Sept. 17

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The Beacon September 16 & 17, 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.

Traditions Worship Service Prelude Music Message

Mary Jo Horner The Good Lord’s Lookin’ After Me *Gloryland A New Hallelujah Ben Savage, soloist **Chancel Choir and Children’s Choirs

Community Life and Celebrations Hymn of Praise

Rev. Faith Parry

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Hymn No. 89

Affirmation of Faith

Hymn No. 881

Gloria Patri

Hymn No. 70

Morning Prayer Offertory Hymns

Rev. Brian Dale When Morning Gilds the Skies Fill My Cup, Lord

Offertory Prayer

Hymn No 185 Hymn No. 641 Dr. Brad Bradford

Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Offerings The Old Rugged Cross Doxology **Children’s Sermon

Gloryland Hymn No. 95 Kathy Curry

Scripture Presentation, John 6:35 Sermon Hymn of Response

Dr. Philip McVay Amazing Grace

Hymn No. 378

Closing Prayer Closing Song Postlude

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, meets in these FLC Rooms: PreK-104, Kinder-105, 1st Gr-210, 2nd Gr-211, 3rd Gr-208, and 4th/5th Gr-207

15th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide Parament Color—Green

Serving Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 Acolytes .......................................................................................................................... Kevin Newbold Altar Care .................................................................................................................................... Jill Dickey Children’s Church ..............................................................................................Pre-K Audrey Masek ......................................................................... KINDER Amanda Negron, 1st Grade Kris Deason ....................................................2nd-3rd Grade Lynne Stefanik, 4th-5th Grade Kathy Curry Communion Servers ............................................................. 9:30 Pat Loukota, Alexis Tibbetts ....................................................................................................................................... Ted & Vicki Haase Connection Table ..................................................................................... 9:00 Marjorie Robinson .................................................................................................................................... 10:30 Becky Carter Flower Delivery ............................................................................................. Tom & Betty Goodwin Greeters..................................................................................... 8:00 Janet Chubb, Charlotte Boyt ...................................................................................................................... 11:00 Terry & Diane Rowe Pew Care ..........................................................................................................................................Liz Gay Prayer Room ......................................... 8:00 & 9:30 James Brantley, 11:00 Amanda Harris Sorters ........................................................................ 8:00 Tony Mallini, Constance Newhouse ....................................................................... 9:30 Ted Haase, 11:00 Beth Russell, Bruce Smith ........................................................................................................... 11:07 Judy Watson, Ron Garriga Ushers ........................8:00 Martha Gorecki, Jim Randels, Don Schambeau, Jon Sheperd .................................................................................................................... 9:30 Rod & Becky McMillin ............................................. 11:00 Charley Dyess, Joe Plemons, Michael Qualls, Rick Smith

Ministerial Staff 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 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

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

Altar Flowers Flower bouquets and/or single roses are available: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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.

Chef Carved Roast Beef Caesar Pizza

Pastor’s Class Join us each Wednesday night in FLC Room 106, 6:00 pm

Philip’s Focus UMCOR Support Continues to Be Needed We were spared devastation from Hurricane Irma in our area this week. Yet…we recognize our prayers of thanksgiving are also met with the need to pray for those who were devastated by the storm. This has been a crazy weather time with both Harvey and Irma over recent weeks. This is the time for the church to be the church. We are grateful to Ken Winzeler and the Shalimar UMC Disaster Team. This team met last week and was prepared to help as a shelter if we were called upon. A wonderful spirit of wanting to help people was evident in the room when our disaster team planned last week. The same cooperation and readiness to help was also demonstrated by our great staff. We were not called this time but I am so grateful for the “servant spirit” of our congregation to help. In South Florida lives were lost and property destroyed. What can we do to help? UMCOR will be helping those hit by Irma. As we did with Texas and Hurricane Harvey, our support to UMCOR will offer help to those effected by the storm. Our United Methodist Church is also beginning to plan and send teams to go and help in Texas. Brian Dale, our pastor who leads missions has additional information in this week’s Beacon about how we can be of help. One hundred percent of our giving to UMCOR goes to help those in need in these times of disaster. UMCOR administrative costs are already covered. This arm of our church is both simple and nimble in helping those in need. The staying power of help is also good for the marathon of need. Our UMCOR giving to date is $21,000 through 9/12/17. Thank you for your compassion and generosity in second mile giving. Let the church be the church and help in this time of storm and disruption for so many people. Shalom, Philip Dr. Philip McVay, Lead Pastor [email protected]

