BEACON Methodist Church Shalimar United Week of May 28, 2023
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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. Matt Langford
Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford 9:30 AM | SANCTUARY
In Person & Online
Message by Jeremy Thiess
Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford
11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY
In Person & Online
Message by Jeremy Thiess
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
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’’
- Acts 2:14-21
NIV
PENTECOST MAY 28, 2023
Week of May 28, 2023
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 28 SS Adults 9:30AM SS Youth 9:30AM SS Special Buddies 9:30AM Kidz Worship 9:30AM Kidz Worship 11AM David & Hannah’s Reception 12:30PM VBS Volunteer Meeting 4PM YC Rehearsal 4PM Special Buddies 5PM Student Worship 5PM Monday, May 29 OFFICE CLOSED Bread House 9AM Threads of Love 10AM Connect Rehearsal 5:30PM Lighthouse Rehearsal 6PM Alanon 6PM AA 8PM Tuesday, May 30 Joyful Place 10AM Freedom Rehearsal 5:30PM Men’s Group 6PM Prayer Group 6PM Rev. Dr. Lester Spencer 6:30PM Wednesday, May 31 Bread House 9AM Splash 2 9:30AM Blessings for Children 10AM ReBoot 4:30PM Fellowship Dinner 5PM Student Small Groups 5PM Kidz Club 5:30PM Pastor’s Class 6PM Old Testament Studies 6PM Gloryland 6PM Rejoice 6PM Orchestra 6PM Chancel Choir 7PM AA 8PM Thursday, June 1 Joyful Place 10AM Friday, June 2 Bread House 9AM Scrapbooking 10AM Parkinson’s Support Group 2PM Saturday, June 3 Scrapbooking 8AM Quilting Group 9AM
May 31, 2023 Entree: BBQ Pork Kids: Pizza
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER
CHURCH LIFE
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CHURCH LIFE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.
DAVID & HANNAH’S GOODBYE
After services on Sunday, there will be a come-and-go reception for Pastor David Garvin and his wife, Hannah in the Family Life Center.
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 Dr. Lester Spencer as he talks about the Global Methodist Church. Dr. Spencer is the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama/Emerald Coast Provisional Conference of the Global Methodist Church.
VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING
Join us for our VBS volunteer meeting on Sunday at 4pm in room 106 of the FLC!
Our Children’s Director, Sarah Hicks, will be going over the itinerary and answering all the questions for the super fun week we have planned for Vacation Bible School!
If you are interested in volunteering make sure to be there!
Click HERE to visit the Church Life page on our website!
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
announcements & articles 2023 CONTRIBUTION BUDGET $1,700,292 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MAY 14 - MAY 20 $24,451 CONTRIBUTIONS YEAR TO DATE $635,116 WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS WILL FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE YEAR
CONTRIBUTIONS
WEEKLY
TO THE OPERATING FUND
BLESSINGS FOR CHILDREN
T-SHIRTS: 830
UNDERWEAR: 530
SOCKS: 905
DIAPERS: 275
WIPES: 275
TOOTHPASTE: 160
TOOTHBRUSH: 240
SHAMPOO/BODY WASH: 260
If you have any questions or are interested in any volunteering opportunities, please contact me, Rendi Bonner. I would love to hear from you!
Rendi Bonner
(806) 676-9020 | Rendibonner@yahoo.com
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Diapers (size 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Baby Wipes
Baby Shampoo/Baby Wash
Kids Shampoo/Body Wash
Lice Treatment
Underwear (Boys and Girls-All sizes)
Socks (Boys and Girls-All Sizes)
Short Sleeve T-Shirts (Boys and Girls-2t-XL)
OPEN WEDNESDAY 10-2 230 FAMILIES SERVED 450 CHILDREN SERVED
JOYFUL PLACE
Wondering about joining in on the JOY as a volunteer at Joyful Place? Here are some frequently asked questions that hopefully will encourage you to join us.
Q. I am unable to commit to volunteering on a regular basis. Can I still help?
A. Absolutely. We know that people have busy schedules, we welcome volunteers at any time convenient for them.
Q. I don’t have any experience working with people with memory concerns. How do I know if I’d like to do this?
A. No experience is needed. We love volunteers with a gift of “gab”, and joyful hearts. Join us for a day and give us a try.
Q. I am not able to volunteer in person. What else can I do to help?
A. You can pray for our ministry, donate supplies, or sponsor events, coordinate with local businesses for lunch donations.
Q. I use a walker, can I still volunteer?
A. Absolutely! We have volunteer tasks that can be done sitting down and we have accessible bathrooms at Cross Corner.
Q. What is the best way to find out more about Joyful Place Respite?
A. Call Leigh or speak to any of our fabulous volunteers about their experiences. You can also stop by on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-2 to see us in action.
Q. Isn’t is sad to see to be around people with Alzheimer’s disease?
A. It can be sad, but at Joyful Place our goal is to create a Joyful Place for everyone. Volunteers often express that spending time at Joyful Place is a highlight of their week.
Be JOYFUL ALWAYS - Leigh
The Bread House
OPEN
Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm
FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS
Bags Collected: 504
Bags Given Out: 254
Members Served: 274
TOTAL
Bags Collected: 54,242
Bags Given Out: 43,375
Members Served: 41,481
Destin Harvest came through in a BIG way this week with a lot of meat (something we have been short of).
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”
Karl from Destin Harvest said we might have to change the name from the “Bread House” to the “Meat House”!
POC: Pete Peters (703) 395-2437
fpeters1@cox.net
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