The Beacon September 20, 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, September 20th •
Focus on Discipleship - Philip has challenged the staff and laity to renew their focus on discipleship. He kicked things off with a presentation of the Sermon on the Mount 2 weeks ago. Being a disciple of Christ means learning from each other and scripture so that we can become more like Christ every day. This life-long journey is better when done together. The path of discipleship is unique. SUMC has various opportunities to help deepen your spiritual life based on what you are seeking right now. On our homepage, shalimar-umc.org, you will find an image that says, "Discipleship Opportunities." Here you'll find word about Philip's Focus on Discipleship and other groups offered. Click any group image to get more information on the group, the group leader's contact info, and more. The pastors are also leading studies that can give you a solid foundation for your discipleship journey. Philip's study is on the Sermon on the Mount, Matt's is on the Parables of Jesus, Faith’s is on Discipleship as a whole, and Brad's is on worship.
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Attendance - We would love for you to register your attendance with us. You can fill out the webform found online shalimarumc.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
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Sunday, September 20, 2020
COMEBACK: Looking for God Genesis 50:14,19-21
TRADITIONS – SANCTUARY 8:30am - In-Person & Online 11:15am - Online Rebroadcast Message by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Chancel Choir - Untitled Hymn Gloryland - Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
CONNECT – SANCTUARY 10:15am - In-Person & Online Message by Dr. Philip McVay Communion Celebrated by Dr. Philip McVay Worship Led by Dr. Brad Bradford The Connect Worship Team
FREEDOM – FAMILY LIFE CENTER 11:07am - In-Person & Online Message by Rev. Matt Langford Worship Led by the Freedom Worship Team
Attendance Sept 13, 2020 Children’s Church: 12 Worship and Technical Volunteers: 247 Livestream: 439 Total: 698
Philip’s Focus A Checklist for After the Hurricane As I write this article, I am still a bit "foggy-headed" from virtually no sleep last night. We knew Sally was coming; however, she intensified in the middle of the night, dropped even more rain, and lingered throughout Wednesday. Many of the hurricanes projected toward us do not live up to the advance hype. Sally proved to be more than expected. Our prayers go out to all victims in the path of Hurricane Sally throughout the Southeast. Locally, our thoughts and prayers go out to all those whose homes received damage from the severe flooding caused by the unprecedented rainfall. Karen and I are without power, just like many of you. The sounds of generators can be heard in our neighborhood's background as I try to write this article. I need to write quickly before my computer battery loses power. But what really needs to be said? You know hurricane's teach us valuable lessons. What are these lessons? I would call these lessons "A Checklist for After the Hurricane." A Checklist for After the Hurricane 1. Give God thanks for making it through another storm. (we have had plenty in 2020) God is good so live every day as a gift! 2. Keep any property loss in perspective. You can rebuild over time. Do not fret about stuff. 3. When you go to the store, and things are chaotic, be extra kind to people. (After a Hurricane we need civility, not hostility.) 4. Use the time of yard clean-up to get to know your neighbors better. Allow some time for conversations 5. Listen to what people are asking for and try to help. Be extra kind to strangers and treat others as you want to be treated. 6. Check on people when they come to mind. Call, text, or email them. 7. Offer thanks to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical personnel, our military, and all who serve. They are under extra pressure following a hurricane. If possible, offer them signs of hospitality and appreciation. 8. Be extra kind and loving to your own family. Being without power can get on everyone's last nerve. Do not take your family for granted and use the time to create some good memories. 9. Use the "time away out of routine" to your advantage. Focus on what is important in life, like relationships and love.
10. Be nimble with simple and spontaneous acts of kindness. Do them now! Why wait? Do not overthink being kind to others! Storms can bring out the worst or best in people! As we go through yet another storm in 2020, I pray Sally will bring out our best! Let us be our best for strangers, neighbors, and family following the aftermath of a category 2 hurricane!
