Beacon for the Week of July 24, 2022

BEACON Shalimar United Methodist Church

Week of July24th, 2022

WELCOME Shalimar UMC

Lead Pastor

Dr. Philip McVay

REACH | TEACH | SEND

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford Associate Pastor Abigail Denney Media & Communications Sarah Hicks Children’s Director Karen Jadin Preschool Director Katie Pascoe Nursery Director Leigh J. Rice Respite Director Dawn Rozofsky After School & Camp Director 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

Table Of Contents Our Vision Christ-centerd, multi-generational, family & community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

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This Sunday in Worship

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Philip’s Focus

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What’s Happening

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Weekly Schedule

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The Bread House

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Blessings for Children

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Joyful Place

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Age Level Programs

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Connect With Us | Social Media

Our Mission 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.

Worship Services

Sunday at Shalimar

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 services of gathering, praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations of prayer, and sending forth.

Worship is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns.

Freedom: 11:07AM Located in the Family Life Center Gym as we come together and worship through modern music, Fellowship time, and listen to an inspirational message in a contemporary atmosphere.

This Sunday in Worship July 24, 2022 Joshua 24:1-2 & 14-18 8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Gloryland 9:30AM | CONNECT | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by the Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay 11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philp McVay Worship Led by Chancel Choir 11:07AM | FREEDOM | FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage and the Freedom Team

So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

The people replied, “We would never abandon the Lord and serve other gods. For the Lord our God is the one who rescued us and our ancestors from slavery in the land of Egypt. He performed mighty miracles before our very eyes. As we traveled through the wilderness among our enemies, he preserved us. 18 It was the Lord who drove out the Amorites and the other nations living here in the land.

So we, too, will serve the Lord, for he alone is our God.” - Joshua 24:14-18

Philip’s Focus “2022 Mid-Year Highlights”

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We have had a positive first six months of 2022. We have added new members, new things have popped up, and several of our ministries have leaped forward into 2022. Also, our congregation gives generously to the Lord, and this makes such vibrant ministry possible.

One of our highlights was exceeding the goal of 50 new members in fifty days! We had 55 new members join between Easter and Pentecost, (66 if you count all the children) wow! As I look back on these seven weeks, how did this really happen? The answer of course is only God could do something like this!

In addition, we joined with other United Methodist Churches in the Annual Conference to reach 50 new members in fifty days. Together, almost 800 new members were reached in “The Great 50 Days.” The stories of people were as compelling as the numbers.

Another great highlight is the birth of our new respite ministry Joyful Place! After three years of persevering through Covid setbacks and other obstacles, Joyful Place has begun and is on the move! (Thank you Don Litke) We are so grateful God has provided the perfect director Leigh Rice and a host of wonderful volunteers. Joyful Place has indeed brought new joy to our campus.

Our missions and ministry into 2022 are as strong as ever! Bread House volunteers continue to give food away three days a week to our community. Blessings for Children, under the leadership of Mary Jane Robertson and volunteers are truly a blessing to the families in our community. One highlight was our “Starry, Starry, Night” program, in June, which raised over $27,000 for missions! Our missions are so vibrant under the leadership of Pete Peters and our missions’ team. Our community is served in so many ways each week through our church!

There is a new buzz with ministry to children and youth! We hired a new Children’s Director Sarah Hicks in April. We had a strong Food Truck Party VBS. Children’s Camp, this summer, under the leadership of Dawn Rozofsky has record numbers. Our Youth Program has also had a good summer with increased attendance led by Rev. David Garvin. Also, the youth had a wonderful choir tour to Pennsylvania, New York, and Tennessee under the direction of Dr. Brad Bradford and wonderful volunteers.

And right before our eyes, we see the 11:07 worship is on the move and on the grow again! We are grateful for the leadership of Rev. Matt Langford and Ben Savage for their enthusiasm and planning to make 11:07 uplifting for all. Our traditional services are also showing signs of growth with the addition of new members and fresh faces throughout the year. The special Sunday services such as the Lenten Musical and Patriotic Services, under the leadership of Dr. Bradford, were as vibrant and inspiriting as ever!

Our missions and ministry into 2022 are as strong as ever! Bread House volunteers continue to give food away three days a week to our community. Blessings for Children, under the leadership of Mary Jane Robertson and volunteers are truly a blessing to the families in our community. One highlight was our “Starry, Starry, Night” program, in June, which raised over $27,000 for missions! Our missions are so vibrant under the leadership of Pete Peters and our missions’ team. Our community is served in so many ways each week through our church!

Well, these are just some of the highlights of the first half of 2022. There are many other signs of vibrancy in our church! Thank you again for your generosity to the Lord that makes such enthusiastic ministry possible!

We move on to what God has in store for the second half of the year. To God be the Glory!

Shalom,

Philip

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

CHURCH LIFE

Stay Up To Date with what’s happening at Shalimar United Methodist Church.

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The fall is coming in full swing here at Shalimar! We want to invite you and your family to our Open House on August 14 at 5PM. This is an opportunity to learn more about all age level programs, bible studies/small groups, and events coming up in the fall.

There will be food, activities, and giveaways so be sure to mark it on your calendars. You won’t want to miss it!

We are excited to partner with our on-going outreach programs, The Bread House and Blessings for Children, this year during the last week of July and first week of August. We will be giving out backpacks and school supplies to anyone in the community who needs them.

