The Beacon October 4, 2020
Welcome to Shalimar UMC We are so glad you’ve chosen to worship with us this week! Hearing assistance devices are available for the Sanctuary. Please see an usher to obtain these aids. All services can be found online at Shalimar-umc.org.
O ur Visio n Christ-centered, multigenerational, family and community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.
O ur Missi on REAC H, T EAC H, and SEND We REACH out to our congregation, community, and the world to TEACH the word of God as provided in the Holy Scripture, and SEND our members and missionaries to be witnesses to God’s grace and His promise of eternal life to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Wors hi p S ervices T rad itions At 8:30am in-person and 11:15am rebroadcasted on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary we celebrate through the rich traditions of our faith such as hymns led by organ and piano, seasonal vestments, and traditional Methodist liturgy. Our Chancel Choir leads the 8:30am service. Conn ect At 10:15am Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary we engage in a four-fold service of gathering praise, service of the Word, Holy Communion with candle stations for prayer, and sending forth. The music is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns. Fre ed om At 11:07am Sunday mornings in the Family Life Center Gym we worship through modern music, multimedia, and a teaching style message in a nontraditional atmosphere. We come to God as we are to experience the freedom of not having to stay that way.
Here's what you need to know this week. The Week of Sunday, October 4th •
Annual Conference - Last Saturday was Annual Conference. We made history with our first-ever virtual conference. One of the favorite parts of past conferences is opening worship, led by the collective choir. This year, our very own Dr. Brad Bradford led a virtual choir with members from across the conference. Videos were sent in and edited by Ben. Shalimar UMC shined for all to see. To watch the full video, visit the Church Life section of our website or church app. shalimar-umc.org/church-life
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Church App - We're so excited about our new church app. We now have new ways to communicate and stay updated. If you haven't already, you can download the church app by searching Shalimar United Methodist in your app store or by visiting our website. Be sure to allow notifications so you can get updates from us when new things are in the app, like sermons and the beacon.
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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the webform found online shalimar-umc.org/worship-attendance, or you can send an email to Faith@shalimar-umc.org.
Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford ......................................................................... Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin ........................................................................... Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford……………….……………………….………………...Associate Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ............................................................... Communication Pastor Jennifer Guidoni ................................................ Director of Children’s Ministry Karen Jadin ......................................................................... Director of Preschool Dawn Rozofsky ......................................................................... Director of Camp Ben Savage........................................................... Worship Ministries Associate After Hours Emergency Pastoral Assistance: Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133 Dr. Brad Bradford (850) 227-4328 Rev. David Garvin (850) 319-0072 Rev. Matt Langford (334) 437-3931 Rev. Faith Parry (850) 420-9888
Text to Give 850-203-3057
Attendance Sept 27, 2020 Children’s Church: 19 Worship and Technical Volunteers: 221 Livestream: 411 Total: 651
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, October 4, 2020
COMEBACK: Loosing Our Way John 21:15-19
TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:30am - In-Person & Online 11:15am - Online Rebroadcast Message by Dr. Philip McVay Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay Rev. David Garvin assisting Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Chancel Choir – Amazing Love Lighthouse – I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb
CONNECT – SANCTUARY 10:15am - In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Holy Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay Rev. David Garvin assisting Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team
FREEDOM – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07am - In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Faith Parry Worship Led by Ben Savage The Freedom Worship Team
