Verbal Announcements
16th Pentecost
28 Sep 2025
15th Pentecost
21 Sep 2025
14th Pentecost
14 Sep 2025
13th Pentecost
7 Sep 2025
12th Pentecost
31 Aug 2025
11th Pentecost
24 Aug 2025
10th Pentecost
17 Aug 2025
9th Pentecost
10 Aug 2025
8th Pentecost
3 Aug 2025
7th Pentecost
27 Jul 2025
6th Pentecost
23 Jul 2025
5th Pentecost
13 Jul 2025
4th Pentecost
6 Jul 2025
3rd Pentecost
29 Jun 2025
2nd Pentecost
22 Jun 2025
Trinity
15 Jun 2025
Pentecost
8 Jun 2025
7th Easter
1 Jun 2025
6th Easter
25 May 2025
5th Easter
18 May 2025
4th Easter
11 May 2025
3rd Easter
4 May 2025
2nd Easter
27 Apr 2025
Easter
20 Apr 2025
Palm Sunday
13 Apr 2025
5th Sunday of Lent
6 Apr 2025
4th Sunday of Lent
30 Mar 2025
As We Gather
Sometimes our faith is weak, and we wonder if God will hear our complaints and prayers. But He is always there, listening in love and offering grace and blessings. The bigger question is whether we will hear His promises and forgiveness. In Habakkuk that answer is a resounding “yes,” for it is a reminder that we trust our heavenly Father because of the greatest gift we have received: faith. Sometimes, like with the apostles, it seems we need more faith, but God, who has given us that precious gift, promises, “the righteous shall live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). In the Epistle, Paul rejoices over Timothy’s faith in our Savior, who “abolished death and brought life and immortality to light” (2Timothy 1:10). Paul encourages Timothy to “guard the good deposit entrusted” to him and each person of faith (2Timothy 1:14). Rejoice, for today that faith moves us to hear, listen, and respond in word and song.
Holy Communion
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated today with the confession that we receive the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, in, with and under (a way of saying that Christ is fully present in) the bread and wine. Christ's presence gives us the assurance that our sins are forgiven and to nourish our faith. This is a solemn celebration, “For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves” (1Corinthians 11:29). The Lord’s Supper is meant for our good, not to our judgment. But, before presenting yourself ask these questions:
1. Am I sorry for my sins and need forgiveness?
2. Did Christ die and rise to forgive my sins?
3. Am I receiving the very body and blood of Christ Jesus?
If your answers are yes, you are welcome. If you are not a member of a LCMS church, or have further questions about The Lord’s Supper, please speak with the pastor.
Stewardship
Luke 17:10 – “So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’ ”
We can never put God in our debt. Even if we lived in perfect compliance with the Law, we would still only be unworthy servants. Our giving to the Lord’s work in the Church is a sign that we recognize our role as servants. Furthermore, we give because we recognize our own need for that work of the Lord in the Church. And what a blessing it is to give to the Church so that the ministry of His Word and Sacraments may reach all in the community.
Lutherans For Life
“It is easy to look at others in the world and label them as enemies, especially when they have different political, religious, or ethical beliefs than we do. But, when God looks at those individuals, He wants them to belong to His family, too. A fruit of faith can be to show other individuals, made in God’s image, that they, too, are chosen!” Marie K. MacPherson, author – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
Benevolence
Love seeks the welfare of all, (Romans 15:2), and works no ill to any, (Romans 13:8-10); love seeks opportunity to do good to all, and especially toward the household of faith, (Galatians 6:10). Please consider contributing to our benevolence fund. (Online to donate: https://www.shalimar.church/human-care)
American Heritage Girls Troop 1517
American Heritage Girls Troop 1517 (Shalimar, FL): This Christ‑centered troop guides girls aged 5–18 through badge work, leadership development, service, and outdoor adventure. Members grow in faith, character, and community through Bible study, service projects, camping, and more. With family involvement and faith-based mentorship, Troop 1517 builds girls of integrity dedicated to serving God, family, community, and country.
For more information contact Adrienne Cook.
Children Sunday School
As our children study the Bible account "Noah and the Flood" in Sunday School this week, they will consider God's messages that He gave through the flood and the rainbow. God promises to provide a Savior to overcome sin and take its punishment for us. Parents could ask, "How do God's promises give you comfort?"
Marionette Puppets
John Tetzel is selling forgiveness for sin. Students of near by Wittenberg University learn from Martin Luther that forgiveness for sin is not something that can be sold. Forgiveness is Jesus’ gift to us. If we believe in Jesus and are sorry for our sins, then they are forgiven. The students are witnessing the beginnings of the reformation.
How AI is Used in Fraud and Scams
Learn how artificial intelligence is being used in today’s scams and how to stay protected. Ashley Bailey from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will share real examples and safety tips. Join us in the Café for this important and practical session on digital awareness and protection.
Council Meeting
Let us do everything with love. The Church Council is a gathering of elected advisers who serve and guide the ministries of the congregation toward our given mission. (Matthew 28:19-20). We meet in the library.
