Followership 2013 Guide Book

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MEMBERSHIP

WORSHIP

GROWTH

SERVICE

MISSION

“Take up your cross daily and follow me.”

–Jesus

Table of Contents Your Followership Personal Response Card asks six questions about how you will follow Jesus in 2013. This booklet is arranged in six parts to give you the information you need to answer those six questions.

PART 1: MEMBERSHIP...........................................5 PART 2: WORSHIP...................................................6 PART 3: GROWTH....................................................7 PART 4: SERVE........................................................8 Music Ministries • Drama Ministries • Worship Support • Welcoming Ministries • New Member Ministries • Nursery Ministries • Children’s Ministries • Student Ministries • Young Adult/ College Ministries • Older Adult Ministries • Single Adult Ministries • Adult Education and Discipleship • Men’s Ministries • Women’s Ministries • Building/Transportation • Activity Ministries • Food Service Ministries • Congregational Care • Prayer Ministries • Communication • Miscellaneous PART 5: MISSION..................................................33 Global Missions • Local Missions • Outreach Ministries • Missions Fundraising • ONEFamily Orphan Initiative • Multi-Cultural PART 6: GIVING..................................................... 41

Questions about followership?

For more information about any of the ministries in this booklet, or about how the Followership commitment process works, feel free to call Teri Brown or Mary Ogden in the Church Office at 272-8622 or email teri@frazerumc.org or mogden@frazerumc.org 3

JuST JESuS Dear Frazer Family– The older I get, the more convinced I am that it’s all about Jesus. To experience eternal life, the only way is Jesus. To experience the abundant life that God has planned for you here and now, you must follow Jesus. To transform lives in our city and make a difference in the world, all we have to offer others is Jesus. Not religion, not positive thinking, not even the Frazer Church—just Jesus!

I invite you to use this booklet as a tool to discover how you can personally Follow Jesus. You’ll find six key areas: 1. Membership—your initial steps to follow Jesus at Frazer 2. Worship—meeting Jesus in personal and congregational worship 3. Growth—developing a closer walk with Jesus through a small group centered on studying the Bible 4. Serve—following the example of Jesus by serving one another within the church 5. Mission—obeying the command of Jesus to go out beyond the walls of the church to share God’s love 6. Giving—joining together to support the ministry and mission of the church to make more followers of Jesus.

Walk through the six steps, then fill out and return your Personal Response Card. My prayer is that more than ever in 2013, every member of Frazer will truly be a follower of Jesus. When that happens, we will change the world!

Dr. Tim Thompson Senior Minister

Part 1:

Membership Church membership at Frazer is more than just signing up to be on the mailing list; it is a vow of personal commitment, similar to a wedding vow, indicating a serious desire to follow Jesus in community with other believers at this local church, which in turn is part of the larger worldwide family of believers who make up the Body of Christ. In other words, you aren’t joining an organization, you are joining a family. You aren’t becoming a member of a club or an institution, you are becoming a part of a movement of God.

Membership Vows This year on your Personal Response Card, if you’re a member we’re asking you to reaffirm your vows of membership which every person is asked when they joined Frazer (or for students, when you went through Confirmation). We want these vows to be more than mere words, so take a moment to review them on the card and renew your commitment to Jesus and His church here at Frazer.

What if I’m not a member?

If you would like more information about becoming a member, or about our 3-week new member STEPs classes, check the box on your card. You don’t have to be a member to participate in Followership 2013—you are welcome at Frazer to participate in all the areas of the church—worship, growth, serving, missions and giving—even if you are not a member.

However, we hope that after you have spent some time seeking God, you will reach the point of being ready to make the commitment of membership.

God has designed each of us with a longing to belong, and you may be surprised what new experiences God will open up for you when you make the leap to commit to His family in the local church.

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Part 2:

Worship Worship is both a moment by moment lifestyle of loving God and loving our neighbor, and a weekly gathering of the church to honor, praise, glorify and respond to God together. Therefore, there are two parts to the worship commitment on your Personal Response Card:

Worship Together A great first step is to commit to be in worship 24 times this year (approximately every other Sunday). If you’ve only been coming a few times a year, or maybe only on Christmas and Easter, making this commitment can help you begin to make worship a more regular part of your life.

A next step commitment is to say, “I’ll attend worship every Sunday I’m physically able.” Sometimes we’re sick or out of town or have family emergencies, but this commitment says that I’m ready to make worship a priority every week that I can possibly come.

Check the box for the commitment to worship that you are ready to make.

Personal Worship Worship can also take place at home every day of the week, especially when we devote time to hearing from God through the Bible and sharing our hearts with Him through prayer.

A first step is to commit to at least 15 minutes at least once sometime during the week to pray and read the Bible. A next step commitment is to make that 15 minute devotion a part of your daily routine.

Check the box for the commitment to personal devotion that you are ready to make.

If you aren’t sure how to have a time of Bible study and prayer on your own, you can get more information by checking the box by the last question in the Worship section of your card.

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Part 3:

Growth Following Jesus is more than a one-time commitment, it is a daily decision to grow in our faith. Growth takes two key ingredients: God’s Word, and God’s People. That’s why participation in a small group Bible Study is critical to our Followership. Frazer has scores of small groups—classes for men and for women, for couples and for singles, for older adults and younger adults, classes that meet Sunday morning and weekday mornings and weekday evenings, groups that meet at the church and groups that meet in homes or out in the community. You can find the complete current list in our Connections magazine, in the church atrium or online at frazerumc.org/groups.

Finding a Group to Grow A great first step is to commit to participate in at least one short-term Bible Basics class this year. A next step is to commit to participate in an ongoing weekly group.

Check the box for the commitment to growth that you are ready to make.

If you already have a group (for example, if you are already a member of a Sunday School class), check that box; or you can check the box indicating you need to find a group, and we’ll follow up with you to help you find the group that is right for you.

