BEACON
Methodist Church
2023
Shalimar United week of September 17,
Shalimar UMC
Lead Pastor
Dr. Alan McBride
REACH | TEACH | SEND
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
Denise Heath Finance
Sarah Hicks Children’s Director
Karen Jadin Preschool Director
Tony Mallini Interim Church Administrator
Heyward McKenzie Chef
Amanda Marshall Nursery Coordinator
Sara Morrison Financial Assistant
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.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
8AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY
In Person & Online
Message by Rev. John Kelsoe
Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford
9:30AM | CONNECT | SANCTUARY
In Person & Online
Message by Rev. John Kelsoe
Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford and the Connect Team
11AM | TRADITIONS | SANCTUARY
In Person & Online
Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride
Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford
11:07AM |
FAMILY LIFE CENTER
In Person & Online
Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride
Worship Led by Ben Savage and the Freedom Team
Week of September 17, 2023
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER
Sunday, September 17 SS Adults 9:30 am SS Youth 9:30 am SS Special Buddies 9:30 am Kidz Worship 9:30 & 11 am Special Buddies 5 pm Youth Worship 5 pm Monday, September 18 Bread House 9 am Threads of Love 10 am CONNECT Rehearsal 5:30 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal 6 pm Alanon 6 pm FINANCE Committee Meeting 6 pm AA 8 pm Tuesday, September 19 Joyful Place 10 am Kidz 3rd Grade Bible Study 3:45 pm Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal 5:30 pm Missions Committee Meeting 6 pm Men’s Group 6 pm Prayer Group 6 pm Freedom Service Rehearsal 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 20 Bread House 9 am Splash of joy 1 9:30 am Blessings for Children 10 am Fellowship Dinner 5 Pm Trauma Reboot 5 pm Shalimar Kidz Club 5:30 pm Youth Small Groups 5:30 pm Gloryland 6 pm Orchestra 6 pm Old Testament Studies 6 pm Pastors Class 6 pm Rejoice 6 pm Young Adults 6 pm Chancel Choir 7 pm AA 8 pm Thursday, September 21 Joyful Place 10 am Pastor Chats 10 am Kidz 4-5th Grade Bible Study 3:45 pm Alzheimer’s Support Group 6 PM SPR Committee Meeting 6:30 PM Friday, September 22 Bread House 9 am Saturday, SeptembeR 23 Pickleball 9 am Young Adults Beach Day 11 am
September 20, 2023 Baked Chicken
CHURCH LIFE
PASTORAL ADVISORY CONVERSATION
Join Pastor Alan for a Pastoral Advisory Conversation to answer questions and discuss next steps for our church following the Conference Board of Trustees decision regarding our Church Council’s request for a Charge Conference. This meeting will be held on Sunday, September 24, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. to provide two options for all to attend. A livestream will be available for both meetings, and nursery will be provided.
YOUTH CHOIR PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Shalimar’s Youth Choir hosts a pancake breakfast and carwash on Saturday, September 23, from 7–11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $7 per person. Purchase tickets from a Youth Choir member, parent, or Worship Pastor, Brad Bradford, in the FLC Lobby on Sundays and Wednesdays.
YOUNG ADULTS BEACH DAY
Join our young adults as they travel to the beach on Saturday, September 23. The bus departs from the FLC parking lot at 11 a.m. and will return by 2 p.m. Contact John Kelsoe (john@ shalimar-umc.org) to reserve your spot.
BEST MARRIAGE EVER
Welcome to your “Best Marriage Ever”! This eight-week course is hosted by Live The Life from 5:30–7:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, September 27. The course is designed for married couples and provided at no cost. Nursery, children, and youth programming are provided. Contact Jeremy Thiess (jeremy@ shailmar-umc.org) for more information and register at bestmarriageever.org/welcome.
CUBA MISSION TRIP MEETING
Interested in serving God on an overseas mission trip in 2024? Join Pete Peters for an informational meeting regarding the Cuba Mission Trip in Cross Corner at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28. Contact Pete at (703) 395–2437 with any questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & ARTICLES
CUBA MISSION TRIP INFO MEETING
Interested in serving God on an overseas mission trip in 2024? Join Pete Peters for an informational meeting regarding the Cuba Mission Trip in Cross Corner at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28. Contact Pete at (703) 395–2437 with questions or for more information.
LAITY SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Every year our church joins with thousands of fellow United Methodist congregations to set aside a weekend to allow our pastors to rest and our Laity to lead worship. This year we will celebrate Laity Sunday on October 29. If you would like to assist by serving in our worship services that weekend, please contact Kyle Wilson at jkkyle12@yahoo.com.
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LOSS OF SPOUSE SEMINAR
The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those who have suffered the recent loss of a loved one. GriefShare’s Loss of Spouse seminar provides ways to cope and heal in a loving and caring environment. The event is hosted from 6–8 p.m. on October 12 via Zoom. The cost is $5 which includes the participant’s guide.
Contact Nancy Kahrs at (850) 226–3097 for further details and register online at https://www.griefshare.org/loss/events/7574.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
The next Church Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. All are invited.
PAC Meeting
Join Pastor Alan for a Pastoral Advisory Conversation to answer questions and discuss next steps for our church following the Conference Board of Trustees decision regarding our Church Council’s request for a Charge Conference. This meeting will be held on Sunday, September 24, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. to provide two options for all to attend. A livestream will be available for both meetings, and nursery will be provided.
SPRC MEETING
The next SPRC Meeting is this Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room.
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We Need Your Prayers!
With The Challenge Weekend only two weeks away, please join us as we pray for our students, leaders, and various other volunteers who will participate in this transformative experience. This annual youth event is a partnership with Trinity UMC, Mary Esther UMC, FWB First UMC, Hollywood Baptist, and Beachside to show the students what it means to love like Jesus did. If you feel called financially to help students with this experience, or others like it, you can give to the Youth Scholarship designated fund. For more information about The Challenge Weekend, contact Chris Bennett, Interim Youth Director, at youth@shalimar-umc.org.
MISSIONS DID YOU KNOW?
The Teenager Gift Card Ministry is now a year-round ministry at Shalimar UMC. Recently, teenagers in high school and college were taken back to school shopping for clothing, school supplies, and other basic needs. Contributions may be made to this ministry at any time of the year to the designated fund for Teenager Gift Card Ministry on your check or internet contribution. The number of homeless teenagers and teenagers in foster care in Okaloosa County and the surrounding area is rising. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Contact Ron Garriga, r.garriga@cox.net for more information.
JOYFUL
Rice Respite
joyful@shalimar-umc.org
Thanks to those who came and joined us! Be
always! Leigh
Director
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