Beacon for the week of August 1st

The Beacon - August 1, 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, August 1st

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Children’s Ministry Info Meeting - We invite all parents and those interested in children's ministry to join us Sun, Aug 1st at 12:15pm in room 106, or to join by Facebook Live, as we share what's happening this school year in Children's Ministry.

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Youth Open House - Sun, Aug 8th at 5pm in the Family Life Center Gym, Pastor David will be hosting an opening house for parents to hear about the fall activities for the student ministry. This is a perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn about what's coming for our students.

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Back in Color - We plan to close down the summer and kick-off the fall with a Wednesday night of fun for all ages. Join us Wed, Aug 4th, for dinner and painting. Dinner will be available for purchase at 5pm, with everyone heading off to paint-related activities at 6pm. Lisa Fretina, who has been painting during the Freedom service this summer, will be leading the adults in a Paint Party.

We'll also be doing a silent auction of all of Lisa's paintings from the summer. Cost of dinner and painting is $35.

The children will have their paint party, with the 4th & 5th graders following along with the adults (with some extra help). The Students (6th-12th grade) will have a Bible teaching then head into the parking lot for Color Wars.

All proceeds from the dinner, paint party, and silent auction will be going to Meigs Middle School.

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Fall Family Discipleship - We're excited to have opportunities for family discipleship this fall. Check out all the different things going on, find a place to grow in your faith, and learn more. You can check out the website or pick up a handout.

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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@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 Vacant ............................................................................... 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, August 1, 2021

Faith > Fear

Jonah and the Whale | Jonah 1:1-12, 4:1-3 TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Charlie Curry Tracy Mank and Dr. Alice Biggar – Are You Washed in the Blood Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay

CONNECT – SANCTUARY 9:30am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Katie Schenck 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 Charlie Curry Chancel Choir – A New Name in Glory Tracy Mank and Dr. Alice Biggar – Are You Washed in the Blood 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. Faith Parry

Philip’s Focus PUTTING OUR OARS IN THE WATER

What would Shalimar United Methodist Church be capable of if everyone put their oar in the water and rowed in the same direction? Even better, what if we all rowed in the direction of living as a disciple and making disciples of Jesus Christ? My challenge is just that moving into our Fall (Back-to-School Season). So, what are our tangible ways of putting our oar in the water?

First, we can be present in worship each week. Worshipping every week is possible for everyone at Shalimar UMC. Weekly worship has never been more available. First, you can worship in person. Unless we are prevented by health or out of town, let’s recommit our attendance for in-person weekly worship. A former parishioner told me, “Worshipping each week is the easiest habit to break and the hardest to make.” This was before Livestream. Now there is no reason not to attend. If we do have a reason to miss church in person, we can watch the service on Livestream or even later in the week on our archived services. I want to challenge all connected in our church to worship each week! Let’s put our oars in the water!

Second, we can be generous in our giving to the Lord. I want to thank our congregation for their continued generosity this year! You have been incredibly faithful! What if all of us put our oars in the water of generosity? This church would have a greater impact! Let’s all put our oars in the water!

Third, put our oar in the water to commit to growing as a disciple each day. This could be done with a daily devotional, an act of service, becoming a part of a study group, small group, or prayer group. Can we imagine everyone growing in Christ each day? My hope for 2022 is that everyone connected with Shalimar UMC will be growing as a disciple each day. Let’s put our oars in the water!

Fourth, what if every Sunday School class, existing study group, Emmaus reunion group, ministry group, and mission group put their oar in the water? WOW! There would be so much energy, synergy, and momentum from our existing groups! I will be meeting with our current group leaders to explore how we can all put our oars in the water and paddle in the same direction into 2022. Let’s put our oars in the water!

One other thing, I quoted Dr. Si Mathison last Sunday in saying, “You cannot rock the boat when you are paddling the boat!” We live in some “boat rocking” times. People are Monday morning quarterbacking most everything nationally, locally, and sometimes even in the church! We serve an awesome and powerful God. We can choose a different path in the church! LET’S PUT OUR OARS IN THE WATER! Shalom, Philip

Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor

SUNDAY:

Bowling| 5-8pm WEDNESDAY:

Beach Bible Study | 5-8PM | FLC GET INFORMED: Follow our Facebook and

Instagram pages to stay updated on student activities.