Helping Others Grow Jesus taught that we are not only to grow ourselves, we should reach a point of maturity when we are ready to help others grow. This is not just for a few people with gifts for teaching or public speaking; anyone can help disciple someone else in a one-on-one mentoring relationship or disciple a small group in your home or workplace.

If you’re ready to take the next step and be equipped to help others grow, check the box in the last question in the Growth section.

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Part 4:

Serve Serving is how we follow the example of Jesus. In John chapter 13, Jesus went out of his way to wash his disciples feet, and explain to them that just as he served, so they should serve.

This year, we’re dividing up our opportunities to serve into two parts: ministry opportunities inside the walls of the church, and mission opportunities outside the walls of the church. Both are equally important, so we hope that you’ll select at least one in each area. The ministry opportunities within the church are listed here in Part 4; for the mission opportunities outside the church see Part 5.

7 S teps to Choosing Your Area(s) of Service 1 Pray!

Don’t pray about “if” you should serve, pray about “where!” When you come to Him seeking wisdom, ready to obey whatever He reveals, you can be confident He will hear your prayer.

2 Investigate the Options Read through this opportunities book carefully. Feel free to call the church staff to find out more about a ministry. Even if you have served in the same area for years, become familiar with other areas of service so you can remain open to the Holy Spirit’s leading.

3 Discover Your Gifts Every Christian has a Spiritual Gift given by God to accomplish His plan for your life. See Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 in your Bible. For more information about spiritual gifts, check the box for the last question in the Serve section of your response card and we will follow up with you.

4 Consider Your Strengths In addition to your Spiritual Gift, your natural abilities can guide your choice of service as well. (Continued next page) 8 GROWTH

• Life Experiences can give you insight and sympathy to help others going through similar situations.

• Special Knowledge such as medical training, technical skills, or construction expertise can open doors for ministry.

• Talents such as musical, artistic or athletic ability can and should be used to glorify God. 5 Ask Your friends Serving with others you know can be a great way to enjoy fellowship.

But don’t limit yourself: volunteering together can also be a great way to meet new people.

6 do Something!

Even if you aren’t sure what to do, sign up for something. God will bless your willingness and you’ll gain more wisdom in the process.

7 Enter the Codes on Your Card Each service area in this booklet has a three-digit code printed next to the name. To volunteer, copy this code into the spaces provided on your Personal Response Card.

YOU WILL SEE TWO PLACES ON YOUR CARD THIS YEAR TO WRITE IN YOUR THREE DIGIT VOLUNTEER CODE. For serving opportunities inside Frazer, write your codes in the part that looks like this:

For mission opportunities outside Frazer, write your codes in the part that looks like this:

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A Word about Children and Youth Every ministry area to every age group at Frazer is important. Because our nursery, children’s ministry, and student ministry require large numbers of volunteers to be successful and are vital to our mission, we would like to urge you to give extra consideration to whether God may be calling you to serve in one of these areas.

If you are a parent: We strongly encourage you to volunteer in some capacity in the ministry area where your child attends. Serving together is an important way that we can partner with you in building a spiritual foundation for your child, and a wonderful way for you to know more about your son or daughter and his or her peers.

If you are not CURRENTLY parenting: Don’t think that you can’t serve! Young Adult, Older Adult or in between, anyone can make a difference in the life of a child, and your willingness to serve someone else’s child may be the key to that parent being reached for Christ.

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MUSIC MINIS TRIES Leading people in worship through excellent music and training up generations of passionate worshippers Code

Description

Frequency/Time

001 Sanctuary Choir Weekly 3 hrs Rehearse on Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and sing for at least two of the Sunday morning sanctuary services.

Varies 002 Instrumentalist We need everything from contemporary band players (drums, guitars, bass, etc), to orchestra players, to piano accompanists.

Most playing will be as needed, although the orchestra meets each Wednesday night from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. You will be contacted about which part of the music program you wish to be involved with.

Weekly 003 Speeders Choir-Older Adult Rehearse each Tuesday afternoon, 1:15-2:15 p.m.; sing at nursing homes and church functions.

Weekly 1 hr 004 ORBIT Children’s Music Leader Adult music teachers with competent skills to teach music to an appropriate age level. Also needed are pianists with proficiency to accompany children’s choirs. Orbit meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. during the school year.

NOTE: Also see #047 & 048, Orbit Children’s Worship Arts Team, under the Children’s Ministry area, for ways to help out with this ministry that do not require musical skills.

Weekly 2 hrs 005 Youth Worship Arts For students grades 6-12. Experience and share God’s unconditional love through singing, drama, sticks, puppets and dance. Performances are held throughout the year and on the choir-mission tour in the summer.

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DRAMA MINIS TRIES Illustrating the message of Christ through the dramatic arts to engage the hearts and minds of the congregation Code

Description

Frequency/Time

006 Actor Varies Perform in drama sketches and videos in Frazer worship services as well as larger productions at various times during the year such as Christmas and Easter.

Varies 007 Director/Script Writer Help write and/or direct drama sketches and videos in our worship services and in major productions as needed.

Varies 008 Set Design/Construction Work with set design teams to create sets and props to enhance the overall theme used in worship services, as well as for major productions such as at Christmas and Easter. May include drawing, tracing, cutting, painting, woodwork and construction.

009 Production Support Provide production support for drama sketches in worship services, as well as in major productions throughout the year. Can include sound, lights, video, costuming, makeup, stage hands, etc.

WORSHIP SUPPORT Creating an environment ready for people to experience the presence of God in worship Code

Description

Frequency/Time

010 Communion Preparation Quarterly 1.5 hrs Prepare elements for communion for worship services. Clean and store communion trays and utensils.

Monthly 1 hr 011 Worship Center Care Straighten hymnals, replenish offering envelopes, prayer cards, pencils, etc. Volunteers will have the opportunity to specify Sanctuary Care or Wesley Hall Care, or be assigned wherever needed.

