Notes from Our Pastor
Joe McAdory writes a column for the Opelika-Auburn News. A few years ago he wrote a column entitled “Only a Grinch Would Censor Christmas.”

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Church-Wide News & Events
My Favorite Christmas Card
This Saturday and Sunday, experience the warmth, humor and inspiration of our favorite Christmas Cards "come to life" through stage and song as we celebrate God's Christmas Card to the whole world—the birth of Jesus Christ. Beautifully produced with a 200+ voice choir, orchestra and original drama. Be sure to make the Frazer Christmas Musical a part of your holiday tradition. Admissions is free, no ticket required, and childcare ages 0-3 is provided. Two nights, Dec. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Invite your friends!

Christmas Eve Communion, Candlelight Services
Communion will be offered “come and go” from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary Christmas Eve. Candlelight Worship will be offered at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary and 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. A nursery (0-3) will be available for both candlelight services; children are invited and encouraged to join in these family worship events. Come and invite a friend!

Financial Giving in 2011 Coming to a Close
In order to receive credit for your financial giving in 2011, all contributions must be received in the church office or be postmarked by Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. According to IRS regulations, anything received on Jan. 1, 2012 or later will be credited to your 2012 giving record. As a part of your year-end giving you may want to consider a contribution to the Frazer Charitable Trust Fund. The Frazer Charitable Trust Fund provides a wonderful opportunity to perpetually fund many church-sponsored ministries. For more information, please contact Harold Faulkner at 272-8622.

Christmas Day Worship Schedule
Sunday December 25 Frazer will have two family worship services: 9:30 in the Sanctuary and 11:00 in Wesley Hall. Children are welcome and dress is casual. No nursery, children's programs, or Sunday School this day. Come worship the Savior with the whole family!

Children & Students
Student Choir Christmas Program Dec. 18
Youth Worship Arts (YWA) will present their Christmas musical, “The Cradle that Rocked the World” on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall.

Discipleship & Fellowship
Men: Discover Faith Based Mentoring
Frazer is launching a mentoring program that will match experienced men with younger men for professional and spiritual mentoring in 2012. To learn more, visit frazerumc.org/mentor.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
2012 Mission Trip Info Available
Is God calling you to the international mission field in 2012? Frazer has trips scheduled to Haiti every month in 2012, as well as trips to Guanabacoa Church in Cuba (April) and Stella’s House Orphanage in Moldova (June). For more information or to sign up, contact Butch McPherson 495-6325 or visit the Mission Table in the Atrium today or next Sunday.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Frazer members and families have a great tradition of supporting the work of the Salvation Army. Add your smile for a few hours at a red kettle in our area. To sign up for a slot through Dec. 24, contact coordinator Bill Allison, 244-0467.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

It went like this:

“Christmas, Christmas tree, Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, Christmas Day, Christmas holidays, Christmas lights, Christmas ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas angel, Christmas star, Christmas wreath, Christmas dinner, Christmas turkey, Christmas cookies, Christmas tidings, Christmas rush, Christmas stamps, Christmas club, Christmas vacation, Christmas break, Christmas season, Christmas stockings, Christmas pageant, Christmas concert, Christmas music, Christmas story, Christmas play, Christmas carolers, Christmas cheer, Christmas presents, Christmas toys, Christmas wrapping paper, Christmas ribbons, Christmas tags, Christmas bows, Christmas party, Christmas sweater, Christmas letters, Christmas time, Christmas Nativity scene, Christmas candles, Christmas bells, Christmas joy, Christmas parades, Christmas traditions, Christmas cactus, Christmas songs, Christmas cards, Christmas spirit, Christmas bonus, Christmas catalog, Christmas wish list, and lastly, Merry Christmas. Sorry, If I offended anyone.”

Christmas is more than a holiday. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. It is ok to say Merry Christmas.


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
Christmas musical at 7 p.m. in lieu of Sunday Evening Worship

Announcements
Turn in IHS Cards
It’s not too late to turn in your In His Steps cards. You may turn in your card by mailing it to the church, dropping it off in the church office, or going to www.frazerumc.org.

Sunday Last Day to Turn in Angel Tree Gifts
Sunday, Dec. 11 is the last day to turn in your Angel Tree gifts!

No Friends or Men's Supper This Month
The Friends Bible Study and Men’s Thursday night supper will not take place this month.

No Wednesday Night Supper Until January
Wednesday night supper will not take place for the remainder of December, but will resume in January.

Congregational Care
Congregational Care is here to care for members of the Frazer Family in times of need, such as hospitalizations, surgeries, deaths or critical illnesses. Please notify Congregational Care in the event that a Frazer Family member is facing one of these situations by calling 495-6420 or e-mailing care@frazerumc.org

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