Shalom, Philip
Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor philip@shalimar-umc.org
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
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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 others‌." 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
Cross Corner Fellowship Hall
Another huge week for donations at the Bread House! We continue to have a steady stream of folks who need our help. We were open Labor Day and had a huge day! Hunger doesn’t take a holiday! In the picture is Brian with our Friday Manager, Donna. We want to lift-up Brian. He comes every day and gathers food for his neighbors who are struggling. Many of them have no transportation, so Brian asks them what they need, fills out our form, comes to the Bread House, collects the items, and delivers the food. Brian started coming when we were working out of an SUV in the FLC parking lot. Since the beginning, he has helped us deliver food to the Shalimar Ballpark and homebound folks who live in the Shalimar apartments.
On another note: We have completed the walkway and deck to the Bread House this week. Now there is no more walking through dirt and stumps to get to the Bread House! The deck will allow us to have a seating area for our visitors. Thanks for all you do! Have a great week! Bless you! Bags Collected Bags Given Out Gift cards Given Out Members Served
Week 21 Numbers 316 bags collected 247 4 195
Food Drive Total 6294 5579 (20.92 tons) 165 (over $7075) 2929
*Items you can help us with this week! 1. Donate some of the following items: Canned vegetables: Corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, white beans, baked beans, beanie weenies, pinto beans, and black beans Canned Meat: Tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage, spaghetti sauce, Spaghetti O’s, and Ravioli Canned Soup: Chicken noodle, tomato, and mushroom soup Pantry: Jelly, fruit cups, raisins (small boxes), peanut butter crackers, rice, granola bars, and snacks, small size bags of chips, fruit, health bars, etc. Other Items: Paper towels, 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 – Wed – Fri, 9-12 pm Any questions contact Janet, Donna, Terry, Sandra, Bill, or Pete at 703.395.2437 or email fpeters1@cox.net.
Join us in Children’s Ministry for an exciting September as we reopen some of your favorite events! We have volunteer positions open. Email Ms. Jen to find out more. September 20th Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | 10:45am - 12:15pm Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry (Nursery from 8:15am - 12:15pm) September 23rd Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir | 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Nursery is open) September 25th Zoomy Room Adventure - Fun and prizes- going to California | 7pm - 8pm Zoom invite @ SUMC.io/children September 27th Children’s Church @ Cross Corner | 10:45am - 12:15pm Facebook Sunday School @ SUMC Kidz Ministry (Nursery from 8:15am - 12:15pm) September 30th Snack Supper, Kidz Club, and Children’s Choir | 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Nursery is open)
Jennifer Guidoni | Director of Children’s Ministry cell 772-626-8000 | Church 651-0721 | children@shalimar-umc.org
Young Adults (age 18-35) Collide: In School
Engage: Couples
Sundays, 7-8:15pm Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm Led By Rev. Matt Langford Led By David & Ryoko Mobley Cross Corner Fellowship Hall Cross Corner Fellowship Hall
Revive: Professionals
Merge: In Transition
Mondays, 7-8:15pm Led By Ben & Angelina Savage SUMC room 22
Thursdays, 7-8:15pm Led By David James & David Garvin #10 2nd Street
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. 9/20: Painting with Mike
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.
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, September 20th 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, September 20th Library ............................................... 9:00 am Sunday School Zoom...................... 9:30 am Children’s Church ........................ 10:45 am Grief Share Zoom ........................... 5:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .................. 5:00 pm Youth Fireside................................. 6:00 pm Collide............................................... 7:00 pm After School Care M-F 2:00 - 5:30pm Monday, September 21st Bread House .................................... 9:00 am Library ............................................ 10:00 am Connect Team Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal .................... 6:00 pm One + ONE ...................................... 6:00 pm SPR Meeting ................................... 6:00 pm Revive ............................................... 7:00 pm Sermon on the Mount ................... 7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22nd Sermon on the Mount .................... 9:00 am MOPS Drive-by ............................... 9:00 am 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 Finance Zoom ................................. 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 23rd 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 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, September 24th 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, September 25th Bread House .................................... 9:00 am
Saturday, September 26th Pickleball ........................................... 9:00 am