2023-06-04 Beacon

WELCOME

Shalimar UMC

Dr. Alan McBride Incoming Lead Pastor

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor

Rev. Matt Langford Associate Pastor

Gerald Batton Custodian

Chris Bennett Facility & Maintenance Manager

Pat Brantley Office Administrative Assistant

Abigail Denney Media & Communications

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

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.

June 4, 2023

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 Rev. Matt Langford

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Dr. Brad Bradford

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

After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them. I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you— from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.’ No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.

“Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

This is my command- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

- Joshua 1:1-9 NLT

Week of June 4, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER June 7, 2023

NO FELLOWSHIP DINNER THIS WEEK!!

CHURCH LIFE

CHURCH LIFE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.

SUMMER AT SHALIMAR

Check out our summer calendar by visiting shalimar-umc.org/summer23 Physical copies will be available in the Family Life Center and Narthex on Sunday morning.

VBS WEEK!!

Just a reminder since Vacation Bible School is this week (YAY!), there will be no regular Wednesday night programming. We will see you next Wednesday!

YOUTH CHOIR COMMISSIONING CONCERT

Come out and support our Youth Choir as they start their Choir Tour at home with us on Wednesday, June 14 at 5:45pm in the Family Life Center. Please email the church office to rsvp (office@shalimar-umc.org) by Tuesday, June 13 at noon.

REV. MATT LANGFORD’S LAST SUNDAY

Rev. Matt Langford and his wife Anne Claire were appointed to Dothan First UMC earlier this year and their last Sunday with us is June 18. SPR is requesting that monetary donations would be made to the church office or given in the designated places in the FLC or Narthex for Matt and Anne Claire as they work to purchase appliances for their new home.

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

JOB OPENINGS

If you or someone you know are interested in one of these positions please contact our Church Administrator, Tony Mallini. email: tony@shalimar-umc.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT NEEDED

THE FINANCE OFFICE HAS A TEMPORARY NEED THAT COULD BECOME PERMANENT FOR A FINANCIAL ASSISTANT. THIS IS A 20 HOURS PER WEEK PART-TIME POSITION PROCESSING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, CREDIT CARDS, ASSISTING WITH PAYROLL, AND OTHER ADMINSTRATIVE DUTIES.

AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Our After School Camp is at risk due to the difficulties in recruiting counselors and bus drivers. We have 5 vacancies with 2 of those also working as bus drivers.

The 80+ young children participation in our program are given a safe and nurturing Christian environment from 1:30 to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. After School Camp impacts the lives of these young children and take on the responsibiliy to protect and encourage each and every one of them.

Minimum age for counselors is 16 and bus drivers 21. Our wage is 14 to 16 dollars per hour.

Please keep us in your mind when someone is looking for a job, we really appreciate any help! THANK YOU!

BLESSINGS FOR CHILDREN

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)

230 FAMILIES SERVED

450 CHILDREN SERVED

T-SHIRTS: 830

UNDERWEAR: 530

SOCKS: 905

DIAPERS: 275

WIPES: 275

TOOTHPASTE: 160

TOOTHBRUSH: 240

SHAMPOO/BODY WASH: 260

JOYFUL PLACE

We have the Joyful responsibility of serving wonderful “friends” living with Alzheimer’s, dementias, and other related concerns. Volunteers at respite are given training and tips for communicating with and being empathetic to any quirks that our participants have. We wanted to pass along a few tips that might be helpful to anyone from caregivers, friends, fellow church members etc.…..

- Approach people in a way that ensures they see you. A smile on your face always helps to create a positive interaction.

- Go with the flow, don’t argue. Although they may be wrong or completely off base, try not to create conflict. No adult likes to be corrected. Try to avoid using the word NO.

- Allow time to give answers and to complete tasks. Allow them to do all they can do for themselves. Create moments of success.

- Humor, hugs, and laughter are your friend. If a joke is a hit, tell it again!

- The person living with dementia is not giving you a hard time, they are having a hard time. Is something bothering them? Hunger, pain, too hot, too cold?

If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to me. I would be glad to assist.

- Leigh

The Bread House

OPEN

Monday | Wednesday | Friday 9am-12pm

FOOD DISTRIBUTION NUMBERS

Bags Collected: 348

Bags Given Out: 273

Members Served: 280

TOTAL

Bags Collected: 54,590

Bags Given Out: 43,648

Members Served: 41,761

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”

Meet Jeff and Ana, they surprised us on Friday bringing in a ton of much needed canned goods. Thanks so much!

POC: Pete Peters (703) 395-2437

fpeters1@cox.net

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