2023-01-22 Beacon

WELCOME

Shalimar UMC

Lead Pastor

Dr. Philip McVay

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor

Rev. David Garvin Youth Pastor

Rev. Matt Langford Associate Pastor

Gerald Batton Custodian

Chris Bennett Facility & Maintenance Manager

Pat Brantley Office Administrative Assistant

Abigail Denney Media & Communications

Joy Harris Financial Assistant

Denise Heath Finance

Sarah Hicks Children’s Director

Karen Jadin Preschool Director

Tony Mallini Interim Church Administrator

Heyward McKenzie Chef

Katie Pascoe Nursery Director

Leigh J. Rice Respite Director

Dawn Rozofsky After School & Camp Director

Ben Savage Worship Arts

Jeremy Thiess Ministries Assistant

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 Page 5

Philip’s Focus Page 6

Weekly Schedule Page 7

Page 8 Church Life

Announcements & Articles Page 10 Joyful Place Page 12

The Bread House Page 13

Page 14

Trauma Reboot

Stay Connected Page 15

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

January 22, 2023

8AM

| TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford and Gloryland

9:30AM

| SANCTUARY

In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford and the Connect Worship Team

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford and Chancel Choir

11:07AM

| FAMILY LIFE CENTER

In Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” - Matthew 13:31-32 NIV

Philip’s Focus

Peggy Noonan once was quoted as saying “America is in play.” What did she mean? My thought is that she was referring to Americans being starved for leadership, and how eager they are to follow someone who can lead to a greater future. My question is why not the message of Jesus in times of such confusion, anger, and hope for the future? After all, we have the greatest message of all to offer in such times.

What great message do we have to share? The message that God loves the world! He sent Jesus to save the world! Jesus died on the cross for our redemption! Jesus has risen from the tomb and has defeated the Evil one along with sin, evil, and death. For the Church, this is the good news we must share with a world starving for hope.

We do have so much turmoil in our world today. Our denomination is in some turmoil. Yet, despite the turmoil, this message of Jesus is the reason we exist. The denominational issues come and go but Jesus is forever! Long-term the church will be fine. In fact, out of turmoil historically God brings revival to His Church. This is my hope and prayer. I ask for your help to not allow denomination issues distract us from the living and sharing this good news of Jesus.

The church will emerge stronger through this time. Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes about how God refines the church for His higher Kingdom purposes…

“It is not we who build. No man builds the church but Christ alone. Whoever is minded to build the church is surely on the way to destroying it, for he will build a temple to idols without wishing it or knowing it. We must confess; He builds. We must proclaim; He builds. We must pray to Him that He may build. We do not know His plan. We cannot see whether He is building or pulling down. It may be that the times which by human standards are times of collapse are for Him great times of construction. It may be that the times which from a human point of view are great times for the Church are times when it is pulled down. It is a great comfort which Christ gives to His Church and you confess, preach, bear witness to Me, and I alone will build where it pleases me.”

These are important times to build the Church! In times of challenge and trial, the Church can be that “city shining on a hill” that Jesus referred to in the Sermon on the Mount. We let our light shine anytime we lead someone to Christ, make disciples, and grow as disciples. When we grow in reaching new disciples and deepen the growth of current disciples we expand the ministry of Christ to world! In doing so we build the church! Let us rise in these important times we live to build up the Church by making disciples and offering Christ to the world!

Lead Pastor Dr. Philip McVay

Shalom, Philip

Building People in Christ, Making Disciples, Builds the Church

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, January 22

SS Adults 9:30AM

SS Youth 9:30AM

SS Special Buddies 9:30AM

Kidz Worship 9:30AM

Kidz Worship 11AM

Confirmation Meeting 12:15PM

Leadership Orientation 12:30PM

Youth Choir Rehearsal 4PM Special Buddies 5PM Student Worship 5PM

Monday, January 23

Bread House 9AM

Threads of Love 10AM

Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM Alanon 6PM AA 8PM

Tuesday, January 24

Joyful Place 10AM

3rd Grade Bible Study 3:30PM

Freedom Rehearsal 5:30PM

Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal 5:30PM

Denominational Task Force 6PM

Men’s Group 6PM Prayer Group 6PM

Wednesday, January 25

Bread House 9AM Splash 1 & 2 9:30AM Blessings for Children 10AM Fellowship Dinner 5PM ReBoot 5PM

Youth Small Groups 6PM Young Adults 6PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Old Testament Class 6PM Gloryland 6PM Rejoice 6PM Orchestra 6PM Chancel Choir 7PM AA 8PM

Thursday, January 26

MOPS

9AM

Joyful Place 10AM 4/5th Grade Bible Study 3:30PM

Friday, January 27 Bread House 9AM

CHURCH LIFE

SUNDAY MEETINGS!

We have a couple of meetings after the Freedom service on Sunday.

LAY LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION: A reminder if you are a part of our Lay Leadership, orientation will be in the Family Life Center Gym at 12:30pm.

Teams included are: Church Council, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee,and Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development.

CONFIRMATION MEETING: Parents and youth who are interested in Confirmation this year are welcome to attend our Confirmation Parents Meeting today in room 106 (flc) at 12:15pm.

You can also sign up for Confirmation by visiting our website, shalimar-umc.org/confirmation

DENOMINATIONAL TASK FORCE MEETING

Our secondary denomination task force meetingis this Tuesday, Jan 24 at 6pm in the Sanctuary.

Come learn from our Denominational Task Force who have been working tirelessly to collect accurate information to better inform our church. The presentation will have a livestream, so if you can’t make it in person you have that option. The link will be posted on our Facebook page that day. Additionally, the recording will be archived on our website for 30 days

ALL THINGS SOCIAL

Here are some ways in which you can learn more about all things Shalimar!

THE BEACON: The Beacon is our Weekly Newsletter that includes our missions, weekly schedule, pastor on call, and any additional announcements/specific events. The Beacon has all the information and insights you ought to know!

SO YOU’RE IN THE KNOW: A Shalimar UMC Podcast hosted by our very own Matt Langford and Ben Savage! New episodes come out every Thursday with updates about Shalimar UMC, details on events, and theological questions at your service. You can find all the episodes on our website and Spotify!

SOCIAL MEDIA: Like our Facebook page (Shalimar UMC) and give us a follow on Instagram (shalimarumc) to get recaps, last minute updates, and get a look behind the scenes!

announcements & articles

MISSIONS MAKING

A DIFFERENCE

Did You Know?

Did you know that you can be a continued blessing by helping stock the basic needs of the SUMC Bread House ministry?

Needed items on a continued basis:

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Canned Vegetables

Dried Goods, Beans and Rice

Canned Tuna or Canned Chicken Toilet Paper

Financial Peace University is BACK ON CAMPUS!

This time we want to have as many people as possible to be able to attend this course, so we are mixing it up! We want to hear from YOU on when the best time and day works BEST for you to be able to attend.

If you’re interested please contact Matt Langford. The class is $75.

Joyful

MILITARY MINISTRY

ReBoot is a faith-based combat trauma healing course, designed to address the spiritual wounds of war.

Combat veterans are healing, divorce rates are dropping, medication abuse decreases, and suicide numbers are reducing at ReBoot locations across the country.

For more information about our Military Ministry, or to register for the class visit our website at shalimar-umc.org/military

If you have any questions please contact Deb Hutto or Jeanne Racquier at aveclite@gmail.com or racquier@cox.net