Frazer Family News - Frazer United Methodist Church

Vol. 23 No. 2
News & Events
BE “IGNITED” THIS
FALL WITH IN HIS
STEPS “Ignite” is
about discovering and
releasing the power
of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers to
motivate and equip them for a lifestyle of
service and ministry. When we walk in the
spirit, we produce the fruit of the spirit (Gal.
5). When we serve in the spirit, we produce
life and freedom (2 Cor. 3). During this series
we hope to see mature believers rediscover
the joy of serving God out of love through
the power of the Holy Spirit, and those who
are new in their spiritual journey discover
the transforming inner fire of the Holy Spirit
perhaps for the first time.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR IN HIS STEPS
Oct. 3 & 10: I HS Devotional Guides available in
Atrium, begin reading Oct. 11
Oct. 17: ‘IGNITE’ In His Steps sermon series
begins
Nov. 5-6: IHS 40-Hour Prayer Vigil
Nov. 7: Commitment Rally for Steering
Committee and Captains
Nov. 14: Commitment Sunday- congregation
turns in commitment cards
FRAZER TRUNK OR TREAT OCT. 31 Frazer
will host a “Trunk or Treat” event Sunday,
Oct. 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a
showing of the animated film “How to Train
Your Dragon” on the Frazer soccer fields. For
more information about this family-frendly
alternative to trick-or-treating and learn how
to get involved, please see page 5.
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Frazer family prepares to ‘Ignite’ with In His Steps 2011
By Mac McLellan News Staff Writer
“What would Jesus do?” Those four words transformed
an entire Midwestern city in Charles Sheldon’s novel “In His
Steps,” and they have the power to transform all of us as we
make our decision on how we can best utilize our prayers,
presence, gifts, service, and witness to do God’s work in
2011.
“I feel that it is time for Frazer to look at our community
once again and see how we can make a difference in a more
powerful way,” said Jim Salminen, 2011 In His Steps Chairman. “Maybe it will be something that isn’t on the In His Steps
Commitment Card. I think about the Common Ground Ministry as an example. That family decided they could make a
difference, and went out and did it one-on-one. God moved
them to do what they did and they have made a tremendous
impact. That should be a model for all of us. They listened to
God and they followed through with it. That’s what I want to
convey to the Frazer Family as they receive their In His Steps
packets in October, and come forward to make their commitments on Nov. 14.”
In His Steps Devotional Guides will be distributed in the
Atrium on Sunday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 10. Every member
is encouraged to pick up their copy (one copy per family) so
the congregation begin reading and studying the devotions
Oct. 11, unified as one church. There is also a series of suggested lessons, entitled ‘Ignited by the Spirit,’ available for
Sunday School classes and small groups. These lessons parallel the In His Steps teaching series that will be presented in
worship services in late October and early November.
Jim said he challenges the congregation to begin praying
and seeking where God would lead them to serve in the coming year, and to be open to new and different opportunities to
serve than they have considered in the past.
Photo by MAC MCLELLAN
In His Steps opportunities booklets and commitment cards will be mailed to the
congregation in early October. Members are asked to pick up their devotional guides
in the Atrium before Oct. 11 so the entire church family can begin studying and
praying together for their 2011 commitments.
“I am personally challenging myself to be more committed in the area of gifts, serving and attendance as well. Sometimes we just take those things for granted and continue doing the same old thing from year to year,” Jim said. “God has
blessed Frazer by giving us two great new pastors and we
will continue to serve our community in the true Frazer spirit. This is a great opportunity for us as individuals to make a
commitment.”
In His Steps commitment cards and volunteer opportunity
booklets will be mailed out in early October.
For more information about how the In His Steps commitment process works, call Bob Wood or Teri Brown in the
Church Office at 272-8622, or e-mail bob@frazerumc.org or
teri@frazerumc.org.
Sonshine Soccer kicks off fall season
Staff Reports
Sonshine Soccer is in full-swing at Frazer, as children
ages 4-12 hit Frazer’s soccer fields each Saturday morning this fall. The season will conclude this month with
closing activities on Saturday, Oct. 30.
For those interested in continuing the fun, see page 2
for information about Frazer’s Activity Ministry Upward
Basketball program.
M or e e v e n t s &
announc e m e n t s :
Children & Students..........................2
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES......................3
Discipleship & FellowshiP.................3
Photo by LEE WERLING
Children play soccer at Frazer in September.
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CHOIR LUNCH AND REHEARSAL FOR CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
The Music Ministry invites you to join the special
Christmas choir for “The Bell and the Rose” on Dec. 11
and 12. Even though you may not regularly sing in the
Sanctuary or Contemporary choir, we would love to
have you sing with us for Christmas. We also want to
invite all who will be singing in the musical to a special
luncheon and afternoon rehearsal, beginning at noon
Sunday, Oct. 17. Call Debbie Kelly at 495-6353 for more
information, and let us know by Oct. 13 if you plan to
attend the lunch on Oct. 17.
DON’T MISS UNITED METHODIST MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
The greatest gift you can give your children is two
parents very much in love with each other. Polish up
this gift at a United Methodist Marriage Encounter
Weekend October 22 - 24 at the SpringHill Suites in
Pensacola Beach, Fla. You deserve the best and your
children need to see you reaching for it. Please make
your reservation by Oct. 8. For more information or
to make a reservation visit our website at encounter.
org. For questions call Larry or Carol Bryant at (334)
514-0295.
RESOURCES FOR ‘TRANSFORMED LIVING’ AVAILABLE IN THE
FRAZER BOOKSTORE
Dr. John Ed Mathison’s newest book “Transformed
Living in Tough Times,” and the companion devotional
guide are both available in the Frazer Bookstore.
