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The Beacon
August 19 & 20, 2017
A Foundation
of Loving
More and
Judging Less
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.
Our Vision Christ-centered, multigenerational, family and community relevant ministries
through worship, discipleship, and mission.
Our Mission REACH, TEACH, 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.
Worship Services
Break Free Our Saturday evening service begins at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center opening with a gathering and fellowship time at 5:30 pm. This transformational service involves modern music, multimedia, and a style of preaching that is practical and participatory.
Traditions At 8:00 and 11:00 am 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 11:00 service.
Connect At 9:30 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.
Freedom At 11:07 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.
Welcome to Shalimar UMC
Traditions Worship Service
Prelude Heavenly Sunlight Joel Lane Community Life and Celebrations Rev. Faith Parry
Testify Since Jesus Came Into My Heart Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine Praise Him! Praise Him!
Morning Prayer Rev. Brian Dale
Music Message What a Friend We Have in Jesus *Gloryland A New Name in Glory **Chancel Choir
Offertory Hymn To God Be the Glory Hymn No. 98
Offertory Prayer *Dr. Brad Bradford **Rev. Jerry Hollis
Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings Gloryland Operator
Doxology Hymn No. 95
**Children’s Sermon Kathy Curry
Scripture Presentation, Matthew 7:1-6
Sermon Dr. Philip McVay
Hymn of Response His Name Is Wonderful Hymn No. 174
Closing Prayer Dr. Philip McVay
Closing Song God Bless America
Postlude Joel Lane *8:00, **11:00 Service
11th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide Parament Color—Green
Children’s Church for the 11:00 and 11:07 am services, meets in these FLC Rooms: PreK-104, Kinder-105, 1st Gr-210, 2nd Gr-211, 3rd Gr-208, and 4th/5th Gr-207
Serving Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
Acolytes ................................................................................................................................. Scott Carter Altar Care .............................................................................................................................. Pat Brantley Children’s Church ........................... PRE-K-Stephanie Parham, KINDER-Amanda Negron ................. 1st Grade-Kris Deason, 2nd Grade-Lynn Stefanik, 3rd Grade-Maddie Hillard .................................................................................................................... 4th-5th Grade-Kathy Curry Communion Servers .......................................................... 9:30 Karen McVay, Alexis Tibbetts ....................................................................................................................................... Ted & Vicki Haase Connection Table ............................................................................................... 10:30 Becky Carter Flower Delivery ....................................................................................................... Don & Pat Brown Greeters.............................................................................................. 8:00 Jenny Shim, Ginny Mills ............................................................................................................................. 11:00 Ray & Mary Ross Pew Care ......................................................................................................................... Nancy Johnson Prayer Room ...................................................................................................................8:00 Bev Bain .......................................................... 9:00 Don & Carol Garrison, 11:00 Frank & Jeanne Purdy Sorters .......................................................................................... 8:00 JD Peacock, Patricia Payne ................................................ 9:30 Becky McMillin, 11:00 Melanie Schenck, Alexis Tibbetts ............................................................................................................11:07 Lloyd Moon, Mark Wilson Ushers ...................... 8:00 Mack Gay, John Patterson, David Hooker, Shevewan Cooper ............................................................................................................. 9:30 Cheri Penas, Toni Dineen .................................................................. 11:00 Jim Harris, Tony Jadin, Josh Jadin, Bruce Smith Westwood Van Driver ...................................................................................................... Phil Richter
Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Rev. Brian Dale ................................................................................. Executive Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ................................................................................. Associate Pastor Dr. Brad Bradford............................................................................... Worship Pastor Ben Savage ................................................................. Worship Ministries Associate Karen Jadin .....................................................................................Preschool Director Susan McLain ................................................................................. Children’s Director Kim Margold ..................................................................................... Program Director Jonathan Lefler .................................................................................... Youth Director
Ministerial Staff
Pastor’s Class Join us each Wednesday night
in FLC Room 106, 6:00 pm
Flower bouquets and/or single roses are available: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Bouquets are $40.00 each and roses are $4.00 each. Please contact the church office at 651-0721 to reserve your bouquet or roses.
Altar Flowers
The flowers placed in the Sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God.
Spinach & Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Rice Pilaf
Caesar
Pizza
In celebration of Don & Pat Brown’s 58th wedding anniversary.