30 - Day Praying for Your Pastor Challenge Pastor Appreciation month is October and It is my hope that you already pray for SUMC and our Pastors on a regular basis. On behalf of the Tuesday Night Prayer Group and the Prayer Ministry Team, I would like to invite each of you to join us in a commitment to pray for our pastors, Pastor Philip, Pastor Brian, Pastor Faith, and Pastor Brad each day during the month of October. We hope that we can count on your support by signing up to pray for our Pastors and SUMC for the 31 days of October. We are not asking for a time, only that you commit to pray daily for each of the pastors and for SUMC. There are signup sheets in each of the Sunday School Attendance Notebooks and there will be signup sheets available in the FLC for the next few weeks for your convenience. You will be provided with a “30 day Pray for Your Pastors Challenge” to aid you in praying daily. The guide is for 30 days but I feel that after 30 days of this challenge, we should be able to pray at least one day without a guide. I know some of you are already praying for our pastors, and I thank you for doing so. Please sign up anyway. With all that is happening in this world right now, prayer is more important than ever. What better way to help do our part in changing the world than to start right here at SUMC. I recently heard someone say we need to "Pray Long and Pray Hard". It is my belief that Prayer does make a difference so please join us in praying for our Pastors each day during the month October and hopefully every day of the year. This could very well be the best gift you could ever give to our pastors. "God begins answering when the Prayer is made. Prayer triggers the actions in Heaven." Max Lucado "Before Amen". Thank you in advance for your support. Jim Brantley SUMC Prayer Ministry Team.

Places to Serve Online Volunteer Form Go to Shalimar-umc.org, click on Serve tab, then on Places to Serve

Disaster Relief Efforts What’s the latest on our Disaster Relief Efforts? It has been an amazing thing to watch Hurricane Irma come on the heels of Hurricane Harvey and cause so much havoc to our west and to our east. I have seen pictures of multi-ton machines blown over, whole bays emptied of their water, and many other places flooded. I am awed by the power that a hurricane can visit on such a large area. I am even more in awe when I consider that God is greater than all the hurricanes that have ever been. I know I share with you the great feeling of relief that we were spared much of the devastation, and equally great compassion for the millions of people who have been affected. Many people have asked if there is any more we can do. We know that restoring whole towns is a massive undertaking that will take months, if not years. Here are some things you might consider to be a part of the solution: Pray—Whatever else you might do, never cease to pray. The beginning of all our efforts should be a humble acknowledgment that we need God’s help, and all our efforts are for his glory. Give money—We have been asking people to direct giving to UMCOR, our church’s disaster relief agency. They are hard at work mobilizing teams, distributing supplies, and coordinating with other private and governmental agencies. Money can be easily converted to whatever supplies they need. Simply put “UMCOR” or “disaster relief” in the memo line of your check, or on the envelope if it is a cash donation. Give supplies—It is important to give only the donations that are requested. You may think they need clothes and blankets, but if they are not ready to receive them, your generous gift quickly becomes trash for someone else to deal with. Be on the lookout for changes in items requested. Meanwhile, they are only asking for equipment needed to “muck out” houses: box fans, 25' heavy-duty 14-gauge extension cords, 2 gallon garden sprayers, flat billed shovels, and rakes with 3" tines. Bring to the church for delivery to a distribution point. Make hygiene kits and cleaning kits—This is a fun project for your small group to do. Thousands are needed, and any surpluses go into storage for the next disaster. If you want to donate cleaning kits and hygiene kits, go to www.umcor.org, and click on “relief supplies” for instructions. Bring them to the church for delivery to a distribution point. Work on a relief team—We have several people in our church already trained as emergency response workers. If you would like to go to the disaster site and help out, getting ERT certified is a great way to start. Our conference is

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holding ERT training on Saturday, September 23rd at Highland Park UMC, Dothan, and September 24 at Atmore First UMC. Not all workers are required to have the training, but each team needs to be headed by someone who is certified. Look for other church communications in the near future for an opportunity to go with a team. I am so grateful for all the stories of noble and compassionate people who rise to the occasion when disaster strikes. I am grateful, too, for the privilege of being associated with the loving people of Shalimar UMC. Let us give God the glory in all that we do! Pastor Brian

Brian Dale, Executive Pastor [email protected]

Day Trip: Thurs., Sept. 21st we will go to the Heritage Museum of Northwest, FL, in Valparaiso, FL. Tickets for the museum will be $7.00 each to be paid at the Sept. 12th meeting. The Heritage Museum features NW FL history to include Native Americans and pioneers as well as the one room school house. Hands-on activities are also included. We will eat lunch at the Cold Creek Bar-B-Q, Valparaiso after the tour. We gather at 9:30 am and leave at 9:45 am. For additional information please contact Pastor Brian, 651-0721, Ollie Fay Flint, 651-2360, Betty Stewart, 243-5551, or Jon & Kathie Sheperd, 651-8008.

