Pastor's Points
I recently read the following description of those who are called into the ministry of pastoral care: “Out of the pool of the divinely rescued, God calls women and men into caring ministry. They are empowered to care for others because ‘they have been comforted in their troubles, by the God of all compassion, so they can comfort others in any trouble’” (2 Cor. 1:4). Frazer’s LifeCare Ministry Team is dedicated to providing care, compassion, comfort, encouragement and support to you and your family. I’d like to introduce you to some of the ministries and team members who provide LifeCare ministry for the members of the Frazer family. (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
CHETTE WILLIAMS TO SPEAK AT FRAZER MARCH 29
Auburn University football team chaplain Chette Williams will speak Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Come hear Chette share what the cross has meant to his own life and to the players he's influenced during his years as "spiritual coordinator" and head of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Auburn.

"REMEMBER THE CROSS" EASTER MUSICAL SET FOR APRIL 5
Frazer will present "Remember the Cross" Palm Sunday, April 5 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This multimedia experience will combine a choral concert, dance, contemporary drama, ensembles, the praise band and singers, and a full orchestra. Nursery will be available for children ages 3 and under. Don't miss this celebration of the greatest truth in history- Jesus is alive!

CARING MINISTRIES WORKSHOP THIS SATURDAY AT FRAZER
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a better Christian caregiver, plan to attend the area-wide Caring Ministries Workshop at Frazer, 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 attend. The fee for Frazer members has been waived but pre-registration is required. E-mail stephenministry@frazerumc.org or call Linda Best at 272-8622 for more information.

DON’T MISS YOUTH WORSHIP ARTS DINNER THEATRE THIS WEEKEND
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 in June. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, ages 10 and under. Tickets are on sale Sundays in the Atrium, in the Frazer Bookstore and Music Office or from any Youth Worship Arts member.

YARD CROSSES FOR EASTER AVAILABLE MARCH 29
Crosses for Easter can be placed in the yard anytime during Lent and draped with the purple cloth. Be sure to put out your cross by Palm Sunday, April 5. If you would like a cross for your yard or need a replacement, a limited number of crosses will be available in the Atrium Sunday, March 29. This outward sign can be a powerful witness and a reminder to our neighbors of the significance of this holy season. For more information, please call Joyce Lee at 272-4100.

SIGN UP NOW FOR FIRST PLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM
First Place 4 Health is a Christ-centered total wellness program that will be offered at Frazer, beginning April 13. Groups will meet from 8:45-10 a.m. or 5:45-7 p.m. To find out more, stop by the Welcome Desk in the Atrium or call Deborah at 271-0612 or e-mail her at dbeard0612@knology.net. An orientation meeting will be held Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. in room 3101. All first time participants are required to attend this meeting.

CHECK OUT SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON WFRZ THIS WEEK
“Departures,” a series of six half-hour programs on death and dying, will begin airing Monday, March 30 on WFRZ. The programs will run each week as follows: Mondays- 6 p.m., Wednesdays - 8 p.m., Fridays- 11 p.m., Saturdays - 4:30 p.m. and Sundays - 5:30 p.m. Dr. Don Hill is the host of this series that covers topics including hospice care, wills, organ donation, spiritual readiness and other important issues.

WFRZ will re-air “Shine Your Light” March 25 at 7 p.m. and March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Catch the re-air of S.P.I.R.I.T. featuring Southbound Glory March 26 and March 28 at 8 p.m

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE BY MARCH 31
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.

ALPHA & OMEGA CLASS SPRING BAKE SALE COMING SOON
The Alpha and Omega Sunday School class will sponsor its first Spring Bake Sale Sunday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Atrium. Come shop our selection of cakes, cookies, candy and Easter basket goodies. All proceeds will help fund missions projects.

PRAYER FOR DEPLOYED MEMBERS
If you have family deployed overseas, please let us know so we can pray for them. Call Bob at 495-6345 or e-mail bob@frazerumc.org

FRESH GREENERY AND FLOWERS NEEDED FOR EASTER
Frazer’s special decorations team needs your help to decorate the church for Easter. Please bring ivy, greenery and fresh cut flowers to the Sanctuary doors near the Chapel between 8-9 a.m. Saturday, April 11. Suggestions for flowers include azaleas, boxwoods and magnolias.

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.

REGISTER NOW FOR UPCOMING YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
All Confirmation Class students should plan to attend a required overnight retreat at Frazer, April 17-18. Register now for this time of fun, food, fellowship and learning as we prepare for Confirmation graduation on May 3. Cost is $20 and the deadline to register is April 1. For more information, call
the C.R.A.V.E. Student Ministry Office at 272-8622.

