Laity Weekend
The Beacon October 28 & 29, 2017
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 S EN 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 S ervices B reak Fre e 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. T raditions 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. Conn ect 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. Fre edom 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.
8:00 Traditions Worship Service Service Coordinator — Jill Dickey Worship Leader — Charlie Curry Prelude
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Community Life and Celebrations Hymn of Praise
Mary Jo Horner Nancy Kahrs
Be Thou My Vision
Affirmation of Faith
Hymn No. 451 Hymn No. 881 Led by David Hooker
Gloria Patri
Hymn No. 70
Morning Prayer
Alicia Franklin
Offertory Hymn
Amazing Grace
Offertory Prayer
Ken Winzeler
Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings O Worship the King Doxology Sermon Hymn of Response
Postlude
Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane Hymn No. 95
Back To the Garden
Linda McBroom
Victory in Jesus
Hymn No. 370
Closing Prayer Closing Song
Hymn No. 378
Kathie Sheperd God Bless America Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane
Pastor’s Class Join us each Wednesday night in FLC Room 106, 6:00 pm
11:00 Traditions Worship Service Service Coordinator — Beth Russell Worship Leader — Charlie Curry Prelude
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Community Life and Celebrations Hymn of Praise
Mary Jo Horner Marcia WrightReynolds
Be Thou My Vision
Hymn No. 451
Affirmation of Faith
Hymn No. 881 Led by Dave Hall
Gloria Patri
Hymn No. 70
Morning Prayer
Susan Peters
Music Message
Refiner’s Fire Chancel Choir Lisa Given, Dave Hall, and Laurel Tovrea -Trio
Offertory Hymn
Amazing Grace
Hymn No. 378
Offertory Prayer
Sara Michaelson
Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings O Worship the King
Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane
Doxology
Hymn No. 95
Children’s Sermon
Pete Peters
Scripture Presentation, Acts 9: 1-9
Lelia Trippe
Sermon Hymn of Response
Will You Be An Ananias For Jesus Today? Victory In Jesus
Hymn No. 370
Closing Prayer Closing Song Postlude
Lee Orr
Lee Orr God Bless America Mary Jo Horner and Joel Lane
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
21st Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide Parament Color—Green
B re ak Free Worship Se r vice Service Coordinator ................................................................................................. Robin Hays Worship Leader ........................................................................................................ Ben Savage Community Life & Celebrations ........................................................................... Robin Hays Offertory Prayer ....................................................................................................Jackie Sawyer Message Fear, Faith, and Courage Teresa Smith Psalm 27:1-3
Conne ct Worship Se rv ice Service Coordinator .............................................................................................. Chuck Kelley Worship Leader ...................................................................................................... Robin Baugh Community Life & Celebrations .................................................................... Ray Huckabone Offertory Prayer ..................................................................................................... Alicia Shields Message My Walk With Christ Kyle Wilson Isaiah 41:9-10
Free dom Worship Se rv ice Service Coordinator ........................................................................................... Jason Theriault Worship Leaders ...................................................................................................... Ben Savage Community Life & Celebrations ......................................................................... Brent Cowan Offertory Prayer .............................................................................................. Sharon Thetford Scripture Presentation .............................................................................. Dennis Blumenthal Message Why Am I Here? Evangelism in Our Own Way Lee Jackson Exodus 3:1-4
Ministerial Staff Dr. Philip McVay - Lead Pastor Rev. Brian Dale ................................................................................. Executive Pastor Rev. Faith Parry ............................................................................. Connection 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 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
