2023-05-21 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 Dr. Brad Bradford

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30 AM | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Matt Langford

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. Matt Langford

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM |

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. David Garvin

Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

- Matthew 5:13-16

Week of May 21, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER

May 21, 2023 Entree: Chicken Penne Alfredo Kids: Corn Dogs

CHURCH LIFE

CHURCH LIFE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

On Monday, May 22, a Church Council meeting will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.

FAMILY NIGHT x BLUE WAHOOS

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, Pavillion Party Deck seating, and your game ticket.

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

rsvp: shalimar-umc.org/famnight by Wednesday, May 24

POC: Worship Pastor, Brad Bradford at brad@shalimar-umc.org

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. Baskets are placed in the worship venues if you want to leave them encouraging cards.

REV. DR. LESTER SPENCER

Our Discernment team is hosting Rev. Dr. Lester Spencer from Saint James Church on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary and on livestream. All are welcome to hear from Rev. Lester Spencer as he talks about the Global Methodist Church.

READY, SET, VBS

Children ages 4 (as of September 1, 2022) – (Completed) 5th Grade

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

Registration is open! Visit shalimar-umc.org/vbs23 to complete the registration form & sign up to be a volunteer.

VOLUNTEER MEETING IS SUNDAY, MAY 28 AT 4PM IN THE FLC, RM 106

POC: Children’s Director, Sarah Hicks at sarah@shalimar-umc.org

PREACHING SCHEDULE & PASTORAL COVERAGE

I want to thank you for your continued prayers, love, care, and support during this time of transition. I also wanted you to have the most information possible during this time. With that, here is our current preaching schedule and sermon focus through July 2:

May 21 (Matthew 5:13-16 – Salt and Light)

8:00 – Brad

9:30 – Matt

11:00 – Matt

11:07 – David with the High School Senior Recognition

May 28 (Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost | Farewell and Sending of David and Hannah Garvin)

8:00 – Matt

9:30 – Jeremy Thiess

11:00 – Jeremy Thiess

11:07 – Matt

A come and go reception for David and Hannah will follow the 11:00/11:07 services.

June 4 (Joshua 1:1-9 – Biblical Leadership Change, Part 1 | Communion Sunday)

8:00 – Matt

9:30 – Matt

11:00 – Brad

11:07 – Matt

June 11 (Matthew 28:16-20 – Biblical Leadership Change, Part 2)

8:00 – Brad

9:30 – Matt

11:00 – Brad

11:07 – Matt

June 18 (Farewell and Sending of Matt and Anne Claire Langford)

8:00 – Matt

9:30 – Matt

11:00 – Jeremy Thiess

11:07 – Matt

A reception honoring Matt and Anne Claire will follow the 11:00/11:07 services.

June 25

8:00 – Our District Superintendent, Rev. Jean Tippit

9:30 – Jean

11:00 – Jean

11:07 – Jeremy

Our church town hall with Rev. Jean Tippit will be at 2:00 in the Sanctuary

July 2 (Patriotic Celebration)

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 – Our Chancel Choir and Orchestra will present their Patriotic Musical

11:07 – Jeremy Thiess, with a Salute to Our Armed Forces

July 9

Our new Lead Pastor, Rev. Dr. Alan McBride and our new Associate Pastor, Rev. John Kelsoe will be sharing in all of our services.

Please note that this schedule could change. Each week we list who is preaching in our various services in the Beacon.

Another aspect we are making sure continues well is our pastoral care. Our Stephen Ministers continue to be a huge help as we visit our church family in the hospital. Here is the weekly schedule through July 2:

Ongoing Stephen Minister Visitation Schedule

Mondays – John Scheffer

Tuesdays – Mike Ray

Wednesdays – Amanda Harris

Thursdays – Sara Michaelson

Fridays – Cathie Buckman

Daily Hospital Coverage for May

Mondays – Brad

Tuesdays – David

Wednesdays – Stephen Minister only unless there is an emergency need

Thursdays – Matt

Weekend Call for May

May 19-21 call – Brad

May 26-28 call – Matt

Daily Hospital Coverage for June

Monday, June 5 – Brad

Tuesday, June 6 – Matt

Wednesday, June 7 – Brad

Thursday, June 8 – Matt

Monday, June 12 – Annual Conference

Tuesday, June 13 – Annual Conference

Wednesday, June 14 – Annual Conference

Thursday, June 15 – Matt out of town, Brad on tour

Week of June 19-24 – Matt to Dothan and Brad on tour

Weekend Call for June

June 2-4 call – Brad

June 9-11 call – Matt

June 16-18 call – no pastor

June 23-25 call – no pastor

June 30-July 2 call – Brad

As you can see, there are a couple of weeks in June where our Stephen Ministers will be carrying the full load. I am available by phone while we are at Annual Conference and while I’m on Youth Choir Mission Tour. I hope this is helpful. Please let me know of any questions you might have.