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Worship Host Team/Usher 012 Wesley Hall 8:00 a.m.

013 Wesley Hall 9:30 a.m.

014 Wesley Hall 11:00 a.m.

Monthly 1 ½ hrs

015 Sanctuary 8:00 a.m.

016 Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.

017 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m.

Welcome people, distribute bulletins, and assist people with seating.

Maintain order and quiet in the corridors and lobby while services are in progress. Assist latecomers with seating at appropriate times.

Collect offering and assist with communion. Remain alert during entire service and respond as needed. Pick up bulletins, paper, etc., and straighten pew/chair racks following service.

Monthly 1½ hrs 018 Worship Hospitality Support the volunteers and staff leading in worship on Sunday mornings by bringing refreshments.

Monthly 2 hrs 019 Wesley Hall Set-Up Help set up everything used in the service except sound equipment: for example, drama props, bulletin tables, theme props, reserved seating, attendance pads, etc.

Monthly 1 hr 020 Attendance Counter–Wesley Hall 021 Attendance Counter–Sanctuary Count attendance for Sunday morning and/or Sunday evening worship services and special events.

WELCOMING MINIS TRIES Offering a warm welcome and second-mile service to those whose lives we touch to win their hearts to Christ Code

Description

Frequency/Time

022 Connection Point Monthly Provide information, directions and a welcoming smile for visitors and members on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and/or other times as needed.

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023 Greeters Monthly 45 min Greet members and visitors inside and outside on Sunday mornings and/or during special events. Escort people to desired locations on the Frazer campus.

Monthly 1 hr 024 Orientation Tours Meet with visitors on first Sunday mornings, and/or other times as needed, to answer questions and conduct a walking tour of the Frazer facilities.

Weekly 1 hr 025 Prospect Visitation Visit recent church visitors at their home on Sunday afternoons to take a gift, provide information about Frazer, and encourage them to visit us again.

Biweekly 1 hr 026 Telephone Outreach Make welcome calls to church visitors and encourage inactive members to return.

Monthly 2 hrs 027 Attendance Data Entry Enter church attendance into the computer system in between and at the conclusion of Sunday morning worship services.

NEW MEMBER Ministries Welcoming new members and assisting them to find their place in the Frazer family Code

Description

Frequency/Time

028 New Member Registration Monthly 2 hrs Register those who have just joined the church. Sunday volunteers will cover the three services in the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall.

Monthly 1 hr 029 Contacting New Members Contact new members to welcome them and invite them to attend the STEPs new member orientation classes.

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NURSERY MINIS TRIES Providing a loving, caring environment for children three and under to lay a strong foundation for future spiritual growth Code

Description

Frequency/Time

030 Nursery Captain Monthly 1 hr A Captain/Co-Captain are assigned for each of the three worship hours to assume responsibility for the nursery operation on a designated Sunday and make reminder contacts with volunteers during the week.

Monthly 1 hr 031 Nursery Caregiver 8:00 a.m.

032 Nursery Caregiver 9:30 a.m.

033 Nursery Caregiver 11:00 a.m.

Arrive to assigned nursery room 15 min before church services begin and serve as loving caregivers to children ages birth through 23 months.

Monthly 1 hr 034 Cherub Church Helper Help supervise two and three year old children during the 9:30 a.m.

Cherub Church time. Care for children when they return to their classroom and reinforce the Bible lesson taught in Cherub Church.

Varies 035 Nursery Sunday School Teacher 11:00 a.m..

Prepare lesson from standardized curriculum and teach children ages 2 and 3.

As Needed 036 Cradle Roll Delivery Deliver a New Testament Bible and yard sign the week following the birth of a baby. Visit new mothers and deliver memento gifts from Frazer and the Nursery Department.

July 9 - 13; 3 hrs/day 037 Vacation Bible School Nursery Serve as a loving caregiver to children birth through 23-monthsold of the VBS teachers and volunteer workers, and/or use VBS curriculum and crafts to teach the two- and three-year-old children of VBS volunteers.

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CHILDREN’S MINIS TRIES Providing a loving atmosphere that partners with the family to build a spiritual foundation that, in God’s timing, will lead each child to Christ Code

Description

Frequency/Time

038 Aqua Zone Check-In 8:00 a.m.

Monthly 1½ hrs 039 Aqua Zone Check-In 9:30 a.m.

040 Aqua Zone Check-In 11:00 a.m.

Scan and check-in children and help them find their classrooms; create a welcoming and friendly first impression for those entering the “Aqua Zone” Children’s Ministry area.

Weekly 1½ hrs 041 Wavemakers Sunday School 8 a.m.

042 Wavemakers Sunday School 11 a.m.

Prepare lessons from standardized curriculum and teach children from age 4 years through 5th grade.

Weekly 1 ½ hrs 043 Children’s Church Leader Prepare portions of lessons from standardized curriculum and teach children in Under the Sea (4 - 5 year olds), Discoveryland Aquarium (1st-3rd grades), or SURGE (4th - 5th grades). Children’s Church meets during the 9:30 a.m. service hour.

As needed1 ½ hrs 044 Children’s Substitute Teacher 8a.m.

045 Children’s Substitute Teacher 9:30a.m.

046 Children’s Substitute Teacher 11:00a.m.

Be on call to prepare a lesson from standardized curriculum and teach children in Wavemakers or Children’s Church when a regular teacher must be absent.

Weekly 2 hrs 047 ORBIT Teacher 048 ORBIT Children’s Worship Arts Team Weekly 45 min Orbit combines music and worship training for children with teaching of Bible and missions. Meets Wednesday nights 6-7:15 p.m. during the school year, plus periodic programs and performances.

