2024-05-12 BEACON

BE AC ON

of May 12, 2024

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 Director of Student Ministry

Karen Cardinez Office Administrative Assistant

Tanner Dubose Communications Assistant

Denise Heath Financial Secretary

Sarah Hicks Director of Children’s Ministry

Karen Jadin Preschool Director

Tony Mallini Interim Church Administrator

Heyward McKenzie Chef

Amanda Marshall Nursery Coordinator

Sara Morrison Financial Assistant

Forrest Oliver Assistant Respite Director

Leigh J. Rice Respite Director

Dawn Rozofsky Director of Camp Ministries

Ben Savage Director of Worship Arts

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 May 12th

Sunday, 12th

Adults Sunday School 9:30 am

Childrens Sunday School 9:30 am

Shalimar Students Sunday School 9:30 am

Special Buddies Sunday School 9:30 am

Shalimar Kids in Freedom Worship 11:07 am Special Buddies 5 pm

Monday, 13th

Tuesday, 14th

15th

This Week in Worship

Sunday, May 12, 2024

The Seventh Sunday of Easter HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

8:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Alan McBride

Revive Us Again: “Yes” to God.

Ephesians 2: 1-5a, 8-9

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Rejoice – Speechless

CONNECT – SANCTUARY

9:30am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Andres Rodriguez The Day of Small Things

Zechariah 4:6-10

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford Connect Worship Team

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

11:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Andres Rodriguez The Day of Small Things

Zechariah 4:6-10

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Chancel Choir – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Rejoice – Speechless

FREEDOM SERVICE– FAMILY LIFE

CENTER

11:07am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Made for This

1 John 5:9-13

Worship Led by Ben Savage

Freedom Worship Team

Church Life

Starry Starry Night

Join us for an evening at Shalimar UMC as our missions 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 17th, 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 and can be bought on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings in the FLC Lobby.

Confirmation Sunday

Church family, please join us next Sunday at 11:07 in the Freedom Service as we celebrate the completion of this year’s Confirmation Class. These six students have been meeting since February, learning the basics of our faith as they prepare to make this declaration in their personal faith journeys. We would love for you to witness this moment and to witness to them with your presence.

Sunday Morning Renewal

Beginning June 2, 2024, there will be a change in our Sunday Morning Schedule. We will be going down to three services and the schedule is as follows: 8 am will be a new service called “Upward Worship” which will feature worship from our Connect Team with traditional elements. Sunday School will now be at 9:15 am, Freedom will now be at 10:37 am and the 11 am Traditions Worship will remain the same. Thank you for your understanding in this change, and we look forward to seeing what God does through these changes.

Shalimar Church and Cuba

JESUCRISTO ES LA RESPUESTA!

A taste of the revival from Cuba is coming to Shalimar this month! We pray that the Holy Spirit fan the flame into our congregation as we journey in this 4-part community renewal experience.

Sunday, May 12th at 9:30 am Connect and 11 am Traditions worship services, Rev. Andres Rodriguez will deliver a powerful word of transformation, hope, and how “Jesus is the answer!” to everything!

Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm right after fellowship dinner in the Family Life Center, Pastors Andres Rodriguez (Ciego de Avila Methodist Church) and Raidel Baños (The Methodist Church Cathedral of Holguin) will present and witness how the Holy Spirit is moving in our two sister churches within the community.

Pentecost Sunday, May 19th at 9:30 am Connect and 11 am Traditions worship services, Rev. Raidel Baños will be preaching. He shepherds the third largest church in Cuba with 1500 in attendance each Sunday!

Missions Moment

Starry Starry Night is just around the corner! This is your chance to experience a night that will be one to remember! On May 17th at 6 pm, you will have the chance to enjoy an elegant dinner provided by Chef Hayward, and an opportunity to bid on some once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Tickets are $40 and tables are $350. These are available for purchase on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings in the FLC. This is a night you do not want to miss! Check out the next few pages to see some of the experiences up for auction!

A Selection of the Items for Auction at Starry Starry Night.

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 out Jesus’ Mission.

Facilities at Shalimar Church - This week, we wish to highlight one of the most important areas of ministry that your faithful giving to God through our Church supports. It happens to be an area of ministry that goes almost unnoticed unless the air is too hot or too cold, there’s a leak, or there aren’t sufficient chairs for everyone to have a seat. Special people like Tony Mallini, Gerald Batton, Deb Steele and the Board of Trustees, led by Joe Kocanowski, are all very active working to provide space that is safe, clean, comfortable, and appropriate for every other ministry we have to take place. This week, we focus on the ministry of providing the place to be the Body of Christ. It requires electricity, computers, water, and electronic equipment to assist with worship, along with many, other items, and don’t forget insurance. Your financial support allows events to happen in the locations that they happen as we carry out our mission to bring people to know and experience Jesus’ love.

VBS - To Mars and Beyond

All children (ages 4 as of September 1, 2023) – completed 5th grade are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School, “To Mars and Beyond” this summer, Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7.

At “To Mars and Beyond” VBS, children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as we explore where God’s power can take us. They will become Voyagers and discover how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives.

After a high-energy Opening Assembly time, Voyagers will make their way to interactive stations that will reveal a Power Launcher (key learnings) to equip them for an active life with God. They will also discover our Vector Verse (Bible memory verse), Ephesians 3:20 - Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us! Voyagers will expand on their discoveries by making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring the wonders of creation at the Science Station, playing games at the Recreation Station, and enjoying tasty treats at the Snack Station. Along the way, they will hear about our mission project and respond to a call for action!

Register your child or participant today at https://tinyurl.com/49k56whv or scan the QR Code posted above. The deadline to register is Friday, May 31st! We hope you will come Blast Off on an Epic Adventure with us!

A big thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW # 11367. You brought us a great deal of JOY and a very welcomed donation during your visit with us. We look forward to having you back soon.

Our ministry would not be possible without thoughtful donors. Please consider donating your time, talents, prayers, money, or in-kind donations to help support our respite ministry.

Be Joyful Always, Leigh

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 on your plate, 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

This Week

458 bags collected

400 bags given out 58,661 (219.9 tons)

0 cards given out 239 ($8735) 424 members served

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.