Philip’s Focus
Shalom, Philip
Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor [email protected]
A Simple Game Plan for Facing Uncertainty
Every week we face some uncertainty. We can be intimidated by what we do not know or seek to grow with God through the unknown. I recently read about a simple two point strategy for facing the unknown. Isobel Kuhn was in China when it was overrun with communists in a time of Christian persecution. How did Isobel Kuhn make it through such an unknown time? They quickly adopted a two-fold strategy. First, cast out fear. Second, seek God’s light for the next step. What a simple game plan for facing uncertainty! Would this not work for us? When facing uncertainty? First, we need to cast out fear. Someone once counted that there are around 365 instances where the Bible says “fear not.” This means there is one teaching about casting out fear for every day of the year! One of my favorite passages about fear comes from Psalm 46:1-2a, “God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.” I cannot count the times quoting this passage helped others and myself move through fearful moments. The second part of the plan is to seek God’s light for the next step. Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path.” God’s light will illuminate the darkness of our world. Just last weekend, we experienced the darkness of hated which led to death and violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. We, the Church, deplore all forms of hated. We renounce hatred and all of its roots and fruits. In times of such hatred and divisions how do we go forward? We move forward when we put the teaching of Jesus into practice. We seek the light of the Scriptures like Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount teaching to “pray and love enemies.” This weekend we will hear a message when Jesus teaches, “Judge not lest you be judged.” The call of Jesus is to take the log out of your eye instead of seeing the speck in the other’s eye. If we lived this teaching our world would have less judgement, violence, hatred, and most of all more love. I commend this game plan for facing uncertainty. Let us cast out fear and seek God’s light this week. In fact, let us let our light shine for Jesus this week.
Saturday ∙ Sept. 9th
9:00 am ∙ Beasley Park (If Interested please check “Next Steps” on your Communication Card)
Join us for an informal gathering for those who want to see who they are, what we believe, and what your Next Step might be. Whether you’re new to Shalimar UMC
or you’ve been attending awhile.
Sunday, Sept. 10th | 12:30 pm | FLC Rm 106
Lunch is our treat!
Iona Salter Circle
The Iona Salter Circle will meet for their annual Hawaiian Luau on Tuesday, August 22nd at 5:30 pm, at #10 2nd
Street house. Please bring a dish to share.
Preview Adult
Fall Studies 2017
Monday Night Bible Class: Ralph Johnson will resume leading this class, starting Monday, September 11th, 6:00-8:00 pm. They will be studying Randy Alcorn’s Treasure Principle. Personal Charitable Giving: Mondays, studying the book Toxic Charity: How Churches & Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse It), by Robert Lupton, on ways to help not hurt those in need. Most Americans are personally or financially helping others through charity. Lee Jackson will lead this 7-week class. beginning Monday, September 11th, 6:00-7:00 pm. Journeymen—Men’s Disciple Group: This large fellowship will continue to meet Tuesday evenings gathering at 6:30-8:30 pm in room 106, name of study TBA. New members are always welcome! Pastor’s Class: Studies along with our current sermon series, led by the Pastors on Wednesday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm, room 106 after Fellowship Dinner. MERGE 1 College & Career: (ages 18-23): Kyle Wilson leads this small group study on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm at the #10 2nd Street House. MERGE 2 Young Adults: (ages 23-30+): Alicia Shields leads this small group fellowship in Relat(able) Making Relationships Work, Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm at the #10 2nd Street House. For more information call MERGE Leader Michelle Carmical at 217-0391. Splash of Joy #1 Women’s Study: Begins Wednesday, Aug. 30th with a 7-week study Finding I Am by Lisa TerKeurst exploring the seven I AM statements of Christ in the Gospel of John. Sara Michaelson leads this group from 9:30-11:30 am. For more info, call Sara at 863-9722 or [email protected]. Splash of Joy #2 Women’s Study: Begins on Wednesday, Aug. 30th with a 6-week study The Power of God’s Names by Tony Evans. Susan Peters will lead this group from 9:30-11:30 am. For more info contact Susan at 613-6966 or [email protected]. DISCIPLE 4 Under the Tree of Life: A 32-week study of Old Testament writings along with NT books John and Revelation. Jim Brantley will lead on Wednesdays starting Sept. 6th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Searching for Talent The Master Planning Committee is pursuing a Request for Qualification process to select a planning consultant to help draft a master plan for our church. If you have expertise in larger scale construction and would be open to assisting with
this process, please contact Jimmy McAdams, Church Administrator.
