Beacon for the week of August 15th

The Beacon - August 15, 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 15th

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Beach Baptism - Interested in being baptized? We'll be meeting at Beasley Park, Sun, Aug 22nd at 4pm for a beach baptism. If you're thinking about being baptized, please get in touch with Pastor Matt.

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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. shalimar-umc.org/fall-groups

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Night of Worship - Mark your calendars as we, as a church family, come together for a night of worship and communion, Aug 29th at 5pm in the Family Life Center. We will lift our voices to sing, pray, and ask God to direct us.

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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 15, 2021 (Camp Meeting #3)

We Are Our Mission: Reach | Luke 19:1-10; Jeremiah 17:8 TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Rejoice - Shoes

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 –Goodbye, World, Goodbye Rejoice - Shoes

FREEDOM SERVICE – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship led by Ben Savage Freedom Worship Team

Philip’s Focus Current Status and Future Plans of the Church Steak Dinner, My Treat

On August 23rd, I want to invite you to attend a free steak dinner in which I will share the current status of our church and some future discipleship plans. This event will be capped at 100 persons for the dinner portion, but more room will be available if you decide to forego the dinner. The event will begin at 6pm and conclude at 7:30pm.

Topics to be covered during the evening.

1. First, I will give information about the current status of our church. What are the facts about subjects such as membership, attendance, giving, and debt? What are our greatest immediate opportunities and challenges? How are our lay leadership groups functioning, and what is their status as we emerge from a Covid Year?

2. Second, I will update the latest news of the scheduled General Conference in 2022. There is a lot of speculation of a division of our

denomination sometime in the future. What impact will this have on the ministry of Shalimar United Methodist Church, if any? Again, I invite you to attend, and I will share the latest information available.

3. Third, my heart has been focused on developing a discipleship plan for 2022. Layers of the early plans for “Say YES in 2022” will be rolled out for the first time. I am very excited to share these plans with you where you will see everyone will have a chance to “put our oar in the water.” There will be a moment of witness of discipleship as well.

Well, there are 100 spots available for a free steak dinner! (Chicken will also be available for the nonbeef people). So please make your reservation by calling the church office at 850-651-0721 or emailing office@shalimar-umc.org as soon as possible.

Reservations will remain open until we reach 100.

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

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.

Aug 18th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

Spaghetti Grilled Chicken Spaghetti

8/8 - 9:30 service Reaffirmation of Faith Patti Mosca

Allen Mobley - August 7, 2021 Father of David Mobley

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

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

August 15-September 30

We are back! Fall programming is starting, and we are ready!

Don’t miss promotion Sunday this week at “Worship and Bible!” Come at 9:30am,11:00am, or both. You will attend the class for your new school year this Sunday, August 15th. Follow the signs, and parents can register you in Room 1. We will have a short time of worship and then go to class by age group for Bible Fun. Children 4 years old-5th grade are welcome!

Join us on Wednesday for Kidz Club for singing, crafts, games, and Bible lessons. With our new format, everyone is finished by 7pm. So come for Supper Club at 5pm or join us at 5:30pm for Kidz Club. We look forward to seeing you! Kidz Club is for children in kindergarten-5th grade.

Starting in September, Ms. Nicci will teach Mini Music to the children aged three and four on Wednesday evening. This is for children whose parents are attending Wednesday night programming. The children will be taken from the nursery for about 30 minutes during programming time.

Adults: We still need two leaders for the 11:00 hour to lead a small group of children in age-appropriate Bible Study/Activity time for 50 minutes. Lesson materials include an optional video lesson and plenty of supporting materials, thinking about it? Materials are available now for preview. If you are willing to commit to Sundays, August 15-September 30 from 10:45-12:15, or want to learn more, contact Kathy Curry, 850-428-1087.

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

SUNDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

Small Groups | 5-7PM | 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

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 August 8, 2021

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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. We will meet in your 207 in the Family Life Center.

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.

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

2021-2022 Theme: All For Love • • •

In-Person meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 9:30-11:30am (with holiday week exceptions) Playdates and Mom’s Night outs

For more information: Call/text Joy Jones at 850-758-0090 or search for our MOPS of Shalimar group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar)

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV)

Week 68 Numbers Bags Collected - 183 Bags Given Out - 173 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 186

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 19,782 Bags Given Out - 18,051 (68 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 14,356

1 New Visitors - 5 family members

Pic #1: Teri (left) is a new volunteer. She lives in Ft. Walton and

has 2 daughters and 1 son. She wanted to give back to the community by volunteering at the Bread House. Deon (on the right) is a regular at the Bread House. He is a big helper!

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.”

Pic #2: No, it’s not a jungle! The Bread House has its own tomato plants! Visitors are welcome to pick the fresh tomatoes! These plants started growing on their own. We guess God decided that was a good place to grow food!

Everyone is welcome to visit the Bread House and offer some help!

Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.

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 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.

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

Hugs from the Library to all who answered our call for donations for the Back-to-School Bash! We trust it helped clear off some shelf space for you but most importantly, on behalf of our church, we were privileged to give many kids lots and lots of books! It was especially heartening to have a box of children’s Bibles to give to appreciative kids!

And those kids and their parents were truly grateful. We saw so many polite children! With the “leftovers,” we will continue offering books to kids, and we will begin with our Sunday School classes very soon. Again, your generosity and sharing are making big “differences!” Applause!

School is starting; schedules are changing; and new learning opportunities are beginning throughout SUMC. As always, our Library is right in the middle of it offering so much more than you can imagine. Drop-in and sit for a spell. Enjoy knowing that this gem of a space is very much a part of our church!

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 15th Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, August 15th 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 Student Worship ........................... 5:00 pm

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am

Monday, August 16th 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 Lighthouse Rehearsal ................... 6:00 pm Revive .............................................. 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 18th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Splash I ............................................. 9:30 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Blessings for Children ................. 12:00 pm Fellowship Dinner .......................... 5:00 pm Kidz Club .......................................... 5:00 pm Youth Small Groups ...................... 5:00 pm Christian Friends Zoom ................ 6:00 pm Galatians .......................................... 6:00 pm Gloryland .......................................... 6:00 pm Orchestra ........................................ 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class .................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Three Simple Rules ........................ 6:00 pm Run for God .................................... 6:15 pm Choir.................................................. 7:00 pm

Tuesday, August 17th Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ............ 6:00 pm Missions Meeting .......................... 6:00 pm Finance Meeting ........................... 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 19th Freedom AVL ................................. 5:30 pm REBOOT .......................................... 5:30 pm Trustees ........................................... 6:00 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Friday, August 20th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Emmaus Walk ................................. 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 21st Emmaus Walk ................................. 7:00 am Pickleball ......................................... 9:00 am