During these tough economic times, people struggle
with giving and churches
experience reduced giving,
making transformed giving
and transformed living
seem out of reach to some.
In this book, Dr. Mathison
offers hope by going back
to the Bible, looking to God
and lifting up the teachings
of Jesus. The devotional guide provides 60 days of
daily readings to inspire a new level of faith and living
in the midst of life’s greatest challenges.
SAVE THE DATE: Deeper Still Women’s Conference
Ladies, don’t miss this amazing conference where
women will learn to take their relationship with
God and His Word deeper still. Join us Dec. 3-4 at
the BJCC in Birmingham for this multicultural, multi
generational event led by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer
and Beth Moore. Experience deeper worship and
teaching with thousands of other women gathered for
this unique occasion. Go deeper in God’s Word as Kay,
Priscilla, and Beth share their views together during a
panel discussion. Go deeper in prayer with thousands
of women across North America. And go deeper in
worship with Living Proof Live Worship Leader Travis
Cottrell and the praise team. Cost is $170 and includes
hotel room (2 women per room), transportation, event
ticket, Saturday box lunch. Deposit of $50 due with
registration form. Balance to be paid in full by Nov.
22. Deposit non-refundable after Nov. 1. For more
information, call Sandy Boswell at 495-6391 or e-mail
sandy@frazerumc.org.
Children + Students
SIGN UP NOW FOR UPWARD BASKETBALL
Registration for Upward Basketball begins Monday,
Oct. 4. Leagues are open for boys ages 4 through ninth
grade and girls ages 4 through 12th grade (children
must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2010). Cost is $85 and
the deadline to register is Nov. 2. Practices will begin
the week of Dec. 6 and games are played on Saturdays,
beginning Jan. 8. Sign up in the Activity Center
Mondays-Thursdays. For more information, call the
Activity Center at 495-6459.
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Announcements
Discipleship + Fellowship
NEW INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDY NOW MEETING SUNDAY
MORNINGS IN THE CHAPEL
On Sunday, Oct. 3 a new International Bible Study
began meeting in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m., for the
variety of nationalities represented in Montgomery
and the surrounding areas. Everyone is welcome to
join us Sunday mornings and invite family and friends
as we grow together in understanding of God’s
loving Word to us. He is the creator of the wonderful
variety of languages and cultures that enrich our
lives yet, we are united as His children. For questions,
please contact Cindy Alsabrook at 669-2706,
cindyalsabrook1@aol.com or Charles Wise at 272-8622/
cwise@frazerumc.org
NOON SALAD LUNCHEON OCT. 12
The October Noon Salad Luncheon will be Tuesday,
Oct. 12 in the Fellowship Hall, with Dr. Don Hill. Serving
lines open at 11: 15 a.m. and Dr. Hill begins speaking
at 12:15. Cost is $5. The public is invited. Dr. Don Hill’s
message will be on “Healing Old Wounds.”
COMPUTER CLASS OCT. 18
Sign up now for a computer class on Word 7, Monday,
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. in the computer lab. Space is limited.
Call Sandy at 495-6391 for more information and to
reserve your spot.
DON’T MISS REAL MEN’S BIBLE STUDY ON ‘UNCHRISTIAN’
The REAL Men’s Wednesday night Bible study will
continue through the remainder of the fall. Beginning
Oct. 13 Teaching Pastor Patrick Quinn will lead sessions
based on the book “UnChristian,” a hard look at how
the church is perceived by those outside and why that
should matter to all of us who are called to go and
make disciples of Jesus. Men of all ages are invited.
REAL Men meets Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. in Wesley
Hall.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S MEET AND GREET TEA OCT. 24
The United Methodist Women will hold their annual
“Meet and Greet” Tea Sunday, Oct. 24 from 2-4 p.m. in
the Parlor. Come by and visit with us and learn more
about the various Women’s Circles, when they meet
and the many local service projects the circles are
involved in. UMW Circles provide fellowship, local
MEN’S MINISTRY OCTOBER FELLOWSHIP
Men, get your tickets now for our monthly fellowship mission opportunity and growth in Christ. All women
dinner Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Frazer Pavilion are invited to attend the tea. Bring a friend! For more
information, call Clara Jehle at 271-4924.
(Fellowship Hall in case of rain). Don’t miss this time
of great food and fellowship. This month’s menu
includes ribs, potato salad and baked beans. Tickets
are $5 and available in the Atrium Sunday mornings or
from any Lion Chaser member. Invite a friend!
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CARING FOR OUR
CONGREGATIon
BIRTHS
We rejoice with our members who have
recently welcomed a new child into
their family.
A son, “Preston” Chase, born to Courtney
and Michael Dasinger Aug. 17, 2010.
A son, Christopher Charles “Charlie”
Jr., born to Savannah and Chris
Bowden Aug. 31, 2010.
A daughter, Anna “Anna K” Keltner, born
to Julie and Brad Long Sept. 21, 2010.
A daughter, “Neely” Elizabeth, born to
Victoria and Neal Lassiter Sept. 21, 2010.
A son, “Austin” Albert, born to
Brooke duCasse Sept. 29, 2010.
Deaths
We extend our deepest Christian sympathy and love to those families who
have recently experienced the death
of a loved one. Remembering these
families in your prayers, giving them a
call or sending a card provides healing
ministry and extends the love of Christ
during this time of loss and grief.
Ed Peistrup
Teresa Barnt Grimes
S e r v i N G + G IVI N G
FOOD PANTRY & HOMELESS HYGIENE KIT DONATIONS
Due to an increased demand for assistance with
food, we are in desperate need of food items such
as: 2 lb. bags of corn meal, grits, salt, oatmeal,
Jell-o and pudding mixes, canned meats, chili, beef
stew. Full and travel size personal care items are
also needed. Look for donation carts on Sunday
mornings. Donations can also be brought directly to
the Community Ministries Office Monday-Thursday
mornings.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: BLOOD DRIVE OCT. 17
LifeSouth will be at Frazer this Sunday, Oct. 17 from
8 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Atrium/By the Sea area. Please
consider donating the gift of life to help those in need
in our community.
