the Beacon - Shalimar United Methodist Church

November 4, 2012
the Beacon
Join us in Worship Celebration this week!
Thank you to the many who have shared with us the names of their loved ones who will be
remembered on Sunday as we celebrate All Saints Day at Shalimar UMC. Many churches celebrate All
Saints Day with the remembrance of saints. The New Testament defines the meaning of saints as "all
Christian people of every time and place." It is a day to celebrate the communion of saints as we
remember those who have died, both in our local congregations and throughout the Church universal
this past year. As is tradition, we will ring a bell as we remember those who have been a part of the
life of Shalimar UMC, and we will remember those extended family members who may not have been
directly, but through family or friends, a part of the life of the Shalimar UMC Family.
Below is the list of those who were a part of the fellowship here at SUMC. Though we work hard not to
overlook anyone , if you know of any others, please contact Pastor David (651-0721 ext. 125).
Betty Ann Atkinson
Bob Atkinson
Andy Bilbo
Chip Blalock
Ray Burgess
Bobbie Busbee
Clay Carmical
Chris Carter
Willard Clark
Doris Eaton
Dallas Gray, Jr.
Deane Inness
Al Jordan
Lawrence Keefe
Lillian Keefe
Jim Leatherbee
Mary McWicker
Doug Reed
Carol Reinarts
John Ritenour
Steve Ryznic
Win Stein
Florence Stephens
Sara Tras
Tom Watkins
Cynthia Weber
Wayne Wills
We pray you have a safe week and look forward to sharing in Worship with you on Sunday!
-David

Sharing & Caring
Remember to bring your food items to donate to Sharing & Caring on Sunday, November 4th! All
donations are greatly appreciated. Collection boxes are located in the Narthex and FLC. Suggested
items: peanut butter, pork & beans, beef stew, cereal, corn, green beans, carrots, canned fruit, tuna
fish, canned meats, jelly, macaroni & cheese, grits, rice, beans, fruit juice, spaghetti, spaghetti
sauce, powdered milk, baby food and formula.
Holly Fair Signs
Please return Holly Fair yard signs and car magnets to the church office. Thanks!
Daylight Standard
Time Begins
Don’t forget to set your
clock BACK one hour on
Saturday night!
The Every Member In Ministry form is out and
available for all active people at SUMC to make a
pledge of serving in some area(s) of church for this
coming year. Hard copies are available in the
Narthex and FLC foyer and can be turned back in to
the church office through and/or on Sunday,
November 18th in church. The EMIM form can also
be filled out through our website: www.shalimarumc.org.
Since November is our emphasis on service
and outreach we hope everyone will give of their
time in 2012 in the Lord’s work through SUMC.
Please take a few moments to complete your
EMIM form by November 18th!
Fellowship Dinner
Every Member in Ministry
New Members
10/21 - Shawn and Tanya Capallia
Birth
10/21 - Danny Paul Hurst
(grandson of Clyde & Julie Hurst)
November 7th | Roast Beef with Baked Potato Bar & Green Beans
Adults $6.50 / Children 3 - 10 $3 | Max $25 per household
Please make a reservation by noon on Tuesday through the church office and plan to join us between
5:00-6:15 pm on Wednesday.

Children’s Corner (4 years old-5th grade)
SUNDAY SCHOOL: SHARING AND CARING CANNED FOOD DRIVE FOR THANKSGIVING! Please have
your child bring in a can or two every Sunday for the Sharing and Caring canned food drive. There
are many families who are in need of food especially during the upcoming holidays. Please place
all canned goods in our box labeled “Canned Food Drive” located in the Courtyard area.
GOD LIGHTS OUR WAY (GLOW) PARTY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31st 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the
Courtyard area: Prizes will be awarded for best costume! There will be crafts, games and snacks
and we will shine our lights for Jesus! All children in kindergarten – 5th grade are welcome!
Children’s Choir (for all children 4 years of age through 5th grade): Sundays at 5:00 pm in the
Family Life Center. Fish Factory (for all children 4 years – 5th grade): From 6:00–7:00 pm in the
FLC gym. Theme: DOJO - practicing the right moves for a successful Christian life. Mission Project:
Rice Bowls - each week the children bring in their dollars/coins to place in their rice bowl to help
feed hungry children. Snack supper at 5:45 pm – cost: $2 per child. Children's Church (for all
children 4 years of age through 2nd grade): During the 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 11:07am worship
services with the exception of Communion Sundays. Come join us anytime!
5ALIVES: All 5th graders are welcome to attend at any time. This is just 4 U! Our next meeting will
be November 2nd. Meet me at 5:00 pm in the Computer Lab for games and fun. Bring your favorite
ice cream topping and I will supply the ice cream!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASS: 6:00-8:00 pm for kids kinder – 5th grade. Meet us in the
Courtyard for some cool Bible lessons & games!
KIDS DAY OUT: Monday, November 12th - time to be determined at a later date. Check back for
additional information! Help us get ready for the musical by painting scenery, etc.
ROCKATHON FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 30th 6:00-10:00 pm (for 3rd – 5th grade only): Sign up by
emailing Miss Susan. This is the only event around the tri-state area where kids rock for four hours
while they earn money for our adopt-a-family at Christmas program! Kids will need to get a pledge
sheet from Miss Susan. A minimum pledge of $25 is required for this event! We will also play
games, eat, watch a movie, and have lots of soda while we rock!
Thank you so much for all your support in Children’s Ministry! If you have any questions or
concerns, please email or call me. Grace & peace, Miss Susan children@shalimar-umc.org|
cell: 598-6683.