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-small-group/ or pick up a Places to Grow flyer at the Connection Table in the FLC.

This Week’s Guide for Groups & Individuals Sustained by God Have you ever walked through your kitchen after dinner looking for the one more thing to eat, even though you had plenty at the table? Or maybe you saw the new version of something come out that you own and want the upgrade even though yours works just fine. This week, we are looking at what it means to be satisfied. When we seek God daily, we grow in our relationship with him, and our desires start to be fed by God. Over time, our spiritual hunger is fed, and we start to feel more satisfied in life. When we neglect our relationship with God, we tend to result in the random search for one more thing to top us off, just like we do in the kitchen after dinner. Questions to Ponder: 1. How do you relate to the idea of “chasing after fullness”?§ 2.

What does it mean to go from expecting to accepting?§

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Have you ever experienced a sense of being fed when you focused on feeding others?§

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What gives you satisfaction in life? How do you connect this source of satisfaction with God’s activity in your life? with God’s work in the world?†

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How would you answer Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?” (Mark 10:51) How would your answer to that question today differ from your answer ten years ago? Last month?†

§The God We Can Know, by Rob Fuquay. Chapter 2, Reflection/Discussion Questions. †The God We Can Know, Adult Group Guide, by Rob Fuquay. Week 2, Video/Book Discussion. For more of a detailed look at this week's concept, visit Pastor Faith's blog: faithparry.com.

Faith Parry, Associate Pastor [email protected] Find A Group Please visit https://www.faithparry.com/group/ or call church office @ 651-0751 for a hard copy.

Sunday, Oct. 15th | 12:30 pm | FLC Rm 106

Lunch is our treat! 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.

Break free SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICE @ 6PM

Every Saturday Night 6 pm | Family Life Center A transformational worship service

Sunday School Gu est Spea ker We will again welcome Don Anchors as a guest teacher here on Sunday mornings. Many of you remember Don from his previous times of teaching here. This year he is offering a sixweek series from September 17th - October 22nd, on the theme “Preparation for Your Cross Examination as a Christian Witness.” He will be using as a reference several books by Phillip Yancey and other Christian authors. The class will meet in the Family Life Center Gym from 9:30-10:30 am and you are especially welcome if you are not already a member of a Sunday morning group.

bOoKs and CoOKIEs …or cookies and books…either way, it’s a yummy combo and you’ll find it in and around the Library on Sunday, Oct 1st. We’ll be looking for you at our “Be a Smart Cookie” Open House all morning that day with a fine selection of books for every taste for sale outside and a finer selection of cookies inside. Now THAT’s a combo that’s hard to match! Be a smart cookie and plan now to attend the Library Open House and Book Sale, October 1st!!!! P.S. Yes, we will accept book donations for just this week, but only those in great condition please.

Prayer Ministry Please contact the church office, 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 list).  Prayer Room Attendant - Volunteer to pray with those who come to the Prayer Room after each worship service on Sunday morning.  Praying in the Prayer Room during each of the worship services on Sunday morning.  Pray for special church functions and events.  Participate on the Prayer Chain and Prayer Link (if you’re not already.)

Prayer Chain To add someone to the prayer chain please email [email protected] or contact the SUMC church office at 651-0721. If you would like to receive the prayer requests through email, please call the church office, 651-0721 or email [email protected]. A printed copy of our church family’s prayer concerns is available each Sunday in the Narthex and FLC Lobby. If you’d like to start receiving the Prayer List via email, please select it on the Communication Card inside the Beacon.

Please send your answered prayers by email to [email protected]. They will be sent by email to those signed up to receive the Prayer chain email. Please include your name and email address in case you need to be contacted for clarity.

Upstairs in the FLC

September 22nd - Noon to 2:00 am September 23rd - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Bring Non-perishable food items for Sharing & Caring and a snack to share.

Merge Young Adults 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 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. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 21st, 6:30 pm, Merge 2 will start our time in breakout series for 4 weeks. Men will be studying the men of the Bible. The women will be studying...you got it...the women of the Bible. 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

Pete Peter [email protected] Michelle Carmical [email protected]

Missions Meeting | Tuesday, Sept. 19th 6:00 pm | Chapel Come hear about a book study we are starting—God Speed by Britt Merrick. Lets learn together how to be more missional in our daily walk.

