The Beacon November 17, 2019
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. Enjoy fellowship, coffee, and snacks in the Family Life Center Gym between worship services.
O ur Visio n Christ-centered, multigenerational, family and community relevant ministries through worship, discipleship, and mission.
O ur Missi on REA C H, T EA C H, and SEN D 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 Services Traditions At 8:00 and 11:00am 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 edom At 11:07am Sunday mornings in the Family Life Center Gym we worship through modern music, multimedia, and a teaching style message in a non-traditional atmosphere. We come to God as we are to experience the freedom of not having to stay that way.
The Week of Sunday, Nov 17th Helping Our Community Children - See insert in the Worship Guide on how you can help our community children over the holidays. We have three different ways you can share the joys of giving: Teenage Gift Card Ministry, F.A.I.T.H. Backpack Giving Tree, and the Angel Tree. Premier Jewelry - Join us for a morning of Christmas shopping! The Youth Choir will have a fundraiser pop up boutique Sun, Nov 17th in the FLC from 9am to 12:30pm. Premier Jewelry is designed to be high in fashion, rich in details & easy on your budget. There's a lot to love too - plus we will have samples of the new Fall collection and the new catalog! 100% of the profits will be donated to the Youth Choir! Surviving the Holidays - Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. Grief Share will present this class on Nov 20th at 6pm at the #10 Second Street House. Financial Peace Live - A one night only FREE event, broadcasted live across the country. Join us at Shalimar UMC in our chapel on Wed, Nov 20th at 5:30pm as we join with thousands around the country to watch Dave Ramsey and Chris Hogan teach the 7 Baby Steps and show that anyone CAN win with money. Decking the Halls - Come deck the halls with us on Nov 24th as we decorate the Sanctuary and Family Life Center directly after the 11/11:07 services. Charge Conference - Our Annual Charge Conference is Sun, Nov 17th at 12:30pm in the Sanctuary.
Traditions Worship Service Sunday, November 17, 2019 Prelude
Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane All Creatures of Our God and King
Church Life and Celebrations **Music Message
*Rev. Brian Dale **Rev. David Garvin
The Voice of Truth Soloists, Fynn Blake and Rio Vanderford
Youth Choir
Maker, in Whom We Live
Hymn No. 88
Hymn of Praise Affirmation of Faith
Hymn No. 881
Gloria Patri
Hymn No. 70
Philip’s Focus: A Vision Update Morning Prayer
*Rev. Brian Dale **Dr. Philip McVay
Scripture Presentation Music Message
Psalm 23
I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now *Gloryland Psalm 23 **Chancel Choir
Offertory Hymn
How Great Thou Art
Hymn No. 77
Offertory Prayer
*Dr. Brad Bradford **Rev. Jerry Hollis
Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings Great Is Thy Faithfulness Doxology Sermon Hymn of Response
Hymn No. 95 Trusting God in the Peaks and Valleys Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Closing Prayer Closing Song Postlude
Gloryland
Dr. Philip McVay Hymn No. 381 Dr. Philip McVay
God Bless America Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane *8:00 Service, **11:00 Service
Children’s Church for the 11:00 and 11:07 am services meet in the upstairs FLC Rooms
23rd Sunday After Pentecost Green Paraments
Altar Flowers The flowers placed in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God. In celebration of 46 years of blessed marriage!! ~Joyce Loughrige~
The roses placed in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God. In honor of our son, Bryce Jernigan Bethea, on his 18th birthday. You have filled our lives with joy and love, and you make us proud every day. We love you. ~Mom & Dad~
Dates available November 24 & December 15
Serving Sunday, November 17, 2019 Altar Care .............................................................................................................. Sylvia Hill Communion Servers .........................................................9:30 Duke & Norma Eliason ................................................................................................ Alexis Tibbetts, Cheri Penas Flower Delivery ................................................................................. John & Ann Rumph Greeters .................................................................................... 8:00 Dick & Ann Cannon ........................................................................................................11:00 Ray & Mary Ross Pew Care .................................................................................................... Martha Gorecki Prayer Room ............................................................................................... 8:00 Bev Bain Sorters ...................................................................... 8:00 J.D. Peacock, Tom Alexander .................................................................................. 9:30 Mike Kiser, Angie Goodpaster ............................................................................... 