Shalimar United Methodist Church is a fairly large congregation. We have many wonderful people serving in many and various roles. Everyone who finds ways to use their gifts for the glory of God finds greater joy in their discipleship. Are there others in our congregation with gifts to serve flying “under the radar?” Absolutely! I served a congregation many years back when a band director and his w...

Save the dates now! The season of Lent in 2022 begins on March 2. Lent will extend through Easter, April 17, 2022. Thus, in the coming six months, we will have an opportunity to prepare for an unprecedented time of discipleship making through Shalimar United Methodist Church.One of the crucial steps of discipleship growth planning begins in October. My goal is to have 40 team leaders in place by O...

Well, Brad has done it. Another soul-touching Patriotic service for him to count. These special services are a vital part of our Shalimar UMC identity. Have you ever stopped to read what others say about us?Every Sunday, people watch us from all over on Boxcast through our website, YouTube, and Facebook Live. We greet those who worship online, just as we would anyone who comes on our campus. This ...

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Last Sunday, in 8:00 worship, Pastor Philip presented Keith Latimer with the 2nd Annual David Dale Hospitality Award. You can see the replay below.If you see Keith around on campus, congratulate him on this prestigious award.......

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6Throughout the bible, and more specifically in the words of Jesus, children have a very special place in the kingdom of God. Time after time we are reminded to not hinder the little children from coming to Christ, to train up a child in the ways that they should go, and even to not cause one of th...

Pic 1.  Meet Jonathan, on the left; he brings his friend Rome who is disabled and can't drive. They are both so thankful for everything we do as a church for them. People like this are what makes working at the Bread House so rewarding! Pic 2.  Meet Crooked Tail; he comes to the Bread House every day we are open. His favorite snack is Cheez its! (I can't blame him). If we don't come out to see him...

Above Photo: Meet the Hensley’s! They are from Louisiana. A tree fell on their house. They headed our way because the power and water are out for some time! The Bread House was able to help them out with food!      Week 72 NumbersBags Collected - 224Bags Given Out - 207Gift cards Given - 0Members Served - 188Total NumbersBags Collected - 20,809Bags Given Out - 19,044 (71.4 tons)Gift cards Given - ...

Heartfelt thanks to our generous church family for making last Sunday’s Back to School event possible. The Back-to-School Bash is one of the ways our SUMC Mission team reaches out to our community. Thirty-three enthusiastic, faith-filled volunteers welcomed the families to our campus and ensured the love of God went out to 126 children and youth through the sharing of backpacks and grade-appropria...

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.......

Hugs from the Library to all who answered our call for donations for the Back-to-School Bash! We trust it helped clear off some shelf space for you but most importantly, on behalf of our church, we were privileged to give many kids lots and lots of books! It was especially heartening to have a box of children’s Bibles to give to appreciative kids! And those kids and their parents were truly gratef...