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News & Events Turn in your Followership Card! It’s not too late to turn in your Followership cards. Turn in your card by mailing it to the church, dropping it off in the church office, or going to www.frazerumc.org. GET CONNECTED- Connection Groups such as small groups, Bible studies, Sunday School classes are how you can connect to God’s Word, God’s People, and God’s World. New groups are forming now for men, women, singles, couples, young and old. Check out all the options at frazerumc.org/connect, pick up a Connections magazine in the Atrium, or visit the Group Expo in the Atrium Sunday. SAVE THE DATE: FOLLOWERSHIP VOLUNTEER TRAINING JAN. 26- Mark your calendar for Saturday, Jan. 26, for Followership 2013 Volunteer training! A complete schedule of training times and locations will be posted in the bulletin and other publications in the coming weeks. You should also be contacted by the ministry area which you signed up to serve. Please note, not all ministry areas will hold training activities on Jan. 26 but the individual ministries will contact you to let you know when that particular training will be scheduled.

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‘More of Jesus, Less of me’: Sharing Frazer’s Vision for 2013 Staff Reports To start off the new year, Senior Minister Tim Thompson shared his vision for Frazer for 2013, and his heart and desire for every member of the congregation to discover the life that God designed for them to have. The four essential pieces to becoming a C-4 church, and having a transformed life, lie in God’s Word, Community, Mission and Worship. He shared his vision with the congregation on Sundays, Jan. 6 and 13. “Every morning, I say the same prayer: Lord, today let there be more of Jesus and less of me,” he said. “I believe with every fabric of my soul, that if I can get that right, then I can begin to discover the abundant life found in Jesus. Only in Him will we find the life for which we are created, the life God intends for us to have.” If we want to be better parents, spouses, children, employees, neighbors and friends, then we have to have more of Christ in our lives, and less of ourselves. Therein lies the problem: ourselves. Oftentimes, we like to blame others for our struggles, but most of the time, we are the problem.

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Senior Minister Tim Thompson shared his vision for Frazer in 2013 with the Wesley Hall congregation Sunday, Jan. 13. He shared the same message of becoming a “C-4 church” through creating compelling connections with Christ with the Sanctuary congregation on Sunday, Jan. 6.

“We keep getting in the way,” Tim said. “How do we get ourselves out of the way to find the life God designed for us?”

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Christmas Eve offering will help continue God’s transforming work in Garden Square neighborhood

DOWNLOAD DAILY BIBLE STUDY GUIDES AND DEVOTIONS As we focus on being a WordCentered, World-Changing church in 2012, our teaching pastors are providing a daily Bible study guide to lead you through the section of the Bible they are preaching on each week. Pick up your copy inside your bulletin on Sunday or download from the links found at frazerumc.org/ bible_study_guides. You can also sign up online to receive a daily devotion e-mail. PHOTO BY LEE WERLING

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The Frazer congregation gave more than $63,000 in a special offering collected for Transformation Montgomery on Christmas Eve.

By Amy Presley News Editor

The Frazer family once again felt God nudging at their hearts to give to those in need through a special Christmas Eve offering for the Transformation Montgomery project. Between the two Christmas Eve candlelight worship services, the congregation gave nearly $63,000 specifically to help with renovation costs for

a recently purchased commercial building at the entrance of the Garden Square neighborhood. Frazer closed on the property on Dec. 13, and will soon begin the process of restoring the building and turning it into a “Transformation Center” that will provide a base from which to serve the entire neighborhood in life-changing ways. Classrooms for after-school programs for

The Transformation Montgomery sign near the entrance of the Garden Square neighborhood.

school-age children and adult education opportunities, meeting spaces for small groups, Bible studies and mentoring sessions are just a small part of the vision we have for this space and how it can help change lives and build strong families within this community. As of the end of December, three of the homes purchased by Frazer are occupied with renters and a fourth will be ready for occupants after some minor repairs. Continued page 5

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Want to watch a sermon again? Check TV broadcast times at wfrz.com or watch online at frazerumc.org/media Tune in to WFRZ on Knology and Charter Channel 13 , Brighthouse Channel 122 and UHF Channel 34. Sign up for Frazer’s e-mail newsletter Our e-mail newsletter is your weekly connection to news, events, classes and volunteer opportunities at Frazer. Click straight from the newsletter to videos, worship guides, surveys and more from frazerumc.org. Once you sign up, you can manage your subscription at any time. Sign up today at