Philip’s Focus Part One of Lead Pastor's Report to the Charge Conference In the coming weeks, I will be sharing segments of my annual report to Charge Conference for the year 2020. The Charge Conference report gives a yearly review, shares realities and hopes for the upcoming years. This week is part one. Jesus says you cannot put new wine in old wineskins. "No one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the wineskins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and both are preserved." (Luke 5:37-38). Old Wineskins in Jesus' teaching was rigid and inflexible. The chemistry of new wine requires expansion. If the old wineskin does not stretch, the wineskin will burst, and the new wine spills and is lost. As you read this report, think of the wineskin as our church structures and the new wine as God at work seeking to reshape His Church. I believe the Church will COME BACK stronger than ever after this season of COVID-19! The year 2020 has brought new realities! COVID-19 has made this a crazy year! The old wineskin of what we knew in the past will likely not ever be the same. Does this mean the Church is in trouble? Absolutely not! God is at work in such time reshaping our structures and seeking to pour in the new wine of abundant life! There is good news. Jesus brings "new wine" to offer us a new path for present days and for the future. We at Shalimar are intentionally moving ahead, seeking God's guidance on changes to our wineskin, and seeking the new wine of Jesus! There is new wine at Shalimar! A vision has been cast for the congregation to have 1,000 persons involved in discipleship each week by the end of 2022! This vision impacts our
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planning for the rest of the year and into next year! Even in a year as uncertain as 2020, we are taking active steps now to bring momentum to the vision of having 1,000 persons weekly in discipleship. Whether it be a small group, weekly study, Bible study, prayer group, or mission in action, we look for the next three years to be growing in making disciples! We are seeking to follow Jesus, who commanded us "go and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19a The wineskin is beginning to expand for new discipleship to happen throughout Shalimar UMC. We already have numerous discipleship groups in 2020. Just before COVID limitations started in March, we had launched 11 different 144 discipleship groups. Amazingly with remarkable resilience, these small groups made it through the twelve-week journey through Zoom. Zoom not only became an option for 144 but also some of our Sunday School classes. Our weekly pastor's class was also able to continue through Zoom. Our new wineskins have been shaped by our COVID-19 Task Force Team. These laypersons have a wide range of wisdom and expertise in preparing our congregation for COVID-19 precautions and protocols. The Task Force has given us recommendations for navigating these uncharted waters. We are grateful for their leadership in advising us on matters that have no easy answers. Most of all, I am grateful for their Christian spirit for the benefit of our congregation and community. Our wineskin has broadened to embrace the opportunities of expanding the quality of Livestream, ZOOM, and technology available. We have made significant strides this year as a church with our virtual presence and impact. We have had live streamers join our sermons from half the states in the
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United States. Proclaiming the good news of Jesus remains our mission, but our wineskin is new. In February, almost as a sign of things to come (just before Coronavirus came to the forefront), Rev. Faith Parry made the shift to become our Communication Pastor. Some would have asked before COVID-19, "Why do we need a communication pastor?" This change has proved to be prophetic. This change has been invaluable in navigating the loss of in-person worship and other restrictions of COVID19. This new role of Communication Pastor has been indispensable in keeping our congregation connected when we have been physically distanced as a church body. Next week I will focus on part 2, featuring some of the other highlights from this year in ministry and how God is changing our wineskin and shaping us with His new wine! Shalom, Philip Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org
Charge Conference
Sunday, October 11, 2020 2:30pm by Zoom
A Word From Pastor Brad It is with very mixed emotions that I share with you our pianist, Joel Lane is retiring from his job at First City Bank and will be moving to Indiana at the end of this year. We are so very happy for Joel and Cheryl for this great milestone as Joel has been a part of First City Bank for over 35 years. Joel has worked and served with distinction, and we are proud of him!
With that, we have the very sad part of this. Joel has served as our pianist since the beginning of 2017. I truly can say that he is one of the most talented and gifted musicians with which I’ve had the pleasure of serving. His talent is very evident, as well as is his Christian character and commitment. We will miss Joel very much! Thank you, Joel, for your years of ministry here and all the other places God has used you. Thank you, Joel, for your Christ-like spirit and dedication. Thank you, Joel, for how you have led us to the throne of grace during our times of worship. We also thank Cheryl for serving in our Chancel Choir and Monica with her sweet spirit. We pray God’s blessings on the Lanes as they prepare to move and begin this next chapter in their lives. Church family, we will begin the process of finding our next pianist in a few weeks. Please be in prayer for the person God has already selected. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!