Military Love & Care Bags
As a church community grounded in compassion and service, we have a special opportunity to come together and make a real difference in the lives of local military families who are facing financial hardship. For the month of September, we are requesting diapers and wipes for the little ones. All sizes are needed and very much appreciated. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Mite Boxes
LWML Mite Boxes are used to collect small, voluntary offerings that support mission work locally, nationally, and globally. Based on the widow’s mite (Luke 21:1–4), these gifts fund grants for spreading the Gospel, supporting ministries, and serving those in need. Every coin helps share Christ’s love through the work of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Pastor And Family Life Minister Appreciation
Clergy Appreciation is highlighted in October, but we encourage you to honor and support our ministerial staff throughout the year. Ministry can often feel isolating and exhausting, leaving pastors and their families wondering if their efforts matter. Let’s take time to affirm and appreciate Pastor Klemme and Family Life Minister Curtis for their faithful service.
Reformation
We are celebrating the Reformation with a congregational picnic, live action drama, Lutheran trivia, pumpkin carving, and fellowship. The first act of our three act play starts at Noon. The conclusion of that first act will signal the start of the picnic.
The Reformation commemorates the rescue of the Gospel (Faith alone, Grace alone, Scripture alone, Christ alone, All Glory to God alone) from a corrupt medieval church. The catalyst for the reformation was the Oct 31, 1517 posting on the door of the Wittenberg Church a disputation protesting clerical abuses and the sale of forgiveness.
Sharing and Caring
A ministry supported by our congregation through donations of non-perishable food items, placed in the collection basket in the inner Narthex. Sharing and Caring serves individuals and families in need by providing food, clothing, and emergency assistance. It brings hope, encouragement, and practical support to those experiencing hardship or crisis.
Smokes and Jokes, a Christian Fellowship
Attention cigar smokers, pipe smokers, bourbon and scotch drinkers! Pastor Klemme is organizing a fellowship group around shared interest in the leaf and libations to meet at one of the local cigar bars and in each other’s homes, where we can smoke and joke on the patio. Those interested should contact Pastor Klemme directly.
Sunday School, Legacy Deo
During the Sunday School hour, we welcome Brian Hamilton from Legacy Deo for a presentation on Christian stewardship. He will share insights on endowments, trust funds, and remembering the congregation in our wills. Legacy Deo, a Christ-centered foundation, has long helped individuals, families, churches, and ministries with planned giving and endowment management, encouraging believers to leave a lasting legacy of faith.
The Way Cafe
An in-person devotion with Pastor Klemme to strengthen your relationship with God through Scripture, song, prayer, fellowship, and biblical insights. Come, be replenished, renewed, and fueled to live a life of faith. You are welcome just as you are. God is here, ready to connect with you in a fresh way. Meets by weekly in the Cafe.
Trunk or Treat – Community Outreach Event
This fall we’re opening our parking lot to the neighborhood for a safe, family-friendly Trunk or Treat. Our decorated car trunks will be filled with candy, games, and smiles—an easy way to welcome families onto our grounds and share God’s love through simple hospitality. It’s a chance to be a safe and joyful presence in our community, to build connections with neighbors, and to invite them to see the church not just as a building, but as a caring place where they belong.
Youth Group
Commemoration of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Pastor
The Church honor's saints for showing us how living out faith can be done.
Moving from the Old World to the New, Muhlenberg established the shape of Lutheran parishes for America during a 45-year ministry in Pennsylvania. Born at Einbeck, Germany, in 1711, he came to the American colonies in 1742. A tireless traveler, Muhlenberg helped to found many Lutheran congregations and was the guiding force behind the first American Lutheran synod, the Ministerium of Pennsylvania, founded in 1748. He valued the role of music in Lutheran worship (often serving as his own organist) and was also the guiding force in preparing the first American Lutheran liturgy (also in 1748). Muhlenberg is remembered as a church leader, a journalist, a liturgist, and—above all—a pastor to the congregation in his charge. He died in 1787, leaving behind a large extended family and a lasting heritage: American Lutheranism.
Source: LCMS Calendar of Commemorations.
Commemoration of Abraham, Patriarch
The Church honor's saints for showing us how living out faith can be done.
Abraham (known early in his life as Abram) was called by God to become the father of a great nation (Genesis 12). At the age of 75 and in obedience to God's command, he, his wife Sarah, and his nephew Lot moved southwest from the town of Haran to the land of Canaan. There God established a covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:18), promising the land of Canaan to his descendants. At the age of 100 Abraham and Sarah were finally blessed with Isaac, the son long promised to them by God. Abraham demonstrated supreme obedience when God commanded him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. God spared the young man's life only at the last moment and provided a ram as a substitute offering (Genesis 22:1-19). Abraham died at the age of 175 and was buried in the Cave of Machpelah, which he had purchased earlier as a burial site for Sarah. He is especially honored as the first of the three great Old Testament Patriarchs—and for his “righteousness before God through faith” (Romans 4:1-12).
Source: LCMS Calendar of Commemorations
Commemoration of Philip, Deacon
The Church honor's saints for showing us how living out faith can be done.
Philip, also called the Evangelist (Acts 21:8), was one of the seven men appointed to assist in the work of the twelve Apostles and of the rapidly growing early church by overseeing the distribution of food to the poor (Acts 6:1-6). Following the martyrdom of Stephen, Philip proclaimed the Gospel in Samaria and led Simon the Sorcerer to become a believer in Christ (8:4-13). He was also instrumental in bringing about the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-39), through whom Philip became indirectly responsible for bringing the Good News of Jesus to the people on the continent of Africa. In the town of Caesarea he was host for several days to the Apostle Paul, who stopped there on his last journey to Jerusalem (Acts 21:8- 15).
Source: Lutheran Calendar of Saints