The Beacon November 14, 2021
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 8:00am and 11:00 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 11:00am service. Conn ect At 9:30am 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, November 14th
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Thanksgiving Bags - You can find shopping lists in the Narthex or FLC lobby for our annual Thanksgiving food donations. On the list, you will find items you can purchase to help a family in our church or community have a Thanksgiving meal. Bags are due by Wed, Nov 17th. Visit subspla.sh/pjk4wp8/1635786000 for more information or to download the grocery list.
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Deck the Halls - Come deck the halls with us as we decorate the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center for Advent after the 11am and 11:07am services on Sun, Nov 21st. To help in the Sanctuary contact Brad and for the FLC contact Ben.
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Surviving the Holidays - Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn: How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays, what to do about traditions and other coming changes, helpful tips for surviving social events, and how to discover hope for your future. We will hold this seminar by zoom on Sun, Nov 21st from 3-4:30pm. Register at GriefShare.org.
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Awaiting the Already: Advent Study - The Christmas story we know so well is really a compilation of accounts found in each of the Gospels. Join Pastor Philip and Pastor Matt on Dec 1, 8, and 15th at 6pm in room 106 as they teach an Advent study that will follow closely to the sermons looking at all four gospels to see the fullness of the Advent story.
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Angel Tree - The Angel Tree Christmas campaign will begin Nov 21st and run through Dec 16th! This year, we ask that our church family donate Walmart gift cards in the amount of $25.00 each instead of wrapped gifts. Then you can return them to Gift Card boxes that will be in the Narthex or church office starting Nov 21st. Thank you for your continued support and generosity at Christmas and always!
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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the web form found online shalimar-umc.org/worshipattendance, or you can send an email to Faith@shalimar-umc.org.
Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford .................................................................................. Worship Paster Rev. David Garvin ....................................................................................... Youth Pastor Rev. Matt Langford ............................................................................. Associate Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ......................................................................... Communication Pastor Robyn Lamberth ............................................................. Children’s Ministry Director 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 1 Old Ferry Road | P.O. Box 795 Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org | office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Mon - Thu: 8 am - 4 pm | Fri : 8 am - 12 pm
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, November 14, 2021 Together | We Are Stronger | Ephesians 4:1-6, 15, 16 There will be a time of prayer for our Pastors in all services led by our Prayer Team.
TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY
8:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Chancel Choir and Orchestra – Salute to the Armed Forces and Only Under God Rejoice – I Will Sing
CONNECT – SANCTUARY
9:30am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team Holy Communion Celebrated by Rev. Matt Langford
TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY
11:00am – In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford Chancel Choir and Orchestra – Salute to the Armed Forces and Only Under God Rejoice – I Will Sing
FREEDOM SERVICE – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07am – In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship led by Ben Savage Freedom Worship Team
Philip’s Focus Counting Our Blessings Next week, I get to write up my 100 blessings for the year, which is one of my most anticipated moments of the year. Decades ago, I began listing 100 reasons to be grateful each year just before Thanksgiving. This year will be no different. I look forward to preparing my list soon. There is something about counting our blessings that makes us even forget our troubles. Johnson Oatman Jr., a Methodist, wrote the famous hymn “Count Your Blessings.” He wrote thousands of hymns, but this was by far his most popular. The legend is… when the hymn made it to England in the late 19th Century, it swept the Country. “In South London, the men sang it, the boys whistled it, and the women rocked their babies to sleep with this hymn.” (101 Hymn Stories, Kenneth W. Osbeck)
NAME THEM ONE BY ONE
I notice that the words point to life’s struggles and quickly pivot toward the remedy of counting your blessings! When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged thinking all is lost Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done. We have been tempest-tossed in the last twenty months, and we may have been discouraged thinking all is lost. Yet, counting our blessings still works today. Perhaps you may want to join me this year and list 100 blessings. It may sound difficult, but I encourage you to give it a try. Once you get started listing specific blessings, the list fills up fast! Every year I have done this, I, too, have been surprised what the Lord has done! It works every time! I am looking forward to counting our blessings TOGETHER this Sunday! Shalom, Philip
Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org
Attendance Nov 7, 2021
In-Person Livestream
Children’s Programs (930\11)
8:00 Service
9:30 Service
11 :00 Service
11:07 Service
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Nov 17th RSVP: 850-651-0721 by noon Tuesday
Thanksgiving Dinner Grilled Chicken Thanksgiving Dinner
The flowers placed in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God. Congratulations to Marv and Sue Ellen Olson in honor of their wedding on November 13, 2021!
