Notes from Our Pastor
Have you ever heard of a ball hawk? A ball hawk is a person whose hobby and passion is going to a Major League baseball game. Not to watch the game, but to see how many baseballs they can accumulate. To ball hawks, any baseball that has been used by a big league team is a Holy Grail. It doesn’t matter whether they catch it, chase it down, scoop it off the field, or even if they beg a player, coach or an umpire to toss it to them—every ball is a victory.

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Church-Wide News & Events
FALL 2010 CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Looking for a Bible study, Sunday School class or other activities? Check out Connections, your guide to Frazer’s small group and Bible study opportunities and fellowship activities for all ages. The Fall 2010 issue will be available this Sunday, Aug. 22. Pick up your copy in the Atrium and other locations around the church or online at www.frazerumc.org/groups

NEED FINANCIAL PEACE?
Sign up now for Dave Ramsey’s 13-week Financial Peace University and learn a biblical, practical perspective on living debt-free and managing your financial life. Pre-register now through Aug. 25. Cost is $89 per family (first 25 to register); $99 per family thereafter, and includes all course materials. Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m. in room 7202. Registration forms are in the Atrium and an orientation and sign-up session for those not pre-registered will be held Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in room 7202. Childcare will be available. For more information, go to www.frazerumc.org/event/fpu/

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.

CHAPEL WORSHIP THIS EVENING
Join us at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary this Sunday, Aug. 22, for a time of worship. District Superintendent Ron Ball will preach this evening. Ice cream will be served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.

Children & Students
YOUTH WORSHIP ARTS KICK OFF
Youth Worship Arts will kick off the year next Sunday, Aug. 29 from 3-5 p.m. in the CRAVE room. All students grades 6th-12th are encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail Debbie Peavy at debbiep@frazerumc.org.


CRAVE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Students, don’t miss Wednesday nights with Crave Student Ministry. Each Wednesday, we’ll gather together for worship and fellowship. All 6th-12th graders are welcome to join us in the East Sanctuary for worship at 6:30 p.m. Come early for games and pizza in the JEMAC, starting at 5 p.m. and stick around for fellowship at EastChase afterwards. See you there!

STUDENTS: DON’T MISS EN FUEGO
All students are invited to En Fuego, a one-day outdoor music festival for students from all denominations come together for worship, Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Cost is $10 or a donation of at least four cans of food. For more details and to register, go to www.frazerumc.org/en_fuego or stop by the Crave office. Last day to register is Aug. 22. Payment or donation must be complete to reserve your spot.

ORBIT FOR CHILDREN RESUMES THIS FALL
Children who want to put God’s song in their hearts and tell God’s story to the world are invited to attend ORBIT, Frazer’s praise and outreach missions program for children. Beginning Sept. 8, we will meet Wednesdays from 6 - 7:15 p.m. for a time of praise music, worship arts, missions focus, Bible study, games, crafts and lots of surprises for children ages 4 through fifth grade. Pre-register in the Atrium on Sunday mornings. For more information contact Amis Sellers at amis@frazerumc.org or Gayle Elmore at gayle@frazerumc.org. Pre-register online at www.frazerumc.org/orbit or fill out a registration form available at the Tugboat on Sunday mornings.

SIGN UP NOW FOR 'PRECIOUS PROMISES' GIRLS RETREAT
The world is full of broken promises, but God's promises are always kept. The Precious Promises Girls Retreat will be a fun time for girls to discover the promises God has made to each of them. This retreat is Oct.8-9, beginning at 7 p.m. at Frazer for 6th-12th grade girls. Please register by Sept. 23. The cost is $35. Register online at www.frazerumc.org/event/girls_retreat. For more information, contact Lauren Matson in the Crave Student Ministry office at (334) 495-6409

Discipleship & Fellowship
DEVELOPING YOUR PRAYER LIFE CLASS
If you would like to learn how to develop and deepen your walk with the Lord through prayer, this four-week course is for you. The four sessions include: Understanding Prayer, Your Personal Prayer Life, Your Intercessory Prayer Life and Praying Together. Class begins Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in room 3201. Contact Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 or sandy@frazerumc.org to register.