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The FRAZER FAMILY NEWS (USPS #959-520) is published monthly by Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, 6000 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery AL 36117-2804. Periodicals postage paid at Montgomery AL 36119. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FRAZER FAMILY NEWS, PO Box 241347, Montgomery AL 36124-1347. The Frazer Family News tells the story of what God is doing in the lives of people in and through His church. Submissions are welcome, but we cannot be responsible for unsolicited articles. To pass along information or story ideas, please leave a note in the editor’s mailbox in the church office, call 272-8622, or send e-mail to ffn@frazerumc.org. Editor..................... Amy Presley Communications Director................. Ken Roach Staff . .................... Kenisha Brown, AnnaBeth Crittenden, Mac McLellan, Mike Presley, Neil Probst, Robin Raiford, Candace Rutherford, Alexia Scott, Martha Poole Simmons, Andrea Vandermey Columnist.............. Ginger Koerner Photographers....... Diana Bunch, Heather David, Harold Hill, Judi Mallory, Mac McLellan, Lori Mercer, Mary Ogden, Martha Poole Simmons, Chris Thornton, Lee Werling, Suzanne Williams

Celebrate Life at Upcoming Baby Shower- You are invited to a Baby Shower on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan 20 from 3-4 p.m. in the Parlor. Donations of formula or diapers are encouraged and will be donated to Save-a-Life of Montgomery. A table will be set up where donations can be dropped off after the movie, October Baby. FREE SHOWING OF ‘OCTOBER BABY’- In celebration of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Frazer will offer a free showing of the award-winning box-office hit October Baby starring John Schneider and Rachel Hendrix. You can check out a trailer at frazerumc.org. The Frazer Youth Worship Arts group will provide concessions for sale and an offering will be taken to support the ministry of First Choice, a Montgomery Crisis Pregnancy center. For more information, go to www.frazerumc.org

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS- Frazer’s Charitable Trust is accepting college scholarship applications until March 31. Applications are available at frazerumc.org (Search “Charitable Trust Fund”). PARKINSONS’ SUPPORT GROUP- Frazer’s Parkinsons Support Group meets every 4th Thursdays and is open to anyone affected by and interested in learning more about Parkinson’s Disease. These meetings provide a time to meet others and share information and support.will meet Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in room 8114. Speakers provide information on a variety of topics, and sometimes enertainment.The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in room 8114. For more information, call Terri Sasser at 495-6333 or Mary Honeycutt 334-277-9732

D i s ci p l e s hi p + F e ll o w s hi p Friends Bible Study- Join us for Friends Bible study Thursday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:45. JANUARY MEN’s SUPPER-The Men’s Supper will be held Jan. 17 in the Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 and payable at the door

Attention Stay at Home Mamas! Are you a stay at home mom looking for mid-day activities that you and your chilD can do with other young moms, or are you looking for activities for you where childcare is provided? E-mail Mary Causey at marymade09@gmail. com for a weekly and monthly e-mail letting you know about various activities designed for young moms in mind. Sponsored by the Women’s Ministry.

C H I L D R E N + ST U D E N TS Sex Education for Children- Frazer’s free Sex Education classes provide parents and children a time to openly communicate with each other regarding the biblical perspective of sexuality through age appropriate video/lectures. The preview meeting for parents only will be Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. in Surge. The following three weeks are age level divided group sessions. One parent must be in attendance with their child for them to participate. For class details, go to www.frazerumc.org and search “Sex Education for Children.” Call Laurie Shippat 334-495-6335 or e-mail her at lshipp@ frazerumc.org for more information.

Students, don’t miss DNOW- All students grades 6-12 are invited to join us for DNOW, Feb. 15-17. Over the course of the weekend, students will learn about THE KINGDOM. From our four amazing worship sessions, games, challenges, and small groups we will learn our role when it comes to the Kingdom of God. A parent meeting will be held Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., in the Crave room. Last day to register is Jan. 31. For more information, contact the Crave Office at 495-6409 or go to www.frazerumc.org/cravewebsite/.

