BEA CON
Week of August 25th, 2024
The Church at Shalimar
Lead Pastor
Dr. Alan McBride
Staff
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
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, 25th
Monday, 26th
Week of August 18th
28th
Church Life
Church Council Meeting
Our next Church Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 26th at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. All are welcome to attend.
New Name Tags are Underway
New name tags are underway, and the requests are coming in hot! If you have not submitted a request for one and would like one, please write a “new name tag” and clearly indicate your preferred name on your Connect Card or email tanner@thechurchatshalimar.org.
Special Guest Preacher | Next Sunday | September 1st
Pastor Alan is excited to share that one of our own, the Reverend Michelle Olson Johnson, will be sharing God’s Word at The Church at Shalimar next Sunday, September 1st in both the 8:00 Upward service and the Traditions service at 11:00! Rev. Johnson is Marv Olson’s daughter and serves as Executive Pastor at Skidaway Island Methodist Church in Georgia. Growing up in our church, she has served many years in ministry and recently was ordained as an elder in the Global Methodist Church.
Kindergarten Events
KINDERGARTEN SUNDAY | September 8 | 11:00am | Sanctuary
Scripture is one of the most important ways we learn about God and His love for us. The Church at Shalimar will present a story book Bible to each of our kindergartners to mark the beginning of their faith journey.
KINDERGARTEN BIBLE CHALLENGE | September 9 – October 14 | Worship at Home Kindergartners and their families are invited to learn about God’s love by following a Bible reaching challenge together.
Choctawhatchee High School Style Marcher Sponsor Night
Join us Friday, September 6, at 7 pm, at Choctaw High School for some football! We are once again sponsoring the Style marchers, and we will be “taking over” this night. Our name/logo will be prominently displayed on the drum major stand, and we will be announced during the 1st quarter and after their halftime performance. Ben Savage will also be guest conducting the band during the 3rd quarter. Come help us fill the stands so our presence is felt as we seek to fulfill our mission of being a beacon of hope, love, and support for everyone.
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
This weeks arrangements are from Jenny Shim “In loving memory of Don Shum, from the Shim Family.”
Good of the Church
WEDNESDAY BACK IN ACTION
Now that the new school year has started, you may notice our Wednesday night Fellowship Dinner is a little more populated! That’s because this past week, our Student Ministry started their small groups again, and our Kids Club resumed their Wednesday Programming. Praise God for what He has done, and what He will continue to do through these ministries this semester. Thank you for your giving, support, and prayer in these areas as it helps to provide the many different resources that are needed to make these Bible studies happen.
TRUSTEES UPDATE
This week, after evaluating multiple proposals, Trustees signed a contract to replace the SUMC signs that were taken down a few weeks ago. New signs should be in place in about two weeks. Replacing these signs is not in the 2024 budget, therefore we seeking individuals who would like support this project by making a donation in excess of their regular giving. Total cost of the signs is about $7000.
To make a donation, contact the church office.
A MESSAGE FROM BRAD AND RHONDA BRADFORD
Dearest Shalimar Church Family,
The month of July has been a whirlwind as we worked to transition from our home in Fort Walton Beach to our temporary home in Wetumpka, just north of Montgomery. Also, we’ve been working to wrap up ministry at Shalimar while beginning everything with the folks at Wesley Church. I say all this to apologize for the lateness of this word to you!!
Rhonda and I are so grateful and thankful for each of you as we shared ministry together for 12 years. Our last Sunday with you on June 30 was absolutely wonderful and we thank you from the depths of our hearts for your kindness, encouragement, and generosity. Our whole family was overwhelmed with the food, decorations, words, flash-mob, gifts, and the love that was shown to us. We have never felt so loved and appreciated. Thank you to each of you for everything you did for us.
Our special thanks go to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, the Youth Choir, the Chancel Choir, Chef Heyward, Ben Savage, Dave and Alice Biggar, and Charlie and Kathy Curry. We will remember this day with fondness for a very, very long time!!
I also want to thank my pastoral ministry partner, Rev. Dr. Alan McBride. Alan’s sending and words of encouragement at the end of both patriotic celebrations were touching, encouraging, and challenging. Alan has been and continues to be a great man of God who seeks to lead God’s people with love and conviction while leading with and proclaiming the strong Word of God.
Our prayers continue for each of you as you move into the future as God leads and guides. I know that God has great plans for The Church at Shalimar and that you will continue to worship our God in spirit and in truth. We thank our God for every remembrance of you and will continually say of our time together…
Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow!
Brad and Rhonda Bradford
SPLASH
Ladies, I hope you will consider joining us as we engage in Christian fellowship and godly growth through Bible study.
Splash of Joy will begin this 8-session study on September 4, 2024, at 9:30 in room 207 of the FLC. To reserve a book or if you have questions, please contact Cathie Buckman at 850-797-6936 or cathiebuckman@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you.
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.
Grief Support G roup
At a GriefShare group, you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us! Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one Contact Us Today
Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Central September 12 - December 12 Meetings via Zoom for information visit GriefShare.org