Orbit Teachers plan and prepare a lesson from standardized curriculum designed to provide children with an introduction to service and missions for Christ. (Continued next page)

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Orbit Children’s Worship Arts Team Members assist directors with serving meals, building sets and scenery, costuming and technical needs.

NOTE: See also #004, Orbit Children’s Music Leader, under the Worship area, for ways to help out with this ministry if you have skills in singing or playing piano.

June 10-12 049 Summer Camp Counselor 1st-3rd Grades 050 Summer Camp Counselor 4th-6th Grades June 10-14 Serve as counselor at Camp Chandler from Monday through Wednesday, June 10-12, for 1st-3rd grades, or Monday through Friday, June 10-14, for 4th-6th grades.

July 8-12; 3 hrs/day 051 Vacation Bible School Help by planning, coordinating, teaching, assisting, serving, singing, playing, or supervising during this week-long summer emphasis that gives children from Frazer and the community an experience of God’s love and an exposure to His Word.

Oct.-Nov. 2 hrs 052 Operation Christmas Child Help organize and carry out all aspects of working with Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham’s ministry to share simple gifts and communicate the gospel to children around the world at Christmas.

Receive shoe boxes from other churches and/or deliver boxes to Saint James UMC. Weekly 1 hr 053 Acolyte Coordinator Coordinate and ensure that acolytes are trained and in place for 9:30 or 11:00 morning worship services. Acolytes are children who volunteer to serve in Sanctuary Worship by lighting candles at the beginning of services to help prepare the congregation for worship.

Yearly 6 hrs 054 Sex Education Facilitator Facilitate Christian sex education sessions for children and parents.

Offered over a two-week period each year. Videos and curriculum are provided for facilitator to assist in leading.

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CRAVE S TUDENT MINIS TRIES Building relationships that lead students to engage God and impact the world Code

Description

Frequency/Time

055 Crave Wednesday Weekly 3 hrs Assist behind the scenes with registration, room set-up, guest tables, greeting, clean up, gym and game room supervisor, and audio/ visual supporter for students. Wednesday nights, Crave Room.

Sept.–Dec. and Jan.—May. Weekly 3 hrs 056 Crave HomeGroups Serve as a teacher, small group facilitator or host home for high school groups meeting off campus on Wednesday evenings for fellowship and teaching.

Weekly 2 1/2 hrs 057 Crave University Serve as a teacher, co-teacher, or administrative assistant for students in a “university” style setting offering two-month and onemonth courses. Sunday mornings, 9:00–10:45 a.m.

Varies 058 Metamorphosis Provide a smooth transition from Children’s ministry to Student ministry through various events and/or as a mentor.

School Year, Weekly 2 hrs 059 Student LifeGroups Provide a host home or lead a small group of high school students in an in-depth Bible study and engage in their lives on a weekly basis with transparency and commitment.

Feb. 15-17, 2013 060 Disciple Now Volunteer Assist as a small group leader or with behind the scenes set-up and logistics for this weekend experience designed to challenge students to a deeper faith walk.

Varies 061 Girls’ Ministry Help plan/host fellowships and special events, mentor, and encourage young ladies in the Student Ministries.

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062 Crave Office As Needed Assist the Student Ministry with various administrative tasks such as preparation of bulk mail-outs, copying materials, putting together packets for meetings, and other activities which aid the staff in their ministry.

Varies 063 Crave Special Events Help with decorations, food, serving, and clean-up after special Student Ministry events. Assist with retreats as small group leaders or behind the scenes (i.e. Confirmation, Covenant, Senior Recognition).

Weekly or Biweekly 2 hrs 064 Crave Audio/Visual Operate multi-media equipment for Wednesday nights and/or Sunday mornings and at special events.

Weekly/Varies 065 Youth Worship Arts Adult/Parent Team Assist director by serving supper for choir events, operating technical equipment, building sets, sewing costumes, or assisting in Sunday afternoon choir rehearsals. Build relationships with the students.

See Missions Section for Youth Missions BBQ and Student Mission Teams.

College/Young adult ministries Creating worship, discipleship and service experiences in ways that are relevant to 18-25 year olds Code

Description

Frequency/Time

066 Kingdom Culture Greeter/Sign-in Weekly 1 hr Assist in greeting and hospitality on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.

Provide administrative help by signing in members and guests and performing follow-up contacts.

Weekly 2 hrs 067 Kingdom Culture Life Group Leader Mentor College students and young adults through Bible study, Life Groups, and community-focused events. Help them to share their love for Christ and His word as they connect, learn and grow together.

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068 Kingdom Culture Special Events Hospitality 2 Days/Year Open your home or a place for students to meet for special opportunities, such as a prayer meeting, pool party, cookout, lake day, etc.

OLDER ADULT MINIS TRIES Helping older adults feel a sense of belonging and worth through study, fellowship, and service Code

Description

Frequency/Time

069 Friends - 3rd Thursday Helper Monthly 2 hrs Serve our older adult members as greeters, transportation providers, table decorators, and/or callers on the telephone committee on each third Thursday 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monthly 4 hrs 070 4th Thursday Helper Serve our older adult members as greeters, transportation providers, table decorators, and/or callers on the telephone committee on each fourth Thursday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monthly 1 hr 071 S.P.I.R.I.T. Helper Serve on the telephone committee, serve on the decorations committee, serve as greeters, help with table decorations and set-ups, or serve on the clean-up committee. S.P.I.R.I.T. (Special People Involved Regularly in Thanksgiving/Testimony) is an activity for adults over 55 which combines dinner with inspirational music or speakers. S.P.I.R.I.T. is held the second Thursday evening of each month.

Weekly or Monthly 1 hr 072 Wesley Gardens Helper Help at the Wesley Gardens Retirement Community with special activities, help in the gift shop, help with Sunday morning worship, do visitation, work with the Activities Director, and/or participate one Sunday each month in the morning worship service conducted in Wesley Gardens Chapel by playing piano, leading singing, or presenting the message.