SE R V I N G + G I V I N G Food Pantry and Homeless Hygiene Ministries will collect nonperishable food and personal care items the first Sunday of each month. Please drop off items in the donation carts located throughout the church.

TOASTY TOES MINISTRY SOCK DRIVE: The Toasty Toes Ministry will host its annual sock drive Jan.6- Feb. 9. Look for the special bins in the Atrium. Donations of new socks are greatly appreciated and will be distributed to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities before Valentine’s Day. Help us bring some warmth and smiles to someone’s day. Volunteers are also needed to help distribute socks. For more information, call Donna Burnett at 277-9011 or 538-4798.

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FEBRUARY 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Saturday 1

2 Upward Basketball

3 6:45 a.m. Breakfast 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School 3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts 4 p.m. Parent Meeting for Children’s Sex Education classes 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship

5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Grief Support 6:55 p.m. Singles TNT 7 p.m. ESL

6:45 a.m. Breakfast 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School 9:30 Children’s Sex Education Classes Great Day of Service Expo in Atrium 3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship

12 p.m. Noon Salad Luncheon 5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Grief Support

7 p.m. ESL 18

19 5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Grief Support 6:55 p.m. Singles TNT

Crave DNOW

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6 p.m. Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs, Adult Bible studies- check with your leader 7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

6 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

6 p.m. Contemporary Night of Worship

6:45 a.m. Breakfast 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School 9:30 Children’s Sex Education Classes Great Day of Service Expo in Atrium 3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship

26 5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Grief Support 6:55 p.m. Singles TNT 7 p.m. ESL

Upward Basketball

6 p.m. Wild Game Dinner

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Transform Montgomery Volunteer Workday

Crave Disciple Now Retreat

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies 9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare

6-8 p.m. Silent Social

16 Upward Basketball

6 p.m. S.P.I.R.I.T.

20 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs 7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

27 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs 7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Transform Montgomery Volunteer Workday

Upward Basketball Season End/Celebration

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies 9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Men’s Ministry Workday at Transformation Center

11 a.m. Friends Bible Study 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Supper 25

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies 9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare

7 p.m. ESL

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Transform Montgomery Volunteer Workday

6:55 p.m. Singles TNT

17 6:45 a.m. Breakfast 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School 9:30 Children’s Sex Education Classes 3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship

6 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs 7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

6 p.m. Heart Partners

28 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Transform Montgomery Volunteer Workday 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies 9 a.m. Fourth Thursday Games & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare

Check ouT Connec tions Maga zine for more details about Bible studies, small groups and other ac tivities available this winter and Spring so you can get plugged in to God’s word, learn and grow with others. pick up a copy around the church or go to fra zerumc.org/CONNEC T

2013 Vision continued from page 1 In Acts chapter two, we learn that the Holy Spirit was doing miraculous things within the hearts of the people of the early church. They felt a compelling connection to Christ, a longing to seek Him, and through that connection, their lives were transformed. And by partnering with God, they created compelling connections with others, a community where believers could learn, grow and do life together. “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” Acts 2: 42-47 (NLT) “There was an amazing explosion of the love of Jesus in their souls. They went from one day being in the way to being all about Jesus the next,” Tim explained. So where do we begin the process of moving ourselves out of the way, and allowing God to do His transforming work within our lives? Tim said there are four, non-negotiable components to creating those compelling connections with Christ.. 1. Every Member in the Word of God “We can’t have a compelling connection with Christ without knowing and studying His Word,” Tim said. Verse 42 describes how the believers devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles. “Is the Bible the Word of God, or is it not?” Tim asked. “My desire is that every member will be in the Word, every day.

Frazer Family News Not to be religious, not out of duty, but so that your life can be transformed.”

2. Every Member in Community Nearly 70 percent of the Frazer congregation is not plugged into a small group, Sunday School class, or other discipleship community. Tim said that the leadership at Frazer is working hard to develop a plan to help everyone find a small group where they can be discipled, and as they grow in their walk with Christ, be surrounded by the support and encouragement of others on the same path. “We cannot do this without community,” he said. “People are desperate for connection and community. God created us this way.” People are seeking a place to belong but the hope is that Frazer can help fill that longing and desire to be a part of something so that people can make compelling connections to Christ through community.