11:00 Beth Russell, Annette Klabuhn ................................................................................... 11:07 David Mobley, Hal Crowson Ushers .................. 8:00 Mark Bethea, Keith Latimer, Brance Parker, Patricia Payne .................................................................................... 9:30 Casey Brennan, Sue Langdon ................................... 11:00 Lenton Hill, David James, Jonathan James, Mike Qualls Welcome Center ................................................................................. 9:30 Marilyn Oest ............................................................................................................... 10:30 Becky Carter Stay Connected! Facebook: Shalimar UMC
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After Hours Emergency Pastoral Assistance: Dr. Philip McVay (850) 607-1133 Rev. Brian Dale (404) 597-6242 Rev. Faith Parry (850) 420-9888
Text to Give 850-203-3057
Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Rev. Brian Dale ................................................................................ Executive Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ............................................................................Connection Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford.............................................................................. Worship Pastor Rev. David Garvin ................................................................................ Youth Pastor Ben Savage ............................................................... Worship Ministries Associate Karen Jadin ................................................................................... Preschool Director Jennifer Guidoni ......................................................................... Children’s Director Dawn Rozofsky .................................................................................... Camp Director Kim Margold .................................................................................... Program Director
Philip’s Focus The Need of the Giver to Give The first focus of giving is God! The second focus is the need of the giver to give for spiritual growth. Growth in giving is not related to a church budget but rather discipleship growth in our hearts. Giving is a response to TRUSTING GOD’S GOODNESS. Our motive in giving should not be meeting a budget but rather to give to God which we do through the church! As we prepare our 2020 commitments, how do we know if we are being faithful to the Lord? The best place to determine how much to give is to follow the guidance of the Bible. Below is a variety of bible teachings about giving, generosity, the state of our hearts, and obedience to God.
We cannot out give God. Everything we have already belongs to Him. The Psalmist says “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). Think how absurd it would be to offer God what already belongs to Him. Yet God chooses to make us stewards of all in the world. A tithe (10 percent of our income) is the most measurable standard of giving in the Bible. The tithe honors God above all with the first ten percent of what we have. Most tithers speak of tithing as a blessing that impacts every area of life positively as well as a needed spiritual discipline. “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room for it” (Malachi 3:10; NIV). If you have never tithed, I invite you to test it out for the first 90 days of 2020. The willingness to make sacrifices helps us grow. When we sacrifice, we are able to worship more fully. King David said “I will not sacrifice that to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). The amount is not as important as the heart. If we have very little, we can still be commended by God. The widow who gave the mite was commended by Jesus for she gave all she had as condescending onlookers gave out of their abundance. Jesus also said “where your treasure is there is your heart also” (Matthew 6:21). Our heart is the focus when we give treasures in Heaven. A spirit of generosity is also commended in the Scripture as “whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6). God loves a cheerful giver and joy is the right spirit in which to give. “Each of you should give what you have decided to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). continued
These Biblical principles are solid and offer a great foundation for our growth in giving to the Lord. I would invite us all to take the next step in growth by giving to God through the church. If you are going through financial hardship, please do not let that prevent you from participating in the church. There are other ways to give until you can get to a financially better place. Please call on us to help. Thank you again for giving to the Lord! Shalom, Philip
Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org
November 20, 2019
Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Chef Corn Dogs
! FRIENDSHIP CLUB NEWS (A ministry for all adults ) The Friendship Club invites all adults to join them for these activities!