Jonathan Lefler - Youth Director 307-689-6545 | [email protected] fusionsumc FUSION Shalimar UMC Youth

NEW PARENT TEXTING LINE Text @fusionsumc to #81010

WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Meets weekly from 9:30-10:30 am in the Youth Room

FUSION Sunday, Sept. 17th in the Gym Wednesday— Small Groups, Sept. 20th Youth Rooms | 6:30-8:00 pm

See You At The Pole After Rally 6:30-7:30 pm Fort Walton Beach Landing Bus will leave church at 6:10 pm

Attendance, Sept. 9 & 10 6:00 pm service

32

11:07 am service

213

8:00 am service

128

Livestream

59

9:30 am service

86

11:00 am service

167

TOTAL

685

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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 CHURCHWIDE PICNIC: Sunday, Sept. 17th at Liza Jackson Park. See the Beacon for more Info. SYATP: See You At The Pole: Wednesday, Sept. 27th – we will be at Shalimar Elementary School from 7:00–7:20 am for Bible devotion and prayer. If your child would like to participate, please text, or email me. SYATP NEXT: See You AFTER The Pole: Wednesday night, Sept. 27th at The Landing. 4th and 5th grade BLT class on Wednesday night will participate in this program. ONGOING PROGRAMS SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30-10:30 am for 4 years old – 5th grade in courtyard romos. CHILDREN’S CHOIRS: We will sing Sunday, Sept. 17th with the adult choir and members of the Freedom Band at the 11:00 Traditions Service then go directly to the 11:07 Freedom Service and sing. Meet in the Music Suite at 10:40 am. CHILDREN’S CHURCH: 11:00/11:07 Worship hour, kids 4 years old–5th grade. SUNDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES: FISH FACTORY/SNACK SUPPER/ CHOIR: for Sept. 17th, there will be a 2 hour choir program. Kids will paint scenery and rehearse for the upcoming Christmas musical. Snack Supper will be at the same time: Pizza, salad and cookies! All kids kinder – 5th grade are welcome! WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASSES: 6:00-8:00 pm in courtyard for kínder-5th grade. AFTER SCHOOL CARE: For kids kinder–5th grade. We pick up from Shalimar, Longwood, Kenwood, Elliot Point, and NWFB. - Snacks - Games - Homework help 5 day ($50) 3 day ($30) Drop Ins ($20) Reg fee: $35 per child Call or email me to sign your child up or go to www.shalimar-umc.org to register. Volunteers are needed to help with homework and reading. Please contact Miss Susan to volunteer.

Weekly Schedule Sunday, Sept. 17th 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 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 Church Picnic ................................. 1:00 pm Drama Rehearsal ......................... 2:00 pm Grief Share ...................................... 3:30 pm Fish Factory .................................... 4:30 pm Military Family Group ................. 4:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal .............. 5:30 pm God’s Kids Choir ............................. 5:45 pm Youth Leaders Meeting ............. 6:00 pm Special Buddies ............................. 6:30 pm Youth Snack Supper .................. 6:30 pm FUSION ........................................... 7:00 pm After School Care Mon.—Fri. 2:00-5:30 pm Monday, Sept. 18th Threads of Love Group ............. 2:00 pm 2018 Women’s Retreat Mtg ... 3:00 pm Lay Leadership Meeting ........... 5:00 pm 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 12 X 12 .............................................. 6:00 pm Fun N Fellowship.......................... 6:30 pm Okaloosa Orchestra Rehearsal . 7:15 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 19th Joy Ringers Bell Choir ................. 5:30 pm Journeymen ................................... 6:00 pm Missions Meeting ........................ 6:00 pm Prayer Group ................................. 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting ..7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 20th 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 Depression Support Group ...... 6:30 pm Merge Young Adults 1................. 6:30 pm PULSE-Youth ................................ 6:30 pm Alanon ..............................................7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal ...........7:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 21st Friendship Club Outing...............9:30 am Girl Scouts ...................................... 4:00 pm Alzheimer Support Group ....... 6:00 pm Freedom/Bk Free Worship ... 6:00 pm Holly Fair Galleria Prep ............. 6:00 pm Merge Young Adults 2 ................ 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Superv .......... 6:30 pm Emerald Coast Barbershop ......7:00 pm Friday, Sept. 22nd Overnight Scrapbooking ......... 12:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 23rd Worship Time Break Free Service ................... 6:00 pm Overnight Scrapbooking ........... 7:00 am Break Free Band Rehearsal ..... 4:00 pm