SUNDAY: 11/14 Student Worship | 5-7pm | FLC Gym Join us for snack supper, games, fellowship, and worship! WEDNESDAY: 11/17 Small Group | 5-7PM | FLC Gym Join us for worship, discussion, and fellowship! GET INFORMED: Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on student activities.
Youth@shalimar-umc.org
The young adult ministry at Shalimar UMC is tailored for those ages 18 -35. We hope to create a place where you feel welcomed, heard, and reenergized. In whatever stage of life you find yourself, we will have an opportunity for you to find community, be surrounded and supported by others, and walk through life with others. We will have small group Bible study and discussion, worship nights, fun activities and trips, as well as opportunities to make a difference in our community. We hope you will come and be a part. REVIVE: Join us on Monday nights from 7-8 at the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall for Bible study and discussion. We will go back to our Wesleyan roots and have a time to meet together, listen to one another, pray for each other, and walk through life together. Nov: 15,29 | Dec: 6
COLLECTIVE: Every 2nd Monday night we will meet from 7-8 at Cross Corner for a time of worship. We will have music led by other young adults from our group and Pastor Matt will share a lesson with us. We will have food and activities on this night and provide an avenue to invite new friends to join us and create a more casual environment.
Dec 13
UNITED: United are the times that we will be out in the community either united together having fun or united in service to our community. Nov 22: Friendsgiving | Dec 20: Christmas party
Sundays Worship and Bible 9:30am - 10:30am 11:00 - 12:15pm
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER: ROBYN LAMBERTH | 251-597-9532 CHILDREN@SHALIMAR-UMC.ORG
Monday, December 6th at 6:30 pm is the Fort Walton Beach Annual Christmas Parade. This year the theme will be Christmas Characters. The children will have a blast participating in this event. We are looking for volunteers to help with the parade and asking for candy donations.
If you can help, please let me know. We will plan a volunteer meeting within the next couple of weeks. Thanks So Much, Robyn Lamberth
Attention Fellow SUMC Members: A little white Bible with the inscription “To the Shelton triplets—Riley, Reagan, and Colin, Love Silvia Brown Just call me Nana” was left in room 7 in the courtyard and has since disappeared. If you have seen this Bible or know the location, please let the church office know or call me at 850-499-1616. It means so much to the Shelton family. Thank you for your help. Bette Byrd
Join us for our Christmas season events! Sunday, December 5 Born Is the King Youth Choir Musical 9:30am and 11:07am Family Life Center
Sunday, December 5 Emmanuel Kidz Choir Musical 6:00pm Family Life Center
Sunday, December 12 Festival of Christmas Chancel Choir and Orchestra Musical 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am Sanctuary
Friday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Services (all services include Holy Communion)
3:00pm - Family Life Center Children’s Ministry led service 5:00pm - Sanctuary Service of Lessons and Carols with the Youth Choir and Candlelight
7:00pm - Sanctuary Service of Lessons and Carols with the Chancel Choir and Candlelight 11:07pm - Family Life Center A Freedom Christmas Eve with the Freedom Band and Candlelight
Blessings for Children Belts are a Blessing! It was her first time visiting our Blessings for Children ministry, and she had three children who needed blessings we had to share: t-shirts, underwear, socks, personal care items, and school supplies, but then she asked if we could help with a children’s belt. Her children were slim, and their pants were falling because they did not have a belt. I explained we stocked and offered particular items that we hoped would help meet a family’s needs, but unfortunately, belts were not something we had or even something I had ever seen come through our ministry in any donations. She understood and began looking through our Treasure Chest bins while we waited for her items to be gathered by our volunteers. (Treasure Chest bins are gently used clothing or child-related items that people generously share with us; many of those sharers are the families our ministry has blessed.) Suddenly, there was a scream, and I turned to look. She was holding up a children’s stretch belt with the biggest grin on her face! She said it was buried at the very bottom of the bin, and it was exactly what she needed for her children to share. Thank you, Jesus, for knowing and finding a way to provide for every need! If you would like to join us in helping our area’s children in need at Blessings for Children, here are some ways to consider: • Please pray for the ministry and all who participate. Be on the
lookout for families you can refer to us for assistance. • Consider donating items we distribute to the children: diapers (size
4, 5, and 6 in particular), pull-ups, wipes, school supplies, children sized t-shirts, socks and underwear, children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lice treatment kits, and toilet paper. A complete list of items we distribute can be found at shalimarumc.org/blessings-for-children. You can donate items by stopping by
the #10 2nd Street house behind the church any Wednesdays from 11:30am - 3:30pm. •
Children’s bibles, bible stories, and activity books are always a joy to receive and distribute. Spanish language Bibles are always needed!
