Easter Beacon

BEACON

Dr. Brad Bradford Worship Pastor

Rev. John Kelsoe Associate Pastor

Gerald Batton Custodian

Chris Bennett Director of Student Ministry

Pat Brantley Office Administrative Assistant

Tanner Dubose Communications 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 Director of Camp Ministries

Ben Savage Director of Worship Arts Pastors

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.

This Week in Worship

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Easter Day | HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN,

INDEED!

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

8:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

The Time Has Come for Peace

Matthew 5:9

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford SUMC Orchestra

Chancel Choir and Orchestra– Out of Ashes and Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah

Dr. Bradford – He’s Alive

CONNECT – SANCTUARY

9:30am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

The Time Has Come for Peace

Matthew 5:9

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Connect Worship Team and Orchestra

Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. John Kelsoe

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

11:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

The Time Has Come for Peace

Matthew 5:9

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford SUMC Orchestra

Chancel Choir and Orchestra– Out of Ashes and Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah

Dr. Bradford – He’s Alive

FREEDOM SERVICE– FAMILY LIFE CENTER

11:07am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Our Savior at His Very Best

Matthew 28:1-7

Worship Led by Ben Savage

Freedom Worship Team

Church Life

Youth Choir Dinner Theater Tickets

Our Youth Choir is now selling their dinner theater tickets! The dates are Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th, at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased during Fellowship times in the FLC on Sundays and Wednesdays during Fellowship Dinner.

Friday Funday

PreK - 5th graders are invited to join their friends for Superhero Friday Funday, April 5th! Come dressed as your favorite superhero for games and dinner (pizza)! We will learn that God’s love is powerful, and he is the ultimate superhero but we can be his superheroes by spreading His love to others. Drop-off and pick-up will be in the gym. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 4th so we can plan accordingly. For questions, contact Sarah Hicks, Children’s Ministry Director at (850) 217–0694.

New Sermon Series’

Rev. John will be leading a new series called “This is How we Do it”. As we journey through the Book of 1 John, it is our prayer that we all find ways of practicing great spiritual habits in all phases of our lives. This Series is our journey both individually and collectively as Christ’s Body of belivers. May God’s hand of guidance be upon us as we hear the message of His word and live out the expectations of our faith with excellent spirits.

Rev. Alan will be leading a new series called “Revive us Again”. Our prayer in the wake of Resurrection of Jesus is that God’s Spirit will Revive Us Again. There are 50 days from the resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of God’s Spirit at Pentecost on May 19th. In the weeks leading up to that event, we will explore God’s Word to understand how God’s Spirit works in our lives. Please join as we share each Sunday the wonder of the gift of God’s Holy Spirit that is always with us.

The Lenten Journey Good of the Church

As we approach Easter this Sunday, March 31st, we pray that your Lenten Journey was great, a lot was learned, and something changed for the good! We want to give a special thanks to a few people during this season. To start, we want to thank the Kocanowskis for making the incredible Lenten Devotional books and thank you to everyone who picked one up and did the devotional! We distributed over 300 copies. We also want to give a special thanks to Linda McBroom for leading a Lenten Bible Study on Thursday evenings. Thank you to those who attended that group. Finally, we thank all of the other groups who did some form of Lenten/Easter study teaching people about the power of the Journey of Lent. The Journey through Lent was well worth the wait because this Sunday, we can finally celebrate that He has risen.

Offering Moment

Missions Moment

The Bread House accepts donations of adult clothing items to distribute to those in need when they come to the Bread House for food. We received garbage bags full of coats from Kitchen Solutions and our customers lined up to peruse the coats for their size. If you have gently used clothes, please consider donating them to the Bread House for us to distribute to those in need. You may drop off clothes or food on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 at the Bread House in Cross Corner. Thanks in advance for your support!

SAVE THE DATE!

Articles & Announcements

Starry Starry Night - Items needed for the fundraising auction

Starry Starry Night will have a silent auction as part of their fundrasier on May 17th. They are in need of items to auction, so if you have something that you would like to donate, let Pete Peters know, or drop it off at the Bread House prior to May 17th.

Livestream Operators Needed for All Services

Thank you to those that have given us their desire to be a part of this team so far! We look foward to serving with you. This week, we are focusing on the need for Propresenter Volunteers! If you have a desire to control the lyrics and slides for services, let us know by filling out a connect card! No experience necessary, we will train you and answer any questions you may have!

Military Reboot Recovery Class

Reboot Recovery for Military will begin on Wednesday, April 3 in Cross Corner Fellowship Hall. Since 2011, this 12 week confidential, faith-based, peer-led class has helped veterans, active duty, and their family members achieve breakthroughs in their battle against service related trauma. We’ve helped over 20,000 find purpose in the pain. Now it’s your turn. There is no cost. We meet from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and include dinner. Childcare is available. Sign up online at rebootrecovery.com (Shalimar course) or email Deb Hutto at aveclite@gmail.com.

Are you passionate about helping people feel welcome and enjoy themselves over a delicious meal? If so, consider serving on the Hospitality Team during the weekly fellowship time at Wednesday night dinner and Sunday morning brunch. Contact Chef Heyward McKenzie during the fellowship times for more information.

If Fellowship Dinner is not for you, then we have other opportunities! God has designed us with a unique combination of gifts, passions, and life experiences to spread the Gospel. Let us know which areas of ministry you want to serve in by completing an Every Member In Ministry (EMIM) form at shalimar-umc.org/emim.

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN THE SANCTUARY

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 in the Sanctuary Narthex or by calling the Church Office at (850) 651–0721.

This weeks arrangments are from Tonya Tucker in loving memory of Roger Tucker.

Week 202 – Mar 15th

Food Distribution Numbers

This Week

Total

430 bags collected 33.746

371 bags given out 57,843 (216.9 tons)

0 cards given out 239 ($8735)

481 members served 57,449

12 New Families visited last week, representing 54 individuals. Items always needed!

1. Toilet paper is a must need each week!

2. Canned Meat; Tuna, Chicken, and Spam!

3. Canned Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, and Mixed!

4. Dried goods, beans and rice!

5. Fruit, potatoes, and 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? contact Pete Peters, 703.395.2437, fwpetersjr@gmail.com or Robin Hays 850-621-7014.

With Spring here we are receiving fresh lettuce from our local College!