THE BEACON May 22, 2022
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
Our Vision
Christ-centered, multi-generational, family and community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.
Our Mission
REACH | TEACH | SEND
We REACH out to our congregation, community, and the world. We TEACH the word of God as provided in the Holy-Scripture. We SEND our members and missionaries to be witnesses to God’s grace and His promise of eternal life.
Contact Information
1 Old Ferry Road | P.O. Box 795 Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org | office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM | Fri: 8AM-12PM
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STARRY STARRY NIGHT- Starry Starry Night will be held on June 3, 2022 at 6pm. It is a gala event that will host both a silent and live auction along with dinner. Donations are still needed. For any donations please contact Pete Peters at (703) 395-2437. PENTECOST CELEBRATION & NEW MEMBER APPRECIATION- During the Fellowship time on June 5th we will celebrate Pentecost and the closing of our 50 Great Days series. We will also honor our new members who joined during this time. VBS VOLUNTEERS- VBS Food Truck Crew 2022! Sarah Hicks, our Children’s Director, wants to get to know those faces that have helped with VBS in the past. VBS Volunteer Luncheon is today after the 11:07 service in Room 106. It is not too late if you are interested in knowing more about volunteering. There’s plenty of food so don’t miss out! ATTENDANCE- We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the attendance card found in the pews and chairs, use the web form found online at: shalimar-umc.org/worship-attendance or email us at: office@shalimar-umc.org
MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Brad Bradford Rev. David Garvin Rev. Matt Langford Abigail Denney Sarah Hicks Karen Jadin Katie Pascoe Leigh J. Rice Dawn Rozofsky Ben Savage
Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor
Worship Pastor Youth Pastor Associate Pastor Church Media & Communication Children’s Ministry Director Preschool Director Nursery Director Respite Director After School & Camp Director 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
Worship Services Traditions: 8AM & 11AM Meet us in the Sanctuary as 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 11AM service. Connect: 9:30AM Join us in the Sanctuary as we engage in a fourfold service of gathering, praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations for prayer, and sending forth. Worship is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns. Freedom: 11:07AM Join us in the Family Life Center Gym as we worship through modern music, Fellowship time, and listen to an inspirational message in a contemporary atmosphere.
THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 22, 2022
Paralytic and His Pals | Luke 5:17-26 TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 8AM:
In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Gloryland - He Touched Me and I’m Feeling Fine
CONNECT - SANCTUARY 9:30AM: In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay TRADITIONS - SANCTUARY 11AM: In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Chancel Choir - Acclamation of Assurance Gloryland - I’m Feeling Fine FREEDOM SERVICE - FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07AM: In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage The Freedom Team
PHILIP’S FOCUS 2022 David Dale Hospitality Award Two years ago, we established the David Dale Hospitality Award. David was actually in our congregation at the time. He exhibited exceptional hospitality both as a member of the congregation and as a staff member. In fact, David was so remarkable at making people feel welcome we established this award with his name. He, of course, was the first recipient of the award. Last year in 2021, we recognized the second recipient of this hospitality award, Keith Latimer. Keith was an excellent choice. He continues to show amazing hospitality to all persons around the campus of Shalimar United Methodist Church. Our first two recipients have been so deserving of this recognition. This will also be exceptionally true of our third recipients. I am pleased to announce the 2022 David Dale Hospitality Award will go to Ralph and Diane Johnson! Over the years, Ralph and Diane, as a married couple, have both exemplified the absolute best in hospitality to all. Also, this award to the Johnson’s is not only well deserved but very timely right now. Most of you know by now Diane died, unexpectedly last month, and there is an upcoming celebration of life service for her on June 11th. We are still stunned at her sudden death. This award will offer our congregation something tangible to pay tribute to Diane’s amazing hospitality. We never got a chance to publicly thank Diane for the countless Sundays she was greeting people at the front door of the 11:07 service. Her smile and warmth were extended to thousands of people over the years. Diane told me upon my arrival in 2014 her post and service was at the front door greeting for 11:07 worship service. She saw this as her service in ministry. Wow! Did she ever live up to what she said and then some! Her smile and recollection of all the people will be missed. I envision she is greeting at another door in Jesus’ Kingdom these days!