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A financial gift designated to Blessings for Children through the church allows us to replenish the needed items we distribute weekly. New volunteers are always welcome, with no regular commitment required. For additional information Mary Jane Robertson Email: mjr53@cox.net Visit: shalimar-umc.org/blessings-for-children Phone or text: (850) 499-6173 Open every Wednesday 12 - 3:30 pm
Week 81 Numbers Bags Collected - 258 Bags Given Out - 210 Gift cards Given - 0 Members Served - 243
Total Numbers Bags Collected - 23,501 Bags Given Out - 21,323 (80 tons) Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525) Members Served - 17,446
7 New Families visited this week, representing 22 individuals. Meet Barbara and Ed; they volunteered to pick up Milk and Eggs while we wait for a permeant volunteer! So if you can spare a couple of hours a week to help get Milk and Eggs, please contact Pete at 703.395.2437! Thank you!
Focused Items this Week: 1. Paper Towels and toilet paper (a must need each week) 2. Jelly and Peanut Butter 3. Canned vegetables
On Week 81, the Bread House reached a Milestone by giving out 80 TONS of food since we first started!!! Thanks to those that donate items, money, time to make this a community necessity! Great JOB! If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate money to The Bread House by sending a check to SUMC; in the MEMO line, enter “Bread House.” If you have questions or want to become a volunteer, contact Janet Norris, 850.598.5399, norrisjanet59@gmail.com or Pete Peters, 703.395.2437 fpeters1@cox.net, or stop by.
Here at MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers), we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when we come together, face-toface. If you are expecting or have an infant, toddler, or preschooler, this group is for you! 2021-2022 Theme: All For Love • • •
In-Person meetings: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 9:30-11:30am (with holiday week exceptions) Playdates and Mom’s Night outs
For more information: Call/text Joy Jones at 850-758-0090 or search for our MOPS of Shalimar group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV)
When you buy the non-perishable goods on the shopping list, you provide a meal for a local family in our community and church family who need a helping hand this Thanksgiving. Your support makes a difference! Check off each item on the shopping list and place it in a reusable shopping bag. By using these cloth or plastic bags, we are able to easily transport and distribute your donations this Thanksgiving. Purchase one $20 gift card for a Turkey or Ham from Publix, Winn Dixie, or Walmart. Place the gift card in a separate envelope (sealed) with the gift card's amount written outside the envelope. Place the envelope in the bag. Return this bag to the church office no later than Wed, Nov. 17, 2021. Drop off times are Monday-Thursday 9am–3pm.
Shopping List Estimated cost is $20 + $20 Gift Card = $40 1 $20 gift card 2 cans of green beans—large 2 cans of jellied cranberry sauce 2 boxes of Jiffy corn bread mix 1 large box of instant mashed potatoes
2 boxes of stuffing 2 cans of corn 1 box of brownie mix or cookies 2 cans of fruit
And, if there is anything else you would like to add, please do. Do you know anyone who may need help this Thanksgiving? To be a recipient of a Thanksgiving Bag, all referrals must be received and placed on our list by contacting the church office or Tracey Bethea at 850-865-4681. We also have a special email account for this outreach. Emails are checked daily for referrals. stophungerokaloosa@gmail.com.