Youth Happenings
where God & teenagers connect
Sunday November 4th
9:30-10:30 am- “InsideOut” Sunday School! We want you to be transformed from the inside
out through the Sunday morning classes we offer. We meet together in the Youth Rooms at 9:30
for announcements and then separate into the different classes being offered.
Youth Choir Rehearsal – 12:30pm (Following the 11:07 Service Sunday Morning) Lunch provided.
FUSION – District Youth Rally – 4:00pm-6:30pm
Sunday, November 4, in conjunction with the District Conference, youth from all over the
Panhandle will gather at the Soundside Campus of Gulf Breeze UMC for a worship celebration.
The Fused Youth Rally is sponsored by the district office and admission is FREE! Rev. Jeremy
Smith will be our guest speaker and Josh Walker and the Exchange Band from Niceville UMC will
lead worship. Free pizza and give-a-ways! One lucky person will go home with an iPOD!
Fusion Youth are to meet at the church at 3:00 pm and will return no later than 7:30
pm to be picked up by parents. Dinner will be provided at the event at no cost.
Operation Christmas Child boxes and information are still available every week at Fusion if you
did not get a box last week. Just check in with the connection table at Fusion on Sunday nights
weekly.
Wednesday November 7th
5:30pm-6:30pm – HANG TIME – The youth rooms are open each week at 5:30pm to allow students
some free time for fellowship, to play games or catch up on homework before our program starts.
6:30pm-8:00pm – PULSE SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY – Join us for our third lesson of a six week
study titled “Jesus Centered Living”. It will open your eyes and give you a deeper understanding of
who Jesus was, is and is to come. We will meet at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary for some
announcements and pre-lesson introduction, and then divide into small groups by grade level and
gender. Hope to see you this week at PULSE.
Saturday November 10th
Youth Choir Pancake Breakfast – 7:30am-11:00pm - Cost is $6 per person, and tickets are
available Wednesday nights and Sunday Morning or from any Youth Choir member.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Thanksgiving Feast of Plenty / Operation Christmas Child final turn in, November 11th
Tenth Avenue North Concert – Sunday Night November 18th
Altar Flowers
Flower bouquets and single roses are available
on the following Sundays to recognize loved ones or
events: November 11 (roses only),
November 18th & 25th.
Bouquets: $35.00 each | Roses: $2.50 each
Please contact the church office.

Weekly Schedule
September November 16-September 4-10, 2012 22, 2012
Sunday, November 4th
Worship Times
Traditional Services ................... 8 & 11 am
Contemporary Service ................... 9:30 am
Freedom Service ........................ 11:07 am
Sunday School for all ages ................ 9:30 am
College MERGE (ages 18 to 25) .......... 10:00 am
Youth Choir Rehearsal .................... 12:15 pm
Drama Rehearsal ............................ 2:00 pm
Life After Loss ............................... 4:00 pm
Youth Outing ................................ 4:00 pm
Children’s Choirs ........................... 5:00 pm
Youth Workers Meeting .................... 5:30 pm
Fish Factory Snack Supper ................ 5:45 pm
Fish Factory.................................. 6:00 pm
Monday, November 5th
Praise Team Rehearsal .................... 5:30 pm
Lighthouse Rehearsal ...................... 6:00 pm
Monday Night Bible Study ................. 6:00 pm
Boy Scout Troop #529 ...................... 7:00 pm
Community Orchestra ...................... 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 6th
Men’s Basketball ............................ 6:00 am
Strength Training ........................... 8:00 am
Youth Band Rehearsal ..................... 5:00 pm
JoyRingers Bell Choir ...................... 5:30 pm
Prayer Group ................................ 6:00 pm
Financial Peace University ................ 6:00 pm
Men’s Disciple Workshop .................. 6:30 pm
Worship Team Meeting .................... 6:30 pm
Preschool
Preschool still has a few openings for
three-year-olds! Contact Preschool Director,
Karen Jadin (651-0721, ext. 109).
Wednesday, November 7th
Splash of Joy 1 ............................... 9:30 am
Splash of Joy 2 ............................... 9:30 am
Fellowship Dinner ...........................5:00 pm
PULSE-Youth Bible Study ...................5:30 pm
Kidz JAM (Kinder-1st grade) ...............6:00 pm
Kidz PB&J (2nd-3rd grade) .................6:00 pm
Kidz BLT (4th-5th grade) ...................6:00 pm
Orchestra Rehearsal ........................6:00 pm
Rejoice Rehearsal ...........................6:00 pm
Gloryland Rehearsal.........................6:00 pm
Pastor’s Class-Deuteronomy ...............6:00 pm
Disciple 2 .....................................6:00 pm
Depression Support Group .................6:30 pm
Youth Worship ...............................6:30 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal ...................7:00 pm
Alanon .........................................8:00 pm
Thursday, November 8th
Strength Training ............................ 8:00 am
Stephen Ministry Supervision ..............6:30 pm
Friday, November 9th
Playgroup/Uptown Station ................. 9:30 am
Saturday, November 10th
Youth Pancake Breakfast ................... 7:00 am
Prayer Group ................................. 8:00 am
Evangelism Training ......................... 9:00 am
Worship Attendance
October 28
8:00 am 134
9:30 am 103
11:00 am 293
11:07 am 339
Total: 869

