Beacon for the week of August 8th

The Beacon - August 8, 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 8th

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Blessing of the Teachers - All teachers and school personnel are invited to Trinity UMC on Sun, Aug 8th at 5pm for their annual blessing of the teachers. We come together at the start of the school year to pray over those who witness to our children and youth every day.

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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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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 shalimarumc.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 8, 2021 (Camp Meeting #2)

We Are Our Mission | Matthew 28:16-20 TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Charlie Curry Lighthouse - You Can't Stand on Promises

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 –Boundless Love Lighthouse - You Can't Stand on Promises

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 Staying on Mission saying “Yes to Disciple 2022” The year 2022 will be here in about five months. On the horizon will be unprecedented new opportunities to grow as a disciple each week through Shalimar United Methodist Church! The goal is to live out our mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” through every worshipper of Shalimar United Methodist Church. The next five months will be a time of organization, invitation, and preparation with an eye toward implementation in the New Year 2022. WE can help by putting our “oar in the water” and paddling in this direction of discipleship.

So be ready to say “YES” to Disciple 2022!

How will WE measure weekly discipleship? January will offer a new discipleship metric that WE will monitor all year. It will be simple and applicable to anyone’s circumstances. There will be options, flexibility, and adaptability to encourage everyone to participate. The hope is that this growth in our discipleship, our primary mission, will grow the church and grow the church in the right direction.

In the short term, there are three opportunities to help US put our oar in the water. First, WE do not have to wait for 2022. There are some discipleship opportunities available this fall. WE can find a list of new and existing classes available on Wednesday Night for the upcoming season,

ongoing Sunday School classes, and weekly studies like, Splash of Joy, to jump into this fall on our website under Fall Spiritual Growth Opportunities.

Second, the new sermon series “WE ARE SHALIMAR!” will be preached this month. WE are taking a deeper dive into our three discipleship verbs REACH, TEACH, and SEND. In doing so, WE will affirm our past and blaze a discipleship trail for the present and future.

Third, there will be a REVEAL party on August 23rd! No, not the kind of reveal party of “boy” or “girl” but rather rolling out some plans for saying, “Yes to Discipleship 2022!” The date is August 23rd at 6pm. There will be a free dinner, and WE will present some of the layers of plans to help make this discipleship possible! Everyone is welcome!

Place “YES to discipleship 2022” on our prayer list. May the Holy Spirit overwhelm our congregation and community so that Ephesians 3:20 is made possible “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than WE ask or imagine.” Living out the mission of Jesus! Let it be so, Lord!

Shalom, Philip

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

SUNDAY:

Youth Open House | 5-7pm 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

Aug 11th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday

Taco Night Grilled Chicken Tacos

8/1 - 11:00 service De'Vonte Jayden Dominique King Son of Fernando and Jennifer Becerra

Welcome new member to the 11:07 service:

Oshane Buck on August 1, 2021

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

What a great Children’s Ministry meeting we had on Sunday!

Your spirit of excitement and love for children was evident!

Thank you to the 12 people who volunteered to help in various capacities! We have leaders for the 9:30 “Worship and Bible” time! Hooray!

We 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 for preview now. 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

The flowers placed in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God. In loving memory of my mother, Gerry Metzger and in celebration of our anniversary!

With God’s Love, Schala and Kelley Duckett

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Week 67 at the Bread House Week 67 Numbers Bags Collected - 245 Bags Given Out - 252 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 250

Total Numbers Bags Collected - 19,599 Bags Given Out - 17,878 (67 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 14,170

6 New Visitors - 18 family members

Pic #1: Meet Alford Ramsey; he and his wife Laura are regular volunteers at the Bread House! And no, this isn’t what happens to anyone working at the Bread House!

Alford will do anything to get a day off! We can’t wait to have him back! Get well soon, Alford!

Pic #2: Meet Mike. He is a first-time visitor this week. He heard about the Bread House from the Shalimar Library! We average over 200 new families served at the Bread House each month! Great job, Shalimar!

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 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.

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

Last Sunday, in 8:00 worship, Pastor Philip presented Keith Latimer with the 2nd Annual David Dale Hospitality Award. Join us in worship this Sunday, August 8th where we'll replay the moment in the other services.

If you see Keith around on campus, congratulate him on this prestigious award.

Heartfelt thanks to our generous church family for making last Sunday’s Back to School event possible. The Back-to-School Bash is one of the ways our SUMC Mission team reaches out to our community. Thirty-three enthusiastic, faith-filled volunteers welcomed the families to our campus and ensured the love of God went out to 126 children and youth through the sharing of backpacks and grade-appropriate school supply kits. The families who visited with us were able to share a prayer with our pastors and Stephen Ministers. In addition, they took home books and Bibles provided by our church library and your donations. The families also received dental kits, visited the Children’s Ministry craft table, and enjoyed treats at the ice cream truck. The remaining backpacks and supply kits will continue to help children and youth in need through Meigs Middle School and Longwood Elementary and our ongoing church missions, Bread House and Blessings for Children.

Our SUMC Mission team is blessed to offer so many opportunities to “love one another!” Thank you for your help and support with this event. We welcome and appreciate your participation in all our events! The Mission Team meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6pm in the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall. Please consider joining us!

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 8th Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, August 8th 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 Blessing of the Teachers .............. 5:00 pm Youth Open House ....................... 5:00 pm Monday, August 9th 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 Collective ......................................... 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 10th 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 11th Bread House ................................... 9:00 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 ........................... 6:00 pm Galatians ......................................... 6:00 pm Gloryland ......................................... 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Three Simple Rules ....................... 6:00 pm Choir ................................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, August 12th Men’s Barn Meeting ..................... 4:00 pm Freedom AVL ................................. 5:30 pm REBOOT ......................................... 5:30 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision .... 6:30 pm Friday, August 13th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Scrapbooking ............................... 12:00 pm Saturday, August 14th Scrapbooking .................................. 8:00 am Eagle Scout Ceremony .................. 9:00 am