil ends Feb 26th at 6pm. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot in the FLC or online. Prayer guides are available.  Gumbo Cook-off – Sign up to participate in Fun-n-Fellowship’s Gumbo Cook-off on Wed, Feb 27th during our Fellowship Dinner. Call the church office to sign up by 10am on the 27th. Gumbo should be delivered to the FLC by 4:15pm. Judging will be at 4:30pm with dinner at 5pm. All contestants and their immediate family will eat for FREE! Not a gumbo cook? Come to dinner and feast on what others have created! Dinner is $7.00.  Spring Activities – In your worship guide you will find a card listing all our Spring/Lenten opportunities. Invite a friend! Spring activities will kick-off Mar 6th with Ash Wednesday at 6am, 12pm, & 6pm. Pastor Philip begins 40 days of Bible Study Mar 7th at 6am. Pick up your study guide in the Narthex or FLC.

Traditions Worship Service Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 Prelude

Orchestra All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Church Life and Celebrations Hymn of Praise

*Rev. Faith Parry **Rev. Brian Dale

God of Grace and God of Glory

Affirmation of Faith

Hymn No. 881

Gloria Patri

Hymn No. 70

Morning Prayer Music Message

Hymn No. 577

Rev. Brian Dale Operator And Can It Be

*Gloryland **Chancel Choir and Orchestra

Offertory Hymn

Lead On, O King Eternal

Offertory Prayer

Dr. Brad Bradford

Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings Just a Closer Walk With Thee Doxology Scripture Presentation

Gloryland Hymn No. 95

Acts 1:6-8

Sermon

Dr. Philip McVay

Hymn of Response

Freely, Freely

Hymn No. 389

Closing Prayer Closing Song Postlude

Hymn No. 580

Dr. Philip McVay God Bless America Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane *8:00 Service, **11:00 Service

Children’s Church for the 11:00 and 11:07 am services meet in the upstairs FLC Rooms

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany Parament Color - Green

Altar Flowers Flower bouquet and rose reservation book located in Narthex or contact the church office at 651-0721.

Bouquets $40 each / Roses $4 each Dates available for flowers: Mar. 3 & Mar. 10

Serving Sunday, Feb 24, 2019 Altar Care ............................................................................................................. Jill Dickey Communion Servers ..................................................... 9:30 Janet Norris, Cheri Penas ................................................................................................................ Mike & Josie Kiser Flower Delivery ........................................................................... Tom & Betty Goodwin Greeters ..................................................................... 8:00 Betty Brooks, Desley Parker ................................................................................11:00 Jonathan James, Lana Roberts Pew Care ................................................................................................................... Liz Gay Prayer Room ................................................................................... 8:00 Nancy Johnson ................................................................................................. 9:30 Don & Carol Garrison ........................................................................................................... 11:00 Jordan Hodges Sorters ............................................................................ 8:00 Jon Sheperd, Lee Jackson ....................................................................................... 9:30 Lori Kelley, Debbie Epstein ........................................................................................ 11:00 Bruce Smith, Carl Archer ..................................................................................... 11:07 Brett Latham, Mark Wilson Ushers ............................. 8:00 Dick Cannon, Patricia Payne, Phil Richter, Jim White .................................................................................... 9:30 Sue Langdon, Casey Brennan ....................................... 11:00 Luke Carter, Dean Covey, Charley Dyess, Tom West Welcome Center ......................................................................... 9:00 Sharon Patterson .......................................................................................................... 10:30 Tammy Morgan

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After Hours Emergency Pastoral Assistance: Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133 Rev. Brian Dale (404) 597-6242 Rev. Faith Parry (850) 420-9888

Text to Give 850-203-3057

Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Rev. Brian Dale............................................................................ Executive Pastor Rev. Faith Parry....................................................................... Connection Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford ......................................................................... Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin ........................................................................... Youth Pastor Ben Savage .............................................................. Worship Ministries Associate Karen Jadin .............................................................................. Preschool Director Jennifer Guidoni .................................................................... Children’s Director Dawn Rozofsky .............................................................................. Camp Director Kim Margold ...............................................................................Program Director

Philip’s Focus Lent Focus Will Be the Gospel of Mark Lent normally begins in the month of February but this year does not start until March 6th. You might be interested to know that Ash Wednesday is always set forty six days before Easter which is pre-set on the calendar, but do you know how that date is determined?

