Congratulations to Keith Latimer! Keith is the winner of this year’s David Dale Hospitality Award. This choice came through nominations from our congregation, our Lead Team, and ratified by our Church Council on June 7, 2021. We will make a formal presentation to Keith at worship in the near future.Keith has been a member of Shalimar United Methodist Church for over twenty years. Several different...

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Let me just start by saying, change is hard. I know. Nobody really wants change, especially when you don't have a choice. For many years, we've used Sunday Streams as our streaming provided. Many of you may even have their app on your smart TV or streaming box (i.e. Apple TV, Roku TV, or some smart TVs).There are multiple options for how you can access worship Sunday. All of these options, I belie...

In case you missed it Sunday, my "Unforgettable Sermon" was centered around family. Yes, indeed we played Family Feud. We had questions and answers. We had a few debates over which answers were actually correct. We had one team prevail as the victor, but we also asked ourselves, "How am I being a part of the family of God here in this community?" And my hope is that we will continue to ask ourselv...

Look at our new addition! Thanks to Dan Mank we have another full-size upright freezer. We used to have to haul stuff to the FLC kitchen if we had extra freezer items but now, we can keep everything in the Bread House! Thanks Dan, we appreciate it!!! Very much!Week 59 NumbersBags Collected - 245Bags Given Out - 303Gift cards Given - 0Members Served - 249Total NumbersBags Collected - 17,205Bags Giv...

Week 58 Visitors to the Bread House on their bikes and wagon. Interesting, the lady on the right has a shirt that says, “Feed Me”!Week 58 NumbersBags Collected - 315Bags Given Out - 241Gift cards Given - 0Members Served - 160Total NumbersBags Collected - 16,960Bags Given Out - 15,664 (58.7 tons)Gift cards Given - 176 ($7,525)Members Served - 12,0034 New Visitors - 13 family membersItems Always Nee...

Grab some cotton candy! Vacation Bible School is coming!Monday, June 14th - Thursday, June 17th: The gates are opening at Wonder World Funfest Vacation Bible School at Shalimar UMC from 9am-12pm.With this fair theme, kids will experience a bustling fairground, carnival activities, extraordinary exhibits, and treats. In the Bible lessons, students will marvel at the Scriptures’ revelation of Jesus ...

We have had a long-standing tradition of honoring and praying for our high school seniors as they move to their next chapter in life. This year, we'll be recognizing the seniors on May 16th. Following the 11:07am service we will have a Senior Recognition lunch at the Cross Corner Fellowship Hall.If you have a senior or know of one who'd like to be recognized, please contact David at 850-319-0072 o...

The young adult ministry at Shalimar UMC is tailored for those ages 18 -35. We hope to create a place where you feel welcomed, heard, and reenergized. In whatever stage of life you find yourself, we will have an opportunity for you to find community, be surrounded and supported by others, and walk through life with others. We will have small group Bible study and discussion, worship nights, fun ac...

Celebrate the baptism of Isla Alexis Roberson on June 6, 2021 during our 11am Traditions service by Dr. Philip McVay.Isla is the daughter of Jake and Danielle Roberson.......

….and in those days, in Shalimar, Florida, there was a drive-in theater with the name FLORIDA DRIVE-IN. Established in 1950, the drive-in was located on Eglin Parkway, where Old Ferry Road intersects. The drive-in had a 280-car capacity and a concession stand. Ten years earlier, in that little town, way out in the woods, a man named Clifford Meigs built a community of 180 houses that he envisioned...