Mother of Happy Fulford
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Are you looking for a blessing? Frazer’s Miracles
Sunday School class is a wonderful class for special
needs adults that meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 3108.
Beverly Kirby Harwick is their faithful teacher and a
few volunteers are needed each week to help with
organization and other duties. If you are interested in
learning more about how you can help Beverly and this
wonderful class, please contact Charles Wise at cwise@
frazerumc.org.
Daughter of Len Wilbanks
Father of Jimmy Taylor
Mother of Karen Hanna
Father of Sandi Robertson
Charlie Holley
Margie Dexter
Mother of Lisa Johnston
Mother of Linda Drumheller
Father of Tammy Ewing
BeBe Dowe
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2011 budget: planning resources for transformation
A
s we look toward 2011 and begin to seek God to make this a
year of “transformation,” we hope that our budget will become a
reflection of that vision. Our mission cannot be accomplished through
money alone; however, one of the ways God chooses to work in and
through us is by the faithful stewardship of the resources he has given
us. Toward that end, Frazer’s Board of Stewards has unanimously voted to approve the budget summarized here.
Frazer has been blessed with tremendous resources. Our facilities
and technology give us tremendous flexibility. Our ministry leaders
and support staff are excellent. Most of all, our members are committed–through their prayers, their presence, their gifts, their service and
their witness. Our challenge for 2011 is to leverage those blessings for
transformational ministry.
The past couple of years have been difficult economically across our
nation. Many of our members face hardship, and all face uncertainty.
In response to these times, our Finance Committee recommended a
budget that is essentially level with our 2010 budget. At the same time,
we have great faith that regardless of the economic climate, God will
provide exactly what is needed to accomplish the ministries which He
calls us to undertake.
For a line-by-line breakdown of the budget, contact Church Administrator Rusty Taylor (272-8622 or rusty@frazerumc.org).
*Decrease in the Win Team budget does not reflect less support
for Missions. Rather, a change in the way our Conference pays clergy
benefits resulted in Frazer paying less to subsidize smaller churches.
Funds saved were moved into debt reduction, reflected in the Serve
Team budget.
Combined Budget
Description
•Ministry Budget
•Early Debt-Retirement
Combined Budget
2010 Budget
2011 Budget
$8,540,629
$8,542,000
$500,000
$500,000
$9,040,629
$9,042,000
Operating Budget Distribution
Description
2011 Budget
Percentage
• Mission Outreach
$2,215,445
24%
• Program Ministry
$1,009,581
11%
• Debt Retirement
$1,000,000
11%
$984,800
11%
$3,832,173
42%
• Church Operations
• Ministry Staff
Operating Budget by Teams
Description
2010 Budget
2011 Budget
$707,782.89
$704,915.74
• Win
$2,295,602.00
$2,062,010.76*
• Disciple
$1,249,398.08
$1,178,779.69
• Serve
$3,119,647.53
$3,368,757.29*
• Lifecare
$347,692.00
$348,665.10
• Communication
$820,507.00
$872,871.42
• Worship
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Frazer member sews clown costumes for missions
By Laura Mastrangelo News Staff Writer
He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as
craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and
scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers. Exodus 35:35
Hobbies can take all shapes and forms, from sports to
painting to collecting. While hobbies vary, they all have
several things in common: skill, time, resources, dedication and practice are required to perfect and build them.
For 20-year Frazer member Jo Grooms, sewing is one of
her favorite pastimes. Jo has sewn for numerous years,
which began in her high school home economics class
and was perfected by the teachings of her mother, a very
gifted sewer.
It wasn’t until recently, however, that Jo was called to
do God’s handiwork with a needle and thread.
When Jo inherited her mother’s sewing machinery,
she had no idea what she would do with it all. Shortly
thereafter, however, Jo was asked to create her first
clown costume for Frazer missions. Given the timing Frazer member Jo Grooms, right, creates clown costumes for Frazer
mission teams to use for evangelism. Jo recently gave a clown costume
and being fully-equipped for the job, Jo knew that God to the girls from Stella’s House in Moldova to take with them back to their
wanted her to create the costumes.
home country and use during outreach programs to children in Moldova
“God spoke to my heart because I was enthusiastic orphanages.
and passionate about it,” Jo said. Plus, she had all the
equipment necessary to do the work, which Jo calls a costumes to Maringa, Brazil, in May of this year. Maringa
“God thing”.
is the site of an orphanage, Lar Betania (Bethany House),
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member, Michael Gross, took one of Jo’s hand-crafted the children at Lar Betania.
Frazer member Michael Gross wears one of Jo Groom’s handmade clown
costumes as part of outreach to children in Brazil’s Lar Betania orphanage
during a mission trip this past summer. Michael said the clown was a huge
hit with the children.
“The clown costume was a big hit with the children”,
Michael said. “The clown made everyone laugh (especially while dancing).”
Jo has made a total of seven costumes this year, providing a costume for each mission team to use as part
of their outreach programs for children. More clown
costumes are in the works. As commitments are made
to the 2011 In His Steps campaign, prayerfully consider any hobbies that could be used to further the Lord’s
kingdom here on earth.
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games will add to the fun. Popcorn, cotton candy, burgers
and hot dogs will be available for a small fee, and afterward
we will offer a free showing of the animated movie “How to
Train Your Dragon” on the church soccer fields.