3. Every Member in Mission The early church were missionaries. They stepped out of their homes and went out in to the world to be the hands and feet of Jesus. “We feel most alive when we are helping someone else. God created us that way,” Tim said. Frazer’s legacy is that of a church where you’ll find “Every Member in Ministry” but we should also expand that outside the walls of the church, so that “Every Member is a Missionary.” “The mission field is right outside the doors of the church- your home, your school, your work place, your neighborhood, the ball field,” Tim said.

Moving forward, Frazer wants to also be known as a church whose members take the love and hope of Christ beyond the walls of the church and into our city, state, country and the world. God may not necessarily call every person to be a missionary overseas but He does call every single person to be a missionary where they are. Being a missionary can

be as simple as just being involved in the lives of those you care about and showing them Christ’s love. “Every single one of us is a missionary,” he said. “The church of America today has no future if all we do is stay inside these walls. We have to take the church and God’s word outside these walls.”

4. Every Member in Worship If we want to maintain a compelling connection with Jesus, that requires worshipping God. Tim said, “That ought to be a no-brainer but why, on any given Sunday, are 60 percent of members not in worship?” What message does that send to the unchurched? How can we proclaim the message of Jesus Christ but then not get out of bed on Sunday morning to worship Him? When studying God’s Word daily and worshipping regularly are not a priority, that is when people begin to lose their moral compass, and things start falling apart. “What is going to help you remember who God is if you are not worshipping God every chance you get?” Tim asked. Participating in worship regularly helps us focus on God and who He is and what He has done and will do. We tend to get caught up in whether or not we “get” something out of worship- perhaps the sermon didn’t speak to where we are in life, or we didn’t care for the music. “Where did we get the idea that worship is about us? It’s not about our preferences or personal tastes,” he continued. “When we leave church, we should not ask ‘did worship please me’ but ‘did my worship please the Father? Did my heart please God’s heart?’”

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“It’s about coming together as the body of Christ, and standing in awe of the Father, who He is and what He has done for us,” he said. John 4:23 states, “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” “God’s not looking for church-goers or religious people. He’s looking for worshippers,” Tim said. “Worshippers who will come and turn their face to the heavens and stand in awe of this amazing God, and praise Him for His amazing deeds, and the amazing life he has given each of us…If we aren’t worshipping God regularly, we’ll forget him.” Frazer’s vision for worship in 2013 and beyond is to begin thinking outside the box to reach a new generation. That could mean not being restricted to meeting only within a certain block of time on Sunday mornings. A team is looking into other possible options for worship times, different locations and other formats and how to make them available so more people can participate. It’s not about taking things away or changing the way things have always been doneit’s about offering more options to reach as many people as possible. Tim said, “Let’s create as a church body compelling connections with Christ, let’s look at our own lives and ask if we have a compelling connection to Christ, how are we going to create those compelling connections to Christ? Every member in the Word, every member in Community, every member in Mission and every member in Worship.” “I believe we can set a new standard for worship in America. We won’t have 40 percent of our people in worship. We’ll have 100 percent. I’m bold enough to believe that. Are you?” To listen to Dr. Tim’s full sermon, go to frazerumc.org/media and select either the Sanctuary worship for Jan. 6, 2013 or Wesley Hall worship for Jan. 1, 2013.

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continued from page 1 The next phase includes the Transformation Circles program, which began this month. Several candidates are working through a 15 week program based on the book “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World,” and graduates of the program will be matched up with volunteers from Frazer who will provide support and encouragement by giving them “a hand up not a hand out.” Volunteer training for this ministry also began on Jan. 9. If you did not sign up to serve with Transformation Montgomery on your commitment card and would like to learn more about getting involved with the “people” side of the program, contact Peggy Spaeth at 2410448 or peggy@peggyspaeth.com Volunteers will resume their weekly building, cleaning and renovation work in Garden Square this month. A crew is out there almost every Thursday from around 8:30 a.m. to noon. and some Saturday work days will be scheduled as well. If you would like to lend a hand, or arrange for your Sunday School class or small group to help out at Garden Square, contact Charlie Kendall at 5492175. Thank you, Frazer family, for continuing to serve God by shining His light into the darkness, both here in Montgomery and around the world. For the latest updates on the Transformation Montgomery project, check out transform.frazerumc.org/category/ montgomery.

