Beacon for the week of May 2nd

The Beacon May 2, 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, May 2nd •

Go - If you haven't yet checked out our online campus, we invite you to do so. We passed 200 members this past week! Visit fb.com/groups/ shalimarumc to join. If you need help connecting with the online campus, or Livestream, please text "support" to 850-204-4545.

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Children’s Musical - Our Children's Musical, Faith News Network, is Sun, May 2nd at 6pm in the Family Life Center. Join us in-person or online.

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Blue Lake - We're so thankful for all that you did last year to help Blue Lake. Just as they were about to open their camps, they had significant storm damage to the lodge. They are raising money for the deductible to repair the buildings so they can continue with their programming. If you'd like to help, please make a note on your contribution and say it's for Blue Lake. You can also give on their website at bluelakecamp.com.

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VBS - Vacation Bible School will be here before we know it. With school ending later, our VBS will be later as well, so please mark your calendars for June 14-18. You can find more info on our website at shalimar-umc.org/children#vbs.

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Senior Recognition - We have had a long-standing tradition of honoring and praying for our high school seniors as they move to their next chapter in life. This year, we'll be recognizing the seniors on May 16th.

If you have a senior or know of one who would like to be recognized, please contact David, or visit the website at shalimar-umc.org/ students#senior.

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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 Faith@shalimarumc.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 Nicci Fahle ....................................................................... 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, May 2, 2021

Go!

Go and Sin No More | John 8:1-11 TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Lighthouse - Ride the Morning Winds Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

CONNECT – SANCTUARY 9:30am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Landford 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 SUMC Kidz Choir - Alleluia Amen Chancel Choir - Ride On, King Jesus Lighthouse - Ride the Morning Winds 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 SUMC Kidz Choir - Alleluia Amen Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Matt Langford

Philip’s Focus The “SHIPS” of the Church A few weeks ago, I learned from our Mayor, Mark Franks, the name Shalimar means “By the beautiful water.” That means our church name could mean “Church by the beautiful water.” Some of the sights and sounds on the beautiful water are the presence of boats and ships. When I think of SHIPS, I feel how appropriate it is for the Church. After all, there are many SHIPS of the Church!

There is FELLOW-SHIP! Our being together means more now than it ever did following our year of the pandemic. There is something very special about being together as a church family. You will want to know we are planning a church-wide “Dinner on the Grounds” on May 23rd. The event to WELCOME EVERYONE BACK will be catered, free, and open to all who want to come!

There is DISCIPLE-SHIP! A disciple follows, learns, and imitates becoming more like Jesus. Making disciples is at the heart of the mission we exist as a church. Jesus challenges us to go into the world and make disciples of all nations. This SHIP of the Church is our mission.

There is STEWARD-SHIP! Everyone is invited to offer the Lord their tithe, gifts, and service for growing the Kingdom!

We all participate in the greater mission of the Church through our stewardship!

There are RELATION-SHIPS! The Church is a people in which we make friends and form relationships. Some of us even met our spouses at Church! We also make life-long friends! The Church provides the opportunity to form relationships!

There is LEADER-SHIP! Every Church is served well by leaders who lead the congregation to follow God’s direction.

We are blessed at Shalimar with leaders! A church can make the most of its opportunities through growing disciples and raising leaders!

Dr. George Morris shared in my evangelism class that the Church is many ships and not just one large vessel. That would make the Church more of an armada of ships instead of just one boat. At Shalimar UMC, we are many SHIPS, and we need to all paddle in the same direction. That leads to the most important SHIP of the Church. The LORDSHIP of Jesus! We seek to do everything under the LORD-SHIP of JESUS! We strive to all paddle in the same direction! We are on the GO to follow Jesus! Please have your paddle with you Sunday as we hear another message on GO! Shalom, Philip Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org

Collide: In School Sundays, 7-8:15pm Led By Rev. Matt Langford Cross Corner Fellowship Hall

Merge: In Transition Thursdays, 7-8:15pm Led By David James & David Garvin #10 2nd Street

Revive: Professionals Mondays, 7-8:15pm Led By Ben & Angelina Savage SUMC room 20