1. Volunteers bring their vehicle to the church parking lot,
decorate with a festive theme
2. Instead of going from house to house, children can go from
car to car receiving candy or other treats from the trunks
of vehicles
3. We share God’s love with each family who comes through our
smiles, our service, and giving out additional information
about Christ and about Frazer
We are looking for volunteers to decorate their “trunk” and
hand out candy! We have a goal of 120 vehicles to reach,
are there four or five vehicles available in your Sunday
school willing to participate? Sign up online to volunteer at
frazerumc.org/trunkortreat or call Butch McPherson at 4956325 or Kris Johnson at 495-6367.
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Frazer member shares love of art, teaches others to create through art class
By Dr. Martha Poole Simmons
News Staff Writer
On the second and fourth Thursdays
of each month, a group armed with paint
brushes, oil pastels, sketchbooks and
other art supplies gathers in the Servery
to create works of art. Led by Doris Bell,
group members hone their craft and
paint and draw in a variety of media,
including sketching, pastels, acrylics, oil
paint, watercolors and pen and ink.
Doris, a gifted artist and patient
teacher, began teaching this art class for
adults ages 18 and older back in June.
Her method of teaching is to teach each
at whatever level the student is at that
time. Each student works on their own
project with no two people in the class
doing the same thing. Doris makes her
rounds to each student, providing encouragement. As she gently and quietly
makes suggestions for changes, students
learn to venture out on their own. Many
of the students begin with sketching and
are amazed at what they can create. She
tells them that this is starting at the bottom of the ladder and that it will help
when they are ready to paint.
“I do have some students that are experienced enough and have produced
some very nice paintings. I feel that I am
able to help them become better artists,”
Doris said. “Each piece of artwork produced in my class is the work of the artist, not the teacher. I want them to feel
good and to be proud of their artwork.
For as long as she can remember, Doris has loved art. As a child growing up
on a Georgia dairy farm, she won her
first art award while in the first grade
for a crayon drawing of a house with an
apple tree, sky, clouds, grass and flowers. During her spare time, Doris enjoyed creating things and making pencil
or chalk sketches of her friends. In high
school, Doris won a scholarship to the
Art Institute of Atlanta but her parents
could not afford the extra expenses that
were needed to send her there. After getting married and moving with her husband to Montgomery, she started taking
classes with local art teachers, attended
the Montgomery School of Fine Arts at
Huntingdon College and continued taking classes from local as well as nationally known art teachers.
Beginning in 1974, Doris taught art
in a private school for several years and
then taught at her home studio. In 1987,
Photo by martha poole simmons
Doris Bell, right, helps Judy Osborne with a painting during an art class at Frazer. Doris teaches art to adults age 18
and up on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
she opened an art gallery and studio in
Wetumpka. She opened the Jasmine Hill
Art Gallery and Studio in Wetumpka,
where she taught art until 2004. She
continues to paint at her home studio.
Doris enjoys most all art media including oils, watercolors, pastels, charcoal
and graphite. She has won many awards
and has paintings in collections throughout the United States and Europe. She
is a charter and current member of the
Elmore County Art Guild and is also a
member of the Prattauga Art Guild.
For the last eight years, Doris has
been involved with the Frazer Life Care
Visitation ministry. She started visiting
a lady at Seton Haven right after she returned home from open heart surgery
and rehab. After becoming good friends,
Doris decided to “adopt” the woman
and take care of her as if she were her
daughter. The lady never had children
and had no relatives in town. Doris said
she called her “Mom,” and in 2004 after
much prayer, she decided to sell her art
gallery and studio so that she could devote more time to “Mom.”
In February 2009, Doris said Mom
was moved to a nursing home in Prattville. Her health was rapidly declining, and Doris said she thanks God she
was able to spend so much time with
her. In April 2010, Mom passed away
at the age of 91. Doris recalled reading
the Frazer S.P.I.R.I.T. newsletter around
that time and learning there was an interest in starting an art class, but teachers were needed. One of the names that
Mom wanted Doris to contact after her
death was Martha John Allison, Frazer’s
Older Adult Ministry director. When Doris called Martha John, Doris mentioned
the note about starting an art class, and
the two women agreed to pray about the
possibility of starting the class. Doris
said she felt right then that God was calling her to teach art again, and art classes
began in June.
Art class students have much praise
for their instructor.
“I have been painting all of my life. I
come to the art class for the social contact because I enjoy being with the people while my husband is teaching a computer class here,” said Glenna Draffen.
Judy Osborne said, “I am trying to get
my confidence back because when my
children were little and we were moving
around, I couldn’t spend time on art. I
want to learn water color.”
Some students have been painting
for many years but found the class gave
them new inspiration.
Joyce Hu and Wei Long, who are from
China, are learning to sketch.
Wei Long said, “I learned to do Chinese painting. I am glad that I can do my
hobby here in the United States. This is a
good support for my painting.”
Dot Erikson, who prefers the medium
of oils, had just completed a picture of the
University of Alabama landmark Denny
Chimes to give to her grandson.
“The class is just wonderful to have
a teacher who is so educated in art. She
can tell us everything that we are doing
Photos BY DORIS BELL AND MARTHA POOLE SIMMONS
Top: Peggy Carrell completes a still-life painting at
Frazer’s art class.
Bottom: Participants use a variety of media to create,
including watercolor, oil pastels and pen and ink
sketches.
wrong,” Dot said. “She taught me to sketch
before I paint. I have learned to measure
to get the picture exact. I think it is just
a great place to come, and I thank Frazer
for being here.”
Whether students are new to painting and sketching or longtime artists, all
have praised Doris for her ability to help
them learn new skills and find new ways
to express themselves through paints,
pens and ink.
“Art is a talent that God has given me,
but I think the gift of teaching art is my
greatest talent,” Doris said.