Rev. Dr. Brad Bradford, Worship Pastor brad@shalimar-umc.org
A Word From Pastor Faith Using the New Church App We're so excited about our new church app. If you haven't realized how excited I am by how much I've talked about it, I'm EXCITED!! The reason I’m excited, is the app will make it easier for us to stay connected. In the past two years, we have received more phone calls than we can count about people not receiving information we have emailed out. Why? Our emails are lost in people's junk folders. With the church app, all the information you need is right there. You can read blogs and ministry celebrations in the story section, see upcoming events, watch Livestream, check into service, submit prayer requests, listen to a sermon you missed, and so much more. Tips for using the app: • Menu: The ≡ symbol in the top right is your menu button. It's how you can access your settings, Inbox, search for a specific sermon, and return to the main screen. Clicking ShalimarUMC takes you back home. • Push Notifications: Go ahead and enable the push notifications and location. This will allow us to send you updates when things are added. You can customize your notifications to get subgroups. Click the Inbox to see your notifications again. • Watch: You can watch all our Livestreams right from the app. Everything you need for service is right there. Click the service you want to watch or Sunday School. You'll see who is preaching, the scripture, and who is leading the music. The video will play automatically. Double tap it to make it full screen. The chat window is open all the time. Click Join to say good morning to the others online. The worship attendance form is at the bottom. Click the < symbol in the top left to return to the main screen. • Attendance: If you are sitting in worship, you can record your attendance by clicking the attendance block. There is a prayer
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option at the end so that you can add prayer requests. Click the < symbol in the top left to return to the main screen. • Events: Our events are grouped into categories to help you find the ones you are looking for. Select the category, then the event for more information. You will find all the information you need, including the leader's contact info, Zoom link, and Room number. You can click the + in the top right (inside the calendar icon) to add the event to your calendar. Click ↑ inside the box to send the event to someone else. Click the < symbol in the top left to return to the main screen. • Stories: Here is where you will find blogs like this one, Dr. Philip McVay's articles, and ministry celebrations. These are updated weekly. Tap a blog to read more. Click the < symbol in the top left to return to the main screen. • Sermons: By Monday morning, the sermons are uploaded for you to watch or listen to. They are grouped by series. Click a series to see the messages that have been uploaded. They are ordered with the newest on top. To watch, click the ▶. To listen only, click . You can also take notes while you listen and will be stored in the app. As always, if there's any way I can help you, please let me know.
Rev. Faith Parry, Communication Pastor faith@shalimar-umc.org
COVID-19 continues to wear on many, causing pandemic fatigueâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;mental and emotional exhaustion that comes with the stresses and challenges of COVID. More and more people feel the ongoing effects and need care. Shalimar UMC's Stephen Ministers can help by providing care, compassion, community, and a listening ear. If you need someone to talk to or to journey with you, contact Sara at 850-865-3343. They will prayerfully match you with a trained Stephen Minister to help you during this time. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, visit our website. https://shalimar-umc.org/stephen-ministry Check out our new Facebook Group, where we gather together for discipleship.
Sympathies Condolences to the family of
June Trone September 26, 2020
David French September 29, 2020
NEWS A ministry for all adults...Friendship Club meetings and activities are on hold until the “all clear” is received. We encourage all members to participate in Dr. Philip McVay’s and Rev. Matt Langford’s fall Bible Studies. Look to the Beacon and website for future announcement on dates and times. Please continue to check back here for updates. For additional information Ollie Fay Flint: 651-2360 Betty Stewart: 634-6349
Contact church office for book
SHALIMAR UMC CAMP COVID-19 UPDATE: We appreciate your support in our efforts to keep our students,
Dawn Rozofsky Camp Director Cell: 850-294-2384 Church: 850-651-0721 dawn@shalimar-umc.org
families, and staff safe and healthy during this time. We are diligently cleaning, changed our drop-off and pick-up procedure, and followed CDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation of smaller class sizes. We are also very blessed and thankful for the donations and installation of the Halo Air Purification system to the Church Campus, as the benefits to our air quality will be tremendous.
HELP WANTED!!!! Job Opening: Shalimar UMC Camp program is looking for energetic, positive, and loving employees to be an addition to our Camp Counselors. 1. 2.
A 15-passenger Minibus Driver Counselor must be 25 years or older to drive our 15-passenger mini bus to pick up kids from school, A Counselor must be 16 years or older and be able to supervise a group of children during daily activities.
We have an excellent Christian program that provides After school enrichment and character-building to elementary-aged children. We are a big, loving Church that has lots to offer. Camp Counselors work part-time between the hours of 2 pm and 6 pm. After School Camp Counselors also have the opportunity of working Full-time seasonal hours during the Summer Camp Program. Come join our FAMILY!! Pay: Is competitive and based on experience and education.
We have Openings for After School Camp! We pick up from select local schools and bring them back for a daily devotion, we serve a healthy snack, have assisted homework time, crafts, games and play.
