Notes from Our Pastor
There’s a story of a woman and her husband who went to the dentist’s office without an appointment. The lady asked if they could be squeezed in because of a terrible toothache. They were trying to catch a plane. They were squeezed in. The lady said to the dentist, “We’re in a big hurry, and I want a tooth taken out. I don’t want any Novocaine or any gas; I just want you to do it as quickly as you can so we can catch our plane.” The dentist said, “Well, if that’s the way you want it, you can do it that way, but it will be very painful.” The lady said, “The pain won’t be any problem.” “Very well,” said the dentist, “Which tooth is it?” The lady turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth, Albert.”

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Church-Wide News & Events
TASTE OF FRAZER JULY 21
Save the date for the Fourth Annual Taste of Frazer, Wednesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall. We need 100 volunteers to create their best recipe in one of the following categories: Appetizers, Salads, Entrees or Desserts. To enter your dish, please contact Bobbie Cooper at 277-5722 or Jean Kocher at 277-5475. If you’d rather just come and enjoy tasting a variety of wonderful dishes, tickets are $10 and on sale now in the Frazer Bookstore. All proceeds will benefit the In Christ’s Way Benevolence Fund.

DAVID CROWDER BAND LIVE AT FRAZER JULY 23
Alternative worship group David Crowder Band will perform at Frazer Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Frazer's own band from The Gathering will open. Tickets are $21 in advance, $25 at the door and $16 for groups of 15 or more (all festival seating) and available in the Frazer Bookstore. All service fees apply. Tickets are also for sale online at www.itickets.com. Your ticket purchase will also make a difference through 100X Mission, to help rescue orphaned children from the sex trafficking industry in Moldova. Call Butch McPherson at 495-6325 for more details.

SUNDAY NIGHT CHAPEL WORSHIP STARTS AUG. 1
For some, Sunday night is a time to stay home and devote to family. But for others, it brings back wonderful memories of heartfelt singing, powerful prayer time, and fellowship around ice cream and watermelon. That’s why Frazer will offer Chapel Worship on Sundays at 6 p.m. With preaching by various Frazer pastors and music led by Joe Pat Cox, Chapel Worship brings back a traditional gospel style worship for today

DAY AWAY WITH GOD AUG. 14
Spend “A Day Away with God” Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Frazer. This day of prayer will help you develop intimacy with God by spending significant time alone with Him. This prayer experience is for beginners as well as seasoned intercessors. We will share tools to help you complete this extended prayer adventure. Childcare will be available with registration. Cost is $5 for materials. Call the Prayer Ministry office at 495-6350 or go to www.frazerumc.org/dawg to register for the event and for childcare.

Children & Students
DON’T MISS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THIS WEEK
All rising 4-year-olds through rising fifth graders are invited to Frazer’s VBS 2010 “Saddle Ridge Ranch” July 12-16 from 9 a.m.- noon. Don’t miss this fun week where kids will be ridin’ the range and roundin’ up questions like “What’s God’s plan for me?” and “How can I be like Jesus?” At the end of the day, they’ll discover that God’s Word has all the answers. Pick up a registration form at the Tugboat or sign up your child online at www.frazerumc.org/vbs.

FALL SONSHINE SOCCER
Registration for Fall Sonshine Soccer has begun! Cost is $30 per child, plus equipment costs. Leagues are open to boys and girls ages 4-12 (as of Sept. 1, 2010). Deadline to register is Aug. 18 and mandatory evaluations will be Aug. 19 and 20. Register in the Activity Center or call 495-6459 for more information.

Discipleship & Fellowship
MEN’S JULY FELLOWSHIP DINNER
All men are invited to the Men’s Ministry monthly fellowship dinner, Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Join us this month for a “Three Dog Night” featuring brat dogs, conecuh and polish sausage. Cost is $5 and tickets are available Sunday morning in the Atrium. Bring a friend and don’t miss this great time of fellowship and fun.

JULY I.CONNECT FOR WOMEN
Moms, please join us for i.Connect Thursday, July 22 from 9-11 a.m. in the Asbury Room. This is a great time for fellowship among women as we share life, encourage and be encouraged while enjoying a great spiritual lesson over coffee and bagels. Reservations are necessary for you and preschool childcare. E-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org by noon Friday, July 16 to reserve your spot.

ATLANTA BRAVES ROAD TRIP
Hit the road with the Activity Ministry Friday, July 16 to see the Atlanta Braves play Milwaukee. Cost is $40 and includes game ticket, Trailways bus fare and food voucher. Departure at 2 p.m. from the Activity Center. Limited space is available so sign up now. Call the Activity Center at 495-6459 for more information.

FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK
Friends Bible study will meet Thursday, July 15 at 11 a.m. in room 8114 of the Activity Center. (Please note the location change). Faye Gaston will lead the study on “What the Bible Says about War.” A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Plans are underway to begin a “Prayer Shawl” Ministry at Frazer, where individuals who love to knit or crochet or those who wish to learn can combine their talents with prayer to reach out to those in need of comfort. Volunteers will make shawls to give to persons who are ill, who have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, July 22 at 6 p.m. in room 3105. Contact Jan Niel at 495-6350 or jan@frazerumc.org for more details.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

It’s easy to be brave and certain in the face of someone else’s pain. It’s easy to come up with pat phrases and quick and easy answers and clear responses to someone else’s hurts, but most hurting people are not looking for answers; they need a hug, a smile, a listening ear, a quiet comforting presence. There are a lot of hurting people in this world. You don’t have to fix them. God is in charge of the curing; we’re only in charge of the caring. But amazing, miraculous things happen when God’s people show up for one another.

We have a group of caring people at Frazer called Stephen Ministers. These are lay people in Frazer who have been trained to provide intentional Christian care for hurting people. They show up for individuals who are hurting, afraid, lonely, depressed, or grieving and they journey with them through their pain and they bring the comfort, the listening ear, the care of Christ. This is a one-on-one confidential, caring ministry.

If you feel as if God is calling you to this kind of ministry and you are interested in knowing more about what a Stephen Minister does and about the training, then please contact Suzie Beeson in the church office at 272-8622.

In Galatians 6:10 it says, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.” The Stephen Ministry is a beautiful way to bring the goodness of God to those in our church family. If you’re feeling the nudge of God to be a part of a vital caring ministry, consider the Stephen Ministry.

-Dr. Tim Thompson

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Announcements
JULY CPR CLASS REGISTRATION
Sign up now in the Activity Center for a CPR class to be held Tuesday, July 27 from 6-9 p.m. in room 8114. This American Heart Association class is for the general public and will include training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators and adult, child and infant CPR. Certification is valid for two years. Cost is $20 and includes a snack supper. Space is limited so register today. Call 495-6459 for more information.

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