2023-05-14 Beacon

WELCOME

Shalimar UMC

Dr. Alan McBride Incoming Lead Pastor

REACH | TEACH | SEND

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

Amanda Marshall Nursery Coordinator

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. Brad Bradford: (850) 227-4328

Rev. David Garvin: (850) 319-0072

Rev. Matt Langford: (334) 437-3931

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor

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.

8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Jean Tippit

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30 AM | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Jean Tippit

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Jean Tippit

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM |

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Jean Tippit

Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.

- 1 Peter 3:13-22 NIV

Week of May 14, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER

May 17, 2023

Entree & Kids: Lasagna

CHURCH LIFE

CHURCH LIFE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.

MARRIAGE RETREAT

Calling all engaged and married couples! We want to invite you to our marriage retreat the weekend of May 19! There will be 3 sessions: May 19, May 20, and June 11. Scan the QR Code to register!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Rev. Matt Langford at (334) 437-3931

SENIOR SUNDAY

We will be recognizing our seniors on Sunday, May 21 during the 11:07am service. Following the service, seniors and their family are invited to our Senior Recognition Luncheon in the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, contact our Youth Pastor, David Garvin, at (850) 319-0072 or at youth@shalimar-umc.org. register here for Senior Sunday: shalimar-umc.org/seniorsunday by Wed, May 17.

DAVID & HANNAH’S GOODBYE

Pastor David’s last Sunday is May 28, 2023. After services that Sunday there will be a touch and go ceremony for David and Hannah in the Family Life Center. Meanwhile, If you would like to write them an encouraging note or card there will be baskets in the worship venues to collect them for the next couple of weeks.

READY, SET, VBS

Children ages 4 (as of September 1, 2022) – (Completed) 5th Grade are invited to Vacation Bible School 2023 – READY, SET, MOVE!

VBS DATES: June 5 - June 9 | 9am - 12pm

This week of hands-on activities in Bible, games, crafts, and missions will allow the kids to grow in their faith as they understand how they can follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere. Registration is open! Visit shalimar-umc.org/vbs23 to complete the registration form or contact our Children’s Director, Sarah Hicks at sarah@shalimar-umc.org

PASTOR’S CORNER

One of the greatest joys of my ministry at Shalimar UMC has been working with the Young Adult Ministry. When I found out I would be helping lead this ministry, I had no idea what that meant or what to do. In fact, we have had more versions of what the Young Adult ministry looked like than probably any other church in three years. I really was just trying to figure out what would work. We tried one group on Thursdays, four groups on four different days, three different meeting types but this time all on Sundays, and finally moved to Wednesday Nights. With each version and each season, we learned something new. We continued to add new people, increase those who came to worship, and even help create lasting friendships.

Another major part of why I loved this part of ministry so much was that my wife, Anne Claire, and I got to do it together. Anne Claire was the host for most of our off-campus hangouts. She can create an atmosphere at our home where people feel welcomed, calm, and able to be their true selves. This has led to people that would not normally come to an event at the church having an opportunity to participate in another way. We have hosted the Not Halloween After Halloween Halloween-Costume Party, Friendsgiving, Everyone’s Favorite Christmas Party, and many more events that have all led to people being a part of this wonderful group.

In addition to the growth and excitement of Young Adults our Mothers of Preschoolers program has also grown in great numbers. Finding ways to get connected to this already established ministry truly helped to make all the difference. We have so many programs and outreach opportunities at the church. This creates so many avenues to work together to help get people connected to our church more fully. For example, one of our Young Adults found the Bread House to volunteer and be a part of, which led to an invitation to MOPs, which led to an invitation to one of our fun events for Young Adults, then to the marriage class, and now she and her family come to worship most every Sunday. Building connections, making people feel welcomed and safe, and pointing them to the love of Christ has been the mission of the Young Adult Ministry.

I have loved every second of helping to lead Young Adults. We have done some fun things like Wahoo’s games and Hockey. We have served our community through the staff and teachers and on the campus at Meigs Middle School. We have made new friends, and we have added new church members. But what I want to share most is that a ministry I thought I would use to help others has really changed me. I am not a big cliché guy but honestly, being a part of Young Adults has blessed me more than I would have imagined.

I hope everyone will continue to support the young Adults and know that we are not done yet! We have our Marriage Retreat Weekend on May 19-20, the Blue Wahoo’s Family Night on June 8, and we will continue to meet on Wednesday nights through June! Additionally, I am having a meeting soon with some of our faithful members to make sure we keep this ministry going and set the Fall semester up for success. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events and continue to pray for God to do amazing things. Oh and one more thing…

We have a Softball Team!!!

Matt Langford, Associate Pastor

announcements & articles

PHILIP’S FOCUS

Dear Congregation:

Thank you for a wonderful Sunday send off into retirement! The worship was glorious to the Lord and uplifting of hearts. The reception was eloquent with so many special touches including decoration, delicious food presented as a banquet, and a violinist. Thank you to the many who went the second mile to make such a wonderful day happen!

The gift from the congregation of aesthetically appealing Adirondack chairs is so appreciated. Karen and I look forward to sitting in them often in the coming years! We will remember your love and generosity when we enjoy them.

We will continue to pray the priestly prayer for this great congregation…”May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on young be gracious unto to you; The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

(Numbers 6:24-26)

Shalom, Philip and Karen

KIDZ MUSICAL GOD SQUAD

ATTENDANCE

FOR MAY 7 , 2023

Support our Youth Choir as they sing the National Anthem at the Blue Wahoos game on June 8 at 6:35pm!

The price is $25 per person and includes: Moe’s Taco Bar, Pavilion Party Deck seating, and your game ticket.

Gates open at 5:30 | Buffet starts at 6pm | Game starts at 6:35pm

RSVP HERE: shalimar-umc.org/famnight

JOYFUL PLACE

Sending love to all those who have mothers, who are mothers and who will become mothers.

Be JOYFUL ALWAYS, Leigh

The Bread House

OPEN

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

Bags Collected: 576

Bags Given Out: 322

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 53,255

Bags Given Out: 42,818

Members Served: 40,896

Meet Peter and Barbara Zipfel! They have faithfully been bringing fruit and toilet paper to the Bread House since we started 3 years ago! Thanks Zipfel’s!!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Peanut Butter & Jelly 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”

POC: Pete Peters (703) 395-2437

fpeters1@cox.net

Members Served: 329 Week 157