2023-03-19 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

Our Vision

Christ-centered, multi-generational, family & community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.

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 service of 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

March 19, 2023

8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Dr. Philip McVay

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30AM | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Matt Langford

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Dr. Philip McVay

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM | FAMILY LIFE CENTER

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Matt Langford

Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

“I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd.

“The Father loves me because I sacrifice my life so I may take it back again. No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what myFather has commanded.”

- John 10:14-18 NLT

CHURCH LIFE 06

SPRING CLEANING

Our Trustees campus workday has been postponed until Saturday, March 25. Bring a friend and join us at 9am as we beautify our campus for Easter! To sign up or if you have any questions please visit the Trustee’s table in the FLC lobby.

SHALIMAR KIDZ TAKE ON CAMP BALDWIN

Before you know it summer will be here! But don’t worry parents, we have you covered. For the first time, Shalimar Kidz is going to Camp Baldwin in Elberta, AL. This camp is for completed grades 3rd - 5th from July 23-27.

Submit the registration form at shalimar-umc.org/campbaldwin by March 26 along with a $75 deposit. Total camp cost is $275. For more information and questions about payment, contact our Children’s Director, Sarah Hicks at: sarah@shalimar-umc.org | (850) 651-0721 ext. 116

YOUTH CHOIR DINNER THEATER TICKETS

Our Youth Choir is showcasing their Dinner Theater on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 in the Family Life Center. Doors will open at 6 and the show will start at 6:30. Dinner and childcare are provided.

Tickets are on sale now! You can buy them from any of the Youth Choir students or contact our Worship Pastor, Brad Bradford. Tickets are $20

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council has a meeting tomorrow night, March 20 at 6:30pm. This meeting will be in the Sanctuary.

Philip’s Focus

Even More LENT LUMINOSITY: PT. 3

Well, the “Big Dance” is here! March Madness will be in full swing with 64 teams becoming 32, 32 teams becoming the Sweet 16, the Sweet 16 becoming the Elite 8, and winners of the Elite 8 will become the Final Four. On April 3rd, one university will emerge as the champion! As I have been writing for weeks, we have our own version of March Madness at Shalimar United Methodist Church. I have called it Lent Luminosity which will also conclude in early April. Let me preview the next few weeks for you!

LUMINOSITY means the total amount of radiant electromagnetic power emitted by Light. Our boss is the “Light of the World,” so our light emitted will be off the charts and through the roof! Yes, wear your spiritual sunglasses as we share the light of Jesus during Lent! This year could be the most LUMINOUS Lent yet!

On Sunday, March 19th, the message will offer teaching from John 10:1-17 with the I AM saying “I AM the Good Shepherd.” In this message at 8:00 and 11:00, I will also teach about the connected IAM saying “I AM the Door.” These messages will bring strong Biblical teachings of Jesus and His Sheep at all our worship services. We hope you will be present for these I AM teachings in worship by either Matt at 9:30 and 11: O7 or myself at our Traditions Services.

The 7 Deadly Sins Study continues this Tuesday, March 21 at 9AM and 6:30PM. This week’s sin is GREED. There is so much teaching in the Bible about the pitfalls of Greed. We will hear about those teachings, and learning Greed is more than just a money and possession issue. Learn more and join us this Tuesday in the Music Suite.

The following week will offer another momentous week of Biblical teaching on Sunday and Tuesday. On Sunday, March 26th, we will focus on our next I AM saying of Jesus which is from John 14:5 “I AM the WAY, TRUTH, and LIFE.” In this teaching, Jesus offers us the best three-point sermon ever! On Tuesday, March 28th, we our 7 Deadly Sin focus will be “LUST.”

Our YOUTH DINNER THEATER will be on the nights of March 31 and April 1. This is no April’s Fool! It’s a dude ranch-themed done-it with country music by Dollie Parton, Johnny Cash, and Alabama. You will want to get your tickets to enjoy and support our youth choir. Doors open at 6PM and the show begins at 6:30PM.

On Sunday, April 2, we worship on Palm Sunday and Begin our Holy Week Journey! There will be more about these special services written in the upcoming weeks!

Our church brackets of plans are all prepared, as we move into the last weeks of lent. We already know Jesus wins in the final four with victories over sin, the Evil One, and death. The victory is already won!

Hope to see you Sunday as we learn more of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in worship together!

Shalom, Philip

Lead Pastor

Dr. Philip McVay

philip@shalimar-umc.org

Week of March 19, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

announcements & articles

MISSIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Did You Know?

SUMC Church Family, Did you know that Blessings for Children has given over 500 t-shirts and socks in the past two months?

Our greatest need is help with wipes and also to replace our t-shirts that we give out each week.

For boys we go through toddler size 3T-5T and medium & large the most. For girls we go through toddler size 3T-5T and small, medium, & large.

We are so thankful for our many donations especially those that are in forms of prayer!

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OPERATING FUND

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS WILL FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE YEAR

Please join the ladies of Splash of Joy 1 for our Brunch date on March 22 from 9:30-11:30am. It will be in room 106 in the FLC. We will be taking this week to have some sharing time and enjoy fellowship.

If you’ve never been to a study, now is the time to come! We would love if any new ladies want to come (no need to bring food, we have an abundance!).

ALSO! Starting on Wednesday March 29, at 9:30am, Splash of Joy 1 will begin He’s Where the Joy Is by Tara Leigh Cobble.

This is a 6-week study on the Holy Trinity and will fill you with JOY!

Books will be available on the 29th.

If you have any questions about brunch or the new study please contact Sara Michaelson at (850) 865-3343

We had a great time at our Mission & Outreach Night! We ate really good food, heard our Missions team talk about their most recent trip to Cuba, and made the next step in making a difference in our community.

Thank you to everyone who came and showed their love and support!

May’s Marriage Workshop!

The Bread House

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Paper Towels | Toilet Paper

Canned Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, & Mixed Canned Meat: Tuna, Chicken, & Spam

Dried Goods | Beans & Rice

Fruit, Potatoes, & Onions

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”