PHOTOs BY Lee Werling

Some photos of the exterior and interior of the commercial building Frazer recently acquired in the Garden Square neighborhood. Transformation Montgomery plans to renovate the building and turn it into a Dream Center for the community. Classrooms for tutoring, adult education, afterschool programs, Bible study groups and more are just a few of the ideas for how the center can bring the community together. A special offering collected on Christmas Eve will help with the costs of remodeling the building.

“You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew, rebuild the foundations from out of your past. You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.” —Isaiah 58: 12 (The Message)

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Women’s Christmas Brunch

Photo by MARTHA POOLE SIMMONS Photo by MARY OGDEN

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Cherub Choir and Kindergarten Christmas Program/ Cherub Church

Photo by lee werling Photo by DIANA BUNCH Photo by lORI MERCER

Youth Worship Arts Christmas Program

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Men’s Ministry Pancake Breakfast for Missions Photo by lee werling

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services

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One-day seminar with ‘Toxic Charity’ author Bob Lupton aims to reveal a new way of looking at charity, community building that can lead to real transformation Staff Reports When Bob Lupton set out to work with the poor in Atlanta, he discovered an unsettling reality: often the good intentions of churches and agencies were actually making things worse in the communities they sought to serve by contributing to a culture of entitlement and dependency. Bob is now an outspoken advocate against “toxic charity”—and FOR sustainable ministry that brings about true life-transformation. Bob will be sharing his heart for helping others Saturday, March 2 at Frazer, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you work or volunteer in any ministry, non-profit, or government agency that seeks to provide lasting change for people in poverty, this one-day seminar is your place to start to discover a whole new way to think about community building that truly makes a difference. The cost for the one-day training is $10 per person and includes a Chick-fil-a boxed lunch. Reserve your pot by Wednesday, Feb. 27 by calling Kris Johnson in the Missions Office, 334-495-6362 or emailing kris@frazerumc.org. If you want to learn more about how to make a real, life-transforming impact on the needy in our community, don’t miss this eyeopening and inspirational seminar.

Learn more about Bob Lupton at FCS Urban Ministries, fcsministries.org

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Frazer partnered with Compassion 21 to host a School Supply Store for residents in the Garden Square neighborhood area last fall. ‘Toxic Charity’ author Bob Lupton will be speaking at Frazer March 2, on similar ways that churches and organizations can discover a new way of thinking about helping others that promotes true life transformation.

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Be tight-fisted until the crisis is over Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, Recently, my husband had to quit his job due to an old back injury. We have $25,000 in debt, but I’ll be receiving a $38,000 inheritance in a couple ofweeks. Should we use the money to pay off our debt, or hold on to it in case he needs surgery? —Kristen Dear Kristen, Now is the time to keep the cash piled high. You’re in the middle of an emergency, and that means you push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover and stop paying extra on debt. Surgery is a possibility at this point, plus you may need some of that money to live on until his job situation improves. Then, the moment he returns to work and things are stabilized, you jump back into getting control of your finances. Use whatever is left of the $38,000 to pay off debt that very day. But right now you don’t need to worry about becoming debt-free, only to turn around and be in a mess in the event he has trouble finding another job. Let me give you a warning too. Thirty-eight thousand dollars is a great gift. If someone handed me a check for that amount, I’d cash it in a heartbeat. But it’s not $380,000 or $3.8 million. It’s easy to develop a false sense of security if you’ve never received a check

Sportsmen’s Ministry Annual Wild Game Dinner Set for Feb. 7

of that size. This kind of money is enough to keep the wolf away from the door for a while, but it’s nothing to retire on. This little nest egg is a real blessing, Kristen. Just make sure you handle it wisely, and take into account all of the possibilities over the next couple of months. In a best-case scenario your husband won’t need surgery, he’ll find a job pretty soon, and you guys won’t have to dig in to the inheritance money. Hang on to as much as possible, though. This sounds like a time of personal and professional transition for you both, and having that kind of extra cash around could be a lifesaver! —Dave Reprinted with Permission. Dave Ramsey is America’s most trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Need help? 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 Gary Sanderson at 462-0839 or sandersong@knology.net.