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SINGLE ADULT MINIS TRIES Reaching out to meet the unique needs of single adults in our community and engaging them in service and missions Code

Description

Frequency/Time

073 Zoo Day Helper Annual 4 hrs Assist with annual Singles project to allow mentally challenged adults and children to experience a day at the Montgomery Zoo as a demonstration of the love of Christ. Friday opportunities include preparing gift bags and lunch sacks; Saturday opportunities include unloading guests from vehicles, escorting them through the Zoo, help with lunch, and loading guests into their vehicles for departure.

Weekly 2 hrs 074 DivorceCare for Kids Helper Help with DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) program as a teacher or assistant on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lovingly help children ages 5 and up learn coping skills and to understand the feelings associated with their parents’ divorce. 13-week sessions begin in January and September.

Weekly 1 1/2 hrs 075 Singles Small Group Leader Lead small group studies offered on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. throughout the year. These ongoing groups consist of Bible studies, emotional healing and interest groups targeted to the needs of single adults. Training and materials are provided.

Weekly 1 hr 076 Singles Small Group Registration Assist with registration and book sales for weekly Singles small groups on Tuesdays from 5–6 p.m.

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ADULT EDUCATION and discipleship Connecting people into groups that facilitate building caring relationships, delving into Bible Study, and coordinating service and missions together Code

Description

Frequency/Time

077 Discipleship Office Assistant As needed Assist with various needs such as preparation of bulk mail-outs, copying materials, special event set-up and other administrative tasks.

Monthly 1 hr 078 Sunday School Roll Book Distribution Deliver Sunday School attendance books throughout the church weekly prior to the 8:00 Sunday School hour.

Monthly 1 hr 079 Sunday School Administrative Assistant Collect Sunday School attendance books after each class hour and assist with recording attendance in the Adult Sunday School Office.

Monthly 1 hr 080 Library Assistant Assist in Frazer’s “walk-through library” to organize books and materials, catalog and shelve materials, and work to meet library needs of members.

Weekly 3 hrs 081 Adult Sunday School Teacher New Sunday School classes for adults begin on a regular basis.

Teachers are needed who have a passion to lead others to study God’s Word, grow spiritually and unleash their spiritual gifts, and develop a class leadership team.

As needed 082 Substitute Adult Sunday School Teacher Be available to teach Sunday School on an “as needed” basis.

Weekly 1½ hours 083 Life Group Leader/Team Member Share your love for Christ and His word in a small group that connects people to share life, learn and grow together. May meet in homes or reserve an available room at the church on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. New groups will form frequently.

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MEN’S MINIS TRIES Challenging men to grow in their relationship with Christ and connecting them to a team of men to serve side by side Code

Description

Frequency/Time

084 Widow Care Monthly 1-2 hours Provide general “handyman” services to an assigned widow in our church on a monthly basis; men will be paired with a partner to work together coordinating care with the goal of assigning a team to every widow in our church.

Monthly 2 hrs 085 First Wednesday Breakfast Cook breakfast and/or clean up afterwards for this men’s event taking place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 a.m.

8-10 Wks 1 hr 086 Weds. Men’s Bible Study Table Leader Table leaders facilitate men in a small group discussion based on material presented by a teaching pastor or study leader.

Meets Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. for 8-10 week sessions starting in September and January.

Varies 087 Lion Chasers Men who are servant leaders assist with service projects and support church events as needed doing set-up, greeting, and/or clean up.

Monthly, 3-4 hours 088 Men’s Third Thursday Supper Assist in planning, preparation, set-up, cooking or clean up for monthly men’s supper on third Thursdays at 6 p.m., providing men a time to fellowship and hear inspirational testimonies.

As needed 089 Men’s Special Events Serve by cooking, serving, setting up, and cleaning up at events such as: Pancake Breakfast (second Saturday morning in December).

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WOMEN’S MINIS TRIES Helping women grow in their relationship with Christ and connecting them to other women to share the journey Code

Description

Frequency/Time

090 Women’s Prayer Team Weekly 1 hr Pray for leadership team members and all activities of women’s ministries.

6 Weeks 2 hrs 091 Mentor (Apples of Gold)/Disciple The primary purpose is for older women to nurture younger women in the Word of God and to encourage them to obey that Word. Apples of Gold is a 6-week nurturing program with spiritual application, cooking skills, relational skills, homemaking skills, and sharing hospitality with others.

Varies 092 Women’s Bible Study Leader Lead one of the variety of Bible studies which is offered at numerous times throughout the week for women who are either new believers or have been Christians for years. (Training is provided.)

Varies 093 Conferences/Retreats/Special Events Help plan, promote, and implement events throughout the year that provide opportunities for women to enjoy fun, fellowship, spiritual growth, and spiritual renewal.

Monthly 2 hrs 094 Women’s Mission Circles Connect with a circle of other women to learn to know God, cultivate supportive fellowship and participate in God’s mission together.

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BUILDING/TRANSPORTATION MINIS TRIES Creating a safe, comfortable and friendly environment that makes it easy for people to focus on Christ Code

Description

Frequency/Time

095 Bus Driver Varies Operate church bus as needed. Drivers must be between the ages of 25 and 75 and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. Drivers are called on an “as needed� basis for a variety of events including Student and Adult Mission trips.

Monthly 1 hr 096 Safety Team Be alert to safety issues related to church buildings, property, and programs. Report potential hazards to the Safety Team chairperson and/or church business administrator. Team members share responsibility for checking fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and exit lights on a monthly basis.

Monthly 4 hrs 097 Parking Usher Direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic to and from parking areas.

Assist older adults and the handicapped to special parking spaces.

Place traffic cones, special parking signs, walkway barriers, etc., weekly and for special events. Police parking areas to discourage improper parking, passing out of leaflets, and/or other undesirable activities.

