Pastor's Points
Church historian, Martin Marty, recalls a summer day when he was 8 years old and one of those grand miracles of childhood occurred: A watermelon truck overturned right in front of his house! The uninjured driver jumped out to watch helplessly as scores of neighborhood children from everywhere raced to the scene of that blessed event and dove into the spilled cargo for a sticky picnic on the pavement. Right in front of his house! That was the good news. The bad news was that Martin Marty was out of town that day, visiting his grandmother. He missed it. He never saw the overturned truck, never took part in the sticky feast. Life is like that sometimes; We are where the action isn’t. While the fortunate ones are there to catch the bouncing watermelons we are miles away playing card games with our grandmother. (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
SERVE OTHERS THIS SUMMER: SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Frazer will send a team to Livingston, Ala., to work with Alabama Rural Ministry for the second annual Frazer Family Mission Trip, June 14-20. This opportunity is open to all adults, youth and children (entering fourth grade and older) who are willing to travel together as a family and make a difference through day camp ministry and home repair work. Stop by the table in the Atrium Sunday, April 19 or April 26 for more information or call Bob Crittenden at 270-2092 or e-mail bobandbethc@yahoo.com. To learn more about Alabama Rural Ministry, go to www.arm-al.org.

Stop by the international missions information table in the Atrium Sunday, April 19 or Sunday, April 26 to learn more or sign up for Frazer’s upcoming mission trips to Peru and Ecuador.

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE CONFERENCE MAY 15-17
If you feel like your marriage is falling off the wedding cake, here’s a lifeline to get back on firm footing—The FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage conference, May 15-17 at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery. Together, you’ll learn God’s plan for how to make your marriage really work. For more information, call Mike Conn at 462-5227 or visit the table in the Atrium this Sunday, April 19. Look for the wedding cake!

DON’T MISS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S BRUNCH APRIL 25
There’s still time to buy tickets for the United Methodist Women’s Annual Mother, Daughter and Friends Brunch “The Tie that Binds,” Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Spirit-filled speaker, worship leader and vocalist Donna Allen will lead us in a time of fellowship. Don’t miss this opportunity to be spiritually energized by sharing in friendship, love and hospitality. Tickets are available for $8 in the Frazer Bookstore.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY FOR STUDENTS APRIL 26 IN WESLEY HALL
Sunday, April 26 will be a day of joyful celebration as nearly 100 young men and women come forward to be baptized in the Christian faith and received into the full membership of the church during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. Since January, these students have participated in confirmation classes, service projects and a retreat. They stand ready to make both a public affirmation of their faith in Jesus Christ and a vow of commitment to this church of their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Please join the entire congregation as we receive these newly confirmed members and celebrate this important faith milestone. All Sunday morning services will be combined in Wesley Hall, with confirmation celebrated during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.

YOUTH MISSIONS BARBECUE TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Don’t miss the 19th annual Youth Missions Barbecue Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds will help Frazer send 55 students and adults to the Dominican Republic this summer to further the work of Mission Emanuel. Tickets are $7 each for barbecue plates and available in the C.R.A.V.E. Student Ministry office or Frazer Bookstore during the week or Sunday mornings in the Atrium. We will also make free deliveries to businesses wanting to treat their employees. Order forms are available in the Atrium and C.R.A.V.E. office. E-mail Kathy Hiebert at kathy.hiebert@frazerumc.org for more information.

GOT STUFF? SINGLES MINISTRY CAN HELP TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS!
Sell your stuff at the annual Frazer Flea Market, Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. -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. To reserve your space, call Virginia Holmes at 495-6390. Donations of pre-loved items are also appreciated.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S BAKE SALE MAY 2
The UMW will host a bake sale Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., or until items are sold out. Stop by the Fellowship Hall during the Youth Missions Barbecue for a great selection of homemade cakes, pies, cookies and more. All funds raised will help the C.R.A.V.E. Student Ministry summer missions projects.

BOARD OF STEWARDS MEETING THIS SUNDAY
The Board of Stewards will meet this Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST AT FRAZER
Join us for breakfast Sunday mornings at 7 in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $3.