Doris has created a website to share
her students’ art work, as well as her
own creations. Go to www.artbydorisbell.net to see examples of their work.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the Frazer art class, e-mail Doris at in-his-steps@elmore.rr.com or call
Sandy Boswell at 495-391.
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Frazer team constructs everlasting bonds with community in North Carolina
Photos CONTRIBUTED BY HAYESVILLE MISSION TEAM
Frazer’s Hayesville, N.C. Mission team spent several days in July at Hinton
Rural Life Center helping with construction projects for low-income families.
Seated from left: Connie Daniel, Charles and Tina Bowlin. Standing from
left: Ron Balkcom, John Bowlin and Jimmy Wilson.
By Dr. Martha Poole Simmons News Staff Writer
Five Frazer members, Connie Daniel, Ron Balkcom,
John Bowlin, Tina Bowlin and Jimmy Wilson traveled to
Hayesville, N.C., July 24-30 where served at the Hinton
Rural Life Center, a mountain retreat owned and operated by the United Methodist Church. The Frazer team’s
mission was to build a 16 by 8 foot deck on the front of
a new house in Warne, about 25 miles from the retreat.
They were also part of a group of 120 volunteers from
across the country, mostly high school and college-aged
youth and adult leaders, who were all spending time
serving at the Hinton Center, which has developed property for low-income families in the area.
Days began with an exercise workout followed by
breakfast and a morning devotional given by the Hinton
Center staff. Lunches were made to carry to the work
site and then the teams loaded supplies and headed to
Warne. A worksite orientation and a video prepared the
workers for the project.
Mission team leader Jimmy Wilson has previously
served on eight Frazer mission trips including Mexico,
Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.
John Bowlin, Jimmy Wilson and Charles Penland, project foreman, work
on a construction project at a work site in Warne, N.C.
“This was my first time to lead a mission team, and
it was quite different being in the continental United
States. The people who qualify for assistance in building
their houses not only put in their required work hours,
but they also help one another and build a sense of community pride in doing so. They become close friends and
build many lasting relationships in the process,” Jimmy
said. “I am glad to say that we accomplished our task of
building the deck for a 63-year-old lady who had never
owned her own home. She was so proud of her home
and for the blessing that she had of receiving it. The
house should be completed and ready to be moved in to
by the end of the summer.”
Ron Balkcom was a first-time mission trip participant and admits he had some reservations about the trip
before the team left because he did not know his team
members very well.
“We had met briefly a couple of time before we left,
and all of us were excited about going to help someone.
By the last of the week, I felt as though these four others
were family,” Ron said. “I felt closer to God as I served
with our team, and this was an experience that I shall
never forget. We were sent to serve and build.”
Though none of the team members had ever built a
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“The teamwork and the fellowship were important,
but the greatest blessing was meeting the family for
whom we were building,” he said. “This was the first
house this one particular lady would have had in her
whole life. I will never forget this feeling.”
Tina Bowlin agreed that the mission trip experience
was more rewarding than she ever could have imagined.
“It literally compares to nothing else that I have ever
done or experienced. It is a time of spiritual renewal and
growth. Being completely surrounded by fellow Christians who had one purpose in mind for a week opened
the heart, mind, body and soul to the unlimited possibilities that one could experience when serving our Lord,”
Tina said. “In a sense, each team member became part of
a new family, and special Christian bonds were formed
that have no end.”
During the course of the trip, Tina said the team was
immersed in spiritual surroundings, and even though
they were working in sweltering heat without shade,
they were able to find joy in serving Jesus and helping
others. In addition to building the deck for the woman,
they also worked on the back deck of a young man who
was serving on his second tour of duty in Iraq, she said.
“With each new day, devotional time took on new
meaning as mutual respect and trust in each other grew
and deepened into a shared, common Christian bond.
God used this time of deep, spiritual renewal to diminish the importance of outward appearances. When this
occurred, all pretense was lost with total acceptance in
each other abounded, and in a sense, team members began to see each other through the eyes of God,” Tina said.
“The end result was beautiful because as human hearts
were opened to a level of acceptance never thought
possible, new and lasting Christian relationships were
formed.”
Thanks to the many
volunteers who
participated in our
September emphasis
on Sunday School
enrollment. Although
the campaign has ended,
the doors are still open!
You are always invited to
get connected by visiting
any of our Adult Sunday
School classes. Contact
Charles Wise for more
information, 495-6319,
charles@frazerumc.org.
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‘God is here’: Peru mission team gives and receives God’s blessings in Trujillo
Photos by HERB CORDLE AND JIM JOHNSON
Photo by Jim johnson
Frazer sent a team of 13 people on a mission trip to Trujillo, Peru back in
July. The team served alongside an international team and worked on
construction projects, as well as outreach carnivals to local children and
their mothers.
By Dr. Martha Poole Simmons News Staff Writer
A mission team of 13 from Frazer traveled to Trujillo,
Peru, Aug. 13-21 to help build a 10 by 16 foot community kitchen called FAMILY (Frazer At Milagro Is Loving
You). Team members Jim Johnson, Martha Johnson, Mike
Hudson, Ellyn Smith, Jerry Robinson, Rozzane Robinson,
Herb Cordle, Alice Cordle, Pat Byrd, Sherryl Byrd, Catherine Shoemaker, Boyd Whigham, Fred Maske and Shane
Montrieul also shared Christ’s love with Peruvian children and families, and served meals Milagro, Migel Grau
and Florencia within the district of Trujillo
Team leader Jim Johnson who has served on 13 mission trips (nine to Peru) said, “We had another great trip.
Our team worked wonderfully together. This mission
trip was the most balanced with the children’s ministry,
adult evangelism and humanitarian aid.”