Time Varies 098 Special Decorations Assist in decorating the church primarily during the Easter and Christmas seasons and be available for special events.

Monthly 4 hrs 099 Shuttle Driver Transport members and guests from the outer parking lots to the church facilities using 8-passenger carts. Primarily work on Sunday mornings with occasional special events.

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ACTIVIT Y MINIS TRIES Winning people to Christ through recreational activities and developing healthy lifestyles that honor God with our bodies Code

Description

100 Aerobics Instructor Lead an adult aerobics class in the evening.

Frequency/Time Weekly 1 hr

10 weeks/2 hrs 101 Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading Coach Upward Flag Football or cheerleading or serve as gameday referee; training and curriculum provided.

10 weeks/2 hrs 102 Upward Basketball Coach or referee for Upward Basketball; training and curriculum provided.

10 weeks/2 hrs 103 Sonshine Soccer Coach or referee for spring soccer; training and curriculum provided.

Varies 104 Half-Time Witness Share a 5-minute personal testimony or uplifting devotion of your choice with families attending Sonshine Soccer or Upward Basketball or Football during half time.

Weekly 1 hr 105 Helper for Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts Work with scouts weekly on Monday evenings. Scouting curriculum is provided. Special events include campouts, fundraising, and God and Country program.

Quarterly 106 Sportsmen’s Ministry Share your love of Christ and the outdoors by helping to host and facilitate events such as Wild Game Dinner, Gather at the Grill, and clay shoot.

Weekly 2 hrs 107 JEMAC Control Desk Volunteer Control desk volunteers work two hour shifts checking in members and guests, handling phone inquiries and registering participants for league sports.

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FOOD SERVICE MINIS TRIES Serving the Lord by offering food and hospitality Code

Description

108 Sunday Breakfast Help prepare and serve Sunday morning breakfast.

Frequency/Time Monthly 3 hrs

Monthly 4 hrs 109 Wednesday Night Supper Help prepare and serve Wednesday night supper, offered every week except during summer and the Christmas holidays.

Monthly 4 hrs 110 Noon Salad Luncheon Help prepare the salad on Monday and set up and serve on Tuesday. Prepared the 2nd Monday and Tuesday of each month except summer.

Monthly 3 hrs 111 Friends and 4th Thursday Help prepare and serve the food for Friends on the 3rd Thursday of the month and for Fourth Thursday on the 4th Thursday of the month.

112 Hospitality Help with light meals and special occasions.

Varies

Monthly 4 hrs 113 S.P.I.R.I.T. Help prepare and serve the food on the 2nd Thursday evening of the month.

Monthly 1½ hrs 114 Coffee Café Volunteer Prepare and serve coffee in Frazer’s Coffee Café on Sunday mornings and/or for special events in a manner that puts a smile on people’s faces. Sunday morning volunteers work the same shift each month.

You may specify a preferred Sunday morning shift: 7:30 a.m.; 8:50 a.m.; 9:20 a.m.; or 10:20 a.m.

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Congregational CARE MINIS TRIES Strengthening and supporting the Frazer family through intentional Christian care-giving Code

Description

Frequency/Time

115 Visitation Ministry Monthly 1 hr Visit and minister to members who are home-bound or living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Monthly 1 hr 116 Flower Arranging and/or Delivery Separate and arrange sanctuary flowers into bouquets and/or deliver to members who are home-bound, hospitalized, or residing in nursing homes.

Annually 117 “Loaves and Fishes” Ministry Volunteers are scheduled, on a rotational monthly basis, to prepare and freeze a meal to be kept at the church for delivery when a need arises (illness, death and/or family emergency).

Weekly 3 1/2 hrs 118 Dementia Day Care Provide a weekly respite opportunity for primary caregivers by providing companionship and group activities for individuals experiencing mild Dementia and Alzheimer’s. 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Thursdays.

Monthly 1 hr 119 PAWS (Pets Are Working Saints) Use your pets in nursing homes, special children’s facilities, and a rehabilitation hospital to encourage trust, movement, speech, and smiles.

14 Weeks 1 1/2 hrs 120 Pre-Marital/Marriage Mentor Couples who have been married five years or longer mentor engaged couples for seven weeks as they prepare for marriage or mentor currently married couples who want to enrich their marriages. The mentors lead the couples through an organized curriculum.

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121 Stephen Ministry Weekly 2+ hrs Provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. This ministry requires 50 hours classroom education prior to service, 2-year commitment, and ongoing peer support.

Monthly 6 hrs 122 Threads of Love Serve in a sewing ministry to provide clothing for tiny premature infants and encouragement to their families. Patterns are provided for cutting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting to make gowns, blankets, bonnets, and booties.

Quarterly 3 hrs 123 Military Care Ministry Support deployed soldiers and their families through prayer, phone calls, and collection/preparation of care packages to be mailed.

PRAYER MINIS TRIES Becoming a House of Prayer by equipping and encouraging people in personal prayer and coordinating prayer together Code

Description

Frequency/Time

See Also: prayer support opportunities for missionaries under Part 5: Missions, page 34.

Monthly 20 min 124 Altar Call Intercessors are available to pray with anyone who comes forward at the close of a worship service.

Monthly 1 hr 125 Hedge (Boiler Room) Pray with a small group during a Sunday worship service. Prayer is specifically focused on worship services and other Sunday activities.

Varies 126 Prayer Events Team Serve on a planning/set-up team for special prayer rooms and events related to various themes throughout the year.

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127 Ministry Prayer Partners Weekly 1 hr Pray from home for Frazer staff and lay leadership, events and ministry opportunities. Specific needs are given by ministry leaders.

Monthly 1 hr 128 Telephone Warriors Man the phones during a Sunday morning television broadcast of our Sanctuary worship service. Pray with callers for expressed needs and share the gospel when appropriate.

