Pastor's Points
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday and we begin a sermon focus on the early Christian Church as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. There were some distinguishing characteristics of those early Christians that we must emulate. In Acts 2:42-46 we learn the disciplines and character of those followers of Jesus: (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORSHIP CELEBRATION
Bishop Paul Leeland will speak Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary for the opening worship celebration of Annual Conference. Frazer is honored to host this evening, which brings together clergy and lay delegates from across the Alabama-West Florida conference of the United Methodist Church every year. Please be in prayer for this important event in the life of our church. Everyone is invited to the worship celebration.

PRAY FOR OUR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TEAM
Frazer’s Student Ministry has a team of 50 students and adults serving in the Dominican Republic May 30-June 6 as part of the Mission Emanuel ongoing outreach ministry. Frazer’s team will be doing home construction and repair as well as completion of the construction of a ministry center. They will also assist with Vacation Bible School, medical and sports outreach projects. Please pray for our students, parent volunteers and student ministry staff as they share God’s love with the people of the Dominican Republic.

SUMMER CONNECTIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Looking for a Bible study or other activities this summer? Check out the Summer 2009 edition of Connections, your guide to Frazer’s small group and Bible study opportunities available this summer. Frazer offers a variety of discipleship and fellowship activities for all ages so stop by the Welcome Desk in the Atrium to pick up your copy and get plugged in.

FOOD PANTRY AND HOMELESS SHOEBOX MINISTRY DONATIONS
The Food Pantry is in need of non-perishable canned and packaged food items and the Shoebox Ministry is in need of full or travel-sized personal care items. Please bring your donations to the drop-off sites located throughout the church Sunday, June 7. You may also bring items to the Community Ministries office Monday-Thursday mornings.

CATCH CAPITOL SOUNDS BAND CONCERT AGAIN ON WFRZ
WFRZ will re-air the May S.P.I.R.I.T. concert featuring the Capitol Sounds Concert Band Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m.

MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE SUBSCRIPTIONS ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance ordering a subscription to the “indeed” monthly devotional guide (formerly “In His Steps”), please call Charles Wise at 495- 6319.

FIFTH SUNDAY WORKERS
Second Sunday volunteers are scheduled to work this Fifth Sunday, May 31.

CASUAL SUNDAYS THIS SUMMER AT FRAZER
During the summer months, Frazer welcomes the congregation to dress appropriately casual for worship.

Children & Student Opportunities
REGISTER FOR STUDENT RETREAT JULY 6-10
All rising seventh through 12th grade students are encouraged to attend Koinonia: Engage July 6-10. Sign up now through June 21 and don’t miss this exciting retreat where we’ll learn to love each other and our world as Christ loves us. Cost is $350 now until June 4, then goes up to $450. Register now and save $100. For more information, pick up a brochure from the Student Ministry office.

PROMOTION SUNDAY FOR CHILDREN AND STUDENTS JUNE 7
Rising 4-year-olds through 12th graders will be promoted to the next age level Sunday School class Sunday, June 7. Please note that nursery-age children (birth through age 3) will not move up until Sept. 6.

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.

• Greeters, food service workers and shuttle drivers for the Annual Conference at Frazer June 7-10.
• Volunteers are needed the second Sunday of each month to welcome and register new members. We also need neighborhood volunteers to visit first-time guests and potential church members.
• Vacation Bible School volunteers, July 13-17.
• Helpers needed for a Neighborhood Block Party outreach event for Village Green Saturday, July 11 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Volunteers needed to help with Super Summer Family Nights events June 13 and Aug. 1.
• An Aerobics instructor for Mondays from 6-7 p.m.
• 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.
• For Children’s Ministry: The Nursery (birth-3 years) needs caregivers, Sunday School teachers and Cherub Church leaders; Wavemakers needs Sunday School teachers for fourth and fifth grade classes and leaders for Under the Sea Children’s Church for 4 and 5-year-olds.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
MEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY STARTS JUNE 3
A men’s Bible study based on “The Seven Promises of Promise Keepers” will meet Wednesday evenings, June 3- July 29 at 6 p.m. in the Cokesbury Room. John Morris, Dale Todd, Richard Peake and Charles Hall are the leaders. Other men’s small group opportunities are also available this summer. Call Rick Holston at 546-2512 or e-mail mensministry@frazerumc.org for more information.

MEN'S JUNE PRAYER BREAKFAST THIS WEEK
The United Methodist Men’s monthly prayer breakfast will be Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Mike Wells will be the speaker and all men are invited.

DON’T MISS WOMEN’S MINISTRY ONE-DAY RETREAT JUNE 13
The Women’s Ministry will host a one-day Measureless Love retreat Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in room 7207. Come for a fun-filled day with an inspiring video message from Beth Moore and fellowship over lunch with friends as we learn to recognize and receive God’s measureless love. Cost is $10 and includes a workbook and lunch. For more information and to register, e-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org.

WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR MARRIAGE?
Learn how to make your love relationship a daily priority through a study on Your Role in Your Marriage, Wednesday evening June 3-24 at 6 p.m. in room 7208. Susan and Sam Fisher will lead this study including lessons from the books “Love and Respect” and “Sacred Marriage,” as well as Scripture and personal experience. Commit to being a student of your spouse and experience greater communication and intimacy. To register contact Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 or sandy@frazerumc.org. Nursery and elementary childcare is available.

SHARE YOUR SEWING SKILLS TO HELP PREMATURE BABIES
Threads of Love will meet June 2 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in room 8114 to sew diaper shirts and blankets and pack items for premature babies. Call Sharon Hall at 514-3383 or Jan Roller at 260-0680 for more information .

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals including the Lord’s Supper, and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

1. The church trained and educated its members systematically in the Word of God (devoted to the Apostle’s teaching).
2. The church brought its members together constantly (each day v. 46).
3. The church developed members in relationships of mutual support and fellowship (devoted to fellowship, v. 42; And all the believers met together in one place, v. 44).
4. The church had both small group meetings (they broke bread in their homes, v. 46) and large group meetings (attending the temple together, v. 46).
5. The church practiced the sacrament of the Lord’s Table constantly (vv. 42, 46).
6. The church spent much time in group prayer (devoted themselves to prayer, v. 42), which occurred in both homes and large public gatherings.
7. The church practiced radical stewardship, economic sharing and “mercy ministry” within their community. People received practical, financial and material help for their needs (selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need, v. 45).
8. The church experienced God’s evident power within their body (A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. v. 43).
9. The church practiced joy and praise that permeated each gathering—large or small (vv. 46, 47).
10. The church was attractive to outsiders (enjoying the goodwill of all the people v. 47).
11. The church was evangelistically effective (And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. v. 47).
12. The church was the connecting point for the believers. They were added to the church, not just to the Lord (v. 47).
    
    This is certainly a template for Frazer. I invite you to join us as we discover all over again the power of the Holy Spirit living and working through the Church of Jesus Christ that turns the world “Upside Down!”

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