Heartbeats
We are excited to be joining forces with First United Methodist Montgomery and Aldersgate United Methodist churches to even further enhance our impact on the city. As Frazer members, we believe in serving others all year long, but the Great Day of Service is a special opportunity to come together and serve side by side. (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
FRAZER ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR MINISTER
Bishop Paul Leeland has appointed Dr. Timothy (“Tim”) Thompson as the new Senior Minister at Frazer. The announcement was made during morning worship services Sunday, Feb. 7. Dr. Thompson has ties to Montgomery and Frazer. He grew up in Montgomery and attended First United Methodist. His first position in ministry was here at Frazer, where he was mentored by Dr. John Ed Mathison.Dr. Thompson currently serves as Senior Minister of First United Methodist, Opelika. His appointment to Frazer will be effective March 1.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES TO BE HELD THIS WEEK
Frazer will mark the beginning of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, with Ash Wednesday services Feb. 17 at 6 and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The imposition of ashes, a symbol of mourning and humility, have been a time-honored way Christians have reflected on the meaning of the Cross. Frazer’s student and children’s ministries will offer special teaching to explain the meaning of Ash Wednesday so that all ages can be prepared to participate.

DON’T MISS THE GATHERING FEB. 21
The Gathering will meet Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the East Sanctuary. If you are seeking high-energy worship, relevant teaching to your life-stage and long to connect with others and unite in service, the Gathering is for you. Don’t miss this exciting worship experience geared towards young adults. Bring a friend and join the movement. Nursery will be available for children ages 0-3 during The Gathering. Registration is requested by Wednesday, Feb. 17. To register online for childcare or for more info go to frazerumc.org/thegathering

FRAZER BOOKSTORE WILL BE CLOSED FEB. 15
The Frazer Bookstore will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day. Normal bookstore hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 16.

MARK LOWRY COMING TO FRAZER FEB. 28
Christian comedian Mark Lowry will appear live in concert at Frazer Sunday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall, with special guest Stan Whitmire. Don’t miss this amazing night of music and laughter. Tickets are on sale in the Frazer Bookstore and online through iTickets.com. For more information, call Butch McPherson at 495-6325.

FIRST AID CLASS TO BE OFFERED FEB. 23
Sign up now for a First Aid Class on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 6-9 p.m. in room 8114. The class will offer training in handling medical emergencies including stroke and seizures and injuries including wounds, burns, bites, stings and temperature-related emergencies. Certification is valid for two years. Cost is $20 and includes a snack supper. Sign up now in the Activity Center. Space is limited.

SAV-A-LIFE “WALK FOR LIFE” SET FOR FEB. 27
Sav-A-Life provides help for women with unplanned pregnancies and victims of abortion. You can support this life-saving ministry through the “Walk for Life” Saturday, Feb. 27 at Blount Cultural Park. Each walker is asked to obtain sponsors and walk two miles. Every dollar raised will support the work of Sav-A-Life ministry. Brochures about how to get involved with the “Walk for Life” are available at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium or by calling 260-8010.

OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY FOR FRAZER WITH A SMALL GROUP
Do you have a heart drawing you to pray for our church? You can join a small group who prays on Sunday mornings during our worship hours. Each group intercedes during one service per month, lifting up not only the worship services but all that is happening on any of Frazer’s campuses. You will be greatly blessed by spending that hour with others bringing our church family before God’s throne of grace. For more information contact Tiffany Beasley at 514-0306 or tbeasley@elmore.rr.com or Jan Niel at 495-6350 or jan@frazerumc.org

Children & Student Opportunities
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR DISCIPLE NOW 2010: STATUS
Students, don’t miss Disciple Now 2010: Status Feb. 26-28 at Shocco Springs Retreat Center with guest worship leader Steve Fee. All 6-12 grade students are invited to join us as we search for God’s direction for our lives. Cost is $100 and registration and payment is due this Sunday, Feb. 14. For more information, call the Student Ministry at 272-8622 or register online at frazerumc.org/disciplenow

SIGN UP FOR SPRING SONSHINE SOCCER NOW
Register your child for Spring Sonshine Soccer. Cost is $30 per child, plus equipment costs. Leagues are open to boys and girls ages 4-12 (as of March 1, 2010). Deadline to register is Monday, March 1 and mandatory evaluations will be March 2 and 4. Register in the Activity Center or call 495-6459 for more information.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY FOR OLDER ADULTS MEETS THIS THURSDAY
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb. 18 when Friends Bible study will meet at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Faye Gaston will teach on the topic “Who is a Christian?” A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:45.

REMINDER: FEBRUARY ICONNECT FOR WOMEN MEETS THIS TUESDAY
Moms, don’t forget that iConnect meets this Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 8:45-11 a.m. in the Parlor. Don’t miss this time of fellowship and a spiritual lesson over coffee and bagels as women come together to share life, to encourage and be encouraged. Reservations are necessary for you and preschool childcare. E-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org for more information.

