BEACON
week of July 21, 2024
Shalimar Church
Lead Pastor
Dr. Alan McBride
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 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.
Weekly Schedule
Week of July 21
Sunday, 21st
Upward Worship Service 8 am Freedom Worship Service 10:37 am
Traditions Worship Service 11:00 am
Adults Sunday School 9:15am
Children’s Sunday School 9:15 am
Shalimar Students Sunday School 9:15 am
Special Buddies Sunday School 9:15 am
Shalimar Kids in Freedom Worship 10:37 am
Renewal Discussion Meeting 4 pm Special Buddies 5 pm
Student Worship 5 pm
Monday, 22nd
Children’s
Camp
Tuesday, 23rd
Children’s Summer Camp 7:30 am Joyful Place 10 am Men’s Group 6 pm Old Testament Studies 6 pm Prayer Group 6 pm
Women of the Old Testament 6 pm
Wednesday, 24th
Thursday, 25th
Church Life
Back to School Bash
Join us as our Missions Ministry hosts our annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 27 from 10 am – 12 pm in the Family Life Center. This will not only be a chance for kindergarten – high school students to get some of their school supplies, but also a time of festivities hosted by our Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry. Festivities include inflatables, crafts, and food,
After School Care Spots are Open
Our After School Care program is open for registration and has spots open for the 2024/2025 school year! All children between the ages of Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to register and attend. You do not want to miss this great opportunity. For more information please email our camp director, Miranda Colgan at miranda@shalimar-umc.org.
Church Council Meeting
Our Church Council will host their monthly meeting on Monday, July 22 at 6:30 pm in the FLC. This meeting will include a vote from the council on our new name and logo in the Renewal and Revisioning process. All are welcome to attend.
Children’s Summer Camp
Be in prayer for our 10 children and two adults as they head to Blue Lake on Monday for their Summer Camp! This week will be filled with the joy of prayer, worship, games, and fellowship.
Offering Moment
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.
Missions Moment
Children In Crisis (CIC) is one of the mission areas supported by Shalimar Church. Children in Crisis, Inc., a non-profit 501(C) (3) charity was established to raise and manage funds to build, staff, and operate “The Children’s Neighborhood”, a residential style foster care neighborhood. The Children’s Neighborhood was built and over the years has provided a loving, nurturing environment for over one thousand children removed for abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect.
Children In Crisis is in need of volunteers to work in the office one day a week. If you are interested in this opportunity to serve, please contact Dakota Scott at phone number: 850-8644242 or email: dakotascott@childrenincrisisfl.org.
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.
Good of the Church
Thank you, Transition Team!
As you know, the business here at Shalimar does not stop. With Brad’s departure last month, there have been many shoes that needed to be filled quickly. Thanks to our transition team, that was able to happen pretty quickly. We want to thank Tracy Mank as she has been doing an amazing job stepping in for Upward as their leader, We also want to thank Charlie Curry as he has been great in stepping in for the director of Chancel Choir and Traditions Lead. We thank Laurel Tovrea and Robin Baugh for being a part of this transition as well. Your work in ministry is greatly appreciated and we thank you.
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