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. We are excited to announce the prayer list can now be accessed on the website or app. Please call the office for the password to this page. If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, website, or app, please call the church office at 651-0721 or email prayer@shalimar-umc.org. Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office at 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
Angel Tree The Angel Tree Christmas campaign will begin Nov 21st-Dec 16th! For those who may not know, the Angel Tree has been a Christmas tradition at Shalimar United Methodist for decades. Through this campaign, our church members graciously give to those families who need assistance in providing for their young children.
This year, the giving campaign will change from years past. Traditionally, a large Christmas tree is placed in the Narthex of the sanctuary and the Family Life Center with Angel Tags that can be adopted and shopped for. Gifts are then returned wrapped for each child. This year, after input from many areas of our church and congregation, it was decided we need to change the way The Angel Tree program works and responds to needs of our nominated families.
Instead of focusing on the individual child, we want to include the parents and guardians of the children by providing them gift cards from Walmart. We are asking that our church family donate Walmart gift cards in the amount of $25.00 each. Depending on your budget, you can donate in $25.00 increments. So, if you would like to donate $100.00, you would purchase 4 - $25.00 Walmart gift cards and return them to the Gift Card boxes in the Narthex or in the church office. At the end of the campaign, we will distribute the gift cards in equal amounts to the nominated families from our own congregation and those who are associated with our church family. Thank you for your continued support and generosity at Christmas and always!
Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 14th Worship Times In-Person Traditions Worship ........8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship ........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ....................... 11:07 am Sunday, November 14th Library .............................................. 9:00 am Children Worship & Bible ............ 9:30 am SS Adults ........................................ 9:30 am SS Youth .......................................... 9:30 am SS Special Buddies ......................... 9:30 am Children Worship & Bible .......... 11:00 am Youth Band Rehearsal ............... 12:30 pm GriefShare Zoom ........................... 3:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 4:00 pm Student Worship ............................ 5:00 pm REBOOT Zoom .............................. 5:30 pm Monday, November 15th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Threads of Love ........................... 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal ............ 5:30 pm Healed ............................................. 5:30 pm Alanon .............................................. 6:00 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm Young Adults .................................. 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 16th Bell Rehearsal ................................. 5:30 pm Freedom Band Rehearsal ............. 6:00 pm Men’s Group ................................... 6:00 pm Mission Meeting ............................ 6:00 pm Prayer Group .................................. 6:00 pm Post Traumatic Growth ................. 6:30 pm Finance Meeting ............................. 7:00 pm
Worship Times Online Traditions Worship ........ 8:00 & 11:00 am Connect Worship........................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship....................... 11:07 am Wednesday, November 17th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Splash I ............................................. 9:30 am Splash II ............................................ 9:30 am Library ........................................... 10:00 am Blessings for Children ................ 12:00 pm Fellowship Dinner .......................... 5:00 pm Kidz Club .......................................... 5:30 pm Youth Small Groups ...................... 5:30 pm Christian Friends Zoom ............... 6:00 pm Faith’s Small Group Zoom ........... 6:00 pm Gloryland ......................................... 6:00 pm Orchestra ........................................ 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................. 6:00 pm Rejoice .............................................. 6:00 pm Choir ................................................. 7:00 pm Thursday, November 18th MOPS ............................................... 9:00 am Freedom AVL ................................ 5:30 pm REBOOT ......................................... 5:30 pm ALZ Group ...................................... 6:00 pm SPR Meeting .................................. 6:00 pm Emerald Coast Barber Shop ........ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training ............ 6:30 pm Friday, November 19th Bread House ................................... 9:00 am Troop Care Packing ...................... 4:00 pm Saturday, November 20th Pickleball .......................................... 9:00 am