BEACON
week of October 22, 2023
Shalimar United Methodist Church
Shalimar UMC Lead Pastor
Dr. Alan McBride Pastors and Staff 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 Financial Secretary 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 Director of Worship Arts Jeremy Thiess Worship Ministries Assistant
Stay In Touch! Shalimar United Methodist Church 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 office@shalimar-umc.org
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.
Weekly Schedule Week of October 22nd
Sunday, 22nd We Are Shalimar Worship 8, 9:30, & 11 am Adults Sunday School 9:30 am Special Buddies Sunday School 9:30 am Youth Sunday School 9:30 am Shalimar Kidz Worship 9:30 & 11 am We Are Shalimar Fellowship Lunch 12 pm Church Family Informational Meeting 1 pm Russ Schambeau Memorial Visitation 2 pm Russ Schambeau Memorial Service 3 pm Youth Choir Drama Rehearsal 3 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 4 pm Special Buddies 5 pm Youth Worship 5 pm
Monday, 23rd Bread House Threads of Love Connect Service Rehearsal Alanon Lighthouse Rehearsal Special Called Charge Conference AA
9 am 10 am 5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm 8 pm
Tuesday, 24th Joyful Place Shalimar Kidz 3rd Grade Bible Study Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal Men’s Group Prayer Group
10 am 3:45 pm 5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm
Wednesday, 25th Bread House Splash of Joy 1 & 2 Blessings for Children Youth Band Rehearsal Fellowship Dinner Trauma Reboot Best Marriage Ever Shalimar Kidz Club Youth Small Groups Gloryland Orchestra Old Testament Studies Pastor’s Class Rejoice Young Adults Chancel Choir AA
9 am 9:30 am 10 am 4 Pm 5 Pm 5 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm
Thursday, 26th Shalimar Mom Co. (MOPS) Joyful Place Shalimar Kidz 4-5th Grade Bible Study Stephen Ministry
10 am 10 am 3:45 pm 6:30 pm
Friday, 27th Bread House
9 am
Saturday, 28th Pickleball
9 am
This Week in Worship Sunday, October 22, 2023 WE ARE SHALIMAR – SANCTUARY 8:00 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride Deep Dive: The Church John 2:1–11 Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford & Ben Savage The SUMC Orchestra The Connect Worship Team The Freedom Worship Team Orchestra – Come, Christians, Join to Sing Chancel Choir – Acclamation of Assurance Gloryland – I’m Feelin’ Fine WE ARE SHALIMAR – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 12:00 p.m. – Fellowship Luncheon 1:00 p.m. – Church Family Informational Meeting
Church Life Laity Sunday Every year our church sets aside a weekend to allow our pastors to rest and our Laity to lead worship. Laity Sunday will be held on October 29 in all four worship services. Contact Kyle Wilson at jkkyle12@yahoo.com for more details or to serve at these special services.
You’re Invited to Fall Festival Join us from 5–7 p.m. on Sunday, October 29 for our Fall Festival! There will be loads of family-friendly activities like costume contests, games, crafts, food and a Trunk or Treat! Donations of individually wrapped candy are appreciated. Please place donations in the baskets in the FLC Lobby or church office. Contact Sarah Hicks at sarah@shalimar-umc.org for details.
Special Called Charge Conference A special Called Charge Conference will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, in the Family Life Center. This conference will take place at the beginning of our monthly Church Council meeting for the purpose of the sale of the property at 10 2nd Street, Shalimar FL. All church leadership are encouraged to attend.
Youth Choir Spaghetti Lunch Our annual Youth Choir Spaghetti Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased for Youth Choir students and parents in the FLC lobby during the fellowship time between Sunday services and Wednesday night fellowship dinner.
Good of the Church Prayer Vigil For Israel Thank you to the 40–50 people who gathered in the Sanctuary throughout to pray for Israel; and thank you to all who prayed from home. Please continue to pray for peace in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and for the safety of innocent civilians caught in the line of fire.