Pancake Breakfast
Youth Choir Fundraiser Sponsored by United Methodist Men
Come enjoy blueberry, pecan, and plain pancakes, orange juice,
milk & coffee. All you can eat!
Saturday, November 10th | 7:00-11:00 am | FLC
$6.00 per person | Kids under 6 eat free!
Friendship Club
All interested members and friends of Shalimar UMC are invited to attend the
next luncheon meeting of the Friendship Club to be held on Tuesday,
November 13th, at 11:30 am in the FLC. One of our own members, Mr. Ken
Winzeler, will share with us. Ken, who is active in the church and community,
is a good speaker and will cover such things as "renewing our childhood." Chef
Heyward will fix one of his great lunches so be sure to mark the date, and call
the church office to make your reservation.
Rhythm Wanted
Our 9:30 Contemporary Service is looking for musicians for our rhythm section!
If you play the drums, bass, rhythm guitar or lead guitar and are
interested in auditioning, please contact Rev. Brad Bradford
(651-0721 x 112, music@shalimar-umc.org).

Remember to bring your food items to donate to Sharing & Caring on
Sunday, October 7th! All donations are greatly appreciated. Collection
boxes are located in the Narthex and FLC. Suggested items: peanut
butter, pork & beans, beef stew, cereal, corn, green beans, carrots,
canned fruit, tuna fish, canned meats, jelly, macaroni & cheese, grits,
rice, beans, fruit juice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, powdered milk, baby
food and formula.
The Forum
This Sunday, The Forum Class will explore the Fourth Purpose of our lives: Shaped for serving God,
our Ministry of service to others.
We are simply God’s servants. We were put on earth to make a contribution and it is up to us to
accept our assignment. Some of us sow the Word by teaching, some show His love through local
outreach and mission work. We are not meant to be vessels into which the Word is poured
throughout our lives, but to minister to others now with the current skills and knowledge we have.
Part of our spiritual journey is to discover our SHAPE. We are directed to use our spiritual gifts,
with Heart, our unique Abilities, and Personality to share your personal experiences to show God’s
grace in our weaknesses. God deserves our best through our service to others.
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What an incredible Fall Festival! The Fun-n-Fellowship Team wants to thank everyone who made this
church family/outreach event the best ever! We had 30 types of chili, dozens of apple pies, great
carved pumpkins, and lots of yummy cakes for the cake walk. This would not have been possible
without the wonderful volunteers who worked to make sure God’s love was shown to everyone who
came! There were at least 50 -100 people that are not regular attenders, so it was a great service of
God’s love to the community. Thanks to all of you who were “The Church” on Sunday night.
Sincerely,
The Fun-n-Fellowship Team
Fall Festival Update
And the Winners Are!
Chili
First Place: Mark Whitehead
Second Place: Cheryl Archer
Third Place: Tammy Tyler
Apple Pie
First Place: Stephanie Torres
Second Place: Eleanor Arnold
Third Place: Nancy O’Brien
Carved Pumpkins
Spookiest: Karen Reid
Most Creative: Melia Lindner
Youngest Carver: Joshua Rogers (age 6)
The Fall Festival seems to have been a wonderful success! Thank you, chili judges, for your
dedication and stamina for all the tastings! And thank you Beth, Kim & Kathie for the guidance in
preparation of the judging events. Blessings, Pat Gross