John Croyle, founder and executive director of Big Oak Ranch, will speak at the Sportsmen’s Ministry Wild Game Dinner Feb. 7.

The Sportsmen’s Ministry will host their annual Wild Game Dinner Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a delicious wild game dinner, an evening of fellowship and an inspirint talk from John Croyle, legendary Alabama football player, avid outdoorsman and founder of the Big Oak Ranch, a Christian home for children who need a chance. Cost for dinner is $5 and guests are encouraged to bring a wild game dish to feed 8-10 people. John Croyle found out early in life what he was born to do. As a member of the 1973 University of Alabama Championship team, he had a dream to build the best children’s home in America. On Bear Bryant’s advice, John turned down offers for the NFL to make that dream a reality and create a place for hurting kids who needed a chance. Learn more about Big Oak Ranch by visiting bigoak.org. For more information about the Wild Game Dinner contact Chris Bell at 451-2967 or cbell@jttconnect.com.

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Followership 2013 Training Day Saturday, Jan. 26 Training times/locations are listed alphabetically by ministry area. Only ministries training on Saturday, Jan. 26 are listed within the main schedule. See page 11 for information on ministry areas holding training at a different time. Ministry Area

TIME/ROOM

CONTACT

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CONTACT

Address by TIM THOMPSON 9:00-9:50 /Fellowship Hall

Men’s Third Thursday Supper 10:00-10:50/ Rms 7207/09

Charles Hall

Adult Sunday School Teacher 9:00-9:50 / Fellowship Hall w/ Tim Charles Wise

Military Care Ministry

11:00-11:50/Rm 3103

Karen South

Alpha Course Team

Moldova Mission Moldova Support

11:00-11:50/ Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

Orientation Tours

9:00-9:50 /Connection Pnt Desk Kris Johnson

10:00-10:50/Rm 7208

Rebecca Bright

Aqua Zone Check-in 8, 9:30, 11am 10:00-10:50/Rm 6111

Laurie Shipp

Brazil Mission Brazil Support

11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

Chess Ministry

11:00-11:50/Rm 3105

Robin Vandermey

Clothes Closet Helper

11:00-11:50/Rm 7205

Robin Vandermey

Connection Point 10:00-10:50/Rm 3201 Contacting New Members 11:00-11:50/Rm 3104

Kris Johnson Kris Johnson

Crave Office Crave Special Events

10:00-10:50/Crave Office 11:00-11:50/Crave Rm

Kathy Hiebert Kathy Hiebert

Cuba Mission Cuba Support

11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/ Rm 3202

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

Discipleship Office Assistant 10:00-10:50/Discipleship Office Caroline Wingard

PAWS (Pets are Working Saints) 12:00 Rm 1505/Servery

Diane Watters

Peru Support PeruMission

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/ Rm 3202

Photographer/Photo Librarian 11:00-11:50/ Rm 3102

Amy Presley

Rebuilding for Christ 10:00-10:50/Rm 7205 Red Bird Mission Kentucky 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Charlie Kendall Butch McPherson

Red Bird Mission Kentucky Support 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson

Roll Up Your Sleeves

10:00-10:50/Rm 7203

Charlie Kendall

Safe Sanctuaries

11:00-11:50/Surge - Rm 5210 Laurie Shipp

Safety Team

11:00-11:50/Rm 7205

Jerry Robinson

First Wednesday Breakfast 10:00-10:50/Rms 7207/09

Susan Fisher

Flower Arranging/Delivery 10:00-10:50/Rm 3101

Karen South

Short-term Mission Support 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 Short-term Mission Teams 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

Food Pantry

11:00-11:50/Rm 7203

Robin Vandermey

Girls’ Ministry

10:00-10:50/Crave Rm

Kathy Hiebert

Student Missions Student Missions Support

Kathy Hiebert Kathy Hiebert

Great Day of Service (GDOS) 12:00-12:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson

Greeters

10:00-10:50/Rm 3202

Kris Johnson

Haiti Mission Haiti Support

11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Butch McPherson Butch McPherson

