Pastor's Points
This Sunday, March 8, is the Great Day of Giving. We are challenging every Frazer member and friend to give over and beyond his or her tithe to a special and separate offering at the end of each service for one purpose—to support our mission partners (missionaries and mission agencies) around the world with whom we have covenanted to support this year.  The Board of Stewards adjusted our 2009 Operating Budget from an original 10.3 million dollar projection to 9 million dollars in order to live within the level of our pledges. That action required major reductions in three line items in our budget: programs, personnel and missions. 
While declaring a revised budget, the Board at the same time issued a congregational challenge to raise $579,000, the amount of the mission budget reduction. We can be both fiscally responsible and faithful at the same time. (more)

What's Happening At Frazer
-Church-Wide News and Events
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-Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
-Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities

Church-Wide News and Events
FRAZER’S GREAT DAY OF GIVING THIS SUNDAY
Frazer’s 30-day “Staying on Mission” initiative to support Frazer’s missions efforts here and around the world will culminate this Sunday, March 8 with a “Great Day of Giving.” To date, members have pledged over $280,000 to help Frazer stay on mission. If you haven’t already, you will have the opportunity during morning services to turn in a card with an increase to your 2009 pledge, or make a one-time donation above and beyond your pledge to go toward missions. 

UPCOMING CHANGES TO FRAZER’S BULLETIN AND NEWSLETTER
Beginning this week, Frazer will no longer mail the weekly bulletin. Look for the new, twice-monthly formatted “Frazer Family News” to come to your mailbox in mid-March. This plan will cut our costs in half while maintaining effective communication.

NOON SALAD LUNCHEON THIS TUESDAY
The March Noon Salad Luncheon will be Tuesday, March 10, from 12-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Don Hill’s topic will be “Learning to Make Choices.” Cost is $5 and the public is invited.

CARING MINISTRIES WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28
Frazer will host an area-wide Caring Ministries Workshop Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Frazer members interested in enhancing their Christian care-giving skills or learning more about Stephen Ministry are encouraged to register. The registration fee has been waived for Frazer members. Pre-registration is required. E-mail stephenministry@frazerumc.org or call Linda Best at 272-8622 to reserve your spot.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE FOR WOMEN THIS WEEK
Carrying a huge piece of baggage can hurt and leave you feeling drained, much like the baggage of pain, anger, sadness and guilt we carry in our lives. Come hear Kim Hendrix speak on “Check Your Baggage” at this month’s Shine Your Light service Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Stay for coffee and dessert fellowship in the Atrium after the service. Click here to see a special message from Kim Hendrix.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Frazer’s Charitable Trust is now accepting scholarship applications for a limited number of grants for the 2009 year. Applications are available in the church office and must be returned no later than March 31.

DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY
Melanie Beasley of the Family Sunshine Center will speak about domestic abuse Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. in room 3101. Anyone interested in learning more about this important topic is encouraged to attend.

PLANNING YOUR FUNERAL WORKSHOP SET FOR MARCH 15
If you plan and choose wisely, your legacy can be your most significant act of worship and your funeral is an important aspect of this. Join John Schmidt and Harold Faulkner Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel for guidance in planning a funeral that reflects how you want to be remembered.

GOT STUFF? THE SINGLES MINISTRY CAN TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS!
Sell your stuff at the annual Frazer Flea Market, Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Flea Market is held in conjunction with the Youth Missions Barbecue and all funds raised will support missions. Booth spaces are available for $20 each. For more information or to reserve your space, call Virginia Holmes in the  Singles Ministry at 495-6390. Donations of pre-loved items are also appreciated.

NEW ACTIVITY CENTER HOURS
As of March 2, the Frazer Activity Center hours have changed. The Activity Center will now be open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TIME CHANGES THIS SUNDAY
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 8. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour.

Children & Student Opportunities
YOUTH MISSIONS BARBECUE TICKETS ON SALE NOW
It’s that time of year, when pigs begin to fly and tickets are on sale for the 19th Annual Youth Missions Barbecue. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 and all proceeds will help Frazer send 75 students to the Dominican Republic this summer. Tickets are now available for $7 each, in the C.R.A.V.E. Student Ministry office during the week and in the Atrium Sundays.