Tuesday, 10 December – 11:15. At our December meeting, we will be treated with a Christmas concert by our pre-school kids. To accommodate their school schedule, we will begin at 11:15. We will also have Jerry Hollis lead us in singing some Christmas carols. Lunch will be provided by Chef Heyward, cost $7. Tuesday, 17 December – 9:45. Our December trip will be to the Pensacola State College Planetarium where we will see a show called “Season of Light.” The show “traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season.” We will also learn about the winter constellations. This show will be both entertaining and educational, so you won’t want to miss it. Cost is $6.00 (exact change please). The big bus will leave promptly at 9:45 from the front of the FLC. Seating is limited to the first 33 people that sign up with the church office. Following the show, we will eat lunch at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse at the Cordova Mall. Tuesday, 14 January 2020 - 11:15. For the first meeting of the new year, we will have a presentation by Ed Crosby who will talk about bees; their life cycle and how they produce honey. Lunch will be provided by Chef Heyward, cost $7. Monday, 20 January 2020. Our planned trip to visit the Montgomery Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant is cancelled. We just found out the plant will be closed on that day. We will look for an alternative location out of the local area since we have the buses for the whole day. Suggestions are welcome. Contact Jon Sheperd with any ideas. Please call the Church office (651-0721) or text (850-204-4545) by the Monday prior to make a reservation. For additional information Ollie Fay Flint: 651-2360 Jon & Kathie Sheperd: 651-8008 Betty Stewart: 243-5551
Jennifer Guidoni Children’s Director cell 772-626-8000 Church 651-0721 children@shalimar-umc.org
November Nov. 22 Kidz Night Out - Pizza, movie, and crafts $15 per elementary aged child Friday 5:30 - 10:00 pm Nov. 30 Volunteer Dinner & Retreat for children’s ministry volunteers & families Saturday 3:00 pm RSVP to Jennifer: (772) 626-8000
December Dec. 2 Christmas Parade - Meet at Uptown Station and enjoy the parade as a family Dec. 4 Last Wednesday Night Kidz Club - Santa will come read a story and hand out goody bags. Full choir practice Dec. 7 Christmas Program Practice 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Volunteers needed for lunch Dec. 8 Children’s Christmas Program 6:00 - 8:00 pm Kids arrive at 5:00 pm & enjoy a snack after the program Dec. 15 Jesus’ Birthday Party! During Sunday School & Children’s Church Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Children’s Service 3:00 pm in the FLC Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 - Bridge Group New Year’s Sleepover
Rev. David Garvin, Youth Pastor 850-651-0721 | youth@shalimar-umc.org
FusionSUMC
FUSION Sunday Night 6:00 - 8:OO pm in the FLC
STUDENT SMALL GROUPS Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the FLC GYM
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday Morning 9:30 - 10:30 am in Youth Rooms
GET INFORMED Text “@FusionSUMC” to #81010 for weekly updates
Merge Young Adults Shalimar UMC Merge
David James - Facilitator (850) 217-9632
Thursdays | 6:30 pm | #10 2nd Street Merge is for young adults 18-28 who want to grow in their faith together. This group is made up of young adults who are seeking God’s guidance in life. They meet in the house at #10 2nd Street.
Attendance, November 10, 2019 8:00 am service 9:30 am service Live Stream
207 74 109
11:00 am service 11:07 am service
TOTAL
721
196 100
After School Camp Our Mission: Offer a safe, loving and Christian environment for children after school. Dawn Rozofsky Camp Director Cell: 850-294-2384 Church: 850-651-0721 asc@shalimar-umc.org
We learn about God in our daily devotions, serve a healthy snack, do homework, make crafts, and play.
Registration Is Open! M-F 2:00-5:30 pm $40 - Annual one time registration $30 Registration fee for Summer Camp attendees Weekly rates: $55 weekly - 4/5 days $35 weekly 3 days or less
Ways You Can Help! Volunteers: We need Reading Buddies and Homework Helpers from 3:15 - 4:00pm. See Camp Director for Volunteer forms! Scholarship Money/Adopt a Child’s Tuition: We are seeking scholarship funds for tuition assistance so a safe, Christian atmosphere can be provided for those who need it most. Prayers: We are always grateful for prayers! Wednesday Night Supper Club: ASC kids enjoy joining our Children’s Ministry for Choir and Kids Club. Sign up weekly for Supper Club by Tuesday 5:30pm. Only $3.00 for a children’s dinner plate! This program isn't just for ASC kids; it’s for anyone who needs it!!! Call or email Dawn for details.