M-F 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm $40 - Registration Rates: $55 - weekly $35 - 3 days or less per week
Join us in Children’s Ministry for an exciting time! We have volunteer positions open. Email Ms. Jen to find out more. Sundays - 11:00am - 12:15pm Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry Wednesdays - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir
October 3rd - 10:30-1pm Bridge group welcome trip with lunch provided. Forms must be signed and notarized for travel. The bridge group is a discipleship class for 4th-5th grade with fun and exciting trips and activities. October 23rd - 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoomy Room Costume Party: Costume Party! Wear your fun costumes. A costume contest will be part of the evenings event! Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96874047635 pwd=WndScDVzcytYMXcxT21LUG9NZFNYdz09 Password: ZOOMY October 28th - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wed. Night Kidz Club Fall Party - no costumes October 31st - Time TBA Trunk or Treat
Jennifer Guidoni | Director of Children’s Ministry cell 772-626-8000 | Church 651-0721 children@shalimar-umc.org
We had a big week after Hurricane Sally. Our main supplier of meat and produce didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deliver anything this week because of the aftermath of the hurricane. We had no idea how we were going to make it through the week, but through your donations we made it through Friday! An interesting story happened on Wednesday. We had people lined up waiting to be served. Sandra gave out the last loaf of bread to a woman who has visited us before. Another man who walked to The Bread House was told that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any more bread. The woman turned to the man and gave her bread to him. It reminded me that those we serve have kind hearts for those less fortunate than themselves. She was a witness to those around us. We have stories everyday of the hope and joy the Bread House brings to those in need! Thank you, Shalimar UMC, for helping to make this happen and giving these folks HOPE!
Week 24 Numbers Bags Collected - 150 Bags Given Out - 292 Gift cards Given Out - 1 Members Served - 273 Total Numbers Bags Collected - 6563 Bags Given Out - 6058 (22.7 tons) Gift cards Given Out - 166 (over $7100) Members Served - 3352 *Focus items you can help us with this week! Canned Meat: Chicken, tuna, and ham Canned Soup: Chicken noodle, Tomato, and Cream of Mushroom soup Canned vegetables: Corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, baked beans, and Beanie Weenies Pantry: Bread, Jelly, fruit cups, raisins (small boxes), peanut butter crackers, rice, granola bars, Mac & Cheese, and snacks Dried Beans: Black, White, and Pinto Beans Other Items: Paper towels, diapers, toothpaste, and toothbrushes Snacks; small size bags of chips, cereal, fruit, health bars, and etc. are always needed. NOTE: If you cannot bring items to the Bread House, you can always donate gift cards from local grocery stores or cash donations to SUMC. MEMO: Bread House or Covid-19 Relief Fund. Thanks for all you do! As a reminder pickup and drop off is every Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri, 9-12 pm. Any questions contact Janet, Donna, Terry, Sandra, Bill, or Pete at 703.395.2437 or email fpeters1@cox.net.
Blessings for Children 1 Peter 4:10 "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others...." Through this church family's generosity and support, Blessings for Children strives to meet the many needs of the children in our community by providing limited clothing, diapers, personal care items, and school supplies, along with receiving prayer concerns that our church's prayer team lifts up to our gracious Heavenly Father. As much as we would like to, we cannot meet every need a family may have. However, scripture tells us in 1 Peter, "each of us should use whatever gift we have received to serve othersâ&#x20AC;Ś." and while this takes place daily throughout this church, I want you to know how those gifts were shared recently at our ministry. Two women came to the Blessings for Children house to see what our ministry could do to help the eight children they were struggling to provide for together in one home. While we were able to assist in the ways we could as a ministry, there were other needs we had no idea how to meet. They had no air conditioning in their home and a broken refrigerator. But because this church family is deep in gifts and skills and willingness to serve and share, we called Pastor Brad to see if there were other ways our church might help. He came right over to the house to talk with the women, heard their situation, and prayed with them while offering to reach out to others in our congregation with specific skills and gifts that might help with their particular needs. And did they ever help! Ed Keller, John Foeller, and William Schenck went right over to their home. They identified and repaired the problems with the air conditioning. Then went above and beyond in providing a replacement refrigerator! The rest of verse 1 Peter 4:10 goes on to say, "....as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." Blessings for Children is so grateful to all in our church family who are faithful stewards in sharing their gifts, skills, and time to meet needs wherever and whatever they are! If you would like to join with us at Blessings for Children in sharing your gifts, skills, and service, please consider any of the following: Please pray for the ministry and all who participate. Consider donating items we distribute to the children: Diapers and pull-ups, wipes, school supplies, children sized t-shirts, socks, underwear, children's toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash or soap, and toilet paper. A complete list of items we distribute is on our website at shalimar-umc.org/blessings-
for-children. You can donate items by stopping by the #10 2nd Street house behind the church any Wednesday from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Children's bibles and bible stories and activity books are also a joy to receive and distribute! Spanish language Bibles are always needed! A financial gift designated to Blessings for Children allows us to shop for needed items. New volunteers are always welcome! There is no regular commitment required.