HostTeamWesley Hall 8, 9:30, 11am 11:00-11:50/Wesley Hall

Bob Wood

Kingdom Culture Greeter/Guides 1:00-11:50/Crave Rm Kathy Hiebert Kingdom Culture LifeGroup Leader 11:00-11:50/Crave Rm Kathy Hiebert Kingdom Culture Spec Evnts Hospitality 11:00-11:50/ Crave Rm Kathy Hiebert Life Group Leader/Team Member 11:00-11:50/Rm 7206 Lion Chasers 10:00-10:50/Rms 7207/09

Charles Wise Charles Hall

11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202

Sub Adult Sunday School Teacher 9:00-9:50/Fellowship Hall w/ Tim CharlesWise Sunday Breakfast

10:00-10:50/Fellowship Hall Rolena Prescott

Sunday School Secretaries 10:00-10:50/ Rm 7201

Television/Video Ministry - Sanctuary 10:00-10:50/Sanctuary John Rogers Television/Video Ministry - Wesley Hall 11:00-11:50/Wesley Hall Will Adams Usher Sanctuary 8, 9:30,11am 10:00-10:50/ Sanctuary Visitation Ministry Wednesday Night Supper

Bob Wood

10:00-10:50/Rm 3103 Karen South 11:00-11:50/Fellowship Hall Rolena Prescott

Weds. Men’s Bible Study Table Leader 10:00-10:50/Rms 7207/09 Charles Hall

Widow Care 10:00-10:50/Rms 7207/09 Karen South Women’s Bible Study Leader 11:00-11:50/ Rm 7206 Writer 10:00-10:50/Rm 3102 Long-Term Missionary Support Team 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 Butch McPherson YWA Mission Tour 11:00-11:50/ Rm 3202 Meals on Wheels (new volunteers) 12:00-11:50/Rm 7205 Robin Vandermey YWA Mission Tour Support 11:00-11:50/Rm 3202 Men’s Special Events 10:00-10:50/Rms 7207/09 Charles Hall Loaves and Fishes Ministry 11:00-11:50/ Rm 3101

Caroline Wingard

Jim Vinson Susan Fisher Amy Presley Debbie Peavy Debbie Peavy

January-February 2013

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Ministry areas listed on this page will not hold training on Saturday, Jan. 26. Known dates and times are listed below. Please note: Some areas held volunteer training earlier in January, before this publication went to press, and therefore are not listed in this schedule. Please contact the Followership office at 495-6383 if you are not certain of which area you signed up to serve. Sanctuary Choir, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Choir Room

3/13-5/8-Camp Counselor 1st-3rd grades, 6 p.m., Rm 6200

Speeders Older Adult Choir, Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m., Choir Room

Youth Worship Arts, Sundays, 3 p.m., Rm 8253

3/14- Sonshine Soccer, 7 p.m., Rm 8253

YWA Adult/Parent Team, Sundays, 3 p.m., Rm 8253

3/17- Metamorphosis, 5 p.m., Crave Room

Bulletin Stuffers, Fridays, 10 a.m., Rm 3103

3/20- Youth Missions BBQ, 6 p.m., Room 8253

• A son, “Grayson” McKinnley, born to Emily (Dyess) and David Wessel Nov. 2, 2012.

1/17- Friends-3rd Thursday Helper, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall

4/10- VBS Coordinators Training, 6 p.m., Rm 6200

• A son, “Michael” Dean, born to Dara and Chad Irving Nov. 30, 2012.

Camp Counselor 4th-6th grades, 6 p.m., Rm 6200

BIRTHS We rejoice with our members who have recently welcomed a new child into their family.

1/20- Nursery: Nursery Captain, Nursery Caregivers 8, 9:30, 11 4/23- VBS Teaching Training, TBA, Rm 6102 a.m.;Nursery Sunday School Teacher, 11 a.m.; Cherub Church Helper; Cradle Roll Delivery; Vacation Bible School Nursery, 2-4 6/2- Camp Counselor/Parent Meeting, 4 p.m., Rm TBA p.m./Rm 5210 6/7- VBS Teacher Training, 4 p.m., Rm 6111 1/24- 4th Thursday Helper, 9 a.m., Fellowship Hall 8/8- Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading, Cheerleading Coaches, 1/29- English as a Second Language (ESL), 6:30, Rm 3201 6 p.m., Rm 8253

• A daughter, “Emily” Madison, born to Ashley and Jason Carmack Dec. 18, 2012.

