2024-05-26 Beacon

BEACON

week of May 26, 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

Miranda Colgan Director of Camp Ministries

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

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 26th

Sunday, 26th

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 VBS

Monday, 27th

Tuesday, 28th

This Week in Worship

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Memorial Day Sunday

TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY

8:00am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Holy Connection

John 10:22-30

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Orchestra Prelude – Americana Overture

Chancel Choir and Orchestra, – America the Beautiful Faith Tovrea soloist

Tracy Mank and Orchestra – Same God

CONNECT – SANCTUARY

9:30am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Anamnesis: What Am I to Remember?

Isaiah 43 & 46

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. Brad Bradford

Anamnesis: What Am I to Remember?

Isaiah 43 & 46

Worship Led by Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford

Orchestra Prelude – Americana Overture

Chancel Choir and Orchestra, – America the Beautiful Faith Tovrea soloist

Tracy Mank and Orchestra – Same God

FREEDOM SERVICE– FAMILY LIFE CENTER

11:07am – In-Person & Online

Message by Rev. John Kelsoe

Holy Connection

John 10:22-30

Worship Led by Ben Savage

Freedom Worship Team

Church Life

Sunday Morning Renewal

Beginning June 2, 2024 as part of our Renewed Sunday Schedule, we will transition 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.

Vacation Bible School

All children (ages 4 as of September 1, 2023) – who completed 5th grade are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School, “To Mars and Beyond” this summer, Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7. Register your child or participant today at https://tinyurl.com/49k56whv. The deadline to register is Friday, May 31st! Star Guides (Leaders) may register by filling out the card in your Worship Guide or visiting the VBS table in the FLC. We hope you will come Blast Off on an Epic Adventure with us!

Rev. John Kelsoe Moving Forward in Christ

John has jumped in with both feet to every ministry task given him and performed such tasks with excellence, diligence, and passion. We have seen his demonstrated ability to fill in the cracks, seeing ministry opportunities that needed to be fulfilled, and grabbed hold of them with equal excellence. All are invited as Pastor John will be the Preaching Pastor in all three services June 9th. At noon, our Church will have a farewell reception for John, Stephanie, Victoria, and Ana Grace in the FLC. Please take every opportunity to express thanks to the wonderful Kelsoe family for their ministry here at Shalimar Church. Read the Update from Pastor Alan on the next page for more information.

Monthly Church Council Meeting

Our Church Council will have their monthly meeting Monday night in the FLC at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Dear Church family,

Coming up soon, on Sunday, June 9th, our Church will prayerfully, and with thanks send John and Stephanie Kelsoe and their two wonderful daughters forward into pastoral ministry at another United Methodist Church.

John has been appointed as the Pastor-in-Charge at Marlow United Methodist Church in Baldwin County, near SilverHill, Alabama on the first of July. It’s truly amazing to me to see how ready he is, as enabled by God, to serve a church as their pastor. Marlow will receive a blessing in John and Stephanie Kelsoe! He clearly understands the commitment to people whom God puts in his life and knows very well how to express love, support, and encouragement to the persons around him, including me.

I have found deep comfort in watching John display what it means to be a pastor and a preacher in the life of the local church while here at Shalimar. It’s been an utter joy to watch him “find his voice” in the midst of the Holy Spirit’s inspiration as he proclaims God’s Word to God’s people. At the same time over the course of this year, I have felt great pride in John for tackling graduate-level theological studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, online and in-class, while also giving a full-time level of service to the families of our Church. And recall with me that he has been doing this as a newly-wed husband to Stephanie and dad to two girls, having only married Stephanie Morris in March of 2023.

Most notably, working with Ben and the worship team in the Freedom worship service, I’ve been very excited to see the number of people who have joined our church as full professing members under John’s ministry and the numerous baptisms he has done. In fact, numerically, speaking, he has me beat.

However, as one who has been in pastoral ministry for 32 years, I have found great excitement in watching the next generation of pastors through John and am well pleased with the full scope of experience he has gained while serving here for only a year.

I can honestly say that John has jumped in with both feet to any ministry task I’ve asked of him, and he performed such tasks with excellence, diligence, and passion. All the more, he has a demonstrated ability to fill in the cracks, seeing ministry opportunities that needed to be fulfilled, and grabbed hold of them with equal excellence. I will miss working in the vineyard alongside him.

Please plan on being here on the second Sunday in June as we honor the Kelsoe’s for their ministry among us. He will be the Preaching Pastor in all three services. At noon on June 9th, we will have a farewell reception for the family in FLC room 106 at noon. There will be a basket in the Narthex and FLC beginning this Sunday if you would like to provide cards, leters of encouragement, or donations for the family. Understand that while we will pray for him as he and Stephanie move out of ministry here, I will be asking this Body of Christ to continue to pray daily as the Kelsoes fulfill God’s calling in Christian ministry at Marlow UMC.

In the remaining weeks of June, after the 9th, join me in offering assistance, gifts of meals, and labor to help them physically move to their new appointment. Karen and I have done it 7 times, and the help of this Church Family will be much needed and warmly appreciated.

With Thanks to Almighty God,

Alan W. McBride

Offering Moment

Joyful Place Volunteers

Missions Moment

Our Missions Ministry held a Starry Starry Night Gala on the 17th to raise funds for missions and outreach programs. It was a great evening featuring some of the best food in town, and thanks to your support and outreach, we were able to raise approximately $30,000! Praise God for what he has and will continue to do through the Missions Ministry here at Shalimar. Thank you to everyone who had a part in this event, it could not have been done without you.

A New Small Group is Starting Soon

Beginning on Tuesday, June 11th at 6 pm, Nancy Litten will be starting a new small group under the name of Women of the Old Testament This will be an 8-week study held in FLC Room 207. No workbook needed, but a study bible is encouraged. For more information, please contact the Church Office at 850-651-0721. We look forward to the revival and renewal that this small group will bring to Shalimar Church.

Joyful Place

Writing this thinking of our dear friend Russ Youngblood, a beloved member of our JOYFUL PLACE family. He was so many things to many, but to us, he was the constant counselor with a witty uplifting spirit and the funny guy with the “DAD JOKES”. Even in the days when his health was failing and his body was frail, he had a big presence, brought joy to our day, and was always sharing and giving his love to others. Thursday, May 16th, he rolled into the fellowship hall with the following prayer in hand eager to share with the group. At the time, we had no idea he would be gone 3 days later. We were given a great and final gift from Russ in his sharing of this prayer. My hope is that you read this, let the words speak to your heart and to think of Russ.

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.

Children’s Ministry Summer Activities

Confirmation Sunday at Shalimar

Brody Baker

Hannah Eitel

Zach Eitel

Elora Lucas Brooklyn Hinzie

Kayleigh Tedeton

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.