Support Groups: Grief Share—Grief Support Group will meet weekly beginning on Sunday, September 10th at 3:30 pm at the #10 2nd St house led by Pastor Brian. Alzheimer Support Group continues on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm in room 210 led by Dawn Bazzell. All welcome. Depression Support Group—Rising From the Ashes. Tom McKinney leads this ongoing group meeting every 3rd Wed. from 6:30-7:30 pm and is always open to new members. Al-Anon continues on Wednesdays at 7:00-8:00 pm in room 210.
Look for more information and Sign-Up Sheets in the Family Life Center. Most classes have childcare available or upon request. There may be fees or material costs for some classes. For more information contact Kim Margold, Program Director, at 651-0721 or speak to the class leaders. Some meeting places TBD.
Most Americans are involved either personally or financially in helping others through charity. This is a core American value and central to our national character. A major fault of most charity is that it does something for the recipient with a one-size-fits all design. What are needed are projects which bring practical change to the recipient through their skills, experiences and abilities. Lee Jackson will lead this seven session book study starting Monday, Sept. 11th, 6-7:00 pm.
Personal Charitable Giving Study Group
Contribution Statements
Contribution statements have been emailed. If you have not received yours or wish to have a printed copy,
please contact Denise in the Finance office at 651-0721.
Not in a group or class? Check these out! shalimar-umc.org/groups.php or pick up a Places to Grow flyer at the Connection Table in the FLC.
TODAY’S SERMON NOTES:
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Attendance, August 12 & 13
6:00 pm service 47 11:07 am service 274
8:00 am service 135 Livestream 53
9:30 am service 96
11:00 am service 218 TOTAL 823
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MOPS 2017/2018 Year Is Here! Registration Is Open MOTHERHOOD IS HARD! LET’S DO IT TOGETHER!
Join us!! Pancake Play Date Open House
Thursday, August 24th in the FLC Gym 10:00-11:30 am MOPS is a fellowship group for pregnant mothers or moms with children until kindergarten. MOPS offers a place for moms to come together to build community and to encourage and support one another. Wanna know more? Bring a friend, children are welcome. Breakfast is provided. Find out why MOPS is “The Mother of All Meet-ups!” Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from September through May, 9:30-11:30 am. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/mopsofshalimar/
The program will provide quality after school care for grades kindergarten-fifth grade. We will pick up your child from Shalimar, Longwood, Kenwood, or Elliot Point and bring to SUMC Family Life Center. Students will do homework in a quiet supervised Christian setting, eat snacks, worship, play games, and interact with their peers. Please notify your Elementary School of transportation.
We offer full time (4 days or more $50 per week), part time (3 days or less $30 per week) and drop-in ($20).
Hours of Operation: Our program operates on school days listed in the Okaloosa County school calendar, daily 2:00-5:30 pm. When school is closed for teacher workdays or holidays, childcare is not covered under the Shalimar UMC After School Care program contract. Exception to those days: ASC will be open Monday –Wednesday, Nov. 20-22, for Thanksgiving week. (Cost for these 3 days 7:30 am–5:30 pm is $90). ASC will be open during Winter Break, Wednesday–Friday, Dec. 20–22, 7:30–5:30 pm-Cost: $90 for 3 days).
After School Care 2017-2018
Coming soon!! Friendship Club meets Tuesday, Sep. 12th, 11:30 am in the Family Life Center Gym. Our own Jon Sheperd will present the program, “What’s in Your Genes? An Introduction to Genealogy.” Lunch, prepared by Chef Heyward will be served. Cost $6.50. Make your plans to be present for the luncheon/meeting. Please call the church office by noon Mon. Sept. 11th to make a reservation. Plans for the day trip scheduled for Fri. Sept. 21st to the Heritage Museum of Northwest, FL, will be discussed. Who is a member of the Friendship Club? You are a member if you are an adult interested in fellowship, inspiration, travel, and fun. For additional information please contact Pastor Brian, 651-0721, Ollie Fay Flint, 651-2360, Betty Stewart, 243-5551, or Jon & Kathie Sheperd, 651-8008.
Merge Young Adults
Merge 1 & 2 United for Sunday School Sundays | 10:00 am | Hunter Bethea (summer young adult leader)
Michelle Carmical - Lead Facilitator | 850-217-0391
A New Season of Life. We are excited to announce that we have expanded the Merge Young Adult Ministry to best accommodate the growing young adult population. It's a great time to introduce our expansion of Merge.
