Beacon for the week of Sept 13

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 8:30am in-person and 11:15am rebroadcasted on 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 8:30am service.

Conn ect At 10:15am 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 non-traditional atmosphere. We come to God as we are to experience the freedom of not having to stay that way.

Here's what you need to know this week.

The Week of Sunday, September 13th

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Comeback - As we start our new series, the focus is on coming back to God. If God speaks to you today through this service, we encourage you to invite a friend to join you for worship next week. You can bring hope and encouragement to a friend.

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Children Discipleship - Today, we have the nursery, Children's Church, and Promotion Sunday resuming in-person. Wednesday, Kidz Club will begin Sep 16th. To learn more, check out our children's page on our website.

Link: shalimar-umc.org/children#events

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Youth Discipleship - The youth started back last week, with Sunday nights around the campfire and small groups on Wednesdays. Learn more online.

Link: shalimar-umc.org/students#events

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Young Adult Discipleship - We have new young adult groups starting this week, for people in their 20's and 30's. If you'd like to learn more, check out the website, or talk to Rev. Matt Langford.

Link: shalimar-umc.org/young-adults#events

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Adult Discipleship - We are adding more adult opportunities every week.

We have a mix of events on campus and online to accommodate everyone's needs. If you have questions, contact Rev. Faith Parry.

Link: shalimar-umc.org/adults#events

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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us.

You can fill out the webform found online shalimar-umc.org/worshipattendance, or you can send an email to Faith@shalimar-umc.org.

Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford ......................................................................... Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin ........................................................................... Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford……………….……………………….………………...Associate Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ............................................................... Communication Pastor Jennifer Guidoni ................................................ Director of Children’s Ministry 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

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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, September 13, 2020

COMEBACK: LEARNING TO TRUST JESUS Exodus 3:1-12

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:30am – In-Person & Online 11:15am – Online Rebroadcast Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Chancel Choir and Orchestra - All Because of

the Wonderful Cross Rejoice -Rest Within His Sanctuary

CONNECT – SANCTUARY 10:15am - In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team and Orchestra

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

Attendance Sept 6, 2020 Children’s Church: 9 Worship and Technical Volunteers: 143 Livestream: 611 Total: 763

Philip’s Focus Spring in My Discipleship Steps My feet do not always touch the ground these days, and my steps are light! I am overly excited about discipleship opportunities picking up through our church. The dream of having abundant discipleship options and choices is beginning to unfold. You can see it starting to happen before our very eyes!

Two months ago, I seriously considered expanding my title from Lead Pastor to Lead Discipleship Pastor. After bouncing this off a few respected people, I decided not to take this action as they preferred just Lead Pastor. I’m letting you know I considered this to communicate how serious I am about growing discipleship through our church.

We can make being a disciple more complicated than Jesus intended. A disciple is basically a "totally committed Christian following Jesus, learning from Jesus, and becoming more like Jesus every day." Becoming a Christian takes only a few moments to acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Savior. The becoming of a Disciple is a journey of a lifetime. We never finish becoming more like Jesus on this earth. Therefore…we never finish becoming a disciple. So, we do not stop trying to become a disciple and making disciples.

Jesus said making disciples is our mission and goal in saying …

"Therefore, GO and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20. Jesus did not say STOP and meet about it! He said, GO! Church, these are our marching orders!

The spring in my step is because discipleship groups and choices are popping up all around Shalimar in the upcoming weeks. Commit to a study, small group, and/or ongoing classes. Growing as a disciple and making disciples will put a spring in your step!

Please read the Beacon so that you will not miss out on some of these new discipleship opportunities. Also, check our website for frequent updates at shalimar-umc.org/fall-groups. New opportunities will be emerging throughout the upcoming months!

Shalom, Philip

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

NEWS (A ministry for all adults ) Friendship Club meetings and activities are on hold until the “all clear” is received.

We encourage all members to participate in Dr. Philip McVay’s and Rev. Matt Langford’s upcoming Bible Studies this fall. Look to the Beacon and website for future announcement on dates and times.