Offering Moment Thanksgiving Blessing Bags Thanksgiving Blessing Bags bless families with the items they need to prepare their own Thanksgiving meal. Please pick up a bag from the Narthex and return to the Bread House no later than Friday, November 17.
Attendance 10.15.23 8: 930: 11: 1107: Kidz: Livestream: TOTAL:
95 56 125 78 30 131 515
Articles & Announcements
Join us for worship on All Saints Sunday on Sunday, November 5. This is an open invitation where we will honor everyone who has lost a loved one in the past year.
Quarterly Financial Statements From the Finance Office: The 3rd Quarter statements were sent out by email on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. If you would like a hard copy of your statement please call the church office at (850) 651–0721 ext. 103, and ask for Denise.
Did You Know? Did you know that Shalimar UMC volunteers deliver hot meals every Tuesday to 10-15 elderly shut-ins in Shalimar and Bob Hope Village? They work through the local Council On Aging and the Meals On Wheels program. We are in dire need of volunteers to support this ministry for the Shalimar community. Please contact Ms. Casey Brennan at 850-461-9008 to volunteer or to discuss your questions about this vital ministry for our seniors. Thanks so much for your service to this crucial ministry!
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Join us by praying for our pastors using the daily prayer guide in the Beacon and our website and drop a card or note of encouragement in the baskets in the Sanctuary Narthex and FLC Lobby.
Through the years, one of the foundational pleas of the Prayer Team has been that “Our church would forever be a House of Prayer.” With that as our inspiration, we would like to present our Congregational Prayer Focus Plan for October. This Prayer Focus will be in addition to the 31-Day Pray for Our Pastors guidelines. Both documents will be available in the Sanctuary Narthex and in the FLC; and downloaded from the church webpage. This week we are praying for: Pray that the Holy Spirit would fill, use, and speak through our pastors. Pray for God’s provision for the finances of our church. Pray for the upcoming Church Council Meeting and Special Called Charge Conference on October 23, 2023.
Jim Brantley, Shalimar UMC Prayer Team Coordinator
Pastor Appreciation month is October and it is my hope that you already pray for Shalimar UMC and our Pastors on a regular basis. On behalf of the Tuesday Night Prayer Group and the Prayer Ministry Team, I would like to invite each of you to join us in a commitment to pray for our Pastors (Pastor Alan, Pastor John, and Pastor Brad) each day during the month of October. We hope that we can count on your support by signing up to pray for our Pastors and the SUMC for the 31 days of October. We are not asking for a time, only that you commit to pray daily for each of the pastors and for SUMC. You will be provided with a “31 day Pray for Your Pastors Challenge” to aid you in praying daily. The guide is for 31 days during the month of October. I know some of you are already praying for our pastors, and I thank you for doing so. With all that is happening in this world right now, Prayer is more important than ever. What better way to help do our part in changing the world than to start right here at SUMC. I recently heard someone say we need to “Pray Long and Pray Hard”. It is my belief that Prayer does make a difference so please join us in praying for our Pastors each day during the month October and hopefully every day of the year. This could very well be the best gift you could ever give to our pastors. “God begin answering when the Prayer is made. Prayer triggers the actions in Heaven.” - Max Lucado “Before Amen”. Thank you in advance for your support. James Brantley SUMC Prayer Ministry Team.
PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA WONDER WHY GOD IS NOT MOVING IN OUR CHURCHES. The Bible clearly states that His house shall be known as a house of prayer. (Is. 56:7, Mt. 21.13) What better way of equipping our pastors than to lift them up in prayer. As we strengthen our pastors, our churches in America will also be strengthened! Pastoral Care, Inc.