REAL MEN’S ‘FISHERS OF MEN’ DINNER THIS THURSDAY
All men are invited to come for great food and fellowship Thursday, Feb. 18 as the Real Men’s Bible study hosts a “Fishers of Men” fish fry dinner at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are on sale this Sunday in the Atrium for $5. Bring a friend!

WOMEN’S “LOVING, LAUGHING, LIVING” RETREAT MARCH 5-6
Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend as we love, laugh and share life March 5-6 at Harbor Lodge, Lake Martin. Author of the Year Cathy Lee Phillips will be the guest speaker for this weekend retreat. Enjoy fun and fellowship with other women as we laugh, cry and spend time with new and old friends. Cost is $85 and includes lodging and meals. Deadline to register is Feb. 28. Brochures are available in the Atrium and throughout the church. For more information, call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
HELP FRAZER’S MISSION BOARD COLLECT SUPPLIES FOR 2010 MISSION TRIPS
Sundays, Feb. 21 and 28, Frazer’s Mission Board will collect items to be used on our 2010 Mission Trips. Your help is needed in providing craft and health items that will be used by Frazer members as they serve in various ministries around the world. A list if needed items is provided below. Some countries have strict rules governing what can be brought into the county, so please only donate items found on this list. A collection bin will be at the Mission Trip sign-up tables in the Atrium. Thank you for praying and supporting Frazer mission teams as they share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

GREAT DAY OF SERVICE SET FOR APRIL 10, SIGN UP FEB. 21 & 28 IN THE ATRIUM
Frazer’s second Great Day of Service is a signature opportunity to demonstrate God’s love to our whole community by focusing the efforts of as many people as possible into one day of meeting the needs of others. Saturday, April 10, we will join forces with First United Methodist Montgomery and Aldersgate United Methodist churches from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. to share Christ’s love through service. You can sign up to serve through your Sunday School class or individually, with special sign-up opportunities Sunday, Feb. 21 and 28 in the Atrium. For more information about the Great Day of Service and how to get involved, go to www.greatdayofservice.net

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A team is already at work gather practical projects from area agencies and individuals in need. Categories of projects will range from light construction to yard work, cooking meals to neighborhood friendship parties. Each project will have a leader to coordinate our efforts and ensure necessary resources are in place. All projects will start at 8 a.m. be designed to last no longer than until 3 p.m.

Members can sign up to serve through their Sunday School class or as individuals. You sign up for the category that you feel best suited for, and we will match you with a project.

The Great Day of Service will be preceded by a prayer vigil asking God to use us as the hands and feet of Christ, meeting the spiritual as well as the physical needs of those whom we serve.

At the end of the day we’ll gather at Huntingdon college to share stories of how we saw God work and give Him praise for all that is done.

Robert McCloskey said, “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” What we have here is a problem of communication. “Communication can be defined as a process by which we assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create shared understanding” (Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington State). George Bernard Shaw said that “the problem with communication…is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”
In our world today, communication is a key ingredient in understanding each other. One of the huge problems in the Church and in our church is communication. Too often we think that, because we have said something, we have communicated. Sometimes we think that because we understand a situation that others understand that situation also. Because we are not communicating with one another, problems result. This causes a person to feel that he/she is rejected, and makes the other person defensive and anxious.

There is miscommunication in families, too. Frazer is family! Sometimes, for whatever reason, we do not communicate with our family members and it is not intentional. It is like the quote above from Robert McCloskey. When we have a misunderstanding in the family, the family ceases to function as a family. A fractured family is a dysfunctional family.The family that communicates (communions together… I just knew that I was going make this a “church-y” thing), lives in peace even when they don’t agree. Understanding of each side was achieved.
The GOOD NEWS about the Frazer family is that we are really working at communicating with one another and understanding one another. I have witnessed this in a number of settings from staff meetings, worship planning meetings, program staff meetings, the Joel Committee, the Men’s Ministry, the finance committee and the Board of Stewards. Good words have been spoken by our members in support of our work together. But words are not the only way to communicate. Body language tells a lot about your state of mind and spirit. When I see the raising of hands in praise in Wesley Hall and I see the holding of hands as we sing after the benediction in the Sanctuary, I know we created a shared understanding of the family of God. God is truly blessing us in a wonderful way.
Let me be clear at this point. Please understand what I am saying. We are communicating to each other, the city of Montgomery, and the rest of the world that we understand mission and ministry. I want to suggest that instead of EMIM (Every Member in Ministry), we should be EMIM2 (Every Member in Ministry and Mission). Only a lack of communication can keep us from being the Church that God wants. Have I communicated?

- Jim

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