Please continue to check back here for updates.

For additional information Ollie Fay Flint: 651-2360 Betty Stewart: 634-6349

In Person

Online

Contact church office for book

Cross Corner Fellowship Hall

A first for the Bread House this week, we had two different cars of people come by and ask to buy some Bread. I guess they took the name literally! We had another great week. You see some homeless folks who come and get a bag of nonperishable items like chips, fruit, drinks, and snack bars in the photo. After receiving a bag, they sit down on the ground and start eating. In the picture, you see they each have an individual size carton of milk, which they love. Bread House will reach a milestone this coming week by giving out over 20 tons of food to those in need during the last 21 weeks. Thank you, Shalimar UMC, for all your help and support in helping the “least of these!� You should all be proud of your Church, yourself, and your community for what this ministry does. Bless you!

Bags Collected Bags Given Out Gift cards Given Out Members Served

Week 21 Numbers 284 bags collected 205 1 202

Food Drive Total 5978 5332 (19.995 tons) 161 (over $6975) 2734

*Items you can help us with this week!

1. Donate some of the following items: Canned vegetables: Corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, white beans, baked beans, beanie weenies, pinto beans, and black beans Canned Meat: Tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage, spaghetti sauce, Spaghetti O’s, and ravioli Canned Soup: Chicken noodle, tomato, and mushroom soup Pantry: Jelly, fruit cups, raisins (small boxes), peanut butter crackers, rice, granola bars, and snacks, small size bags of chips, fruit, health bars, etc.

Other Items: Paper towels, toothpaste, and toothbrushes 2. Donate gift certificates from local grocery stores 3. Donate funds to Covid Relief Fund As a reminder pickup and drop off is every Mon – Wed – Fri, 9-12 pm Any questions contact Janet, Donna, Terry, Sandra, Bill, or Pete at 703.395.2437 or email fpeters1@cox.net.

Join us in Children’s Ministry for an exciting September as we reopen some of your favorite events! We have volunteer positions open. Email Ms. Jen to find out more.

September 13th Promotion Sunday & First day of in-person Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | 10:45am -12:15pm Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry September 16th Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir | 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Nursery is reopened) September 20th Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | 10:45am - 12:15pm Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry (Nursery from 8:15am - 12:15pm) September 23rd Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir | 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Nursery is open) September 25th Zoomy Room Adventure - Fun and prizes- going to California | 7pm - 8pm Zoom invite @ SUMC.io/children September 27th Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | 10:45am - 112:15pm Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry (Nursery from 8:15am - 12:15pm) September 30th Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir | 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Nursery is open) Jennifer Guidoni | Director of Children’s Ministry cell 772-626-8000 | Church 651-0721 | children@shalimar-umc.org

Blessings For Children School Supplies All Year Long Education and Shalimar UMC walk hand in hand in our community!

Throughout the years, our church family has filled our schools with teachers, administrators and staff, board members, and superintendents.

Our preschool has prepared countless children for success, and our Missions team ensures our community’s children and youth can start the year with all the necessary school supplies and backpacks. Our church family’s generosity has allowed Blessings for Children to continue to help throughout the school year by offering year around school supplies in addition to the personal care items, t-shirts, underwear and socks that we share with the families who visit us each Wednesday. You help us do that by dropping off any school supplies you may have at the #10 2nd Street house each Wednesday from noon until 3:30. With both your donations or financial gifts for us to shop for needed items, Blessings for Children is able to stock pencils, markers, crayons, folders, scissors, highlighters, notebook paper and erasers, and share those with children as needed throughout the year. Offering school supplies is an important aspect of setting up our Blessings for Children ministry. We want to make sure children have what they need to be healthy and clean; to be clothed and to further their education.

We are still accepting the gently used or brand-new items you donate from your outgrown children’s clothes, toys, and baby or children’s items. These go into our Treasure Chests where our families can “shop” and select anything else they may need.

