Notes from Our Pastor
There are many things I don’t do very well and one of those things is sing. When I sing I tend to embarrass myself and everybody around me. However, that has never kept me from singing out in church. It’s biblical. The Bible teaches us to sing praises to God. It doesn’t say sing praises if you can carry a tune or sing as long as you can sing on key. It just says “sing praises to God.” Ephesians 5:19-20 says, “Sing songs from your heart to Christ. Sing praises over everything, any excuse for a song to God, the Father in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ.” (The Message) Singing praises to God will bring you close to God’s heart.

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Church-Wide News & Events
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. starting Aug. 1. 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. To register for the event and for childcare, call the Prayer Ministry office at 495-6350 or go to www.frazerumc.org/dawg

THE GATHERING MEETS AUG. 8
If you are looking for a high-energy worship experience geared towards young adults, come to the Gathering next Sunday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. in the East Sanctuary. Bring a friend! Register for childcare for children age 3 and under by noon Wednesday, Aug. 4. Find us online and sign up for childcare at www.frazerumc.org/thegathering

CALLING ALL ARTISTS & WRITERS: BE IGNITED!
As we prepare for this year’s In His Steps commitment campaign in the fall, we invite Frazer members with creative gifts to join with us in envisioning our theme of “Ignite.” Through Sept. 5, you can submit electronic versions of your original poetry, short stories, photography, paintings, drawings or other artwork that illustrates how the Holy Spirit ignites God’s people to love Christ passionately and serve Him powerfully in a dark world. A selection of these will be reproduced and published in a booklet to be made available at the church. Contact Communications Director Ken Roach at ken@frazerumc.org for more information or to submit your work.

HAVE YOU SPOTTED A MOVING VAN?
When you see a new family moving into your neighborhood, why not take the opportunity to introduce yourself and invite them to church at Frazer? Cards and brochures are available in the Atrium to give out. Most people come to church because of a personal invitation; let’s be alert to ways we can share the love of Christ with new people.

Children & Students
SIGN UP NOW FOR FALL SONSHINE SOCCER
There is still time to register your child for Fall Sonshine Soccer! 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

WELCOME TO CRAVE UNIVERSITY
Starting in August, the CRAVE Student Ministry will be taking Sunday mornings to a whole new level with CRAVE University! We are focused on teaching our 6th-12th grade students the essentials of spiritual growth through a "university"-style setting, consisting of core, elective and open courses. Students, be sure to turn in your registration forms no later than Sunday, Aug. 8, Orientation Day! For more information, please stop by the CRAVE Student Ministry office.

CRAVE Sunday morning schedule:
Sunday mornings begin in the CRAVE room (8251).
9-9:20 a.m.- Welcome & Gathering
9:20-9:40 a.m.- Worship & Announcements
9:45-10:45 a.m.: CRAVE University

Discipleship & Fellowship
LIFE TRANSFORMATION GROUPS
Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Do you need accountability in your life? Consider joining a Life Transformation Group. LTGs are a simple and powerful way to release the most essential elements (prayer, scripture reading, confession and accountability) of a vital spiritual Journey to people who need Jesus to change their lives from the inside out. Groups of two-three people meet weekly (no co-ed groups, no leader or curriculum). LTGs incorporate the values of community, internal life transformation and reproduction of disciples. For more information, call the Discipleship Office at 495-6391.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
All men are invited to the August Men’s Ministry Fellowship Breakfast, Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Rick Holston will be this month’s speaker.

COMPUTER CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
If you are just getting started learning how to use a computer, please sign up now for a Computer Class for Beginners, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26 from 9-11 a.m. in the computer lab. Beginning computer instruction includes power on/power off, mouse usage, e-mail and Internet operations. For more information and to reserve your spot, call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The First Sunday Data entry team needs a few more volunteers to enter the Sunday worship attendance numbers into a computer data base between and at the conclusion of the worship services.  Contact Kris Johnson at 495-6362 for more information.

DONATE YOUR USED VEHICLE
Used cars, trucks and vans in good operating condition are needed to provide low-income individuals with dependable transportation to work and school. Donations are tax deductible. If you have a vehicle you would like to donate, please call Charlie Kendall at 495-6313.

DISASTER SHELTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Now that hurricane season is underway, Frazer will host disaster shelter training for volunteers Thursday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in room 8114. The American Red Cross will conduct the training session. For more information, call Charlie Kendall at 495-6313.

THREADS OF LOVE MINISTRY
Help sew items for premature babies with Threads of Love Ministry. Join us for our next meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in room 8114. Bring a salad to share for lunch. For more information, call Sharon Hall at 514-3383.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

I am glad that we do have a choir and a praise team that can sing on key and carry a tune. In fact, I’ve never experienced anything quite as powerful and uplifting as the music at Frazer. Whether in traditional worship or in contemporary worship, Sunday after Sunday the music causes me to walk away saying, “Wow, the presence of God was in that place today!” I want to thank Wayne Sigler and Jerrod Dorminey, all the instrumentalists, choir members and vocalists. Frazer is unbelievably blessed.

You can increase that blessing by using your musical talent by singing in the Sanctuary choir or in the Wesley Hall choir or playing in the band or in the traditional orchestra. Your talents and gifts are needed. I want to encourage you to get involved in the music ministry. Use your gifts for the glory of God. You will be blessed, and God will use you to be a blessing to others. Call Wayne Sigler at 495-6340, or Jerrod Dorminey at 495-6347. They would love to welcome you into the ministry of music at Frazer.

-Dr. Tim Thompson

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Dr. Tim Thompson - Worship Guide

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Rev. Robert Spicer - Worship Guide

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