4/25 - 11:07 service KimberLynn Louise Bennett Daughter of Chad and Christi Bennett

SUNDAY: 5/2

Join us for the Children’s Musical | 6-8PM | FLC Gym WEDNESDAY:

Small Groups | 6-8PM | Youth Rooms 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

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

2020-2021 Theme: Decide to Rise • •

In-Person meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month Playdates: 3rd Thursday of each month

For more information: Call/text Brittany at 850-974-7793 or search for our MOPS of Shalimar group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar)

Attendance April 25, 2021

In-Person Livestream

Children’s Church

8:00 Service

9:30 Service

11 :00 Service

11:07 Service

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We still have Openings for After School Camp!

We pick up from select local schools and bring them back for a daily devotion, we serve a healthy snack, have assisted homework time, crafts, games, and play.

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

M-F 2:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration: $40 Rates: $55 weekly or $35 - 3 days and under per week

SUMMER CAMP Register in person only between 3pm-5:30pm.

Turn in your registration packet and registration fee quickly. Space will be limited!!

HELP WANTED!!!!

After School Camp/Summer Camp is looking to hire: A Counselor/Driver - 25 yr. old and up with a FL Driver’s License or FL CDL endorsement to drive our afternoon bus routes!

A Counselor - 16 yr. old and up to lead a classroom of children through scheduled activities.

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After School Camp hours are part-time M-F from 1:30pm6pm following the Okaloosa School Calendar.

Summer Camp is full/part-time M-F from 7:15am-6pm following the Okaloosa School Calendar Summer Break.

Week 54: The Bread House had a steady stream of folks this week. We see our numbers drop somewhat with the stimulus checks out, but they are starting to pick back up. We continue to see new families come to the Bread House every week. This week we had seven new families representing 21 individuals who benefited from this outreach program!

Meet Lebaron; he is our weekly driver who delivers all kinds of goodies courtesy of Destin Harvest. They go to local stores and glean what is not needed and deliver them to food pantries in the local area. In one year, the Bread House has become the largest food pantry in the area, exceeding all expectations. Due to the

large demand and the generous donations from our congregation and community, it allows this to happen! The Bread House has become a community support activity. All are welcome to come!

Folks from Shalimar and Ft. Walton bring donations to help those in need.

If you have not stopped by the Bread House, please come by any Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9-12. We would love to show you around!

Week 54 Numbers Bags Collected - 234 Bags Given Out - 280 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 204

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 16,026 Bags Given Out - 14,465 (54.2 tons) Gift cards Given - 174 (over $7,305) Members Served - 11,420

7 New Visitors - 21 family members Items Always Needed • Dried beans and rice • Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, mixed), beans, soups (tomato, chicken noodle, and mushroom), tuna and chicken • Fruit cups and single-serving chips and snacks • Mac and cheese • Cereal, oatmeal, and grits • Paper Towel and Toilet Paper If you would like to donate to the Bread House, you can do that in the MEMO line enter COVID-19 or Bread House.

Bless you, for all you do to help those in need! Questions or want to become a volunteer, contact Janet Norris at 850.598.5399, email norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters at 703.395.2437, fpeters1@cox.net.

Suns: 9:30am - 12:15pm 9:30am - Sunday School 10:30am - Snack 11:00am - Children’s Church

Weds: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Cost $3.00 5:00pm - Snack Supper 6:00pm - Kidz Choir 6:45pm - Kidz Club

Children’s Ministry is looking for you! Volunteers are needed in Children’s Ministry on Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, and in the Nursery!

Let’s continue to grow this amazing ministry together! If you feel led or would like more information on how you can get plugged in and help our children grow in Christ, send an email to Nicci Fahle at nicci@shalimar-umc.org.

Remember if a child knows that Jesus loves them, because you loved them, you are doing something right! Come join our amazing team and teach the love of Jesus to the hands and feet of the future!

Bus to Sunday School and home is now available for children age 4 -18 years old from 9:3010:30am on Sundays. Parent’s permission slip must be notarized. Please visit shalimar-umc.org/ children to download form.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR: NICCI FAHLE | 210-837-9135 | NICCI@SHALIMAR-UMC.ORG

Shalimar Kidz Choir Presents

FAITH NEWS

A musical brought to us from the SUMC Kidz Choir that highlights people of great faith throughout the ages!