1/30- Sportsmen’s Ministry, 7 p.m., Rm 7208

8/12- Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading K-2 Coaches/Referees, 7 p.m., Rm 8253

• A daughter, “Emily” Grace, born to Mary and Micheal Gibson Dec. 27, 2012.

2/10- Disciple Now Volunteer, 6 p.m., Crave Room

8/13- Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading, 3+ Coaches/Referees, 7 p.m., Rm 8253

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2/10- Children’s Church Leader; Children’s Substitute Teacher 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.; Wavemakers Sunday School 8, 11 a.m., 12 p.m., Fellowship Hall (covered dish)

11/18- Upward Basketball, K-2 Coaches/Referees, 7 p.m., Crave Room

2/4- Homeless Hygiene Ministry Packaging, 5 p.m. Library area

11/21- Upward Basketball, 3+ Coaches/Referees, 7 p.m., Crave Room

The following ministry areas will contact each volunteer personally with training information. Acolyte Coordinator Actor Adoption/Foster Care Support (OneFamily) Aerobics Instructor Angel Tree (OneFamily) Attendance Counter- Sanctuary, Wesley Hall B1 Servant Evangelism Team Leader Blood Donor Blood Drive Worker Bulletin Stuffer- on the job training Fridays, 10 a.m. Rm 3103 Bus Driver CD/DVD Duplicator Chinese Ministries Christian Job Exchange Coffee Cafe Volunteer Communion Preparation Concerts Conferences/Retreats/Spec Events Crave Audio/Visual Crave Home Groups

Crave University Crave Wednesday Deaf Ministries Dementia Day Care Director/Script Writer Disaster Relief Team DivorceCare for Kids Helper Easter Cross Project Easter Eggstravaganza Fall Festival Outreach Family Empowerment Action Team Financial Coaching Foster Care/Respite Care Training Friends & 4th Thursday- Kitchen Helpers Evacuation Shelter Geek Squad Half-Time Witness Hospitality Host Homes Instrumentalist JEMAC Control Desk Volunteer Library Assistant

Medical Outreach Ministries Mentor (Apples of Gold)/Disciple Missions Father’s Day Run Missions Golf Tournament New Member Registration New Ministry Idea Noon Salad Luncheon Operation Christmas Child ORBIT- Children’s Music Leader, Children’s Worships Arts Team, Teacher Parking Usher Prayer Events Team Pre-Marital/Marriage Mentor Prison Ministry Production Support Prospect Visitation Public School Tutor RVs in Mission (RIMS) Set Design/Construction Sewing Ministry Sex Education Facilitator Shuttle Drive

Singles Small Group Leader Singles Small Group Registration Smile Ministry Special Decorations Team Special Outreach Events SPIRIT- Kitchen Hospitality Stephen Ministry Student LifeGroups Sunday School Roll Book Distribution Taste of Frazer Telephone Outreach Telephone Warriors Transform Montgomery Project Construction Wesley Hall Set-Up Wherever the Church Needs Me Women’s Mission Circles Women’s Prayer Team Worship Center Care Worship Hospitality Z00 Day

• A daughter, Iva “Scarlett”, born to Toni and Joe Roy Dec. 23, 2012. • A son, Randolph “Benjamin”, born to Kelli and Ben Moore Dec. 25, 2012. • A daughter, “Clara” Parks, born to Erin and Mike Jackson Dec. 26, 2012.

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.

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Father of Dian Henry Father of Corey Griggs Husband of Debra Watkins Ann Andrews Mother of Patti Barnes Gisele Ward Ed Voith Ryan Locklar Mother of Bruce Bradley Father of Richard Alsabrook Alyce South Miriam Carr Daughter of Billy Crumly Mother of Teri Hoyt Mother of Kevin Tomlin Mother of Dr. Brian Elrod Mother of Mike Mullins Mother of Cecil Colson Elaine Slay Father of Jimmie Middleton

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