“When churches cease to pray for ministers, ministers will no longer be a blessing to the churches.” Gardiner Spring (1785-1873)
Day 1: Pray your pastors will love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray God’s Spirit will work in their heart in power and they will value and follow biblical priorities. (Deut. 6:5; Matt. 6:33) Day 2: Pray your pastors will cultivate strong character and uncompromising integrity. Pray their testimony will be genuine, and they will never do anything they would need to hide from others. (1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12) Day 3: Pray for their personal walk with God—their soul and spirit will be nourished and strengthened in their quiet time with God, beyond sermon preparation. Pray they will spend more time in the Word of God. (Mark 1:35; 2 Tim. 2:15-16) Day 4: Pray your pastors will counsel and teach with discernment through the wise use of Scriptures and faith in God’s power to work. Pray they will be protected from the effects of sinful or negative attitudes they encounter as they counsel. (Mal. 2:7; James 1:5-6; John 17:15)
Day 5: Ask God to protect your pastors’ marriages and keep it strong as a model of Christ’s relationship with the Church. Pray your pastors will tenderly cherish and lead their spouse, and they will respect and encourage their spouses, submitting to their leadership. (Eph. 5:23-33) If your pastor is not married, pray for their relationships with loved ones and those who are close to them. Day 6: Pray God will protect your pastors’ spouses from bitterness when their spouse is criticized. Pray their prayer and devotional life will be consistent, and they will guard their mind and heart. (Heb. 12:15; Prov. 4:23) Day 7: Pray for your pastor’s children, and especially that the pressures of the ministry will not discourage or embitter them. Pray your pastors will provide godly leadership in the home, not based on fear of what others will think, but according to scriptural truth. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:20-21) If your pastor does not have children, pray God will give them many “spiritual children” as they share the Gospel. Day 8: Ask God to protect your pastors from evil plots of Satan. Pray they will not be corrupted as they rub shoulders with the world in the course of their ministry. (1 John 17:15; Isa. 54:17; 2 Cor. 2:11; 1 Pet. 3:12; Ps. 9:9, 10, 91:9,10) Day 9: Pray God will build a hedge of protection around your pastor’s family. Pray your pastors will guard from any improper relationships and their family time will be protected. (Ezek. 22:30a; 2 Cor. 10:4, 5; Matt. 19:6) Day 10: Pray your pastors will use discernment in use of emails, internet, texting, and other media sources. Ask God to protect their heart concerning the use of their free time. Pray they will be morally pure and they will wear the armor of God so they will not fall to sexual temptation. (Rom. 13:14; 1 Pet. 1:16; Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Cor. 10:4)
Day 11: Pray God will bring godly friends and encouragers to your pastors and their family, to strengthen them for the ministry and provide meaningful fellowship with times of rest. (Phil. 2:19-25) Day 12: Pray your pastors will be humble and authentic in their faith, not given to pride or hypocrisy. Pray they will have pure motives and give God the glory for every gain and victory. (Micah 6:8; Gal. 6:14; John 7:17, 18; 1 Cor. 10-13) Day 13: Pray your pastors will make wise lifestyle choices in order to protect their health, especially in the areas of exercise, eating moderately, and getting sufficient rest. Pray for times of relaxation and renewal to balance the stress of ministry. (Rom. 12:1, 2; 1Cor. 6:19, 20; 9:27, 10:13; James 3:1, 2) Day 14: Pray your pastors will focus on the Word of God and walk in the fear of the Lord, instead of the fear of man, as they prepare their message. Pray they will seek to please God rather than men and pursue holiness rather than the praise of men. (Prov. 19:23; Acts 6:4; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 4:1, 2; Heb. 11:6) Day 15: Praise God for your pastors’ leadership and pray they will make godly decisions. Pray they will lead with a shepherd’s heart and they will always speak the truth in love. (1 Kings 3:9; Jer. 3:15; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 5:2) Day 16: Pray your pastors will be courageous in the pulpit in proclaiming Christ and confident in their use of the Word of God. Ask God to help them speak with insight, transparency, and humility. (Col. 1:28, 4:3a; Eph. 6:19)