Receptionist Vacancy
For anyone interested in being considered for the position of Receptionist, please
complete an employment application and submit to the Church Administrator,
Tony Mallini, no later than November 13, 2012. Please feel free to attach a
resume to the application as well. For questions or additional information
regarding the position, please contact Tony at 651-0721, ext. 106 or email
admin@shalimar-umc.org.
Small Group Ministries
Coming This Spring! While we already have many groups of different kinds in the
church, we plan to launch a network of small group opportunities especially for
those at SUMC who have not yet found a place to plug into a small group
setting. Many larger churches have found that groups of 6-12 people help bring the
larger church body down to size where people can truly share life together and
build authentic relationships in community. These groups will commit to meet
weekly to grow in their relationship with God and one another. As our church
continues to maximize use of the church campus, many of these groups will be
based in a home or a comfortable location outside the church.
We would like your feedback in an initial 2 question survey. We would like to
know 1) when YOU would be available and want to meet and 2) what type of
group you would prefer to be a part of. Please find this small survey on our church
web site at www.shalimar-umc.org/survey.php. Copies of the survey will also be
in the Family Life Center Lobby. Finally, please keep this new ministry venture in
your prayers as we seek to build community, connect with our brothers and
sisters, and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in our daily and weekly living.
Vote, Vote, Vote!
This is a reminder to all our Christian Friends to be sure and vote. I believe that
we have a responsibility as a citizen and as a person of faith to take part in
shaping the future of our nation. Pastor and author Tony Evans opens his book
“How Should Christians Vote” by saying, “Many, if not most Christians begin with
the wrong question of - who they should vote for, rather than the more important
question of - how they should vote.”
I would not tell you who to vote for, but I would suggest how you should vote.
Christians should make it their responsibility to know the issues. How we should
vote is to know which candidates will best represent our convictions. Let this be a
matter of prayer. Pray for our leaders and pray for our country. It is God’s desire
to bless our land. Remember God’s promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If My people
who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face,
and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive
their sins and heal their land”.
May God continue to bless our wonderful country. There is no place like America
with the freedoms we celebrate. Many have sacrificed so much to give us these
freedoms. You can do your part and your voice can be heard when you exercise
your right to vote. So, I will remind you once again, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
Blessings, Larry

1 Old Ferry Road / P.O. Box 795
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-0721
Serving Sunday, November 4th
Acolytes .............................. 8:00 Nicole Kiser
.................... 11:00 Tristan Hinzie, Scott Carter
Altar Preparer ...... Diane Rowe, Natalie Alvarado
Communion Preparer ............. 8:00 Betty Doyle
....................................... 11:00 Diane Rowe
Communion Server .. 8:00 Derrell & Leslie Parker
.............................. 11:00 John & Ann Rumph
Counters ............. 8:00 Nick Chubb, Jeanne Rief
.......................... 9:30 Jeff McInnis, Mike Kiser
................ 11:00 Roger Spencer, Jordan Hodges
................ 11:07 Karen Latham, Jeff Rynearson
Flower Delivery ...........................Ann Rumph
Greeters ................. 8:00 Ken & Julie Winzeler
............................. 9:30 Billy & Lynn Mayfield
.............................. 11:00 Lynton & Sylvia Hill
Pew Care ............................... Jane Atkinson
Sanctuary Sound System ....... 8:00 Bill McBroom
................. 9:30 Glen Klein, 11:00 Bill McBroom
Ushers .... 8:00 Jim Randels, Ed & Jody Lippincott
.......... Patricia Payne 9:30 Rod & Becky McMillin
.......... 11:00 Kevin & Tracy Bethea, Bruce Smith
......................................... Steve Van Minsel
Westwood Driver ................ John Leuenberger
After Hours Emergency
Pastoral Assistance:
Dr. Larry Bryars 699-3734
Rev. David Hoppenjan 376-1088
Rev. Jonathan Hart 200-8709
We are called to serve you. By the nature of
our calling, we often are not in the office, but
are at a hospital, convalescent facility or
visiting someone confined in their home, etc. If
you wish to see us at the church office you may
best accomplish that by calling the church
office at 651-0721 so that we can set a time to
be there for you.
Church Office Hours:
8 am - 4 pm Mon – Thurs / 8 am - Noon Friday
To add someone to the prayer chain please contact
the church office at 651-0721 or prayer@shalimarumc.org.
After hours, you may call Betty McLain at
862-4497. A written copy of our church family’s
prayer concerns is available each Sunday in the
Narthex, or you may request to receive it via e-mail.
Shalimar UMC • P.O. Box 795 • Shalimar, Florida 32579 • (850) 651-0721 • Fax: (850) 651-2494
Email: beacon@shalimar-umc.org • Web Site: www.shalimar-umc.org • Facebook: ShalimarUMC
Lead Pastor: Dr. Larry Bryars ● Executive Pastor: Rev. David Hoppenjan
Pastor of Discipleship: Rev. Jonathan Hart