Children & Student Opportunities
PARENTS, HELP US CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING SENIORS
The Student Ministry will honor all graduating seniors with a special Graduating Senior Recognition Dinner Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in the C.R.A.V.E. room. The cost is $10 per person (free for graduating senior) and reservations for this family dinner must be made by May 3. Call the C.R.A.V.E. office at 272-8622 to reserve your place today.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
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.

The Christian Job Exchange needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meals on Wheels at Frazer needs volunteers to help deliver meals on Mondays.

Atrium Welcome Desk volunteers are needed from 2-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Activity Center Control Desk volunteers are needed in the afternoons, Monday-Friday.

The Children’s Ministry needs Aqua Zone Check-In Desk volunteers at 8 a.m. on 4th Sundays and Wavemakers Sunday School teachers for the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. hours.

Ushers are needed for the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. traditional worship services.

Volunteers are needed to help scan Sunday School class attendance sheets on Monday mornings.

Volunteers are needed to work the CD duplicators in the Atrium Sunday mornings for the 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
FOURTH THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP FOR OLDER ADULTS THIS WEEK
Fourth Thursday for older adults will be April 23 in the Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Cost is $5 and Don Hill is the speaker. Carol Waring will be available at 9 a.m. for blood pressure checks and provide Medicare/Drug Plan information.

PLACES FOR WOMEN TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER
i.connect for women will meet Tuesday, April 21 at 8:45 a.m. in Parlor. Join us for fellowship, breakfast and an inspiring message on organization and balance. Reservations are required to attend and for pre-school nursery care. Call Sandy at 495-6391 or e-mail sandy@frazerumc.org to reserve your spot.

It’s time to scrapbook again! Memory Savors will meet Monday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at the foot of the stairs in the Atrium. Bring your own photos and supplies and enjoy a time of fellowship and a devotion by Jo-Ann Holston. For more information, call Casey Hudson at 514-0923.

PARENTS, HELP US CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING SENIORS
The Student Ministry will honor all graduating seniors with a special Graduating Senior Recognition Dinner Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in the C.R.A.V.E. room. The cost is $10 per person (free for graduating senior) and reservations for this family dinner must be made by May 3. Call the C.R.A.V.E. office at 272-8622 to reserve your place today.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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Such is the story of Thomas. When Jesus first appeared to them, Thomas was missing. The disciples enthusiastically relate to him the story of the risen Christ but he refuses to believe their testimony. In fact, he says emphatically that, unless he not only sees but also touches those wounds, he will never believe. The verb is quite graphic: “Unless I thrust my finger and my hand into the place of those wounds, I will never believe!”
The Lord graciously accommodates him. A week after His resurrection, on the following Sunday, Jesus appears again with Thomas present. Jesus came, the doors having been locked, and stood in their midst, and said, “Peace be with you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Reach here your finger, and see my hands; and reach here your hand, and put it into my side; and be not unbelieving, but believing.” Thomas is so moved in holy awe that he has no need to touch or feel. The mere sight of Jesus’ wounds transforms him from an unbeliever to a believer. After a mere glance at those wounds he makes the highest theological confession of Jesus that is found in the New Testament: “My Lord and my God.”
When Jesus appeared to His disciples after their abandonment of Him the first words out of His mouth when He entered the room were “Peace be with you!” Not “Where were you guys?” Not “How could you have let me down?” Like Thomas and the other fearful followers we have all doubted Jesus. How do we deal with doubt? Steve Kilson suggests five “reasons and remedies for doubt.”
Be patient with the slow heart. Some people have doubts because they lack information. They do not know the facts that could help them believe.
Pray for the troubled heart. There are some who doubt because they are simply overwhelmed with confusion.
Refresh the faint of heart. Often doubts can arise from being tired or emotionally exhausted.
Encourage the fearful heart. A lot of us doubt because of self-esteem issues. Jesus offered the disciples peace in the midst of their fear. He still does the same today.
Love the wounded heart. Do you know someone who has been hurt? Love them! In Jesus name, love them! In time, your acceptance of them may open the door to a relationship with Jesus.
Frazer is open to doubters who are slow, troubled, faint, fearful and wounded. Come and discover “your Lord and your God!”

Dr. Barry K. Carpenter
Senior Pastor

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