Heartbeats
There is the use of a familiar term that keeps moving around in my mind. Have you ever had the experience of having a tune play over and over in your mind and you just couldn’t stop hearing that tune no matter what you were doing at the time? I have this term playing over and over in my mind, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I can hear it even as I write this edition of Heartbeats. Frazer family, Frazer family, Frazer family. Why is it nagging me so? It is like a heartbeat! Frazer family, Frazer family, Frazer family, Frazer family. (more)

Church-Wide News and Events
PRAYER SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING SUNDAY EVENING
If you or a loved one needs any type of healing, please come to this special service Sunday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, as we bring hope and pray for God’s healing. Whether your needs are physical, emotional, spiritual or relational, we know our God can meet every need and heal every hurt. Even if you personally do not need healing, please come support and pray with us for those who do. Call Jan Niel at 495-6350 or e-mail jan@frazerumc.org for more information.

DON'T MISS THE GATHERING THIS SUNDAY
The Gathering will meet again this Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the East Sanctuary. If you are seeking high-energy worship, relevant teaching to your life-stage and long to connect with others and unite in service, the Gathering is for you. Don’t miss this exciting worship experience geared towards young adults. Bring a friend and join the movement. Find us at frazerumc.org/thegathering

THE PARENTING JOURNEY IS THIS SUNDAY JAN. 31
As your child grows, will you know how to grow with them? Don’t miss “The Parenting Journey” this Sunday, Jan. 31 from 2-5 p.m. in Wesley Hall. This intensely practical seminar with Bruce Johnston of JH Ranch will equip you with the skills to guide your children successfully through their journey into adulthood. Tickets are $10 and available in the Frazer Bookstore or at the door.

BUY TICKETS TODAY FOR SPORTSMEN’S MINISTRY WILD GAME DINNER
The eighth annual Wild Game Dinner sponsored by Frazer’s Sportsmen’s Ministry is set for Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, with guest speaker Rick Burgess, of the “Rick and Bubba Show.” Cost is $5 and tickets are on sale in the Atrium this Sunday, Jan. 31, and in the Frazer Bookstore and Activity Center. Please bring a wild game or other dish in a disposable container. All leftovers will be donated to Faith Rescue Mission. Invite a friend! For more details, call the Activity Center at 495-6459.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS OFFERED THIS SUNDAY
Frazer medical professionals will offer free blood pressure screenings Sunday morning Jan. 31. Our volunteers have been trained to help you determine potential health risks you might face, verify that you are taking medications correctly, as well as praying with you for your overall health and well-being. All ages are encouraged to take advantage of this ministry of the heart.

UMW EXPRESSES THANKS FOR SUPPORT FOR SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT WESLEY GARDENS
The Jan. 17 Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser for Wesley Gardens was a huge success, with $6,486 raised to help build a Life Enrichment Center for the residents at Wesley Gardens. The UMW would like to thank everyone who helped make this blessing possible.

HEAR NATIONAL CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SPEAKER REGGIE MCNEAL
Come Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Reggie McNeal speak on why and how the church should shift from developing programs to developing people. The author of several visionary books on the future of the church, Reggie joins us as part of our annual EMIM (Every Member in Ministry) Conference. For more information on EMIM, call or stop by the church office.

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: A WEEKEND TO PREPARE FOR A LIFETIME
Frazer will offer a weekend experience Feb. 12-13 for couples who are engaged, considering marriage or newly married. Trained couples will share practical tips for building strong communication and decision-making skills, along with private discussion opportunities for you and your future mate to personalize and reflect on what you learn together. A special rate of $100 per couple is available for Frazer members. Register online at encounter.org by Feb. 5.

SAV-A-LIFE “WALK FOR LIFE” SET FOR FEB. 27
Sav-A-Life provides help for women with unplanned pregnancies and victims of abortion. You can support this life-saving ministry through the “Walk for Life” Saturday, Feb. 27 at Blount Cultural Park. Each walker is asked to obtain sponsors and walk two miles. Every dollar raised will support the work of Sav-A-Life ministry. Brochures about how to get involved with the “Walk for Life” are available at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium or by calling 260-8010.

FREE AARP TAX ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FEB. 1
Frazer will offer a free AARP tax aid program for anyone seeking assistance in preparing federal and state income tax returns. The service will be available Feb. 1 throughout the tax season. Please call the church office at 272-8622 to schedule an appointment.

DON’T MISS THE “REAL HALF-TIME” SHOW ON WFRZ FEB. 7
Make sure to tune in to WFRZ Sunday, Feb. 7 during the “big game” for the “Real Half-Time Show” hosted by Rev. Jim Carpenter, Dr. John Ed Mathison and Jay Wolfe from First Baptist Church, with special guest Gary Cramer, chaplain for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Help us encourage every place in town showing the game to tune in during half-time for this special message of hope.

Children & Student Opportunities
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Another Miracle is a new class for children with special needs that will start meeting Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in room 6109. Greta Levins will be the lead teacher. If you have a need for this class or have any questions, please call Marsha McGehee at 272-8622 or e-mail marsha@frazerumc.org.