Youth@shalimar-umc.org

SUMC Youth | Aug 1st | 5-8pm Join us for a trip to the bowling alley together! This trip costs $15/ student, which covers the cost of three games and shoe rental for the evening. Dinner will be provided by SUMC, but students are permitted to bring extra money (optional) for concessions.

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

August 18-September 30

Children’s ministry is looking for five Leaders for “Worship and Bible” (formally known as Sunday School and children’s church).

The commitment would be Sundays, August 18-September 30.

There are two sessions on Sunday Mornings: 9:30-10:30 and 11:00-12:15. The time commitment for the Leaders is 9:15-10:45 or 10-45-12:15. These volunteers will lead a small group of children in age appropriate Bible Study/Activity time for a 50 minute period. Lesson materials include an optional video lesson and plenty of supporting materials. Thinking about it? Materials are available for preview now. Contact Kathy Curry, 850-428-1087.

We want to be ready and waiting to welcome our children as they return from summer. Join the fun and “Let your light shine!!”

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER: KATHY CURRY | 850-428-1087 | CHILDREN@SHALIMAR-UMC.ORG

Wednesday, August 4th | Dinner @ 5pm | Painting @ 6pm We plan to close down the summer and kick-off the fall with a Wednesday night of fun for all ages. Join us Wed, Aug 4th, for dinner and painting. Dinner will be available for purchase at 5pm, with everyone heading off to paint-related activities at 6pm. Lisa Fretina, who has been painting during the Freedom service this summer, will be leading the adults in a Paint Party. We'll also be doing a silent auction of all of Lisa's paintings from the summer.

Cost of dinner and painting is $35. Dinner by itself is $7.00.

Dinner: Grilled Chicken Parmesan The children will have their paint party, with the 4th & 5th graders following along with the adults (with some extra help). The Students (6th-12th grade) will have a Bible teaching then head into the parking lot for Color Wars.

All proceeds from the dinner, paint party, and silent auction will be going to Meigs Middle School.

Save a seat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-in-color-tickets162449710457?aff=Homepage.

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.

June 7, 21, 28 | July 5, 19, 26 | August 2, 16, 23, 30

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.

June 14 | July 12 | August 9

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. From Taco Tuesday’s to boat days, and from helping our church to helping in the community we will find ways to be active and United around Shalimar.

Taco Tuesday @ Pepper’s 7:00 | June 15, July 13, & August 10 Blackwater Trip | June 26 Cookout | July 24 End of Summer Boat Day | August 14

After a year of Covid 19 lockdowns, who are ready to get active again in the name of the Lord?! Join us for a Run for God study!

Even if you've never run before, you can join our class and learn everything from picking out the right shoes to completing your first 5K with us in November at Shalimar UMC! The Run for God Challenge is a guide to running and a 12 -week training plan aimed at running a 5K, but with a Christian focus. The 5K Challenge introduces runners to the parallels of faith and fitness. The workout plans, discussion questions, and Bible verses make it both a practical resource and workbook for individuals and groups, especially new runners. Run for God is for all levels of runners, even those who have never run. Learn to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ while understanding the parallels of running and faith. Sign up for class materials: https://runforgod.com/classes/sumc-run-for -god, and even if you don't want to buy materials but still participate, the class instructor can sign you up manually.

Attendance July 25, 2021

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Registration is Open See Karen-Preschool Director - 651-0721 VPK registrations must have VPK certificate Found at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com

8/11 - Wesley's Thoughts 8/18 - Do Good 8/25 - Do Good 9/1 - Do No Harm

9/8 - Do No Harm 9/15 - Stay in Love with God 9/22 - Stay in Love with God

John Wesley the founder of the Methodist movement had 3 general rules that he hoped everyone who called themselves Methodist would strive to achieve. Join us for 7 weeks on Wednesday nights from 6-7pm, as we look at each of these rules and how we can apply these great teachings to our daily lives! It is a great way to learn more about our Wesleyan heritage as well as some practical ways we strive to be more like Christ in the world today! Led by Rev. Matt Langford in room 207.