Merge 1 College & Career (ages 18-23) Wednesdays | 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
Young Adult Leader: Kyle Wilson
BOTH MERGE GROUPS and all BIG events meet together at #10 2nd St (behind the church in the house
with a UMC flame on the garage).
Shalimar UMC Merge
Merge 2 Young Adult group (age 23-30 and beyond) Thursdays | 6:30—8:00 pm
Young Adult Leader: Alicia Shields
Let us ask a difficult question....???? Are YOU able to relate?
We are all looking to have healthier, more meaningful relationships, so where do we start?
Have you ever wondered why the Gospel of John is so different from the other three Gospels? Maybe you’ve never noticed. John looks at Jesus’ life and ministry through a different perspective, his perspective. The way he tells Jesus’ story is very relevant to us today.
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12th, join Pastor Faith as she teaches the Life of Jesus through John’s eyes. This 6-week group study will be a combination of teaching and discussion. If you choose, she will provide 3-5 pages of reading before group so you can have something to think about and discuss when you come in. This study is also a requirement for Pastor Faith’s ordination. It’s a wonderful opportunity to try this group for the first time and come support her in her education journey. If you have questions or want to participate, you can email Pastor Faith at [email protected]. You can also text her at 850-420-9888.
Pete Peters, Michelle Carmical – Missions Co-chair [email protected] — [email protected]
Upcoming Missions Presentations Sunday, Aug. 27, 9:30 am | FLC | all summer Mission Trips
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6:00 pm | FLC Room 207 | Cuba Trip
“Let us not love with words or speech but with action and truth” 1 John 3:18
Did you know that within our church we have a mission called The Faith Backpack Program? Since 2008, over 35 faithful members have supported this mission with their time and talents to ease weekend hunger of children attending Shalimar Elementary and Meigs Middle School. These children are identified through their schools’ guidance department as high risk for food insecurity. Each Wednesday during the school year our volunteers pack 65 bags containing two meals and deliver them to the schools. Knowing these children have food for the weekend is a huge comfort and is often what carries them over until their school lunches the following week. The funding for this mission does not come from the church’s annual budget. It is funded by private donations from the incredible members of our church over and above their annual giving. Should you feel led to help - donations are always accepted by contacting the church office or through placing your donation in Sunday’s offering plate. Interested in volunteering for this rewarding ministry! Feel free to contact Tracey Bethea with any questions you might have at [email protected] or 865-4681. Please see our bulletin board in FLC just inside the entry doors!
fusionsumc
FUSION Shalimar UMC Youth
WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL Meets weekly from 9:30-10:30 am in the Youth Room
Color Wars Sunday, Aug. 20th 6:00-8:00 pm | $5.00 | Wear white tee shirt
BEACH BIBLE STUDY—Wednesday, Aug. 23th 5:45-8:15 pm Meet in front of the FLC at the round white picnic table.
Bus will leave at 6:00 pm
Jonathan Lefler - Youth Director 307-689-6545 | [email protected]
ROCK THE UNIVERSE September 8-10, 2 day, $190.00
Saturday only $100.00 $50.00 deposit holds your spot. Spots are limited.
PARENT MEETING/LUNCHEON All parents and youth interested in SUMC Youth Ministry join us on Sunday, August 20th from 12:30–1:30 pm for a free lunch and hear about the Good News of the Youth Ministry. Sign up to volunteer, Come and join our amazing team.
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING This is mandatory for all adults who volunteer with children/youth/vulnerable
adults. Join us from 1:30-2:30 pm in the Family Life Center Sunday, August 20th.
YOUTH LEADERS MEETING All FUSION youth leaders please note meeting time change.
Sunday, Aug. 20th, 4:00 pm Youth Director’s office.