PARENTING UNIVERSITY RETURNS THIS FALL
Frazer’s Parenting University presents Character-Centered Parenting, a seven-week course taught by Mike and Lisa Conn of Covenant Family Ministries. The class meets Sundays beginning Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. in room 3202 (upstairs over the main church office and library). Topics of Study include: The united parenting team; what Scripture says about raising a child; putting together the personality puzzle; speaking your child’s love language; age-appropriate responsibilities; and discipline and consequences. Call Mike (462-5227) or Lisa (462-8792) for more information.

SIGN UP NOW FOR APPLES OF GOLD FOR WOMEN
Ladies, don’t miss “Apples of Gold” this fall! Sign up now to be a part of a wonderful six-week nurturing program for women. Classes are joyful times of fellowship, cooking demonstration, Bible study and linking with older women as instructed to do in the Scripture. If you have not participate in the “Apples of Gold” mentoring program before, you don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity! There will be only one class offered this fall beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14. Sign up today and learn what a privilege it is to be the heart of your home! For more information, please call Betsy Prince at 277-2285.

4TH THURSDAY THIS WEEK
Join us for games and fellowship this Thursday, Aug. 26 in the Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 9 a.m. for games and lunch will be served at 11:45, for $5. Dr. Don Hill will be the luncheon speaker. Carol Waring will be available at 9 a.m. for blood pressure checks and Medicare/Drug plan information.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
REMINDER: BLOOD DRIVE TODAY
Give the gift of life by donating blood this Sunday, Aug. 22. LifeSouth will be in the Fellowship Hall from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

SERVE AS AN USHER ON OUR WORSHIP TEAM
Ushers are needed for the 11 a.m. Sanctuary services. The only requirements are a smiling face and willingness to serve one hour, one Sunday a month. If you can help, please call Bob Wood at 495-6345.

HELP US COLLECT BEAUTY ITEMS FOR GIRLS IN NEED
Crave Student Ministry is working with The Passport, a non-profit organization, to raise awareness about global sex trafficking and the efforts of organizations to rescue victims and help them through the recovery process. Now through the end of August, you can also help us by donating much needed health and beauty items to be given to these young women in need. Examples of items needed are facial cleansers and moisturizers, hair products, make up (eyeshadow, blush, lip gloss- in neutral colors), make up brushes, mirrors, etc. For a complete list of items needed or to drop off your donations, please stop by the Crave Student Ministry office, located in the Activity Center building.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

Thirty-two year old Zach Hample is a world-class ball hawk. He has gathered 4,569 baseballs. He will the wear the jersey of one team during batting practice and ask players to toss him a ball. When the other team comes out he will change to their jersey. He has learned how to say “Please throw me the ball,” in five different languages. There is a ball hawk league (countingbaseballs.mlblogs.com) where the members are ranked by their weekly and seasonal baseballs per game average. Zach Hample is in first place. He is a passionate pursuer of baseballs.

I have never thought of it this way but God is a people hawk. He is passionately and madly in love with you and me. When we get on the wrong road He passionately pursues us to get us back on the right road. When we get lost He goes looking for us, and won’t give up until He finds us. He is daily pursuing us, wanting to give us the best life possible on this earth and wanting to give us eternal life in heaven with Him.

I confess that I am a God hawk. Every day I am searching for more and more of God’s peace, God’s power, God’s love, God’s purpose, God’s joy, God’s strength, God’s wisdom and God’s hope in my life. Here is some good news. If you are a God hawk, if you are determined and passionate and persistent in finding God, you will find Him. That is a promise. Listen to Jeremiah 29:13, “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” (Message)

-Dr. Tim Thompson

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