Pastor's Points
All that I am I owe to my mother. My mother, June Carpenter, was one of the strongest characters in my life. Her wit, her strong will, and her loving way bring me strength even to this day. She has been gone several years, but her life sustains me. She poured herself into her children and her home. She loved us, and there was never a doubt about that. She taught us to love God. My siblings are still being blessed by the daily prayers she prayed with us before leaving for school each day. I pray that she and your mother know today the love we have for them. May God bless our mothers! (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
FOUNTAIN OF LOVE OFFERING
A special offering will be taken this Sunday, May 10, for the residents of Wesley Gardens Retirement Community. Help keep the “fountain of love” flowing by giving to this wonderful ministry. Special Fountain of Love envelopes will be available during all worship services.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP ARTS SPRING PROGRAM MAY 13
Children’s Worship Arts invites you to their spring program May 13 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall. This year, the children have been learning about God and His plan for our lives. The Cherub Choir, JoySong and Purest Praise choirs will each give a special presentation as we worship and praise our great God and celebrate the song God has given each of us.

DISCOVER LONDON AND ISRAEL THIS FALL
Frazer will lead an 11-day trip in November, including historic Methodist sites in London and the life-changing experience of touring the Holy Land. Exploratory meetings will be held Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. or Sunday, May 24 at 5 p.m., in room 3105. Call Charles Wise at 495-6319 or e-mail cwise@frazerumc.org for more information.

IN HIS STEPS DEVOTIONALS
In effort to be good stewards of our resources, the monthly In His Steps devotional guide will no longer be offered in its current format. This devotional was a special edition of “Indeed” which featured a cover designed exclusively for Frazer. The contents of “Indeed” are still available by individual subscription or free by e-mail. This change will save the church $23,000 by not ordering personalized copies of the devotional. For more information, go to the “publications” section of www.walkthru.org. “The Upper Room” devotional guide is still available outside the church office.

GET MOVING THIS SUMMER WITH FRAZER’S ACTIVITY MINISTRY
The Activity Ministry offers a variety of summer sports for adults, students and children. Registration for all sports programs begins May 4. No registration necessary for aerobics classes. For more information, schedules and costs, call the Activity Center at 495-6459 or stop by the desk.

For Adults:
• Men’s basketball league, age 18 and older.
• Adult pick-up volleyball meets Mondays and Thursdays.
• Summer Aerobics classes for adults meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Morning and evening classes and classes for older adults (Temple Builders) are available.

For Children and Students:
• Good Mornings for 1-6 graders.
• Volleyball for 6-12 grade girls
• Three on Three Basketball for 6-12 grade boys

Children & Student Opportunities
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Summer Fun Program for Young Children: Register now for a summer nursery program for children, newborn through kindergarten age. The program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. June 9-July 30. Sign up in the Nursery office, call 279-0271 or go to www.frazerkindergarten.com.

Children’s Camps: This summer, Frazer’s Children’s Ministry will offer elementary camps at Camp Chandler, June 8-10 for rising first-third graders and June 8-12 for rising fourth-sixth graders. Children will enjoy favorite outdoor activities as well as arts and crafts, games and spending time with the Lord. There is still time to register—pick up a brochure at the Tugboat in the Atrium or register online at www.frazerumc.org/camp.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
SERVING AND 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.

Cooks Needed: The Third Annual Taste of Frazer event will be Aug. 5 and 100 volunteer cooks are needed to make their best appetizer, salad, entree or dessert. This project benefits the Community Ministries United Appeal Fund, Inc., for missionary outreach to Village Green apartment residents. For more information, call Bobbie Cooper at 277-5722 or e-mail bobbieanddan@charter.net.

A handyman is needed to install cabinet locks. Time is flexible.

For Children’s Ministry: Nursery (birth- 2 years) needs help during 9:30 and 11 a.m. services; Wavemakers Sunday School teachers, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Become a mentor for the Chess in the Public Schools ministry. No experience with chess is necessary. You will be taught to play the game. We need both men and women to work with third graders beginning this fall. Call E. L. Perry at 514-1461 for more information.

Sanctuary ushers for 8 and 11 a.m. services.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
LEADERSHIP GROUP FOR WOMEN
Every person has the capacity to be a leader in the context of where they live their lives— home, school, church, community and the workplace. Please e-mail Sandy Boswell, Women’s Ministry assistant, at sandy@frazerumc.org if you would like to learn more about the leadership incubator. An informational meeting will be held in June for those who respond.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIALTY CLASS STARTS MAY 17
A seven-week study on “Extraordinary Marriage: God’s Plan for Your Journey” by Rodney and Selma Wilson begins Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m. in room 7201. This course is designed for couples 25-40 to learn how to build the marriage God envisioned for them. Cost is $10 for book. Bob and Sandra Passmore are the facilitators. E-mail bpassmore@charter.net to register.

REAL MEN’S MAY FELLOWSHIP EVENT
The Real Men’s Bible study will host a “Three Dog Night” event Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. We’ll meet at Frazer’s outdoor pavilion for Conecuh and polish sausages and brats. Don’t miss the best “dogs” in town. Cost is $5 and all men are invited for this time of great fellowship.

EVERY MEMBER...EVERY STEP
All members, and especially new members, are encouraged to attend Step classes. Step classes are offered Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in room 8114. For more information or to register, contact Diane Klaaren at 495-6332 or dianek@frazerumc.org.
STEP 1: DISCOVERING YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
StEP 2: DETERMINING YOUR MINISTRY
STEP 3: DESIRING SPIRITUAL MATURITY
STEP 4: DEFINING YOUR MISSION

MAY S.P.I.R.I.T. CONCERT WILL FEATURE CAPITOL SOUNDS BAND
The Capitol Sounds Concert band will present a spring concert Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall, for S.P.I.R.I.T. of Frazer. Dinner is $5 and starts at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The public is welcome to attend. For reservations, call Faye Jackson at 279-8727.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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The senior adults of this congregation are one of its great strengths. We need children, youth and young adults, but we also need the senior adults. I revere those who have been faithful to family, vocation, church, country and their ideals for a lifetime. At Frazer, we seek to create an environment where the wisdom, skills, experience and faith, which often abound in midlife and older adults, are being intentionally developed and fully realized. Martha John Allison demonstrates this priority through her leadership of Older Adult Ministry.
This Sunday we turn our attention to older adults who are residents of our Methodist Homes in Alabama and Florida. I ask you to give generously to the Fountain of Love Offering.
The Fountain of Love Fund is a source to help individuals in the Methodist Homes whose own finances have been exhausted.
The Fountain of Love Fund provides security and assurance to individuals who do not have sufficient income to pay for their care. More than $1 million is given each year to needy residents. In fact, no resident has ever been asked to leave due to inability to pay.
Any resident of the Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida whose assets and monthly income are not adequate to cover their monthly care charges and expenses is eligible for assistance.
Take some time today to thank God for your mother. Tell her you love her. She’ll hear you and be blessed. Give some money, love, respect and time to those who have been around a little longer than you have. They will receive it with joy. And everyone will be blessed. I guarantee it!

Dr. Barry K. Carpenter
Senior Pastor

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