After arriving Saturday morning at the Central Church
and getting settled in to their Sunday School room sleeping quarters, team members loaded into taxis and went
with missionary Martin Reeves to the squatters’ village
called Milagro, where children gathered for the Saturday
children’s ministry program, Jim said. The impoverished
area consisted of single room adobe huts with poorly
constructed roofs and no windows or floors.
For eight years Frazer teams have ministered at the
Florencia De Mora Church helping them upgrade their
church building and reaching out to the community
through children’s programs and community evangelistic dinner programs. The children’s programs are referred to as carnivals team members play games and sing
with the children. They also provided toothbrushes for
dental hygiene and gave away toys, fruit or school supplies. During those eight years, the mechanic next door
watched as team members worked, laughed and prayed.
Last year, Pat Byrd took an interpreter with him to the
man’s house and invited him to the evening program. He
came that night and afterwards expressed his thanks.
“This year, he greeted us with hugs and smiles as a
regular member of the church. The silent witness of the
Left: Catherine Shoemaker and Alice Cordle visit a Peruvian market.
Right: Frazer’s team builds a kitchen at Milagro.
Photo by HERB CORDLE
teams changed his life,” Jim said.
Alice Cordle said she was amazed by all that God was
able to accomplish through the team. He provided everything from the opportunity to reach thousands of people
in four different areas of the city, physical strength to
construct a building and spiritual strength to minister
to hundreds of children and their mothers through the
carnivals. All of this despite a language barrier, cultural
differences and less than ideal building materials and
tools.
“He accomplished this through 13 tired but willing
people to point these precious souls to himself,” Alice
said. “We have the resources to accomplish a lot on our
own. Maybe that’s why we don’t notice God’s hand...The
American way of doing everything and anything doesn’t
work at all in the Peruvian environment. If God doesn’t
do it, it doesn’t get done. The good news is that He is
there. He uses ordinary people on mission trips, and He
accomplishes exactly what He wants.”
Michael Hudson agreed that only by God’s hand could
their team have accomplished what they did in Peru.
“To plan to go somewhere to build a simple building
or put a few roofs on small homes is one thing, but to get
there and realize that one had no electrical power, no average building materials and no readily available water
is quite another,” Michael said.
The team adapted to having to use battery-operated
tools, and found new solutions when conventional building methods were not feasible. They even mixed the concrete for the floor of the building themselves.
“On each day when we thought a shower and a nap
would be the best option, we held a carnival for the
many children which would re-energize us enough so
that we could serve dinner to the many parents and
children with a smile to bring a sense of hope to them.
As intense as this trip was, I wouldn’t have missed it or
changed anything. The hundreds of hugs and kisses that
we received from grateful people were all that we really
needed to remain passionate about our work and caring
for others,” Michael said.
The team was also struck by how little the mothers
and children in Trujillo had, Martha Johnson said, and
Frazer member Patrick Byrd helps children play a ring toss game during a
carnival the Peru mission team held for the local children.
they were grateful for God’s powerful reminders of how
blessed they were. After an afternoon worship service in
Milagro, the children in attendance were given coloring
pages and broken pieces of crayon to color as they sat in
the dirt.
“One little boy only had a broken dirty white crayon
but he ‘colored’ anyway on the white photocopied page.
I almost cried when I thought of all the boxes of crayons
my grandson has and he doesn’t even realize how ‘rich’
he is. When we returned a couple days later, we made
sure that each child got eight whole new crayons for
their very own,” Martha said. “Watching the children dig
through their goody bags with school supplies, toys and
candy was a reminder of all the good things God has for
us when we come to Him in obedience.”
Catherine Shoemaker said, “These children have so
little yet give so much and so freely. If I got one hug, I
got a hundred. I know we were here to help them and
to share God’s love with them, but I believe maybe these
children hold a powerful message, too. They were sharing with us a joy, a selflessness, a love, and heartache
that I have never experienced before. Peru showed me
that there is so much more to life and to this world than
what I once thought.”
The construction project was completed just in time
to run the last carnival and serve one more meal to more
than 350 adults and children. The team said they found
so many needs among the people. One expressed need
is that of marriage counseling and a goal for next year’s
Peru trip is to respond to that need.
After returning to Montgomery, Herb Cordle reflected
on the mission trip to Peru: “It’s amazing how 13 people
could draw closely together as they depended upon one
another. Each team member brought a gift that only God
could have entrusted with them, and that gift wasn’t
preaching the Gospel. The gift was living it.”
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Ginger’s Corner
Ginger Koerner
Do you find yourself in a rut? Do you do things out of habit or choice? We find ourselves parking in the same spot when we’re shopping, mainly to remember where
we’ve parked! We use the same toothpaste, the same soap, the same gas in our cars,
the same route to the grocery store. I think you get my meaning.
Do you attend Sunday School? Have you made your choice to attend or not to
attend? When I came to Frazer there was a class I was asked to teach called the
Friendship Class. These ladies had been together since World War II. Their husbands
had gone off to war, and they supported one another. Their children had grown up
together. They knew one another’s burdens and joys, and came together as friends
in this Sunday School class. They were the spouses of the Greatest Generation. Many
of them are gone now, but their class, although small is still meeting.
The other class I’m familiar with is the Sharps & Flats, made up of choir members
who come out of the service at the offering time. (some call it half-time!). This class
was meeting when I came to Frazer, so Paul and I joined. We only have 30 minutes,
but we seem to learn a lot and get things done in record time. And after all, musicians are used to “keeping time.”
There are many classes ready and willing to welcome new members, and welcome back old members. Sunday mornings are busy with people gathering to share
God’s word and greet friends. Sunday School Classes are a great source of support
for their members. Talk to someone you know about the joys of spending an hour in
God’s Word with friends.
