Heartbeats
Out with the old and in with the new! New beginnings always add excitement to our lives. We are not really throwing out the old or the past. The older I get the more I like the Chinese custom of respecting their elders. I think there can be wisdom learned from life experiences. The reason that we tell a child not to touch a red-hot stove, apart from trying to keep a child from getting burned, is because we have touched a hot stove and we were burned. But the new brings vitality all of its own. A new thing can be a good thing. I believe that whether a new thing is a good thing or not is how we view and handle that new thing. We are in control of how we will be affected. (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
RECEPTION FOR JIM CARPENTER THIS SUNDAY
Come help us show our appreciation for Rev. Jim Carpenter and his wife Laura at a special reception this Sunday, Feb. 28 in the Fellowship Hall after 11 a.m. services.

MARK LOWRY LIVE IN CONCERT THIS SUNDAY
Don't miss Christian comedian Mark Lowry live in concert at Frazer Sunday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall, with special guest Stan Whitmire. Tickets are still available for this amazing night of music and laughter. Buy your tickets in the Frazer Bookstore and online through iTickets.com.

WELCOME LUNCH FOR NEW SENIOR PASTOR MARCH 7
Everyone is invited to help us welcome our new Senior Pastor Dr. Tim Thompson and his wife Virginia to Frazer. A special luncheon will be held next Sunday, March 7 in the Fellowship Hall after the 11 a.m. services. Come meet our new senior pastor and welcome the Thompsons into the Frazer Family.

PRAYER VIGIL FOR GREAT DAY OF SERVICE
Prayer cover for our Great Day of Service is vital if we are to have a positive impact on our community. A prayer vigil will be held Friday, April 9 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Cokesbury Room. Sign up for a half-hour time slot in the Atrium this Sunday, Feb. 28, through your Sunday School class or at frazerumc.org/prayervigil

Prayer guides are available on the Web site and in the Atrium. If you are physically unable to come to the church but would like to pray at home, call Val at 495-6370 to be mailed a guide.

DON’T MISS THE GATHERING MARCH 7
The Gathering will meet Sunday, March 7 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. Find us online at frazerumc.org/thegathering

Children & Student Opportunities
REGISTER NOW FOR STUDENT CONFIRMATION RETREAT
All Confirmation Students should sign-up now for our Confirmation Retreat, April 16-18 at Camp Chandler. Cost is $75 and the deadline to register is March 28. Confirmation is just the beginning of the journey––we want to make sure our Confirmands are “built to last.” Register online at frazerumc.org/event/confirmationretreat or bring your payment and registration form to the CRAVE Student Ministry office at any time. Financial assistance is available so call the CRAVE office at 272-8622 with any questions.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SONSHINE SOCCER MARCH 1
Register your child for Spring Sonshine Soccer by Monday, March 1. Leagues are open for boys and girls ages 4-12 (as of March 1, 2010). Cost is $30 per child, plus equipment costs. Register in the Activity Center or call 495-6459 for more information.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
DEVELOPING YOUR PRAYER LIFE
If you want to develop and deepen your walk with the Lord while gaining greater insight into the discipline of prayer, this four-week course will help you learn the essentials for a believer’s prayer life. The class begins Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. in room 3202. Call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 or e-mail sandy@frazerumc.org to register.

I.CONNECT FOR WOMEN MARCH 9
Moms, make plans to join us for i.Connect, Tuesday, March 9 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 by noon Friday, March 5. E-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org for more details.

SIGN UP WOMEN'S RETREAT THIS SUNDAY
Ladies: Sunday, Feb. 28 is the last day to sign up for our March 5-6 Women’s Retreat at Harbor Lodge, Lake Martin. Cost is $85 and includes lodging and meals. Don’t miss a fun-filled weekend with friends as we fellowship together and hear from speaker Cathy Lee Phillips. Call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 for more information.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
HELP FRAZER’S MISSION BOARD COLLECT SUPPLIES FOR 2010 MISSION TRIPS
Sunday, Feb. 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.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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I want you to hang in with me for another minute. Consider that I am the old thing. In God’s timing, it is time for me to move on. Consider that Tim Thompson is the new thing. In God’s timing it is time for Tim to move in. Everything that I know about Tim is positive. I think that God has done a marvelous thing in giving the Bishop and the Cabinet inspiration in making this appointment! Tim has the qualities that will help this church be the church that it needs to be. Tim loves people (beware—he has a sense of humor); he is a gifted preacher and teacher.

When I was the pastor in Andalusia, I had Tim come and lead a spiritual gifts workshop. He was invaluable in helping people discover their spiritual gifts. The church still remembers him being there! Tim will discover your gifts and ask you to use them. What a wonderful future you have at Frazer. I am so excited for you and for the church.

And speaking of the old going out: let me thank you for the wonderful way that you received Laura and me. There was never a time that we did not feel loved by you. Frazer (you are Frazer) has been a blessing! We will watch and pray. Godspeed.

- Jim

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Baked pork chops, potatoes, mixed vegetables, corn, salad, rolls or biscuits, chocolate chip cake
Kid’s Meal: Cheese/pepperoni pizza or hamburger
Heart Healthy Meal: Grilled chicken salad & sugar-free Jell-O pudding

Announcements
HEAR TODAY’S MESSAGE AGAIN
If you want to hear today’s sermon again or share it with a friend, CDs will be available in the Atrium. In order to best steward our resources, starting this week the charge per CD will be $1. Don’t forget that you can also view past messages on frazerumc.org or download our podcast from iTunes for free.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Frazer’s Charitable Trust is now taking scholarship applications. The applications are available in the church office and must be returned by March 31.

‘PARENTING JOURNEY’ CDs
CD copies of the ‘Parenting Journey’ seminar with Bruce Johnston of JH Ranch are available for $5 per two-CD set. Call Janice Stough at 495-6361 or e-mail janice@frazerumc.or for more information.