Families complete a simple form and provide their contact information so we can learn about their children, track visits, receive prayer requests, and offer any other help when it is available (Back to School Bash or Angel Tree for example). We try to make each visit to our ministry impactful and meaningful. Our faithful, dedicated volunteers make sure there is a welcoming smile for each person who enters the #10 2nd Street house, even if it is covered by a mask.

If you would like to help us at Blessings for Children each Wednesday, please consider the following: • Please pray for the ministry and all who participate.

• Join us as a volunteer and you don’t have to commit weekly or even monthly!

• Consider donating items we distribute to the children. Diapers and pull-ups of all sizes, wipes, children’s t-shirts, socks and underwear, children’s toothbrushes or toothpaste, body wash or soap, and toilet paper are in great demand. A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children. You can donate items any 3rd Sunday in the bins placed in the narthex and Family Life Center lobby, or stop by the #10 2nd Street house behind the church any Wednesday from noon - 3:30 pm to donate items. Children’s bibles and bible stories and activity books are also a joy to receive and distribute!

• A financial gift designated to Blessings for Children allows us to shop for needed items.

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

Young Adults (age 18-35) Collide: In School

Engage: Couples

Sundays starting Sep 13th Led By Rev. Matt Langford 7-8:15pm Cross Corner Fellowship Hall

Wednesdays starting Sep 16th Led By David & Ryoko Mobley 7-8:15pm Cross Corner Fellowship Hall

Revive: Professionals

Merge: In Transition

Mondays starting Sep 14th Led By Ben & Angelina Savage 7-8:15pm SUMC room 22

Thursdays starting Sep 17th Led By David James & David Garvin 7-8:15pm #10 2nd Street

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

FusionSUMC

SUNDAY

Join us from 6-8pm for games, Scripture, and student led worship around the bonfire! Meet in the rear parking lot of the FLC.

WEDNESDAY Small Groups begin this Wednesday, 6-8pm! Join us at the rear parking lot of the FLC for an outdoor-only evening of discipleship.

GET INFORMED Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on student activities.

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

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office at (850) 651-0721 if you are interested in becoming involved in one of the following Prayer Ministries: • Prayer Group - meets weekly to share praises and intercessory prayer

for people listed on the Prayer List (both church and personal)

• Prayer Room Attendant - Volunteer to pray with those who come to

the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services

• Pray in the Prayer Room during each Sunday morning worship service • Pray for special church functions and events • Participate in the Prayer Chain and Prayer Link

Weekly Schedule Sunday, September 13th

Tuesday, September 15th

Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........................8:30 am Connect Worship ........................ 10:15 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am

Joy Bell Ringers Rehearsal............ 5:30 pm Prayer Group................................... 6:00 pm Stories Jesus Told .......................... 6:00 pm Freedom Worship Practice .......... 6:30 pm Splash of Joy I ................................. 6:30 pm

Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........ 8:30 & 11:15 am Connect Worship ........................ 10:15 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am

Sunday, September 13th Library ............................................... 9:00 am Sunday School Zoom...................... 9:30 am Children’s Church ........................ 10:45 am Grief Share Zoom ........................... 5:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 5:00 pm Youth Fireside................................. 6:00 pm Collide............................................... 7:00 pm After School Care M-F 2:00 - 5:30pm

Monday, September 14th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm One + ONE ...................................... 6:00 pm Men’s Bible Study Zoom .............. 6:30 pm Revive ............................................... 7:00 pm Sermon on the Mount ................... 7:00 pm

Wednesday, September 16th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Splash of Joy I Zoom ...................... 9:30 am Splash of Joy II ................................. 9:30 am Library............................................. 10:00 am Blessings for Children.................. 12:00 pm Kidz Club .......................................... 5:30 pm Children Choir Rehearsal .............. 6:00 pm Daniel Bible Study.......................... 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class Online ..................... 6:00 pm Orchestra Rehearsal ...................... 6:00 pm Youth Small Group......................... 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal .............................. 7:00 pm Engage .............................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, September 17th Freedom AVL .................................. 5:30 pm Trustees Zoom................................ 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop........... 7:00 pm Merge ............................................... 7:00 pm Friday, September 18th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Saturday, September 19th No Activities