Ralph, by the way, is not the co-recipient of this award just on Diane’s coat tails. He also for decades has extended hospitality to thousands of persons. Ralph has offered hospitality to newcomers and members of Shalimar UMC alike. Ralph, along with Keith Latimer, has made more coffee for the congregation of Shalimar UMC than anyone else. Ralph can often be found in the kitchen of the Family Life Center preparing coffee for Shalimar gatherings. He also has such a warm heart and extends “hugs” so freely to all those he greets. Ralph is gifted and generous with this gift. We will have future winners of this award but I cannot imagine two persons more deserving than Ralph and Diane Johnson. We will recognize Ralph at worship on June 12, 2022. Please keep him and his family in your love and prayers as they continue to walk through the season of the “shadow of death” in the loss of Diane. Shalom, Philip
Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org
A Request for Prayer In the upcoming months, it will be exciting to be a part of Shalimar UMC. Look in the Beacon and listen to the announcements on Sunday mornings to see what events are occurring. However, even doing that will not always give you the whole rundown because there is so much going on that the entire list cannot be covered in the space available in the Beacon and time available on Sunday mornings. This all leads me to the focus of this article. There is a great need for all of us to pray for Shalimar UMC, especially during these times. 50 churches in our conference have met and decided to bring in 50 new members each during the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost. That means it will take a lot of bold prayers for this to be accomplished. I am asking that everyone pray for SUMC to reach our goal. In addition to prayers for our 50 new members, I ask that 100 people come alongside the Prayer Team to pray for SUMC (Pastors, events, and programs of the church). From time to time, I will send special prayer emphases by email for special prayers. If you would like to join us in this prayer effort, please email me at jamesbrantley3@cox.net. I will add you to the group. God has a plan for us. We need to pray to get in tune with what His plan is. There is no limit to what can be accomplished if we get aligned with His Vision. Read Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Our recent Prayer focuses on the journey of 50 new members. More will be coming soon. Please join us. Be one of the faithful 100 to help SUMC be all it can be through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jim Brantley SUMC Prayer Ministry Team Coordinator
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. The prayer list can also be found on our website or app. For more information and access the password to the Prayer List page: call us at (850) 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org
Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office 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 & personal). Prayer Room Attendant: Volunteer to pray with those who come to the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services. Pray for Special Church Functions & Events Participate in the Prayer Chain & Prayer Link
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Do you need to talk to a pastor? Is it the weekend and you do not know who to call? Look here! Each week we will update the pastor on call. We are here for you! Call or text. Friday, May 20 - Sunday May 22 Dr. Brad Bradford (850) 227-4328
THE BREAD HOUSE Week 107 8 NEW FAMILIES VISITED THIS WEEK
Food Distribution Numbers 333 Bags Collected 263 Bags Given Out 0 Cards Given Out 259 Members Served
TOTAL 32,529 27,531 (103.3 Tons) 235 ($8,645) 24,730
SUPPLIES IN NEED THIS WEEK: Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Peanut Butter & Jelly Canned Vegetables If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate money to The Bread House by sending a check to SUMC, MEMO line out to “Bread House” Have any questions? Want to become a volunteer? Contact Janet Norris at: (850) 598-5399 norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters at (703) 395-2437 fpeters1@cox.net or stop by... We would love to have you!
Meet Wendy our newest volunteer to join The Bread House Team!