For MOPS summer activities please check out the Mops of Shalimar Facebook page. There you will find information on playdates, mom night outs, and much more! www.facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar

Our SUMC Missions team will host a community outreach "Back to School" event on Sun, Aug 1st, from 3-4:30pm outside in our FLC parking lots. While supplies last, backpacks and school supplies will be distributed in a "drive by fashion" to in-need elementary, middle, and high school students from our community. In addition, we will have an ice cream truck and other welcoming activities offered by several SUMC ministries for those attending, including our pastors sharing prayers with the families, and our church’s library providing children and youth books and Bibles to be taken home.

Please share this information with any families you know who would benefit from extra help in preparing for the upcoming school year. If you want to help with this needed and special mission project to share God's blessings with others, please contact Mary Jane Robertson, (850) 499-6173 or mjr53@cox.net. There's a place for you! And another way to help is by donating any children/youth books or Bibles that are gently used or new.

Please drop off books in the donation box just inside the back door of our church library.

Men's Barn Meeting - August 12th 7:00-8:30ish - Molino, FL. The bus heads to the "barn" (literally) at 4:30pm on the second Thursday of each month from the church. Don't worry about having to drive the distance! We will get you there in time for a hearty steak dinner (FREE of charge), and you can sleep on the way back!

Just to make the evening even better, great music is provided by the "Barn Band" both while you are enjoying your meal and afterward!

Each month there is a different guest speaker, and some very powerful testimonies are shared. This time you will hear from the powerful orator, Evangelist Neal Hatfield, who carries a special burden for young people. When he is not traveling to hold revivals, crusades, or special events, he and his wife, Sue, co-direct the expansion and operations of Uplands Reach Conference Center, which they founded in 1988. The Hatfield’s are graduates of Heritage College in Orlando, FL. Please join the men of the church (sorry, ladies, men only) for a great night of worship and fellowship! For questions, contact John Patterson @ 850-737-1007. More info is also available at www.mensbarnmeeting.com.

Week 66 at the Bread House A record this past week was 10 new families visiting the Bread House. The total number of family members was 46. We average between 7-10 new families each week! It is amazing that we still don’t see a slow down in the number of folks in need.

Pic #1. Introducing Jon Peters (standing), son of Pete, Jon comes every Thursday to help with the Destin Harvest drop-off and breaks down boxes for the dumpster. Helping Jon this week is Theo Peters (sitting). He came to oversee the operation and make sure Jon was kept on his toes! Everyone is welcome to visit the Bread House and offer some help! Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am until 12pm.

Week 66 Numbers

Total Numbers

Bags Collected - 360 Bags Collected - 19,354 Bags Given Out - 301 Bags Given Out - 17,626 (66.1 tons) Gift cards Given - 0 Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 270 Members Served - 13,920 10 New Visitors - 46 family members Items Always Needed: • Dried beans, Ramen Noodles, and rice (Brown Rice, White Rice, or Yellow Rice) • Canned items (corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, Pinto Beans, Black Beans, Pork N Beans, soups (tomato, chicken noodle and mushroom), Beanie Weenies, tuna, and chicken • Fruit Cups, Cups of Applesauce, Cups of Jell-O and singleserving bags of chips, Peanut Butter and Crackers • Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly • Cereal, Grits, and Oatmeal • Toilet Paper, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and other personal care items and Paper Towels • Produce-Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Onions, and Potatoes 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, norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters, 703.395.2437 fpeters1@cox.net, or stop by.

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Blessings for Children School Supplies All Year Long!

Do you remember how exciting it was when you had brand new, sharpened pencils, all the colors a box of Crayola crayons could offer, fresh pens and a crisp supply of notebook paper to start out the school year?

Well, it’s here! August 10th is the first day of school in Okaloosa County and our missions team, with our church family’s generous support, will be helping in-need students with backpacks and school supplies at our annual August 1st Back to School event. We hope to serve 200+ students that day but the school year is almost 10 months long and those school supply needs continue for many children throughout the year. That is why Blessings for Children offers school supplies, along with clothing (t-shirts, underwear, and socks) diapers, and personal care items each Wednesday, all year long.

If you find yourself with “extras” of back-to-school items (crayons, scissors (children’s blunt or pointed), glue sticks, erasers, pencils, folders, or highlighters) please consider sharing any of those items with our Blessings for Children ministry. They will be a blessing to our families throughout the school year!

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.

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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!

