2023-08-06 Beacon

Shalimar UMC

Lead Pastor

Dr. Alan McBride

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor

Rev. John Kelsoe Associate Pastor

Gerald Batton Custodian

Chris Bennett Facility & Maintenance Manager

Chris Bennett Interim Youth Director

Pat Brantley Office Administrative Assistant

Tanner Dubose Youth Intern

Denise Heath Finance

Sarah Hicks Children’s Director

Karen Jadin Preschool Director

Tony Mallini Interim Church Administrator

Heyward McKenzie Chef

Amanda Marshall Nursery Coordinator

Sarah Hicks Children’s Director

Sara Morrison Financial Assistant

Abigail Raffield Media & Communications

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. Alan McBride: (251) 747- 3567

Dr. Brad Bradford: (850) 227- 4328

Rev. John Kelsoe: (334) 464-1620

Our Vision

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

Our Mission

We REACH our community with the good news of Jesus Christ.

We TEACH how to love God and to love one another as ourselves.

We SEND disciples into the world to share their experiences of Jesus.

AUGUST 6, 2023

8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

9:30 AM | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message byRev. John Kelsoe

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford

11:07AM |

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

In Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Worship Led by Ben Savage and The Freedom Team

Week of August 6, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER THIS WEEK

August 9, 2023

CHURCH LIFE

CHURCH LIFE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE IN THE KNOW.

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING THIS WEEK

To assist children and families are ready for a great first day of school this Thursday, we will not host our regular programming or fellowship dinner this Wednesday, August 9. Wednesday night programming and dinner will resume on August 16 with a special Nextgen Night presentation. See you next week!

NEXTGEN NIGHT

Nextgen Night is a one-time event to discover what’s happening in our children & youth programming for 2023-24. Parents, you won’t want to miss on plugging in your children to these ministries, PLUS we have something for you too! Make sure to come out and see on Wednesday, August 16 in the Family Life Center immediately following our regular fellowship dinner at 5pm. (Oh, did I mention there’s FREE food?!)

PASTOR CHATS

Pastor Chats are designed to get to know our new lead pastor, Dr. Alan McBride in a smaller, intimate gathering.

For each session, there will be 10-12 people, so if you would like to attend one of these chats, you can sign up during Wednesday night fellowship dinner, contact the church office, or email Abigail Raffield at abigail@shalimar-umc.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ARTICLES

Come for a journey in THE GOOD LIFE with Splash of Joy 1 as we study AMOS by Jennifer Rothschild. AMOS is often called a prophet of doom, and when you read his prophecy, that nickname seems to fit. On the surface, his message doesn’t sound like a happy formula for the good life. However, every condemnation he declares serves as an invitation, a call to “seek God and live”. (Amos 5:4)

In this 8 session study, you’ll be invited to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerfully and hopeful. This kind of living brings peace and true prosperity for us and those around us. Amos promotes the God life, and the God life is the good life!!

DID YOU KNOW?

SUMC has participated in mission trips to Cuba since 2014 (except for the COVID years). In that time, SUMC built two churches, three parsonages, training classrooms, and acquired two pieces of property for the Methodist Church in Cuba. Watch for an announcement later this summer/early fall for the Missions and Outreach Committee’s trip to Cuba in January 2024.

There is a limit on the number of people who can travel into Cuba, so if you are interested sign up early!

POC is Pete Peters 703.395.2437 or fwpetersjr@gmail.com.

Dear SUMC Church Family,

What a blessing and joy it is to be surronded and lifted up by all of you. Thank you for your love, concern, cards, and especially your prayers. Mom, dad, and I can feel them and God is answering every one of them.

We love you all and care deeply for you. God bless you for all your love and support.

Lovingly in Christ,

Cathy Ondic, Ann & John Rumph

UPDATE ON AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION:

Whoo-hoo! We have 60 kids enrolled in After School Camp for the 2023-24 school year!! We still have a few open slots for Shalimar Elementary, Liza Jackson (Shalimar Good Shepherd Lutheran Church bus stop) and Longwood Elementary School. We follow the Okaloosa School Calendar for days of operation. We pick up from select local schools and bring them back for a daily devotion, we serve a healthy snack, have assisted homework time, crafts, games and play.

Dawn Rozofsky Camp Director

Cell: 850-294-2384

Office: 850-651-0721 Ext. 105 dawn@shalimar-umc.org

SHALIMAR UMC AFTER SCHOOL CAMP

M-F 2:00 am - 5:30 pm

$45 - Registration Rates:

$65: weekly

$45: 3 days & under per week

Dear Church,

Thank You!!!!

Several weeks ago, we sought your prayers regarding the need to fill the open positions for bus drivers and counselors to continue Shalimar UMC’s long-standing After School Camp (ASC) program this fall.

We prayed and God answered!

Since then, we have received 2 counselors and 1 bus drivers needed to ensure the continuation of this important outreach program. Ms. Sarah Hicks, Children’s Director, has agreed to drive a bus until 1 more bus driver is found.

Thank you, Shalimar UMC, for your prayers, encouragement, and suggestions for employees. We are excited for the new school year as we REACH the next generation in our community with the good news of Jesus Christ.

ASC is still seeking 1 bus driver and 1 additional employee that could act as substitute counselors and bus drivers in case of employee emergencies or sickness. Contact Dawn at dawn@shalimar-umc.org for further information or to receive an application.

Thank You,

Dawn Rozofsky & Camp Staff

Ways that you can help us out… Prayers are always needed!

Scholarship monies/adopt a child’s tuition- we are seeking scholarship funds to help those that need help with their tuition, to better help us reach those that need a safe, Christian atmosphere. Volunteering Opportunities: Homework/Reading Buddy volunteers Sharing your talents i.e. knitting, sewing, sports, painting, etc.

joyful place

Friends and volunteers joyfully and prayerfully assembled school supplies for the Back to School Bash. We love having a purpose and contributing to our church and community.

Be JOYFUL always!

-Leigh Rice Respite Director