Philip’s Focus Never Underestimate the Value of One Member Every member of Shalimar United Methodist Church has value! Value to God! Value to others! Membership in the church is both a commitment and an opportunity. When we joined the church we were asked to commit our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Many years ago I read this little rhyme entitled “The Value of One Member.” “Ten little members standing in a line. One disliked the minister, then there were nine. Nine ambitious members offered to work late. One forgot her promise, then there were eight. Eight creative members had ideas good as heaven. One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven. Seven loyal members got into a fix. They quarreled over projects, then there were six. Six members remained with spirit and drive. One moved away, then there were five. Five steadfast members wished there were more. One became indifferent, then there were four. Four cheerful members who never disagree, Til one complained of meetings, then there were three. Three eager members! What did they do? One got discouraged, then there were two. Two lonely members, our rhyme is nearly done. One joined a sports team, then there was only one. One faithful member was feeling rather blue, met with a neighbor, and then there were two. Two earnest members each enrolled one more, doubling their number, then there were four. Four determined members, just couldn't wait, Til each one won another, then there were eight. continued
continued Eight excited members signed up eight more. In another six verses, there'll be a thousand twenty-four.” (First read in Rotarian Magazine from the 1980’s) When we joined the Shalimar United Methodist Church we offered our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Imagine the value of one member at Shalimar. Well? How are we using our membership? Are we praying for our church? Are we present each week? Are we giving? Are we serving? Have we a witness to invite others? Shalimar has over 2800 members. Imagine what we could do if all of us enlisted one member! Shalom, Philip Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor
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Serving Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 Acolytes ................................................................................................. Scott Carter, Jackson Baugh Altar Care ............................................................................................................................... Sarah Poole Children’s Church ...................................... PRE-K Audrey Masek, KINDER Amanda Negron .........................................................................2nd/3rd Grade Bill Dubose, 4th/5th Jamie Perry Communion Servers ...................................................... 9:30 Denise Bowen, Casey Brennan ..........................................................................................................................Tod Jacks, Barbara Zipfel Connection Table ..................................................................................................10:30 Julie Covert Flower Delivery ............................................................................................................... Ed Lippincott Greeters....................................................................................................... 8:00 Fred & Betty Doyle ....................................................................................................... 11:00 Eleanor Arnold, Laura Sims Pew Care ..............................................................................................................Mary Jane Robertson Prayer Room ......................................................................................................11:00 Jordan Hodges Sorters .......................................................................................8:00 Lee Jackson, Tom Alexander ................................................................... 9:30 Alexis Tibbetts, 11:00 Carl Archer, Terry Rowe ..................................................................................................................................... 11:07 Brett Latham Ushers .......................................... 8:00 Basil Bethea, Jim Perrin, Frank Brooks, Tony Mallini ............................................................................................................................. 9:30 Mike & Josie Kiser .............................................. 11:00 David James, Jonathan James, Dean Covey, Terry Rowe Westwood Van Driver .................................................................................................... Dan Jackson
George Nicoloff Memorial Saturday, November 4th | Visitation 9:00 am | Memorial 10:00 am Shalimar United Methodist Church
Collection Sunday: Nov. 5th
The first Sunday of each month is food collection time for Sharing & Caring and monetary collection for our discretionary fund through the Communion Rail Offering. Collection boxes are in the Narthex and FLC. Thank you for donating!
TOD A Y ’S SE RM ON N OTE S :
Not in a group or class? Check these out! shalimar-umc.org/get-connected/join-a-group/ or pick up a Places to Grow flyer at the Connection Table in the FLC.