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow As we move at an ever quickening pace toward January 2020, which will mark Blessings For Children’s one year anniversary, please allow us to lift up our ministry’s mission statement: meet the needs of children in our community while encouraging and developing Christ-centered and church-involved relationships with their families. Over a year ago, as we collected clothing, personal care items, and school supplies to share with children in need, formulated processes and procedures for sharing, and recruited and trained volunteers, we weren’t sure what it would look or feel like to actually carry out the mission. The initial brochure introducing our ministry to our church family stated “we believe that the love of God will go out with each encounter we have with these families” and that statement has absolutely proved to be true. Let me share from all of us that most blessedly the love and hope of God has come into the #10 2nd Street home with each family that has entered our doors. Families have come to us with their needs, sharing their hopes and prayers, joys and sorrows, and their celebrations. We have seen the hardest things that life can bring; the death of a child, a parent going to jail, no place to live, and financial distress. We’ve also been there for the joy such as good grades in school, a new job, a place to live, and the birth of new children. In short, we have been in Christ-centered relationships with them. They come to us needing things for their children, but so often, they’ve returned excited to bring things that can be shared with others (outgrown clothing, toys, baby items). God’s blessings are flowing in and out of the #10 house and we give Him the praise and glory for the opportunity to be a part of His ministry. So many of you have already joined us over this past year with the support of your prayers, donations, financial gifts, and offers to volunteer. If you would like to support Blessings for Children in the coming months, please consider any of the following:
Pray for this ministry and all who participate Volunteer once a month (no computers, just helping people!) 3rd Sunday of each month, donate any of the items we distribute. Diapers, wipes, socks, underwear, toothpaste, toilet paper are always needed and a complete list of items we distribute can be found on our webpage (below). Bins are located in the sanctuary narthex or the Family Life Center lobby. Donations can also be brought to the #10 2nd St. house on Wednesday afternoons between 11:30 - 3:30 pm Consider a financial contribution designated for Blessings for Children. We are so grateful to our church family and our Blessings for Children families. You are a blessing to this ministry and all who are involved! For additional information Mary Jane Robertson Email: mjr53@cox.net Visit: sumc.io/blessings Phone: (850) 499-6173
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. A printed copy of the SUMC Prayer List is available each Sunday in the Narthex and FLC Lobby. If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, please call the church office at (850) 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 Worship Times Traditions Worship ............... 8 & 11 am Connect Worship ....................... 9:30 am Freedom Worship ................... 11:07 am Sunday, November 17th UMM Breakfast .......................... 7:00 am Freedom Rehearsal .................... 7:30 am S/S All Ages ................................. 9:30 am Children’s Church ..................... 11:30 am Charge Conference .................. 12:30 pm Grief Share ................................... 3:00 pm FUSION ........................................ 4:00 pm Special Buddies Snack Prep ..... 5:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .............. 5:00 pm Special Buddies ........................... 6:30 pm After School Care M-F 1:30 - 5:30 pm Monday, November 18th Threads of Love .......................... 2:00 pm One + one .................................... 5:00 pm Connect Team Rehearsal .......... 5:30 pm Alanon II ....................................... 6:00 pm Lighthouse Ensemble ................. 6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study ....... 6:00 pm Boy Scouts 529/Scout Hut ...... 7:00 pm Emerald Coast Pops ................... 7:15 pm Tuesday, November 19th Tai Chi ........................................... 8:00 am Emmaus Reunion ........................ 1:00 pm Discipleship Roadmap ............... 4:00 pm Faith Backpack ............................ 4:00 pm Freedom Fellowship ................. 5:30 pm Joy Ringers Bell Rehearsal ........ 5:30 pm Emmaus Heartprints .................. 6:00 pm Journeymen ................................. 6:00 pm Missions Meeting ....................... 6:00 pm Prayer Group ............................... 6:00 pm Freedom Band/Vocals ............... 6:30 pm Finance Committee .................... 7:00 pm 12x12 ............................................ 7:00 pm Freedom Worship ...................... 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 20th Splash 1 & 2 Breakouts .............. 9:30 am Blessings For Children ............. 11:30 am Fellowship Dinner ...................... 5:00 pm Financial Peace Live................... 5:30 pm SKC ............................................... 5:30 pm Becoming Disciples .................... 6:00 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal ....... 6:00 pm FUSION ........................................ 6:00 pm Gloryland Ensemble ................... 6:00 pm Orchestra ..................................... 6:00 pm Pastors Class ............................... 6:00 pm Rejoice Ensemble ....................... 6:00 pm Surviving the Holidays .............. 6:00 pm Chancel Choir.............................. 7:00 pm V Crew 529/Scout Hut ............. 7:30 pm Thursday, November 21st Shalimar Fishermen ................... 5:15 pm Freedom AVL .............................. 5:30 pm Alzheimer Support Group ......... 6:00 pm ERT Training ................................ 6:00 pm Teacher Appreciation ............... 6:00 pm Cub Scout Pack/Scout Hut ...... 6:30 pm Merge ........................................... 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop....... 7:00 pm Friday, November 22nd Scrapbooking ............................ 12:00 pm Blue Star Moms .......................... 5:00 pm Kidz Night Out ............................ 5:30 pm Saturday, November 23rd Scrapbooking ............................... 8:00 am Piecemaker Friends .................... 9:00 am Kids Chrysalis .............................. 4:00 pm One + one Movie Night ............ 5:00 pm 1 Old Ferry Road P.O. Box 795, Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 shalimar-umc.org office@shalimar-umc.org Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am - 4 pm • Friday 8 am - Noon