Hoyt Hickman in a Primer for Church Worship explains “you may have wondered why Easter falls on a different date each year. Like the Jewish Passover, it is determined by the phases of the moon. Early Christians debated the proper date for the Pascha and agreed in the fourth century that it, unlike the Jewish Passover, must always be celebrated on Sunday so that the weekly and yearly celebrations of Jesus’ resurrection reinforce each other. Easter in Western Europe came to be observed on the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the first day of spring, which can place Easter as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th.

This is how Roman Catholics and Protestants still date Easter.” This year, Easter falls on April 21st.

During this year’s 40 days of Lent, we will focus on the Gospel of Mark.

Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday services on March 6th at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. On March 7th, Shalimar will begin hosting a 40-day Mark Bible Study. This will occur each day in the Sanctuary at 6am (9am Saturdays and Sundays normal worship times). Workbooks will be available to help you stay on track by reading and reflecting on the Gospel of Mark during this 40-day journey. We hope you will add Lenten Commitments to your schedule so each day can begin with 40 days of Bible Study Through the Eyes of Mark. Livestream sessions will be available, so you can participate no matter where you are each day.

The Lenten Sermon series will also focus on the Gospel of Mark. Among many of Jesus’ teachings, we will preach on announcing His Kingdom and teaching, faith, miracles, rebuking evil, and humility. Our community and church will be transformed as we open the pages and focus on these teachings from the Gospel.

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Make plans now to be present and participate in this Lenten Study of the Gospel of Mark!

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

After School Camp Recently, our Director of Camp Ministry, Dawn Rozofsky, had a parent’s appreciation party to thank all of our camp families for partnering with us to help raise their children. It was a great night for the adults, as the staff met new people, mothers shared stories, and fathers tried to sneak a second cupcake. It was also a family game night. The gym was teeming with children throwing balls, rolling hoops, and running races.

I was glad to have this opportunity to meet parents and develop a relationship with them. I also wanted to know how the camp program was working from their perspective. Without exception, these parents were delighted to have us be part of their daily routine. For some, it was literally their only option to balance their work and home lives. Many of them have jobs that make it difficult for them to pick up their kids from school much less tend to them the rest of the day. They can continue their work, confident that a loving, competent team of caregivers pick their children up from school and bring them to a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. They know their children are given a combination of study time and physical activity and understand their children will not be subject to bullying or be exposed to unhealthy things on the internet. When they get home, they know their children’s homework will be complete and they can now enjoy the luxury of spending quality time with them.

Each day, our after-school workers share a ten minute Bible study or devotional with the children. For some, this reinforces what they are being taught at home. For others, it is a first exposure to good news that they’ve never heard. They learn life lessons that will serve them in adulthood and develop qualities like courtesy, sharing, and positivity. Between school and home, our after school camp is truly a bright spot in their day.

We can be proud of the way our after school camp reaches into the community to make a difference in the lives of these families. We are building relationships based on trust that I think will make both the church and the families stronger in the long run. You too can be a part of the magic as well with very little commitment. Spend just an hour a week reading to a child, helping with homework, or being the second adult on a bus run. You can help with snack time or watch over them as they play on our playground. Sometimes when a child has a bad day, they just need some personal attention. It isn’t hard and it’s so rewarding.

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Such is life in the community of faith. God uses us in big ways and small.

To God be the glory!

See you at Shalimar Brian

Brian Dale, Executive Pastor brian@shalimar-umc.org

After School Camp

Dawn Rozofsky Camp Director Cell: 850-294-2384 Church: 850-651-0721 asc@shalimar-umc.org

Our Mission: Offer a safe, loving and Christian environment for children after school.

We learn about God in our daily devotions, serve a healthy snack, do homework, make crafts, and play.

Registration Is Open!