This time of year our choices are increased. Think about it. We have new Sunday
School Classes, and some who have been around for a while. Some are as new as
yesterday and some have been around since World War II! The ‘Connections’ magazine gives all the information and names of classes available, plus the names of their
teachers. It is a wealth of information, printed just for you. So what is your choice
going to be?
Ginger Koerner volunteers in the Frazer kitchen and serves as a substitute Sunday School teacher. She has
sung in the choir, directed children’s choirs and drama. She is married to Paul and her hobbies are quilting
and reading.
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Changing your behavior
What does it mean to change some
of our behaviors? In each of our lives,
if we are honest with ourselves, we can
see areas where change is necessary.
Perhaps we have a critical attitude, or
perhaps we are filled with negativism.
Whatever part of our personality needs
an overhaul, when we assess it, we will
see change is expedient. Some people
say they are too old to change, or too set
in their ways. But this is not true.
When we see areas of our lives or
within in our personalities that need
change, we can succeed in changing
them if we set our minds to it. Change
does not normally take place if we are
passive in our attitudes toward it. When
we make conscious efforts to smile if
we have been dreary, to love if we have
been hateful, to give if we have been
selfish, or whatever negative characteristic needs changing, we will achieve it.
Conscious, active change can take
place even more quickly and effectively when our motivation is right. With
proper motivation we can make changes without being exhaustive. Like the
flower that is changed effortlessly by
basking in the sun, we can initiate and
complete changes in our lives when we
The Family
Counselor
Dr. Don Hill,
Ph.D., LPC
open ourselves to the Son. He directs us
to the areas of our lives where changes need to take place and He gives the
power to attain them.
Look at yourself and the areas of
your life where you know change is
needed. Do this with yourself rather
than spend your time searching for
weaknesses in others around you. Since
we can only change ourselves, we have
a big job cut out for us. The more we
work on ourselves, the better relationships can be whether in it takes place in
the home, church, community or work.
Only we can change ourselves and since
we know ourselves better than anyone,
we all have the need and ability to make
changes that will make us better in all
of our relationships.
Dr. Don Hill, founder of Frazer’s counseling
ministry, has been a staff member for 21 years. He
has a Ph.D in psychology and is a former college
professor and dean. He is married with a son and
daughter-in-law who are also Frazer members.
Life is too short not to get serious about tackling debt
Dave Says
Dave Ramsey
Overcoming and eliminating debt can
be overwhelming and even seem impossible. If you would like to get started on
Dave’s Financial Peace program with his
seven Baby Steps to Financial Freedom,
or would like to learn how to create a
budget, call Chuck Robbins at 281-4452.
Financial coaches are available to help
you.
Dear Dave,
My husband says we can’t travel to
Illinois for a family reunion next summer if we’re not out of debt by then. He
thinks your rule is no vacations while
you’re getting out of debt. I think if we
plan and save, it would be worth it to go.
Who’s right?
—Ann
Dear Ann,
It must be your family reunion we’re
talking about! Seriously, he’s right in this
case. No vacations while you’re getting
out of debt. You guys need to roll up your
sleeves and get the job done.
Still, I’m not going to be an ogre or
anything about this kind of trip. I mean,
we’re talking about family. So, I’m okay
with it if you guys work together and
spend next to nothing to make it happen.
But if traveling to Illinois involves $1,000
worth of plane tickets, then you’re staying home, girl! If I were in your place, I’d
be staying home. That’s how you get out
of debt. You have to get angry at it. You
can’t just roll along living life as usual.
Live like no one else, so that later you
can live like no one else. I know, you’re
thinking life’s too short to not have some
fun. Well, you’re right. Life is too short.
It’s way too short to live your whole life
being broke!
—Dave
Reprinted with Permission. For more great financial
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What will your legacy be for the future Frazer family?
Staff Reports
What a legacy we have from those people who relocated our church
from Clayton Street to 6000 Atlanta Highway. This legacy was not in
the form of a financial gift, but in the spirit of what they could do to
expand their ministry to east Montgomery. Thankfully those members did not see failure as an option and persevered to establish Frazer
Church as a spiritual beacon for future growth.
What part will each of our present members have in Frazer Church
continuing to be a serving church as we minister at 6000 Atlanta Highway and wherever else GOD leads us? The Charitable Trust Fund offers
members the opportunity to participate in future ministry by immediate gifts or by naming Frazer Church in their will. All monies donated
in this way are invested and the proceeds used to fund a ministry of
the members choice.
Unfortunately, many people have not prepared a will for themselves
and this creates serious problems at the time of death. If this occurs
then the estate must be settled in accordance with the Statutes of the
State of Alabama and that could be quite different from what the deceased person would have preferred. If you do not have a will, please
contact an attorney and make arrangements for one and consider naming Frazer Church to receive a portion of your estate. If you presently
have a will and have not named Frazer Church, please contact your attorney and make a change to that effect.
Leave a legacy by participating in the Charitable Trust!
For more information about Frazer’s Charitable Trust Fund and financial and estate planning resources, please contact Harold Faulkner
at harold@frazerumc.org or 495-6305.
S.P.I.R.I.T. of Frazer presents the Amen Choir and orchestra Oct. 14
By Dr. Martha Poole Simmons News Staff Writer
The Amen Choir with orchestra will perform at Frazer Thursday, Oct.14, at 7 p.m.
at Wesley Hall following the monthly S.P.I.R.I.T of Frazer dinner in the Fellowship
Hall. All members of the Frazer family as well as people of all ages from the Montgomery area are invited to hear an inspirational concert given by this 60 member
choir accompanied by an 18 member orchestra led by Charles Keown, Minister of
Music, Lakewood Baptist Church of Phoenix City.