You’ll be able to pick them up during the normal hours of Bread House M,W, & F from 9AM-Noon; and Blessings for Children on Wednesdays from Noon-3:30PM. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Church Office at (850) 651-0721 or email us at office@shalimar-umc.org

Week of July 24, 2022

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Sunday, July 24

Wednesday Continued

SS Adults SS Youth SS Special Buddies Kidz Worship & Bible Kidz Worship & Bible Special Buddies Youth Movie Night

9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11AM 5PM 5PM

Joyful Place Prayer Group Men’s Group

10AM Friday, July 29 6PM 6:30PM Bread House

Fellowship Dinner 5PM Beach Bible Study 5PM Blue Star Moms 5:30PM Gloryland Rehearsal 6PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Financial Peace 6PM CF Small Group 6PM Young Adult Bible Study 6PM Monday, July 25 Chancel Choir 7PM Bread House 9AM AA 8PM Threads of Love 10AM One + One 5PM Thursday, July 28 Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM Alanon 6PM 10AM Lighthouse Rehearsal 6PM Joyful Place 6PM AA 8PM Trustees EC Barbershop 6:30PM Stephen Ministry 6:30PM Tuesday, July 26

Wednesday, July 27 Bread House Women’s Bible Study Blessings for Children

9AM

Saturday, July 30

9AM 9:30AM Pickleball 11:30AM

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Fellowship Dinner

Wednesday Fellowship Dinner is from 5-6PM. Email office@shalimar-umc.org or Call (850) 561-0721 by noon on Tuesdays to make your reservation!

Adults: $7 Children (3-10): $3 Family: $25

The Bread House

Week 116

9 New families visited this week

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 306 Bags Given Out: 282 Members Served: 271

Bags Collected: 35,516 Bags Given Out: 29,942 Members Served: 27,233

VOLUNTEER NEEDED The Bread House is looking for a volunteer to go shopping! If you have an hour or two a week, they could certainly use you.

SUPPLIES NEEDED Paper Towels | Toilet Paper Jelly & Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables Dried goods Beans & Rice

For more information contact Pete Peters or stop by the Bread House, on M|W|F, 9-12AM.

These supplies are needed for each week. If you wish to donate money instead, send a check to SUMC. Make the memo line out to “Bread House”

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, contact Janet Norris or Pete Peters.

They would love to have you!

Janet Norris (850) 598-5399 norrisjanet59@gmail.com

Pete Peters (703) 395-2437 fpeters1@cox.net

He makes everything beautiful in His time.

-Ecclesiastes 3:11

Blessings for Children

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You may remember that Blessings for Children has been looking for someone to take over leadership in 2023. So it is with great relief and joy to say that prayers have been answered and God’s timing is perfect with Rendi Bonner responding “yes” to God’s call to lead this mission outreach!! Rendi brings to our ministry a mission mindset, energy and enthusiasm, new ideas and creative plans. She has a formidable skill and gift set to go along with her heart for children and meeting their needs, and has hit the ground running. Rendi will be assuming the leadership role in August.

Together, with the help of an incredible group of dedicated volunteers, God’s guidance and a supportive and generous church family, we have over the last 4 years created and grown this Shalimar UMC mission outreach into an impactful and meaningful presence in our community. Our mission from the start has been “to meet the needs of children in our community while encouraging and developing Christ-centered and and church-involved relationships with their families.” Your support through prayers, donations, and your willingness to volunteer have allowed us to reach a constantly growing number of families and children, providing clothing, personal care items, Bibles/Bible stories, and school supplies to those who visit our ministry. God has affirmed that with Rendi and our amazing volunteers this mission will continue, and under her leadership will not only continue, but grow and expand in new and exciting ways to bless others.

In closing it has been a gift to serve with Blessings for Children these past 4 years and now a joy to know we can continue to serve our community’s children in the years ahead. The SUMC family has grown Blessings for Children together, and together we will continue to pray that God will be glorified in this ministry’s new and needed season, and as we have always said …..that our blessings will be turned into blessings for others. Thank you, church family, for your always gracious, generous help to this ministry. Like all of us who serve this mission, Rendi will be overwhelmed by your encouraging support and now we will look forward to serving with her as she helps move Blessing for Children forward!

Blessings and heartfelt thanks, Mary Jane Robertson

Joyful Place

Respite Director, Leigh J. Rice joyful@shalimar-umc.org

Age Level

Programs

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SUMMER IS OVER—TIME FOR BIBLE STUDY!!!! You are invited to join the ladies of Splash of Joy I

Join us as we begin a 10-week study of Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin, God of Deliverance. The Exodus of the Israelites shapes our understanding of the whole Bible, its theme reverberates all the way to Revelation. We will see how Israel’s story is still relevant and relatable.

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Voloreheni oditem lamAugust fugiae ex17, essi beaturest, Study beginsdolori Wednesday, from 9:30-11:30 in the Music Suite (to sit venem que doluptas sitibus untur, quis ut fugitas d the right of the sanctuary). This is a video led study with class breaking olent fugitem restiur, quae qui dera qui con into small groups each week for discussion of homework. Books will be available on the first day of class.

If you have questions, please contact Sara Michaelson at (850) 865-3343.

Hope to see you there!

Contact Us Phone 850-651-0721

Email office@shalimar-umc.org

Address 1 Old Ferry Road Shaliamr, FL 32579

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