All seventh through 12th grade guys and their fathers are invited to the Tender Warriors Guys’ Retreat, April 17-18. NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and his son Michael will speak as we explore God’s true definition of a real man–the Tender Warrior he desires for you to be. Cost is $30 for students or $50 for father and student. Space is limited so call the C.R.A.V.E. office at 272-8622 or pick up a registration form today.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
CAN YOU LEND A HELPING HAND? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SEVERAL AREAS
Several ministries have an immediate need for volunteers at this time. If you are interested in serving in one of these areas, please call Beverly Harwick, Volunteer Coordinator, at 495-6336 or e-mail beverly@frazerumc.org.

• Atrium Welcome Desk volunteers are needed to fill slots from 8-10 a.m. and 2- 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
• Activity Center Control Desk volunteers are needed Mondays through Fridays. Hours are flexible.
• Men are needed Sunday, April 12 at 5 a.m. to set up at Winton Blount Park for the Easter Sunrise Service.
• The Children’s Ministry needs Wavemakers Sunday School teachers.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, PROJECTOR, SOUND... WE NEED YOU!
If you have technical skills with audio-visual equipment, sound systems or lighting and would like to explore important opportunities to use your gifts in our church, we want to hear from you. Frazer is seeking to expand our pool of available technicians for worship services and other events. For more information, e-mail Communications Director Ken Roach at ken@frazerumc.org.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
OLDER ADULT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Doors will open at 9 a.m. March 26 for Fourth Thursday, a time for fun and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. Ann Crews will lead a time of caring and sharing at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:45. Cost is $5 and Don Hill is the speaker. Carol Waring will be in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. for blood pressure checks and Medicare/Drug Plan information.

NEED HELP DEVELOPING A PRACTICAL, BIBLICAL PLAN FOR PARENTING?
Want to become more effective parents who work well together as a team? If so, join Mike and Lisa Conn Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. in room 3203 for an overview of their eight-week Character-Centered Parenting Course. For more information call Mike at 462-5227 or e-mail mike.conn@familyteamsforchrist.org or call Lisa at 462-8792 or e-mail lisa.conn@familyteamsforchrist.org.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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Our team of visiting pastors includes Paul Sims, Tom Searcy, Roy Sublette and Rhon Carleton. They make daily hospital and pre-surgery visits as well as visiting our homebound, nursing home, and assisted living members. Please let LifeCare know if you or a family member is scheduled for surgery, is hospitalized, or would like a visiting pastor. Paul Sims makes weekly supportive contact with those who are still recuperating at home, and we have a dedicated group of volunteers who would love to provide additional care and support with the delivery of a warm, home cooked meal. Val Chambers and Jorie Welch, two newly assigned members of the LifeCare Team, provide administrative support to our pastors and volunteer teams.
Doug Lunsford coordinates our pre-marital program and works diligently to make sure that couples preparing for marriage are partnered with seasoned volunteer mentoring couples who can provide practical experience, Christian support and encouragement. Our Pastoral Assistant, Linda Best, assists families as they make funeral arrangements and plan services to celebrate the life of their loved ones. She also schedules baptisms and baptism orientation.
Another LifeCare ministry is our Prayer Ministry, under the direction of Jan Niel. Jan and her team are available to pray with you individually, receive your intercessory prayer requests, and also provide individual and corporate healing services.
Our Counseling Center is also a LifeCare connectional ministry. Dr. Don Hill and Kathy Bonds provide individual professional counseling, and Terri Sasser can provide assistance with appointments. Kathy Bonds also supervises our many support groups as well as Celebrate Recovery.
Our LifeCare Team includes many vital partnerships with lay caring teams and volunteers. Stephen Ministers provide weekly, confidential, one-to-one Christian care to members experiencing life’s difficulties such as grief, divorce, job loss and illness. Our Grief Support Group, led by Harold Faulker and a group of dedicated lay facilitators, is open to the community and meets every Tuesday evening at 5:30. Dementia Daycare provides an opportunity for essential respite care. Handicapable provides advocacy for those in the congregation facing physical challenges. Our Military Ministry provides support and encouragement to our military members and their families. The PAWS Ministry (Pets Are Working Saints) volunteers minister with their pets, visiting adults and children in nursing homes and residential facilities, and our Visitation Volunteers provide extra caring visits, flower arrangements and deliveries to our members who are homebound and in nursing homes.
I’m so privileged to lead this tremendous LifeCare Team. Caring for you and your family is our passion.

Rev, Susan L. Beeson
Coordinating Pastor, LifeCare

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March 25
Mini meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls, salad, dessert.
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