The choir began in 1998 and is composed of mainly senior adults from Lakewood
Baptist as well as several other churches. The choir rehearses each Monday and the
result is the production of beautiful, spiritual concernt. This successful choir was
invited by the Alabama Baptist State Convention to participate in a mission trip to
Spain as well as to give concerts at Baptist conference centers at Shocco Springs and
Ridgecrest, N.C., as well as at a senior adult conference at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Other
concert tours have been to Florida and Kentucky. The Amen Choir is scheduled to
sing at Branson, Mo., in 2011.
Mark your calendars to come and hear the Amen Choir sing southern gospel, spirituals and beloved hymns played by the orchestra in the big band style. A special musical evening will end with “Amazing Grace” with violin accompaniment. To attend
the S.P.I.R.I.T. dinner at 6 p.m., please call Faye Jackson at 279-8727 for reservations.
Cost for dinner is $5.
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Participants reconnect with God during day of intense prayer
Staff Reports
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our busy, everyday lives
that we can forget to slow down and truly listen for God’s voice.
On Aug. 14, many Frazer members took part in a “Day Away
with God,” designed specifically to help believers develop intimacy with God by spending significant time alone with Him in
intense prayer.
The day included several group sessions where different
leaders gave the participants instructions and guidance in
prayer, followed by periods of individual prayer. Participants
were encouraged to spread throughout the Atrium and Fellowship Hall area and simply spend time praying and listening for
God to speak to them. Participants also had the opportunity to
share and discuss their experiences with each other.
Sharon Harris said that while she had participated in a day
of prayer in the past, she found this one to be especially meaningful.
“My life is always so busy and I felt I needed to slow down
and have a date with God. I really enjoyed the structure and
talking with others about their thoughts on prayer,” she said.
“We could really feel the presence of God. It was really wonderful. I highly recommend getting involved with something like
this. It’s given me so many different ways to pray that I never
knew about and will continue to carry over into my everyday
life.”
If you missed the Day Away with God, don’t worry; Frazer
plans to host more prayer events like it in the future.
Photos by hAROLD HILL
Participants spent a “Day Away with God” on Aug. 14 at Frazer. The day of intense prayer included group sessions led by Frazer pastors
and prayer ministry staff, worship and then periods of individual prayer, where participants were inspired to grow closer to God and listen
for His voice.
Don’t miss Crave Student Ministry Covenant Retreat Nov. 5-6
Staff Reports
Covenant is a Frazer program designed to communicate God’s plan for sexual
purity and marriage to all middle and high school students. The Covenant weekend retreat will be held at Children’s Harbor. Nov. 5-6, with special guest speaker
Chad Eastham.
A special Parent Session is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Crave Room
as Chad Eastham will help you better understand your teenager!
Author and Revolve Tour speaker Chad Eastham speaks to hundreds of thousands of teens each year. He also serves as a column writer and a teen culture
expert. Chad has written curriculum, and educational DVDs, as well as three
books just for teens. He currently lives in Nashville, but does not say “y’all.” Chad’s
newest book, “Guys Are Waffles Girls Are Spaghetti,” was published in September
2009. The opposite sex can seem as confusing as cafeteria mystery meat. But take
a look ahead in the lunch line and you’ll find the perfect food group - waffles and
spaghetti.
Cost for the retreat is $40 plus a gift to donate to Sav-A-Life Ministry (baby formula, outfit, or diapers). Students should bring their Bible, pen/pencil, toiletries,
warm clothing and a towel. Register online at frazerumc.org/covenant or stop by
the Crave Student Ministry office. Deadline to register is Oct. 24.
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Frazer will hold a Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 31 from 4:30-8 p.m. in
the Frazer parking lot and Soccer Fields. Trunk or Treat is free and open
to the public. Come for family-friendly fun with inflatables, games and
a performance by Frazer’s Puppet Ministry. Popcorn, cotton candy,
burgers and hot dogs will also be available for a small fee. Afterward,
stick around for a free showing of the animated movie “How to Train
Your Dragon” on Frazer’s Soccer Fields. We need volunteers to decorate their car’s trunks and pass out candy! For more information and
to sign up, go to frazerumc.org/trunkortreat
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WOMEN’S SHINE YOUR LIGHT WORSHIP
Ladies, mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 9
when women of all ages and denominations will
gather for Shine Your Light, a time of praise and
worship. Join us from 10-11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
for uplifting praise music with the Shine Your Light
Praise Team. Come feel refreshed in God’s Word as
Kim Hendrix gives a message on “The Hard Road
to Happiness.” Coffee and pastries will be offered
in the Atrium before the service. Invite your friends
and don’t miss this wonderful time of worship and
fellowship.
ON YOUR MARK: BIBLE READING MARATHON
Hearing God’s Word is powerful yet, too often, we
only experience short segments of scripture. Join
us Sunday, Oct. 10, from 4-6 p.m. as we read
together through the entire book of Mark. A Bible
Marathon is not a time for preaching or teaching;
we will simply have volunteers read aloud through
the Bible with a group. Sign up at frazerumc.org/
on_your_mark so we’ll know how many groups to
set up. You don’t have to read, but if you would
like to volunteer, you can indicate that when you
register.
STAYING ON MISSION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Frazer will host the 2nd annual “Staying on Mission”
golf tournament Oct.11 at Wynlakes Country Club, to
raise funds to assist Frazer members in participating
in short-term, cross-cultural mission trips and projects. Cost is $100 for individuals, $400 for teams, and
$200 for corporate sponsorships. Registration and
breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m., with tee time at 8 a.m.
Registration forms are available in the Atrium. Contact
Craig McKissick at 495-6458 or Butch McPherson at
495-6325 for more information.
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