This Week’s Guide for Groups & Individuals Laity in the Methodist Movement This weekend, as we celebrate laity weekend, I wanted to take a moment and share how vital laity have been to the Methodist movement. In the early days of Methodism in America, preachers were given a circuit. For this reason, many times they were called circuit riders. From 1773 to 1790, the population in America multiplied as did the circuit system of American Methodism. “Most circuit-riding preachers offered the only religious services available” to many of the people they served. 1 These circuit riders often served an area that encompassed anywhere from 200 to 500 miles. Elijah Woolsey’s circuit took nearly nine weeks to travel. His route was almost 800 miles in the Albany, New York area. The local congregation was dependent upon the class leaders. Each church was organized with classes (small groups), bands (accountability groups), and societies (worship services). The class leader served as a lay pastor. He or she would step in for the circuit rider when he was gone on his circuit. The class leader would visit new families, the sick, and other class members. He or she was also responsible for helping make sure a class member didn’t slip away from the society. Dr. Kenneth Kinghorn describes the American movement’s balance when he writes, “As American Methodism grew, it produces an army of circuit riders and lay preachers. These Christian workers labored sacrificially in their efforts to take the gospel to every soul in the land.”3 Today, our laypersons in the church are still just as important. Although most of our churches have a resident pastor, we still have the itinerancy system. The role of the laity helps ensure the church’s work continues when God moves a pastor to a new place. God has called us all to do the work of creating disciples. We as Methodists work together, clergy and laity, to fulfill this mission. 1
The Heritage of American Methodist, Kenneth Cain Kingdhorn, p. 52; 2 Ibid. p. 52; 3 Ibid. p. 152
Faith Parry, Associate Pastor
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Thunderbird Pow Wow Saturday, November 4th is a trip to the 30th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal PowWow, located at the Niceville Mullet Festival Site, corner of Florida Hwy 85N and College Blvd, Niceville. Bus will leave church at 11:00 am, festival cost $5, food vendors on site. PowWow features craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, and exhibits. Call the church office, 651-0721, to reserve a seat on the bus. The Tuesday, November 14th, 11:30 regular meeting will feature a patriotic program. Call the church office, 651-0721 by noon, Monday, November 13th to make reservations. Lunch cost $6.50, provided by Chef Heyward . The Tuesday December 12th, 11:15 meeting will feature the Shalimar UMC Preschool children presenting their Christmas Music Program followed by the group singing Christmas Carols. Lunch cost $6.50, provided by the Chef. Call the church office for reservations by noon, Monday, December 11th. Note meeting begins at ll:15 to accommodate the children's schedule. For additional information please contact Pastor Brian, 651-0721, Ollie Fay Flint, 651-2360, Betty Stewart, 243-5551, or Jon & Kathie Sheperd, 651-8008.
Mexican Fiesta Cobb Tacos
Attendance, Oct. 21 & 22 6:00 pm service
34
11:07 am service
258
8:00 am service
144
Livestream
48
9:30 am service
98
11:00 am service
171
TOTAL
753
CHECK IT OUT When the back cover of a book called The Heavenly Man says that “you may begin reading (this book) on your couch, but will finish it on your knees,” one is compelled to at least check it out! This intensely dramatic biography of a young, half-starved Chinese boy in a poor village and of how God uses him mightily to preach the gospel throughout the world is several notches above “inspiring.” It’s new to our Biography shelves where you’ll find many other inspirational stories of real-life people living as Christians throughout the world. Go ahead...be inspired...check out books about others trying to make a difference in our world!
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Prayer Room The Prayer Room is always available for your use. The code to enter is 4125. On Sunday mornings, after every service, someone will be in the Prayer Room to pray with you, if you would like. They will not bother you if you would like time to yourself. There are prayer shawls available for your use as well. A Prayer Box and Prayer Cards are available for you to leave a prayer request for the Pastors and/or Prayer Team to pray for you or a situation you would like lifted up. There have been great reports of use for this special place.
Merge Young Adults Michelle Carmical - Lead Facilitator | 850-217-0391
Shalimar UMC Merge
We are expectant and believing for Jesus to show up in massive ways as we gather together to lift up His name. This night will be led with worship from Passion and teaching from Pastor Louie Giglio and Pastor Levi Lusko. Moments in our lives like this night give us momentum to keep moving toward the things of God. This isn’t just another tour night...not just another conference…this is the people of God joining together to leverage our lives for what matters most. These nights are for all ages: fathers, mothers, grandparents, neighbors, college students, youth groups…all are welcome. Please join Merge and let’s caravan over. Contact Michelle Carmical if you would like to join us. We will leave around 4:30 pm and should be home at 9:30 pm. We believe that when we gather around the name of Jesus, everything changes.