M-F 2:00-5:30 pm $40 - Annual one time registration $30 Registration fee for Summer Camp attendees Weekly rates: $55 weekly - 4/5 days $35 weekly 3 days or less

Ways You Can Help!

Volunteers: We need Reading Buddies and Homework Helpers from 3:15 - 4:00pm. See Camp Director for Volunteer forms!

Scholarship Money/Adopt a Child’s Tuition: Seeking scholarship funds for tuition assistance so a safe, Christian atmosphere can be provided for those who need it most Prayers: We are always grateful for prayers!

Wednesday Night Supper Club: ASC kids enjoy joining our Children’s Ministry for Choir and Kids Club. Sign up weekly for Supper Club by Tuesday 5:30pm. Only $3.00 for a children’s dinner plate! This program isn't just for ASC kids; it’s for anyone who needs it!!! Call or email Dawn for details.

Wed. Feb. 27th

Gumbo Spinach Hot Dogs

Members of NWFL Blue Star Mothers and the Military Family Group have recently prepared nearly 1,000 Valentine and candy bags for service members on Eglin Air Force Base.

These packages will be hand delivered to single military members who may not have a “Valentine” to share with this month. This will serve as a way to reach out and show our love and appreciation for them.

Contact Jeanne Racquier at racquier@cox.net for more information on joining the group.

Pastor’s Class Join us in FLC Room 106 each Wednesday at 6:00 pm

one + ONE Singles Please come join us every Monday night at 6:00 pm, at #10 Second St. for a lot of good fun, fellowship, and different activities. A monthly calendar with detailed activities is available at the FLC Welcome Center.

If you are 50+, single, and looking for a Christian environment, please come and join our group. Bring a friend. All are welcome from SUMC and the community.

Upstairs in the Family Life Center

Friday, March 1, Noon to midnight Saturday, March 2, 7 am to 4 pm Bring Non-perishable food items for Sharing & Caring and a snack to share.

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FRIENDSHIP CLUB NEWS (A ministry for all adults )

12 March Program - No Friendship Club Meeting - Spring Lunch with Pastor Brian in the FLC 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Cost $7.00 24 March Trip - “Mama Mia” a Stagecrafters’s musical matinee play (details coming).

9 April Program - No Friendship Club Meeting - Spring Lunch with Pastor Brian in the FLC 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Cost $7.00 April Trip (exact date TBD) - Mobile, AL Exploreum to see the Genghis Khan exhibit (& optional IMAX film). Further details coming.

Check out their website: http://www.exploreum.com/exhibits/genghiskhan/ May 14th - Friendship Club Meeting at 11:30 am in the FLC. Program details to follow.

For additional information Ollie Fay Flint: 651-2360 Jon & Kathie Sheperd: 651-8008 Betty Stewart: 243-5551

Iona Salter Circle Iona Salter Circle is a group of maturing ladies who enjoy Christian fellowship together. They will meet Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 11 am in room 106 at the FLC. Please bring a dish to share. All newcomers are welcome!

Merge Young Adults Shalimar UMC Merge Michelle Carmical - Lead Facilitator (850)-217-0391 Thursdays | 6:30 pm | #10 2nd Street Merge: Young Adults (18-30-ish) Merge is for young adults 18-30's who want to grow in their faith together. This group is made up of young adults who are seeking God’s guidance in life. They meet in the #10 house on 2nd Street.

Musicians Needed!

Do you love music? Do you like to have fun?

If your answer to these questions is yes, then please join the Symphonic Pops in the Music Suite on Monday evenings from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm.

For additional information: Liz Aylor: 850) 499-0172 Connie Curtis: (850) 259-3242

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. A printed copy of the SUMC Prayer List is available each Sunday in the Narthex and FLC Lobby. If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, please call the church office at (850) 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org.