Day 17: Pray your pastors will be “Great Commission People”, committed to personal evangelism and equipping the saints to seek the lost. Pray they will have a heart to develop a thriving missions program in their church. (Matt. 28:19, 20; Luke 19:10; Rom. 10:15) Day 18: Pray your pastors will be people of prayer, worship, and lead by example—teaching the congregation how to walk in a close relationship with the Father. (Matt. 4:10; Mark 1:35; Luke 22:36; Acts 1:14a; 1 Thess. 5:17) Day 19: Pray your pastors will use wise time management, seeking God’s perspective for their schedule, and guarding their time against unnecessary interruptions. (Ps. 90:12; John 9:4; Eph. 5:15, 16; Col. 4:5) Day 20: Pray for fresh divine anointing on your pastor’s ministry. Pray God’s working will be powerfully evident in their personal life and the spiritual life of the congregation. (Rom. 15:18,19a; 1 Cor. 9:27; 2 Tim. 1:7) Day 21: Pray your pastors will not give in to discouragement. Let them deal with inevitable criticism and conflict by committing themselves into the hands of God, who judges righteously. (1 Pet. 2:23) Day 22: Let them edify the congregation with wisdom and serving with God’s “agape” love. (Luke 9:23, 24, 10:43b-45; John 13:5-9; Gal. 5:13b; Phil. 2:3,4) Day 23: Pray for spiritual unity in the church staff and among the spiritual leadership of the church (elders, deacons, etc.). Pray the enemy will not be allowed to create division, strife, or misunderstanding among church leaders. (Rom. 14:19; 1 Cor. 12:25) Day 24: Pray God will give your pastors clear, biblical vision of what your church can be and should be doing for His glory. Pray they will communicate that vision clearly and confidently to the church. (Prov. 29:18; Mal. 3:11; John 15:16, 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:5)
Day 25: Pray your pastors will seek God for personal revival, and for revival in your church and community. (2 Chron. 7:14; Ps. 69:32) Day 26: Pray your pastors will think biblically, with the mind of Christ. (1 Cor. 2:16; Eph. 4:17; Col. 2:6-8) Day 27: Pray they will earnestly seek God’s will and be committed to instant and complete obedience—ready for God to work powerfully in and through their ministry. (2 Cor. 10:3-5; Luke 9:23, 24) Day 28: Pray they will strive for personal excellence and will believe God for all He wants to do in the congregation and pastor’s life. (Col. 3:23, 24; 2 Pet. 1:3) Day 29: Pray your pastors will be people of faith and passionate for the love of God, not given to worry, fear, or an uptight or anxious spirit. (Prov. 3:5, 6; 1 John 4:18) Day 30: Ask God to provide for the financial needs of your pastors and families. Pray they will be a wise steward of their finances as well as the finances of the church. (Ps. 37:25; Phil. 4:19; 1 Tim. 6:11; Heb. 13:50) Day 31: Ask God to heal any hurts that your pastors have suffered in the ministry. Pray they will serve the Lord with gladness and encourage the congregation to worship God with a joyful, surrendered spirit. (Is. 61:3) Taken from Revive Our Hearts, 2005, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss.
We are still in need of trunks for this year’s Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29. Please consider decorating a trunk and let Sarah Hicks, Children’s Ministry Director, know you if you will be participating by email at sarah@shalimar-umc.org. Trunks will be set up in the campus’ front parking lot between the Sanctuary and Family Life Center beginning at 3 p.m. that day, with families expected to arrive between 4:45¬–7 p.m.