For additional information Mary Jane Robertson Email: mjr53@cox.net Visit: shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children Phone: (850) 499-6173 Open every Wednesday 12 - 3:30 pm
Rev. David Garvin, Youth Pastor 850-651-0721 | youth@shalimar-umc.org
FusionSUMC
SUNDAY
Join us from 6-8pm for games, Scripture, and student led worship around the bonfire! Meet in the rear parking lot of the FLC.
WEDNESDAY Small Groups begin this Wednesday, 6-8pm! Join us at the rear parking lot of the FLC for an outdoor-only evening of discipleship. 10/7: Dodgeball
GET INFORMED Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on student activities.
Young Adults (age 18-35) Collide: In School Sundays, 7-8:15pm Led By Rev. Matt Langford Cross Corner Fellowship Hall
Engage: Couples Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm Led By David & Ryoko Mobley Cross Corner Fellowship Hall
Revive: Professionals Mondays, 7-8:15pm Led By Ben & Angelina Savage SUMC room 20
Merge: In Transition Thursdays, 7-8:15pm Led By David James & David Garvin #10 2nd Street
Committee Meetings
Church Council: Oct 5th | 7pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91077641130? pwd=aUVrYWxPSmsydXZmMHBDUi9QcTBnUT09
Meeting ID: 910 7764 1130 Passcode: CC2020
Prayer Prayer Room The Prayer Room is always available for your use. The code to enter is 1423. After each Sunday morning service, someone will be present to pray with if you would like. They will also respect your wishes to pray alone. Prayer shawls are available for your use. The Prayer Box with cards is available for you to leave a request for either the pastors or Prayer Team. They will pray for you or a situation you would like lifted up. There have been great reports of use for this special place.
Prayer Chain You can add someone to the Prayer Chain, share an answered prayer or receive prayer requests and praises through email. If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, please call the church office at 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org.
Prayer Ministry
Please contact the church office at (850) 651-0721 if you are interested in becoming involved in one of the following Prayer Ministries: • Prayer Group - meets weekly to share praises and intercessory
prayer for people listed on the Prayer List (both church and personal)
• Prayer Room Attendant - Volunteer to pray with those who
come to the Prayer Room after the Sunday morning worship services
• Pray in the Prayer Room during each Sunday morning worship
service
• Pray for special church functions and events • Participate in the Prayer Chain and Prayer Link
Weekly Schedule Sunday, October 4th Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........................8:30 am Connect Worship ........................ 10:15 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........ 8:30 & 11:15 am Connect Worship ........................ 10:15 am Freedom Worship ...................... 11:07 am
Sunday, October 4th Library ............................................... 9:00 am Sunday School Zoom...................... 9:30 am Children’s Church ........................ 11:00 am Grief Share Zoom ........................... 3:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 5:00 pm REBOOT Zoom ............................... 5:30 pm Youth Fireside................................. 6:00 pm Collide............................................... 7:00 pm Monday, October 5th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm Court of Honor ............................... 6:30 pm Church Council Zoom ................... 7:00 pm Revive ............................................... 7:00 pm Sermon on the Mount ................... 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 6th Joy Bell Ringers Rehearsal............ 5:30 pm Prayer Group................................... 6:00 pm Stories Jesus Told .......................... 6:00 pm Freedom Worship Practice .......... 6:30 pm Splash of Joy I ................................. 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 7th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Splash of Joy I Zoom ...................... 9:30 am Splash of Joy II ................................. 9:30 am Library............................................. 10:00 am Blessings for Children.................. 12:00 pm Kidz Club .......................................... 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal ........... 6:00 pm 144 - Jim Brantley.......................... 6:00 pm Daniel Bible Study.......................... 6:00 pm How to Follow Jesus ..................... 6:00 pm Orchestra Rehearsal ...................... 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class Online ..................... 6:00 pm Youth Small Group......................... 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal .............................. 7:00 pm Engage .............................................. 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 8th Freedom AVL .................................. 5:30 pm REBOOT .......................................... 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training ............ 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop........... 7:00 pm Merge ............................................... 7:00 pm Friday, October 9th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Saturday, October 10th Pickleball ........................................... 9:00 am