YOUTH WORSHIP ARTS DINNER THEATRE THIS MONTH
Frazer’s Youth Worship Arts invites you to a “Rodeo Roundup” dinner theatre in the Fellowship Hall Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 at 12:15 p.m. Come in support of our summer mission trip to San Antonio, June 13-20. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, ages 10 and under. Tickets are on sale now Sundays in the Atrium, in the Frazer Bookstore and Music Office or from any Youth Worship Arts member.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE DURING SPRING BREAK BLOOD DRIVE
The demand for blood always increases during vacation season. Please consider donating the gift of life this month. The LifeSouth bus will be in front of Wesley Hall Wednesday evening, March 11. You can also donate Sunday morning, March 15 in the Fellowship Hall. 

THANK YOU TO OUR BLOOD DRIVE DONORS
Thank you to those who donated blood during our friendly competition blood drive with Auburn UMC in January. Frazer had a grand total of 194 donors and Auburn had 123. If each unit of blood reaches at least three people, then 951 lives will be touched because of the faithfulness of our blood donors. Thank you for being significant part of this outreach.

Congratulations and special thanks to our gallon donors. Your commitment to your community is a ministry that is greatly appreciated.
• 1 Gallon - Peter Knight, Lisa W. Bleacher, Patrick B. Smith 
• 2 Gallons - Kimberly G. Nix, Brady J. Vaughn
• 3 Gallons - Janice R. Bailey 
• 4 Gallons - John F. Black
• 5 Gallons - Greg F. Winn, Donna D. Smith,  Sherry C. Dyess 
• 6 Gallons - David B. Mixon 
• 8 Gallons - Evvie O. Golding, Jerald T. Piwetz, Kim K. Johnson

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
OLDER ADULT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
S.P.I.R.I.T. will host an encore performance by bluegrass band, Southbound Glory, led by Bryan Jackson, Thursday, March 12. 
Join us for a “hand-clappin’, foot-tappin’” good time. Dinner is $5 and begins at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the program at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. For reservations, call Faye Jackson at 279-8727. 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage, with many parallels for today’s overloaded and stressed woman. Join us March 12 at 9 a.m. in room 7205 for the study “Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman” by Beth Moore. Charlotte Robertson is the facilitator. Call Sandy at 495-6391 for reservations.

The next Women’s Precepts study, “Understanding the Anger and Mercy of God: The Study of Micah, Nahum and Habakkuk,” begins March 12 in room 7208. The study meets Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. and runs through April 23. Cost is $15.

FISHERS OF MEN FELLOWSHIP EVENT THIS MONTH
The Real Men’s Bible study group will host a fish cookout Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Frazer’s outdoor pavilion. 
All men are invited to join us for good food, fellowship and fun. Cost is $5 and tickets are available from any Lion Chasers member or by calling Dale Todd at 657-0866.

LOOKING FOR THE SAVIOR STUDY BEGINS THIS WEEK
The Lifelines Sunday School class will begin an in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians in March. We’ll focus on becoming contagious Christians, growing in faith, receiving God’s Word and living holy lives. Bob and Sandra Passmore teach this class for young, married couples (late 20s to early 40s). Lifelines meets at 11 a.m. in room 7201.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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This Great Day of Giving says several things. First, we believe in our mission to be a light in the darkness. We are a mission-driven congregation. We are a church committed to the Great Commission in our own neighborhoods and to the nations. Furthermore, we believe the people of Frazer are willing to go beyond normal expectations because of their core convictions. Frazer genuinely loves the world Jesus loves. And we will love the world even when it means sacrifice. 
All across this congregation there is a renewed passion for lost people. Tough times provoke a revival of our first call—to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God! This is who we are. Already, the membership has committed $269,980 in the last two weeks in preparation for this great day.
Of course the Great Day of Giving offering can be one-time gifts beyond the In His Steps commitment as well as pledges to be given over the course of 2009. All amounts raised over the shortfall will be designated for missions. 
Last year more than 2,000 persons committed themselves to serve in the first Great Day of Service in this community. Frazer spoke boldly through small acts of kindness done in the name of Jesus. We will do that again this year. Through this offering this Sunday we partner with others who serve all over the world. We will live out our mission to Worship, Win, Disciple and Serve. 
Every gift, large or small, when given to Christ to do what he has commanded will have His blessing. I trust every child, young person and adult will act in a spirit of Christian unity to bring the kingdom of God to earth as it is in heaven.  
As we pray and plan for this day I suggest the timely words of the father of modern missions, William Carey:
“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”

Barry

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