Notes from Our Pastor
I took some vacation time and was on the way to the beach on Sunday morning January 1. On a country road outside of Elba, Alabama, in the middle of nowhere, there was a routine traffic stop where they were checking licenses and registrations. I pulled up to the highway patrolman, rolled down my window, and handed him my license and registration. He immediately said, “Aren’t you supposed to be in church today?” Surprised, I said, “How did you know that?” He said, “Because I watch you on television every Sunday when I am not working. I love Frazer. You didn’t get fired or something, did you?” “No, I’m on vacation.” And then I asked him, “Have you ever been to the church?” He said, “No, but you are my church.”

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Church-Wide News & Events
Frazer Family Photo Album is Free for Everyone
Sign-ups continue in the Atrium and online at frazerumc.org/photo for our churchwide family photo album. You don’t have to buy anything, we just ask for one hour of your time to come in and have a fun, professional family portrait made. Every family receives a free 8x10 for participating. Lots of sessions remain available in February, so let’s make sure the whole church family gets “in the picture”!

Fountain of Love Offering
Please consider participating in the Fountain of Love offering on Feb. 12. Your gift ensures that no resident is turned out of a Methodist retirement home due to lack of funds. Look for the pink envelopes in the pew/chair backs.

Free AARP Tax Assistance
Frazer will offer a free AARP tax aid program for anyone seeking assistance in preparing federal and state income tax returns. The service is will be available starting in February and run throughout the tax season. Please call the church office at 272-8622 to schedule an appointment.

Register for Frazer’s Childcare Programs
Registration is now open for the 2012-2013 school year for Frazer’s Mother’s Morning Out, Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Please call 279-0271 for more information and to register.

SUV needed for Transform Deaf Haiti Project
Frazer is looking for a vehicle for Kyle Reschke, our missionary to the Deaf Community in Haiti, with room for 4-5 passengers and cargo, able to handle rough roadways. Contact missions coordinator Butch McPherson, 495-6325 or butch@frazerumc.org.

Children & Students
Disciple Now 2012: ROGUE Feb. 18-20
Over the course of the weekend students will be going ROGUE. Disciple Now will feature four amazing worship sessions, games, challenges, and small groups all focused around how to follow Jesus, be willing to have less, live for Him and pursue His dream no matter the cost. For more information or to register, visit frazerumc.org/dnow or call 495-6409. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 5.

Sex Education Classes
Sex Education Parents’ meeting will take place Feb.5 at 4 p.m. in SURGE and will give parents an opportunity to view the material and ask questions concerning the classes. Boys in grades 1-4 will meet Feb. 12, boys in fifth grade will meet Feb. 26, and girls in grades 1-5 will meet Feb. 19, all in rooms 6251, 6252 and 6253. Four and 5 year olds will meet on Feb. 26 in room 6251. Contact Becky VanGilder for more details at beckyvg@knology.net.

Discipleship & Fellowship
Sportsmen’s Ministry Banquet
The tenth annual Sportsmen’s Ministry Banquet (formerly named the Wild Game Dinner) will take place Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The catered dinner will feature guest speaker, David Blanton, great music and door prizes. Admission costs $10 per adult and is free for kids eight years old and under. Purchase tickets at the Sportsmen’s Ministry table in the Atrium Sunday, or call Frazer’s Activity Center, 495-6459, for more information.

Prayer Class
A four-week course called Developing Your Prayer Life will begin Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in room 3201. The class will teach the essentials of a believer’s prayer life. To register, contact Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org or 495-6391.

Just for Men
“Man Up” and “Real Men” Wednesday night Bible studies for men recently started back on Wednesdays. Both studies are open to all ages, but “Man Up” is designed for younger men (20-40), while “Real Men” will be geared for the more experienced.

Marriage Getaway
The Marriage Getaway where you learn to "love like you mean it" will take place Feb. 10-12 at the Embassy Suites. The first 12 Frazer couples to register for the Marriage Getaway in the Atrium Sunday will receive $100 scholarships. For more information go to FamilyLife.com or contact Mike Conn at 462-5227.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
Give the Gift of Life
Be sure to take the time to give blood in the Fellowship Hall Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This precious gift can save up to three lives!



Toasty Toes Sock Drive
Toasty Toes Ministry is collecting socks through Feb. 5. Drop off boxes are located in the Atrium. Please bring Valentine theme socks and men’s socks in traditional colors. Socks will be distributed to area nursing homes and assisted living facilities on Feb. 10, 11, and 12. If you are interested in helping with the delivery of socks, please contact Donna Burnett at 277-9011 or donna.burnett@iberiabankmortgage.com.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

As I drove away, I realized once again the power of the Television Ministry of Frazer. Do you realize we literally reach into thousands of homes in central and south Alabama every Sunday morning and thousands of homes through our station, WFRZ, in the river region. Thousands of people, many of whom would never hear the good news of Jesus, were it not for Frazer television.

I want to thank the church family for your giving to support the budget of Frazer. The budget is what supports missions, like the Television Ministry. Every time you give to the church you have a hand in bringing the good news of Jesus Christ into thousands of homes.

A big thank you to the staff and the many volunteers who direct, operate cameras, and do the behind the scene works in television.


Grace and peace,

Dr. Tim Thompson

This Sunday
Sanctuary
Dr. Tim Thompson - Worship Guide

Wesley Hall
Rev. Patrick Quinn - Worship Guide

Asbury
Rev. Robert Spicer

Hispanic Worship
Rev. Mario Aman

Sunday Evening Worship
The Kempter Family concert

Announcements
Scholarship applications
Scholarship applications are available in the church office and are due by March 31, 2012.

The Kempter Family concert Sunday night
The Kempter Family will be performing at Sunday Evening Service this Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Men's Breakfast
Please join us for the Men’s Breakfast on Feb. 1, at 6:30 a.m. The menu as usual will be bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, coffee and juice. The cost is $3.00.

Contribution envelopes
Pick up your contribution envelopes Sunday in the Atrium.

Swap Michael W. Smith advance tickets
If you purchased Michael W. Smith advance tickets, you may now exchange them for regular tickets in the Frazer Bookstore.


Wednesday Night Supper
Make your reservations by going to: www.frazerumc.org/meals

Main Meal:
barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, barbecue bread, banana pudding

Kid's Meal:
cheese/pepperoni pizza, chicken sandwich, chips, cookie

Heart Healthy Meal: grilled chicken salad, baked fish, sugar free dessert

Media
Click here to view our Media page

Blogs
DR. TIM'S BLOG
www.hey-god.com

PATRICK'S BLOG
www.offerchrist.com

TRANSFORM BLOG
www.transform.frazerumc.org

FRAZER MISSIONS BLOG
www.frazerumc.org/missionsblog

KYLE RESCHKE IN HAITI BLOG
www.kyleinhaiti.com

ONEfamily BLOG
www.frazeronefamily.blogspot.com