SUMC Kidz Ministry
FISH FACTORY/SNACK SUPPER/CHOIR: Fish Factory, 4:30-5:30 pm in the FLC Gym, snack supper ($3.00 per child), 5:30-5:45 pm; Children’s Choir, 5:45–6:30 pm in the Family Life Center Rooms 106, 207, 208, and 212. This program is for all kids kindergarten-5th grade. OUR THEME FOR FISH FACTORY: Journey Below the Earth, Building on the Foundations of Faith. Our Bible verse for this week: “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” Proverbs 3:13. Kids can earn up to $4.00 Bible bucks each week for coming to Fish Factory, coming to choir, bringing a friend, and if they know their Bible verse. At the end of every month we will have a Bible buck store and kids can spend the “bucks” they have earned! Snack supper for this week ($3 per child) Biscuits/Go Gurts/Scrambled Eggs/Tator Tots/Watermelon. PARENT MEETING LUNCHEON: All parents and kids interested in SUMC Kidz Ministry or Youth Ministry join us on Sunday, August 20th from 12:30–1:30 pm for a free lunch on us and hear about the Good News of SUMC Kidz Ministry and Youth Ministry. Sign up to volunteer, pay for snack suppers, etc. Come and join our amazing teams! SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING: This is mandatory for all adults who volunteer with children/youth/vulnerable adults. Join us from 1:30-2:30 pm in the Family Life Center August 20. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASSES: 6:00-8:00 pm in courtyard. KIDZ JAM (Jesus & Me) kínder/1st grade meets in room 10. KIDZ PB&J (Praise, Bibles & Jesus) 2nd/3rd grade meets in room 7. KIDZ BLT (Bibles, Laws & Testimonies) 4th/5th grade meets in room 9. SUNDAY SCHOOL: For kids ages 4 years old – 5th grade meet in courtyard rooms from 9:30-10:30 am. CHILDREN’S CHURCH: For all kids ages 4 years - 5th grade meet in Family Life Center at the 11/11:07 am Worship Services. Kids are released after Worship & offering to their own classrooms. Prek–room 104, Kinder– room 105, 1st grade-room-210, 2nd grade room-211, 3rd grade room-208 and 4th/5th grades room-207. Volunteers are needed to teach for 1st grade and 3rd grade.
Susan McLain - Children’s Director Church 651-0721 | Cell 850-598-6683 | [email protected]
Sunday, Aug. 20th
Worship Times Traditions Worship .................. 8 & 11 am Connect Service ........................ 9:30 am Freedom Service ...................... 11:07 am
UMM Men’s Breakfast ................ 7:00 am Freedom Band Rehearsal ........ 8:00 am Free/Breakfree Life Group ....... 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages ....... 9:30 am MERGE Young Adults .............. 10:00 am Little Buddies ................................ 10:45 am Children’s Church ................... 11/11:07 am KIDZ/Youth Parent Meeting . 12:30 pm Safe Sanctuary Training ............. 1:30 pm Grief Share ...................................... 3:30 pm Youth Leaders Meeting ............. 4:00 pm Fish Factory ................................... 4:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm God’s Kids Choir ............................ 5:45 pm Fusion—Color Wars ..................... 6:00 pm Special Buddies ............................. 6:30 pm
After School Care
Mon.—Fri. 2:00-5:30 pm
Monday, Aug. 21st
Threads of Love Group ............. 2:00 pm Connect Team Rehearsal.......... 5:30 pm Lighthouse Ensemble ................ 6:00 pm One +ONE Singles ...................... 6:00 pm 12 x 12 Meeting ............................ 6:00 pm
1 Old Ferry Road • P.O. Box 795, Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 651-0721 • shalimar-umc.org • [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am - 4 pm • Friday 8 am - Noon
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, August 22nd Iona Salter Circle Luau ............... 5:30 pm Journeymen ................................... 6:00 pm Prayer Group ................................. 6:00 pm Holly Fair Committee ................ 6:30 pm
Wednesday, August 23rd
Faith Backpack ............................. 3:00 pm Fellowship Dinner ....................... 5:00 pm Youth Beach Bible Study .......... 5:30 pm Gloryland Ensemble ................. 6:00 pm Kidz JAM, PB&J, & BLT ............... 6:00 pm Orchestra Rehearsal ................. 6:00 pm Pastor’s Class ................................ 6:00 pm Rejoice ............................................. 6:00 pm Prayer Ministry ................................ 6:15 pm Merge Young Adults 1 ................. 6:30 pm Alanon .............................................. 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal ........... 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 24th
MOPS Kickoff Open House ..... 9:00 am Girl Scouts ...................................... 4:00 pm Merge Young Adults 2 ................ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Superv .......... 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop ...... 7:00 pm
Friday, August 25th No Events
Saturday, August 26th
Worship Time Break Free Service ................... 6:00 pm
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
