Notes from Our Pastor
Merry Christmas!


- Dr. Tim Thompson

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Church-Wide News & Events
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.

Frazer’s Family Photo Album
Coming in January: sign up for a professional portrait session and be a part of Frazer’s first Family Photo Album in over five years! Sign ups will be available throughout January, and sessions will be in February.

IHS Training & Development Day
As part of the In His Steps 2012 campaign, Frazer will hold a churchwide day of volunteer training and leadership development on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Children & Students
Student Ministry Spring Break Missions
The student ministry will offer mission trips to two different locations during spring break 2012. One mission trip will take place in the Dominican Republic March 24-30, and two other mission trips will be in Atlanta, Ga. March 19-22 and March 26-30. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 11. For more information, go to www.frazerumc.org/missions.

Disciplenow 2012
Disciplenow 2012 will take place Feb. 18-20 for students in grades 6-12. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 5.

Discipleship & Fellowship
New Adult Bible Study Classes on Sunday Mornings
Seven new classes will be forming in January, at all three worship hours, in addition to the many excellent classes already in place. If you have not already plugged into a class where you can study the Bible with others this is a great opportunity to start. Check out the new Connections magazine in the Atrium or online for details.

Parenting University
Parenting University will feature "Spiritual Parenting" on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., beginning Jan. 11.

Serving & Volunteer Opportunities
Cuba Trip Information Meeting
Frazer will send a team to Cuba April 18-25, 2012 for construction and women’s ministry. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in room 3102 for those who want to learn more.

Notes from Our Pastor - Continued

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
Will resume on Jan. 8

Announcements
Congregational Care Needs Your Help
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

WFRZ Airing Christmas Programs
WFRZ will be airing Christmas programming today. Tune in to see Frazer Christmas programs, Christmas programs of other area churches and much more. For a complete schedule of programming visit WFRZ.com. Frazer’s musical “My Favorite Christmas Carol” is also available now to view online on the media player at frazerumc.org.

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.

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