• 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

SPLASH OF JOY I STUDY WILL BEGIN AUGUST 18TH

We are so excited to get back to study after a summer break.

All of you ladies are invited to come to study the book of Haggai (which is only 38 verses long). This Old Testament study, TAKE COURAGE, by Jennifer Rothschild, will show us how the prophet Haggai reminded the Jewish people that they could take courage and work because God was with them. We will learn together how to walk confidently in our callings, stay motivated when obstacles make us want to quit, and defeat discouragement through God's presence. We meet from 9:30-11:00, and the location on our campus will be announced later. We will provide childcare with reservation only!! Books will be available for purchase on the first day of this 7-week study. Questions may be referred to Sara Michaelson 850-865-3343.

Also, Melanie Bandy will be leading a Zoom class from the same book and same dates. If you are interested in doing the study by zoom, please contact Melanie, melaniejbandy@gmail.com, and order your book if you are not able to pick it up at the church.

Jude, Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture Jackie Hill Perry Have you ever wondered just how much God can pack into one small book of the Bible? Well, join us as we explore the book of Jude, a one-chapter book with only 25 verses. There is a lot that God wants to reveal to us about contending for faith in a world of unbelief while protecting us from falling into the same deceptions that have negatively affected both the church and our culture. In this 7-session study, Jackie Hill Perry will help us learn to recognize God’s Word as an anchor in the ever-shifting cultural climate, to discover your God-given identity in a world of deception, and to see how this small, obscure book in Scripture still speaks to the church today.

SPLASH OF JOY II will begin this study on August 25, 2021.

We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:30, participating in both small and large group settings. Location will be announced at a later date.

WE invite you to join us as we study God’s Word and enjoy Christian fellowship with other women of faith. To register or for more information, please contact Cathie Buckman at 850-797-6936 or email at cathiebuckman@gmail.com.

Prayer Prayer Room The Prayer Room is always available for your use. The code to enter is 1423. After each Sunday morning service, someone will be present to pray with if you would like. They will also respect your wishes to pray alone. Prayer shawls are available for your use. The Prayer Box with cards is available for you to leave a request for either the pastors or Prayer Team. They will pray for you or a situation you would like lifted up. There have been great reports of use for this special place.

Prayer Chain You can add someone to the Prayer Chain, share an answered prayer or receive prayer requests and praises through email. We are excited to announce the prayer list can now be accessed on the website or app. Please call the office for the password to this page.

If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, website, or app, please call the church office at 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org.

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office at 651-0721 if you are interested in becoming involved in one of the following Prayer Ministries: • Prayer Group - meets weekly to share praises and intercessory

prayer for people listed on the Prayer List (both church and personal) • Prayer Room Attendant - Volunteer to pray with those who come

to the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services • Pray in the Prayer Room during each Sunday morning worship

service • Pray for special church functions and events • Participate in the Prayer Chain and Prayer Link

Weekly Schedule Sunday, August 1st Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, August 1st Library .............................................. 9:00 am Sunday School (SS) Zoom ............ 9:30 am SS Adults ........................................ 9:30 am SS Children & Youth ...................... 9:30 am SS Special Buddies ......................... 9:30 am Children’s Church ........................ 11:00 am Children’s info Meeting ............. 12:15 pm Back to School Bash ....................... 3:00 pm Youth Bowling ................................ 5:00 pm Monday, August 2nd Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Threads of Love ........................... 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal ............ 5:30 pm Alanon .............................................. 6:00 pm Church Council Zoom ................... 6:00 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm Security Meeting ........................... 6:30 pm Revive .............................................. 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 3rd Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ............. 6:00 pm

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship....................... 11:07 am Wednesday, August 4th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Library ........................................... 10:00 am Blessings for Children ................ 12:00 pm Fellowship Dinner .......................... 5:00 pm Back in Color ................................... 6:00 pm Christian Friends ........................... 6:00 pm Youth Color Wars ......................... 6:00 pm Gloryland ......................................... 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Choir ................................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, August 5th Jim Ross BBQ ............................... 12:00 pm Freedom AVL ................................. 5:30 pm REBOOT ......................................... 5:30 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Friday, August 6th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Saturday, August 7th Pickleball .......................................... 9:00 am Beach Baptism ............................. 10:00 am