May 2nd | 6pm | FLC

You don’t want to miss out!

As we learn about the lives of these Bible characters, we are inspired to think…will WE be in the “Heavenly headlines” today?

Registration is Open See Karen-Preschool Director - 651-0721

VPK registrations must have VPK certificate Found at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com

Condolences to the family of Patricia Strait - April 26, 2021

June 14-17th from 9am-12pm June 18th from 6-8:30pm Shalimar UMC - 1 Old Ferry Road Grab some cotton candy! VBS is coming soon!

Monday, June 14th - Thursday, June 17th: The gates are opening at Wonder World Funfest Vacation Bible School at Shalimar UMC from 9am-12pm.

With this fair theme, kids will experience a bustling fairground, carnival activities, extraordinary exhibits, and treats. In the Bible lessons, students will marvel at the Scriptures’ revelation of Jesus long before He came to earth and at the show stopping events of His earthly ministry. Amazed by Jesus, students will learn to love Him and live for Him.

Friday, June 18th: Then all are welcome to join us Friday evening for SUMC's Wonder World Carnival in the front parking lot of the FLC from 6-8:30pm complete with music, rides, animals, games, and delicious fairground food.

For more info, contact Nicci at 210-837-9135 or email at nicci@shalimar-umc.org.

NUMBERS and NAMES We all need and have to do it – we let "numbers" enter into our lives.

Businesses, schools, churches, and our own families have to operate and survive knowing the "numbers." It is how we pay the bills, know what supply and staff are needed to provide services in our society, how we determine who wins an athletic event, and how we know who is the "best" at something.

We also often ask "how many" as we do here at the church. How many were in our Bible Studies? How many served or were served in one of our many ministries? How many were in church or online at Sunday worship, or how many were at Wednesday Night Supper (how long ago those seem!)? It is one measure of what is happening at a church.

All of us striving to be the "church" know we have to go beyond "numbers." We need to get into relationships with those God has sent us to and them to us. Scripture tells us God knows our name (Isaiah 43:1). So, while we make use of those needed "numbers," may we never stop at just the "number." May we continue to know, in all the ways we are able, those we serve and worship with. Thank you for joining with us at Blessings for Children and all the other ministries and opportunities where we share Christ; together, we worship alongside and serve not just faceless numbers but know those numbers represent Maria, Jessi, Michael, Anna, Brantley, Pablo, Natalie, Aaron, Bristol, and the countless names we all can add. Praise God we are not only a number but known!

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, and toilet paper. A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-forchildren. You can donate items by stopping by the #10 2nd Street house behind the church any Wednesdays from 11:30am - 3:30pm.

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

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

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, May 2nd Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, May 2nd Library ............................................... 9:00 am Sunday School (SS) Zoom .............. 9:30 am SS Adults .......................................... 9:30 am SS Children & Youth ....................... 9:30 am Children’s Church ....................... 11:00 am Testa Wedding ............................... 1:30 pm Children’s Musical .......................... 6:00 pm Collide ............................................... 7:00 pm Monday, May 3rd Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm Alanon ............................................... 6:00 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal ..................... 6:00 pm Revive ................................................ 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 4th Children’s Ministry Planning ......... 1:00 pm Joy Ringers Rehearsal .................... 5:30 pm Prayer Group ................................... 6:00 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal .............. 6:30 pm

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Wednesday, May 5th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Splash of Joy I ................................ 9:30 am Splash of Joy II ................................ 9:30 am Library ............................................. 10:00 am Blessings for Children .................. 12:00 pm Kidz Club Dinner ............................ 5:00 pm Kidz Club Choir ............................... 6:00 pm Gloryland .......................................... 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Student Small Groups .................... 6:00 pm Kidz Club ......................................... 6:45 pm Choir Rehearsal ............................... 7:00 pm

Thursday, May 6th Freedom AVL ................................. 5:30 pm All Churches Security Training .... 6:00 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ......... 6:30 pm Merge................................................ 7:00 pm Friday, May 7th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Saturday, May 8th Pickleball .......................................... 9:00 am