Sundays Worship & Bible Study | 9:30am & 11am Dear Family, At Food Truck Party VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they get on a roll with God. They will become Chefs and discover how we can turn to God in prayer every day to meet our needs and how we can join God in providing for the needs of others. After a high-energy Opening Assembly time, the Chefs make their way to the Bible Study Station. Interactive Bible lessons reveal Daily Specials to equip your Chefs for an active life with God. Your Chefs will also discover our Main Course (Bible memory verse), which will remain with them in their faith long after VBS. The students will expand on what they’ve discovered by making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring the wonders of God’s creation at the Science Station, playing games at the Recreation Station, and enjoying tasty traits at the Snack Station. Along the way, the Chefs will hear about our mission project as their response to a call for action! Join us as we get on a roll with God at the Food Truck Party! Registration is now open for our 2022 Shalimar UMC Vacation Bible School and the theme this year is “Food Truck Party!” Tag along as we get on a roll with God and learn about His love in this year’s awesome VBS! Online Registration ends 06/03/2022 at 12PM Online Registration Form: https://shalimar-umc.org/children
Blessings for Children Praise God for You Who Pack our Lunch
I love the Upper Room devotional, and my Bible is stuffed with devotions pulled from it over the years that have spoken to me - spirit, body, and soul. One in particular, from January 8, 2022, by Inger Logelin, where she lifted up the story of the feeding of the multitudes in a way that shouted to me about the ministries and missions our church undertakes, and in particular our Blessings for Children ministry. Ms. Logelin said she “wondered about the one who prepared the boy’s lunch.” Yes, Ms. Logelin! Those behind the scenes who do what they do (pray, give, make, take, write, donate, call) so that those who share “in the field” will have what is needed. The boy had a lunch prepared by someone at home that, in the hands of Jesus, would be used in a miracle! Every Wednesday, when we open our Blessings for Children doors, we serve the “lunch” that so many gracious giving others have prepared. The diapers, toothbrushes, school supplies, t-shirts, and all we can provide to those in need who God sends has been prepared behind the scenes by someone who has a heart for others and is probably not sure how their gift will be used, but believes it is needed and is given in love. God does the rest! Praise God for all those “behind the scenes!” 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 these items: diapers (sizes 4-6 in particular), pullups, wipes, school supplies, children sized t-shirts, socks and underwear, children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lice treatment kits, and toilet paper. A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children. - Children’s Bibles (Spanish & English), Bible stories, and activity books are always a joy to receive and distribute. - 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. *You can donate items by stopping by our Cross Corner location behind the Family Life Center every Wednesday from 11:30AM-3:30PM.* For additional information please contact Mary Jane Robertson (850) 499-6173 mjr53@cox.net Visit us at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children
We love to have meaningful and purposeful activities at respite. We thoroughly enjoyed making cards for our young friends at SUMC who are graduating. The creative cards that looked like graduation caps complete with tassels in school colors were filled with words of wisdom from our wise friends and volunteers. In the photo below, Lydia, Laura and Mary proudly show off our handiwork.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Contact Leigh at joyful@shalimar-umc.org or 850-865-4123
WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 22- May 28, 2022
Sunday, May 22 SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible VBS Volunteer Luncheon Youth Choir Drama Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Special Buddies Youth Worship
Wednesday, May 25 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11AM 12:30PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 5PM
Monday, May 23 Bread House Threads of Love One + One Connect Team Rehearsal Alanon Lighthouse Rehearsal Boy Scouts AA
9AM 10AM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6:30PM 8PM
Tuesday, May 24 Joyful Place Youth Band Rehearsal Prayer Group Men’s Group
10AM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM
Bread House Blessings for Children Kidz Club Fellowship Dinner End of School Party Gloryland Rehearsal Rejoice Rehearsal Pastor’s Class Orchestra Rehearsal Young Adults Women’s Bible Study Choir Rehearsal AA
9AM 11:30AM 5PM 5PM 5PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7PM 8PM
Thursday, May 26 Joyful Place Emerald Coast Barbershp Stephen Ministry
10AM 6:30PM 6:30PM
Friday, May 27 Bread House
9AM
Saturday, May 28 Pickleball
9AM