OPEN REGISTRATION FOR FRAZER KINDERGARTEN FALL 2010
Parents, registration for Frazer’s Fall 2010 kindergarten, preschool and Mother’s Morning Out programs is now open. For more information, call 279-0271 or go to frazerkindergarten.com.

SIGN UP FOR SPRING SONSHINE SOCCER
Registration for Spring Sonshine Soccer begins Monday, Feb. 1. Cost is $30 per child, plus equipment costs. Leagues are open to boys and girls ages 4-12 (as of March 1, 2010). Deadline to register is Monday, March 1 and mandatory evaluations will be March 2 and 4. Register in the Activity Center or call 495-6459 for more information.

Discipleship & Fellowship Opportunities
RED ZONE: NEW CLASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS STARTS THIS SUNDAY
The Red Zone class targets young adults who have graduated from high school through age 25. Red Zone will focus on the application of biblical principles to the lives of those who are passing through this critical time in life. Join us as we learn and grow spiritually and fellowship together. Johnny Boyd leads the class which will meet at 9:30 a.m. in room 3218 starting Sunday, Jan. 31.

LEARN TO READ THE BIBLE WITH CONFIDENCE AND JOY
You can’t grow in your faith or in your Christian character apart from regular time in the Word! This four-week course is designed to help you enjoy reading the Bible and experience genuine transformation by spending quality time with God through His Word. No previous knowledge or experience is required. The class begins Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in room 3202. Patsy Hughes is the teacher. To register, call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 or e-mail sandy@frazerumc.org.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
TOASTY TOES MINISTRY COLLECTING SOCKS FOR SENIORS
You can help warm the hearts and toes of senior citizens in Montgomery by donating a pair of new socks to the Toasty Toes Ministry. Now through Feb. 7, drop off a new pair of Valentine-themed socks (pink, red, hearts, etc.) in the sock collection boxes in the Atrium. Socks will be distributed to men and women in Montgomery-area nursing homes and assisted living facilities for Valentine’s Day. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, please call Donna Burnett at 538-4798 or 277-9011 or e-mail donna.burnett@iberiabankmortgage.com.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY, HOMELESS SHOEBOX MINISTRY
Don’t forget to bring donations for the Food Pantry or Homeless Shoebox Ministry next Sunday, Feb. 7. The Food Pantry is currently in need of cooking oil, pudding mix, spaghetti sauce, grits, oatmeal and 2 lb. bags of cornmeal. The Homeless Shoebox Ministry also needs donations of travel-sized personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at Donation Station carts located throughout the church on Sunday or anytime during the week. You may also bring items directly to the Community Ministries office during weekday hours.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
We still have room for you in our 2010 Stephen Ministry Training class. Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people. The training equips caregivers in ministering to those who are experiencing a crisis or difficult period in their life. The 50-hour training begins Feb. 25. Call Jan Niel at 495-6350 or e-mail jan@frazerumc.org for more information.

THREADS OF LOVE MINISTRY WILL SEW FOR PREEMIES THIS WEEK
Threads of Love Ministry will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in room 8114 to sew items for premature babies. If you want to share your sewing skills to help this valuable ministry, please join us for this special time. Joan Cunningham will teach on machine smocking from 10:30-11:30 a.m. so bring your machine and sewing kit. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Sharon Hall at 514-3383.

Pastor's Points (Continued)
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What does it mean for us to be a part of the Frazer family? Could it mean that we are connected through the love of Jesus so that we will look at each other as brothers and sisters? Could it also mean that we will give our best to take care of the family and honor the family with sacrificial giving of one’s self for the happiness of the family or an individual family member? Could it mean all of the above and even more? I think so.

You know what it is like to be separated from the family by space and time. It is an empty and depressing feeling. It is the sense that something important is missing and we are helpless to make that feeling go away. Something is terribly wrong if we don’t miss our family members when we are not with them. Some of our family members are missing. They are separated from us by time and space. Some choose this relationship and some have just drifted away thinking that one day they will be back, but then it is easier not to come back. A happy family is the family where every family member is present.

The family that prays together, plays together, works together, and worships together is going to be wholesome and happy family. Remember to greet your family members today. The spirit of Frazer is family!

The Frazer family is spread all around Montgomery and surrounding counties and even throughout the United States and overseas. We now have a part of the Frazer family on the move to southeast Montgomery. The Hispanic congregation under the leadership of Rev. Mario Aman sees the need to move closer to a defined Hispanic neighborhood where they can offer Christ to our Spanish-speaking population. They have a worship center and Sunday School rooms at 4870 Woodley Road. Mario asked permission to try this for six months and try to grow the Hispanic congregation. The number of new persons in worship is very promising. Please keep Mario and the leadership of the Hispanic congregation in your prayers. They are family!
- Jim

Teaching Pastors
Sanctuary Worship
Jim Carpenter - Worship Guide
8:00, 9:30, 11:00

Contemporary Worship
Patrick Quinn- Worship Guide
8:00, 9:30, 11:00

Asbury Campus Worship
Robert Spicer - Worship Guide
9:30, 11:00

Hispanic Worship
@ WOODLEY ROAD SITE
Mario Aman
10:00

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