Varies 129 Prayer Shawl Ministry Knit or crochet shawls that will be presented to people who are ill, have suffered a loss or who are in a life crisis. Prayer for the recipients will be offered as the shawl is being made. Volunteers will meet twice a month to pray and create the shawls.

Weekly 1 hr 130 Upper Room Intercede in the church’s prayer room for the needs expressed through prayer cards, our prayer lines and web-site requests. Most needs come from the Frazer congregation.

Varies 131 Heart Notes Pray for and write notes of encouragement to those who have requested prayer. Materials are supplied by the Prayer Ministry and volunteers do this ministry from home.

Varies 132 E-Mail Intercessors Serve in the same capacity as “Heart Notes” volunteers except that correspondence is done via e-mail.

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COMMUNICATION MINIS TRIES Telling the story of what God is doing in and through Frazer through media and technology Code

Description

Frequency/Time

133 Bulletin Stuffer Weekly 2 hrs Insert worship guides and other materials into bulletins to provide a single convenient handout on Sunday mornings. Stuffing is done on Friday mornings.

Monthly 134 Writer Write articles for monthly church newspaper (Frazer Family News), quarterly magazine (Following Jesus), weekly bulletin, online news blogs, or other media. May work by individual assignment or on an ongoing basis with a ministry area.

Monthly 135 Photographer/Photo Librarian Take photographs of Frazer programs, people, and events for use in print and online media. May work by individual assignment or on an ongoing basis with a particular ministry area. Photo Librarian will catalog images submitted by volunteer photographers on web site and label with keywords to make them easy to search and archive.

Quarterly 136 Geek Squad Utilize expert knowledge of networking, desktop computers, software applications and/or html coding to advise and assist with periodic IT and web projects.

Monthly 1 hr 137 CD/DVD Duplicator Assist with duplicating copies of sermon messages to be given out between services on Sunday mornings and/or at special events.

Monthly 4 hrs 138 Television/Video Ministry—Sanctuary 139 Television/Video Ministry—Wesley Hall Operate cameras and other video equipment to enhance worship and reach viewers watching by television and online. Teams serve monthly on Sunday mornings and occasionally at special events.

Technical experience is not required and training will be provided.

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Miscell aneous OPPORTUNITIES Code

Description

140 Wherever the Church Needs Me What an opportunity this may be for you! If you’ve looked over the commitment card and cannot decide where your talents or abilities may best serve the Lord, but you are ready and willing to respond when called upon, check this area. Unexpected needs arise frequently and you’ll be one of the first in line to be called when new opportunities arise.

141 New Ministry Idea Do you have a passion for a ministry idea you don’t see in this book?

Are you willing to invest your time and leadership to see that idea be developed? Many new ministries were started in just this way.

Some ministry ideas may be for you to pursue on your own with the prayers and encouragement of the church, while others may turn into ministries for the whole church to get behind. Enter this code and we will follow up so you can share your ideas with us.

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Part 5:

Mission Just like the “Serve” section, opportunities to get involved with Missions are listed below with a three-digit code you enter on your Personal Response Card. The only difference is, these volunteer areas reach out beyond the walls of the church to change the world across our city, our nation and our world. Part of Followership is responding to the call of Jesus to “go and teach all nations” and to respond to the cries of the poor, the orphan and the widow here at home and wherever there is a need.

global MISSIONS Spreading the gospel through words and deeds across our nation and our world Note: Participating in an international missions team will require a financial investment. However, you will be given tools when you sign up to help you explore ways to raise funds. God has provided for many of our members in miraculous ways once they made the commitment to get involved, so don’t allow money to be a hindrance to responding to His call.

Code

Description

Frequency/Time

142 Short-term Mission Teams 5-14 Days Annually Participate in one or more mission trips outside of the United States which may include evangelism, construction, Vacation Bible School, sports camps and/or medical help. Help with fund-raising projects for missions. Includes the Transform Haiti project with the Deaf Community, as well as other mission trips.

142 Not sure where (will attend exploratory meeting) 143 Haiti 144 Brazil 145 Cuba 146 Moldova 147 Peru 148 Red Bird Mission Kentucky 149 Student Missions 150 YWA Mission Tour

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151 Short-term Mission Support Teams 5-14 Days Annually Support Frazer members going on mission teams by helping raise support, collect supplies, attend planning meetings, provide prayer support and serve the team members families while they are away.

151 Not sure where (will attend exploratory meeting) 152 Haiti 153 Brazil 154 Cuba 155 Moldova 156 Peru 157 Red Bird Mission Kentucky 158 Student Missions 159 YWA Mission Tour

160 Long-term Missionary Support Team Monthly Maintain correspondence and pray regularly for Frazer supported missionaries and missions agencies around the world.

Local missions Spreading the gospel through words and deeds throughout our city Code

Description

Frequency/Time

161 Transform Montgomery Project: Construction Varies This local project is designed to demonstrate God’s transforming power to our entire city by empowering residents to own their own homes and change their community in the Garden Square neighborhood. Volunteers who are skilled and unskilled, as well as licensed contractors are all needed to assist with renovation of houses.

Varies 162 Transform Montgomery Project: Circles The unique approach of the Transform Montgomery project is that rather than tell families in poverty what they must do in order to receive a hand-out from the church, it empowers families to identify for themselves how they can transition out of poverty and then brings a “circle” of allies from the church alongside them to provide resources and support. Allies can bring a wide variety of skills to the circle: financial management, home or vehicle maintenance, parenting, tutoring and education, job skills development, and other life skills. The main requirement is a willingness to meet with the circle regularly and share the Word of God through word and actions.

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163 Great Day of Service (GDOS) Varies On April 13, 2013 volunteers will be making a difference in the lives of our neighbors across the area by working on various service projects. Help by being a captain, coordinator, and/or volunteer.