Make plans to join us for a special “We Are Shalimar” event on Sunday, October 22. “We Are Shalimar” will begin with three identical worship services in the Sanctuary at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. These services will unify our worship, combining elements from our Traditions, Connect, and Freedom services, including the Orchestra and Chancel Choir, and a special message from Pastor Alan. Note there will be no 11:07 a.m. Freedom Service for this Sunday only. Then, following the 11:00 a.m. service in the Sanctuary, everyone is invited to a free luncheon in the Family Life Center. This luncheon will allow all our church family to gather in fellowship over a delicious meal catered by Chef Heyward McKenzie. No RSVP is required. “We Are Shalimar” will conclude with a Church Family Informational Meeting at 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Note this is an update to the previously scheduled 2 p.m. Church Family Meeting in the Sanctuary. Our Church Council has decided to postpone the Church Family Meeting for members to cast ballots at this time. This informational meeting will update the church on the latest plans and developments regarding disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church. We encourage all to attend this Church Family Information Meeting. Nursery will be available during the meeting.
Pastor Chats with Dr. Alan McBride will resume this Thursday, October 19, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel Conference Room. Pastor Chats will be held on the third Thursday of each month.
Altar Flowers Flower arrangements and roses can be given to the glory of God and displayed each week in the Sanctuary worship services. Reservations for altar flowers can be made using the reservation book located in the Sanctuary Narthex or by calling the Church Office at (850) 651–0721. Flower Arrangements – $40.00 each | Roses – $4.00 each
The holiday season is a time when we look for ways to love and serve others just like Jesus did. One of the ways we do this at Shalimar UMC is through Thanksgiving Blessing Bags. These bags invite our congregation to collect specific food items to bless families in our community with a special Thanksgiving meal that they may not be able to provide by their own means. The bags, with an accompanying flyer specifying the items to purchase, will be available to pick up beginning next Sunday, October 22. Please return your bag of items to the Bread House on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., no later than Friday, November 17.
Splash Women’s Bible Study The Splash I Women’s Bible Study invites YOU to come alongside us to study “Jesus and Women” by Kristi McLelland. This seven-session study will allow us to view the Bible from the eyes and ears of women in the first century. It is a look at interactions with women in the Bible that will fuel your worship of the Living God. We will learn things about the culture of the first century which will open our hearts to hear the words of Jesus, “Take Heart Daughter.” This new study begins on Wednesday, October 18, from 9:30– 11:30 a.m. in Room 106 of the FLC. Books will be available that day for $25. If you have any questions, you may contact Sara Michaelson at 850-865-3343.
Shalimar Kidz Friendsgiving Celebration Friday, November 3 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Family Life Center PreK – 5th graders are invited for a FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION for Friday Funday! Together we will Give Thanks for the gift of our friendship with God and others through music, games, crafts, and faith sharing. Dinner is included (chicken nuggets). Please register by Thursday, November 2 using this link: https://shalimarumc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/7d169f6e-5b6d-4122-afc6-345657bc3f82. For questions, contact Sarah Hicks, Children’s Ministry Director, at (850) 217–0694 Joyful Place Respite Ministries Look at all these cheerful pumpkins our friends and volunteers made! Thank you to everyone who helped with the creations and to Lea Ann Norred (Mary’s daughter) for taking them to DeFrance to “sell” (donations were taken). We raised $200 to be put towards our holiday events and had some fun at the same time. There are still a few of the littlest wood pumpkins available, so come in soon to get yours.
Week 180 – Oct 13th Food Distribution Numbers This Week Total 434 bags collected 63,796 283 bags given out 49,560 (185.8 tons) 0 card given out 239 ($8735) 338 members served 48,119 6 New Families visited this week, representing 26 individuals.
A Special thanks to our Friends at One Joyful Place. They help us put some groceries away when we get a delivery on Tuesday or Thursday! Thanks guys!!!
Items always needed! 1. Toilet paper and Paper Towels a must need each week! 2. Canned Meat; Tuna, Chicken, Spam! 3. Canned Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, Mixed! 4. Dried goods, beans and rice! 5. Fruit, potatoes, onions If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate money to The Bread House by sending a check to SUMC, MEMO line put “Bread House.” Questions or want to become a volunteer, contact Pete Peters, 703.395.2437, fpeters1@cox.net, or Robin Hays @ 850-6217014. We’d love to have you!
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