Jonathan Lefler - Youth Director 307-689-6545 |
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NEW PARENT TEXTING LINE Text @fusionsumc to #81010
WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets weekly from 9:30-10:30 am in the Youth Room
NO FUSION Sunday, Oct. 29th Come join the fun at Trunk or Treat at 5:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 5th - FUSED Youth Rally Community Life Center, Gulf Breeze Bus will leave at 3 pm, return by 8 pm. Wednesday— Small Groups, Nov. 1st Youth Rooms | 6:30-8:00 pm
MELTDOWN - Jan. 26-28, 2018 Early Bird before Nov. 1 $130 Normal after Nov. 1 $140 Late after Nov. 30 $150
Susan McLain - Children’s Director Church 651-0721 | Cell 850-598-6683
[email protected] Welcome to the Shalimar UMC Kidz Ministry info page! IF you are new: Please REGISTER your child by filling out a Lime Green Info Card at the SUMC KIDZ MINISTRY Check in Table in the FLC gym on Sundays. You only have to do this once! Please update contact info and child’s current grade. As your child continues to come to different programs and events here at SUMC on Sundays, please Check In at the Check In Station in the Family Life Center or the Sanctuary and get a security label for you and your child. UPCOMING EVENTS TRUNK OR TREAT: Sunday, October 29th 5:00-6:30 pm in the FLC parking lot. Wear your costume! There will be NO choir or Fish Factory tonight! ONGOING PROGRAMS SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30-10:30 am for 4 years old–5th grade in courtyard rooms. Kids are collecting canned goods for Sharing & Caring for October and November. Please place ítems in box in the courtyard área. Thank you! CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Kids 4 years – 5th grade at the 11/11:07 am Worship Services. Volunteers are needed! SUNDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES: Fish Factory, Snack Supper, and Choir are cancelled for Sunday, Oct. 29th due to Trunk or Treat. KIDZ CHOIR INFO: Please remember to listen to your CD’s and make sure you are practicing your parts for the musical Jingle Bell Beach. Kidz will sing in church on Sunday, Nov. 26th Musical Rehearsal is Saturday, December 2nd –all must be there! 9:00 am - noon, lunch provided. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASSES: 6:00-8:00 pm for kínder-5th grade. New Format: Kidz will have free play from 6:00-6:30 pm in courtyard. All classes will go to the FLC Gym for Bible Video Story then back to courtyard for big group games, then to small groups for Bible story discussion, crafts, and small group games.
one + ONE Singles Please come join us every Monday night at 6:00 pm, at #10 Second St. for a lot of good fun, fellowship, and different activities. A monthly calendar with detailed activities is available at the FLC Connection Table. If you are 50+, single, and looking for a Christian environment, please come and join our group. Bring a friend. All are welcome from SUMC and the community.
Weekly Schedule Sunday, Oct. 29th Worship Times Traditions Worship .................. 8 & 11 am Connect Service ........................ 9:30 am Freedom Service ...................... 11:07 am
Tuesday, Oct. 31st Joy Ringers Bell Choir ................. 5:30 pm Drama Rehearsal ......................... 6:00 pm Journeymen ................................... 6:00 pm Prayer Group ................................. 6:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 1st
Freedom Band Rehearsal ........ 8:00 am Brk/Free 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 Praying & Fasting Session ......... 1:00 pm Drama Rehearsal ......................... 2:00 pm Grief Share ...................................... 3:30 pm Military Family Group ................. 4:30 pm Trunk or Treat ............................... 5:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm After School Care Mon.—Fri. 2:00-5:30 pm Monday, Oct. 30th Connect Team Rehearsal.......... 5:30 pm Alanon II .......................................... 6:00 pm Lighthouse Rehearsal ................ 6:00 pm Monday Bible Study .................. 6:00 pm One + ONE Singles ..................... 6:00 pm Personal Charitable Giving ...... 6:00 pm Emerald Coast Pops ...................... 7:15 pm
Splash of Joy #1 & #2 ................ 9:30 am Faith Backpack .............................. 3:00 pm Fellowship Dinner ....................... 5:00 pm Disciple 4 ........................................ 6:00 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 Youth Leaders Meeting ............. 6:00 pm PULSE-Youth ................................ 6:30 pm Alanon ............................................. 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal .......... 7:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 2nd MOPS Steering Committee....... 9:15 am Girl Scouts ...................................... 4:00 pm Freedom/Bk Free Worship .... 6:00 pm Merge Young Adults .................. 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop ..... 7:00 pm Friday, Nov. 3rd Emmaus Christmas Party ........ 6:00 pm Drama-Stage Build ..................... 6:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 4th Worship Time Break Free Service ................... 6:00 pm Drama-Stage Build ..................... 8:00 am Nicoloff Visitation ........................9:00 am Nicoloff Memorial ..................... 10:00 am Friendship Club Day Trip ......... 11:00 am Break Free Band Rehearsal ..... 4:00 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