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office at (850) 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

Rev. David Garvin, Youth Pastor 850-651-0721 | youth@shalimar-umc.org

FusionSUMC

FUSION Sunday Night 6:30 - 8:OO pm in the FLC

SMALL GROUPS Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the FLC GYM

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday Morning 9:30 - 10:30 am in Youth Rooms

GET INFORMED Text “@FusionSUMC” to #81010 for weekly updates

Attendance, Feb. 17, 2019 Saturday night 8:00 am service 9:30 am service 11:00 am service

23 159 100 187 TOTAL

11:07 am service Children’s Church Live Stream 856

199 31 157

Jennifer Guidoni, Children’s Director cell 772-626-8000 Church 651-0721 children@shalimar-umc.org

March 1 & 2 - Bridge Lock-In at the church - Parents can participate in giving talks about making good choices. You can volunteer to give a talk. Everything is provided.

April 13th - Easter Fest - Volunteer Sign up is going on now. Please mark your calendar!

June 3rd - 7th - Vacation Bible School (VBS) 9 am - 12 pm - Sign-up for team leaders is happening now. Please mark your calendars for this exciting event!

June 17 - 22 - Warren Willis Summer Camp in Leesburg, Florida - Cost is $420.00. Partial scholarships are available. Sign-up is happening now.

Check out the website for more information. warrenwilliscamp.org Volunteer positions available - Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30am, Children’s Church 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wed. Night Kidz Club 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Please contact Jennifer Guidoni for more information.

Gates on the church playground are open from 9:30 until 12:15 each Sunday.

Check us out on Facebook @ SUMC Kidz Ministry We post updates, photos, and news to this page regularly for all events happening in Children’s ministry.

Email: children@shalimar-umc.org

Weekly Schedule Sunday, February 24th

Wednesday, Feb. 27th

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

Splash 1 & 2 ..................................... 9:30 am Blessings for Children .................. 11:30 am Fellowship Dinner .......................... 5:00 pm Reboot .............................................. 5:00 pm SKC .................................................... 5:30 pm Becoming Disciples ........................ 6:00 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsals .......... 6:00 pm Fusion .............................................. 6:00 pm Gloryland Rehearsal ....................... 6:00 pm Orchestra Rehearsal....................... 6.00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................... 6:00 pm Rejoice Rehearsal ........................... 6:00 pm Single Parent Support Group ....... 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal ............... 7:00 pm

Freedom Band Rehearsal .............. 8:00 am S/S All ages....................................... 9:30 am Grief Share .......................................3:00 pm Youth Band Rehearsal ....................3:00 pm Youth Choir ......................................5:00 pm Fusion ................................................6:00 pm Military Family Group ....................6:00 pm Youth Workers Meeting ................6:00 pm Special Buddies ...............................6:30 pm After School Camp M-F 2:00 - 5:30 pm Monday, Feb. 25th A Matter of Balance ....................... 9:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal...............5:30 pm Alanon II ............................................6:00 pm ASC BOD Meeting..........................6:00 pm Lighthouse Ensemble. ....................6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study ............6:00 pm One + One ........................................6:00 pm Boy Scouts 529 Scout Hut ............7:00 pm Emerald Coast Pops .......................7:15 pm Tuesday, Feb. 26th Tai Chi ............................................... 8:00 am Iona Salter Circle .......................... 11:00 am Backpack Program ..........................2:00 pm Discipleship Roadmap ....................4:00 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ..............5:30 pm Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal ............5:30 pm Disciple 3 ..........................................6:00 pm Journeymen Workshop .................6:00 pm Prayer Group ...................................6:00 pm 12x12 ................................................7:00 pm Break Free Band Practice ..............7:00 pm Freedom Heart Training ................7:00 pm

Thursday, Feb. 28th MOPS Meeting ............................... 9:15 am Merge Young Adults ...................... 5:30 pm Cub Scout Pack/Scout Hut........... 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training ............ 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop ........... 7:00 pm Friday, Mar. 1st Scrapbooking .................................12:00 pm Saturday, Mar. 2nd Worship Time Break Free Service ......................... 6:00 pm Scrapbooking ................................... 7:00 am Blessings for Children .................... 8:30 am Eagle Ceremony ............................ 11:00 am Break Free Band Rehearsal .......... 4:00 pm

1 Old Ferry Road P.O. Box 795, Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am - 4 pm • Friday 8 am - Noon