PGFWABF!

Pastor Brad

PASTOR’S CORNER

So long and thanks for all the fish!

It has been five great years, but my time has come to move on to my next pastoral appointment. During my tenure, Shalimar UMC has been a warm and welcoming church and fertile soil for me to hone my craft as a pastor. I have served with five great co-pastors,a highly trained staff, selfless adult volunteers, and ambitious student leaders. I have witnessed firsthand God’s transformative work in the lives of our teenagers and have enjoyed investing pastorally in church members of all ages. Moreover, this church will hold a very special place in my heart, as the church that presented me for ordination and the place where I found my beloved wife, Hannah. Being here has truly been my honor and privilege.

A few highlights I’ll cherish always:

*Attending Oakwood at Blue Lake Camp each summer—the spiritual mountaintop

*Meeting students in schools through our partnership with FCA

*Cutting loose as King Herod in the Fall 2021 Children’s Musical

*Parodying myself as “The Rev.” in the collaborative video series, The Challenge Weekly

*Acoustic worship by the bonfire each year just before Christmas Break

And my absolute favorite part of youth ministry, teaching Confirmation each Spring

I am pleased to announce that Hannah and I will be moving to Naples, FL where I will begin serving as the Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry for North Naples Church. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Mark Caldwell, North Naples Church is a thriving congregation and the destination for family ministry in Collier County. I know God has great things in store for me and for the people I will serve in South Florida.

I am also grateful for the leadership of Chris Bennett, who will be stepping into the role of Youth Director following my departure at the end of the month. While many know Chris as our Facility & Maintenance Manager, you may not know of his background as the former Youth Director of Mary Esther UMC. I have enjoyed Chris’ partnership in previous ministry endeavors and I know that he is fit for the job. I hope Chris and his summer intern Tanner Dubose with have your full support. I know the Youth Ministry program at Shalimar UMC is in good hands.

As you may know, my final day as your pastor will be Sunday, May 28th. How fitting, to be sent on our remembrance of Pentecost! Hannah and I plan to visit family in Shalimar as often as we can, so you may see us around soon. If you would prefer to keep in touch online, be encouraged by my family’s insistence that I post on Facebook more than once a year (who knows?). For my students, and beloved friends, please know I am always just a phone call away. I wish you well and will keep you in my prayers!

Pax Christi,

David Garvin

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WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OPERATING FUND

JOYFUL PLACE

Our wise and wonderful friends and volunteers complied some words of guidance for upcoming graduates. Between all those that contributed to the list, we figured there was almost 1500 years’ worth of life experience behind the advice. Hope you enjoy reading….

Listen to the rules and follow them. Put on the Armor of God daily. Call your Parents!

Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Don’t skip school. Have a plan B, be prepared. Don’t drink and drive. Find a good advisor (mentor) and listen.

Even though you are away from family, you are still a part of the family. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Live joyfully and take care of our earth. Don’t do anything that would make you lose control. Set your goals and strive to reach them. Be patient and kind to yourself. Stay the course, be persistent, don’t give up! Don’t get in trouble and behave yourself. Start every day talking to God.

Invite God to spend the day with You. Stay safe.

Get a Job, be responsible. You are loved.

Cooperate and graduate.

Don’t have too much fun that may lead to failure. Poor decisions = Poor consequences Find something you love and smile about it. Find something you are passionate about and figure out a way to make a living at it. Act with integrity. Follow the Golden Rule.

The Bread House

OPEN

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

Bags Collected: 483

Bags Given Out: 303

Members Served: 311

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”

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 53,738

Bags Given Out: 43,121

Members Served: 41,207

Meet Bruce, he’s a regular at the Bread House. Recently, someone stole his bike. We got together & purchased a new bike with a LOCK! Here he is pictured with our Lay Leader, Kyle Wilson... 1 happy guy!

POC: Pete Peters (703) 395-2437

fpeters1@cox.net

Week 158