Beacon 2024-04-21

Shalimar United week of April 21, 2024

Pastor

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 and Staff

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.

Week of April 2st

This Week in Worship

Sunday, April 21, 2024

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

8:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

Revive Us Again: Coincidence and Providence

Hebrews 11:1-3

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Rejoice – It’s Still the Cross

CONNECT – SANCTUARY

9:30am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

Revive Us Again: Coincidence and Providence

Hebrews 11:1-3

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Connect Worship Team

Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. John Kelsoe

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

11:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

Revive Us Again: Coincidence and Providence

Hebrews 11:1-3

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Chancel Choir – I Am He!

Rejoice – It’s Still the Cross

FREEDOM SERVICE– FAMILY LIFE CENTER

11:07am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

This Is How We Do It

1 John 3:16-24

Worship Led by Ben Savage

Freedom Worship Team

Church Life

Starry Starry Night

Join us for an evening at Shalimar UMC as our mission team hosts, “Starry Starry Night” – a benefit dinner and auction illuminating our commitment to various missional connections of the church. This event will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 6 PM to 9 PM, shining a spotlight on all the impactful local missions we passionately support. Tickets are $40 each, tables are $350 offering you a gateway to an unforgettable night filled with joy, generosity, and fellowship. Let’s come together to make a difference, embracing the spirit of giving, under the stars. Your presence will brighten the lives of many, reaching out with love and support where it’s needed most. Reserve your spot for a night that promises to be as heartwarming as it is radiant, being the change for our community together!

Senior Sunday

It is hard to believe, but the end of the school year is quickly approaching. Only 6 weeks to go! With that, it is time for us to begin preparing to honor our graduating seniors. This will take place Sunday, May 5 during the Freedom service. If you’re a senior, or you know a senior, who should be honored, please contact our Director of Student Ministry, Chris Bennett, by Sunday, April 28. We look forward to celebrating this milestone in these students’ lives.

Childrens Musical

Our Children’s musical “Star Quest” will be held on Sunday, May 5 at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Come on a journey into the future to a galaxy far away! Shalimar Kids Club is excited to introduce you to the Christian crew of the starship “Star Quest J-316,” which is on a mission to boldly spread God’s love in the greater Omega Galaxy! Believers can only read their Cyber Bibles on the Intergalactic Bible Database. You will meet Captain Holly Grammar and her crew, who love to share the love of God throughout the galaxy but were never taught the importance of Bible memorization.

Church Council Meeting

Our next Church Council Meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 6:30 pm in the FLC. All are welcome to attend.

Good of the Church

Youth Choir Dinner Theater

The students of the Youth Choir, parents, adult leaders, Student Ministries Director, Chris Bennett, and Pastor Brad all share their deepest appreciation for the incredible support of the Shalimar Church Family. Thank you for your attendance at the Dinner Theater, your most generous financial support, your belief in who we are and our ministry, and mostly for your prayers!

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.. 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!

Happy Birthday, Pastor Alan!

On Monday, our Lead Pastor Alan celebrated his 60th birthday! Join us in wishing him a happy belated birthday! As part of his celebration, our Staff Parish Relations held a staff luncheon on Monday, thank you SPRC for a great luncheon!

Offering Moment

During the glow of Jesus’ Resurrection and the Holy Spirit Fire of Pentecost, we are lifting up specific ways your giving to God through the Church is changing lives as we carry our Jesus’ Mission.

Student Ministries at Shalimar Church - Chris Bennett, as our Student Ministry Director is doing a great job bridging our ministries with other student groups across the area like our recent youth event “Challenge Weekend” in March. Four of our students rededicated their lives to Christ that weekend, one of which will be baptized this Sunday during the 11:07 service!

Each week, on Wednesdays we have 30 or more students in small groups meeting after dinner, Sundays in the morning and also the evening, more and more kids are coalescing around what Jesus is doing here.

Your gifts for ministry at Shalimar feed directly into growing leaders for the Church now and in the future. Look forward to seeing our students taking more active involvement in multiple ways through worship ministries, ushering, and serving Holy Communion.

Two big things for Students soon... Senior Recognition on May 5th and Confirmation on May 19th at the start of Pentecost!

Articles & Announcements

Joyful Place

Tips to support yourself as a CAREGIVER/CARE PARTNER

· Give yourself GRACE

· Laugh, smile, maintain friendships

· Practice gratitude even in bad circumstances

· Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition

· Practice self-care, drink water, eat well, exercise

·Create natural supports, friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, church family

· Utilize paid supports, home care, respite, meal services, medical professionals

· Music and Singing– lots of it! (Boosts mood)

· Make time for yourself to recharge, you can’t pour from an empty cup

· Pray

· Ask for HELP, don’t be too proud to call on others

· Share your feelings/concerns with others

· Find a support group and go! Online or in person

· Breathe, count to ten when needed

· Take one day at a time

Be Joyful Always, Leigh

Military Reboot Recovery Class

Reboot Recovery for Military began 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. Reboot has 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 includes dinner. Childcare is available. Sign up online at rebootrecovery.com (Shalimar course) or email Deb Hutto at aveclite@gmail.com.

Door Codes Have Changed

This week, we have changed the combination lock code for those locks around the campus. The Bread House and Joyful Place lock will not be changed. If you have a need for the lock combination, please contact the office at 850-651-0721 and request the new code. Thank you and we will try to minimize the inconvenience.

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.

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.

Week 205 – Apr 5th

Food Distribution Numbers

15 New Families visited last week, representing 43 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.

Happy Anniversary Bread House! You are 4 years old! To all the Volunteers and the folks who continue to Contribute to the Needywe thank you all!!!!