Varies 164 B1 Servant Evangelism Team Leader B1 Projects encourage believers to perform simple acts of service for others in the name of Jesus with no agenda other than to be a blessing. Volunteers will identify suitable projects and coordinate participants and resources.

As Needed 165 Disaster Relief Team Help with disaster relief, locally and nationally, by providing assistance as needed when requested.

Seasonal 166 Christmas Store Volunteer The Christmas Store allows low-income parents to purchase donated items at an affordable rate, as a way to provide gifts to children while at the same time giving dignity to parents and strengthening families. Volunteers will gather donations, set up the store and serve parents.

4-6X Annually 2 hrs 167 Blood Drive Worker Assist the professional staff to ensure that the blood drives run smoothly.

As able 168 Blood Donor Donate blood through LifeSouth blood drives held at the church.

Each pint donated can save up to three lives.

Weekly or Biweekly 3 hrs 169 Christian Job Exchange Work at the Frazer Christian Job Exchange on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursday mornings from 9:00a.m.–12:00 noon by receiving job orders from employers and employee applications and working to bring them together.

Weekly or Monthly 3 hrs 170 Clothes Closet Helper Staff the Clothes Closet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Saturday mornings by doing data entry, sorting and hanging clothing, and assisting the patrons who come for clothing.

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171 Evacuation Shelter As Needed Aid evacuees in the shelter at Frazer during disasters by helping manage the shelter which provides material needs and guidance to our 100+ guests who are referred to us by the Red Cross.

Varies 172 Food Pantry Collect donated food on first Sunday of the month and/or assist in distributing food on weekday mornings throughout the month.

Weekly 3 hrs 173 English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) Teach English. Also help in setting up the classrooms, coordinating, assisting, and serving on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Training provided. Foreign language knowledge is not required but is an asset.

As Needed 174 Financial Coaching Help people achieve financial freedom by giving caring instruction in biblical principles of money management. (Prerequisite is completion of the 10-week Financial Peace University course offered at Frazer Sept.–Nov.) Monthly 2 hrs 175 Homeless Hygiene Packaging Assemble personal care items in shoeboxes and deliver to area shelters on the following Monday evening after the first Sunday of each month, when the items are collected.

Monthly 2 hrs 176 Meals on Wheels Deliver hot meals to the elderly in need through the Meals on Wheels program. This ministry works with the Montgomery Area Council on Aging to staff and fund two routes of the Meals on Wheels program.

Monthly 2 hrs 177 Prison Ministry Serve on a prison team that ministers to prisoners on a monthly basis. Use your talents to perform, read scripture, witness, or participate in the services in some other way.

178 Chess Ministry Teach public school students how to play chess. Training is available; prior knowledge of chess not required.

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179 Public School Tutor Weekly 2 hrs Work with Montgomery County Partners in Education at public schools to provide tutoring assistance during school hours for children who need just a little extra help or for students who are working at grade level and have the ability to excel. A short training course is required.

1 Day Annually 180 Rebuilding for Christ Help with home repair and construction projects to ensure a warm, safe, dry home for low-income working families, elderly or disabled individuals in the Montgomery area.

As Needed 181 Roll Up Your Sleeves Carry out projects such as light construction and minor home repairs for elderly and disabled individuals (for example, wheel chair ramps, door and window replacement, etc.).

Weekly 3 hrs 182 Sewing Ministry Make clothes, sew or mend items, or serve as an instructor by teaching daytime or nighttime sewing classes. Join groups meeting Tuesdays at 5 p.m. to make clothes for Methodist Children’s homes, and/or Wednesdays at 9 a.m. to sew/mend items for the Clothes Closet, and/or sew garments at home using fabric and notions supplied by the Sewing Ministry.

Weekly 2-4 hrs 183 Medical Outreach Ministries Assist at the health clinic which provides the health needs of the uninsured in the Montgomery community Monday through Friday.

MISSIONS Fundraisers Assist with events that raise awareness and support for missions causes Code

Description

Frequency/Time

184 Missions Father’s Day Run Annual Assist with planning, set-up, registration, food and water, and/or clean up of Frazer’s annual run/walk event that promotes health and fitness and supports missions. Event will be the Saturday morning before Father’s Day. MISSION 37

185 Missions Golf Tournament Annual Assist with planning, set-up, registration, hole monitoring, food and water, and/or clean up of Frazer’s annual golf event.

May 4, 2013 186 Youth Missions BBQ Help with the annual BBQ tasks such as cooking, preparing, serving, and cleaning-up. Every BBQ volunteer will receive tickets to sell.

Annual, Varies 187 Taste of Frazer Help plan, organize, set up, clean up, cook or assist in other ways with this annual fundraising event that features samples of the best dishes from Frazer members. Proceeds benefit Community Ministries United Appeal Fund, supporting local Frazer missions.

Outreach Ministries Creating experiences where the unchurched will be drawn to hear the gospel proclaimed Code

Description

Frequency/Time

188 Alpha Course Team Weekly Sept.–Nov. 2 hrs Alpha is a 10-week course that provides an introduction to the Christian faith in an accepting environment that encourages questions and discussion. Includes dinner, teaching, and discussion groups. Volunteers are needed to provide hospitality, prepare and serve dinner, and facilitate discussion.

Varies 189 Easter Cross Project Construct wooden yard crosses, cut fabric, and distribute for display during the Lenten and Easter season as a testimony to Christ all across our city.

As Needed 190 Concerts Help with set-up, breakdown, ticket/merchandise sales, greeting and ticket taking at concert events.

As Needed 191 Special Outreach Events Help with set-up, breakdown, food service, hosting and greeting at various events such as Easter Sunrise Service, conferences and other outreach events.

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192 Easter Eggstravaganza Annual Help with a game, an egg hunt, food service, set-up, and/or clean-up for this community outreach event on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Annual 193 Fall Festival Outreach Volunteers will coordinate, organize, set up, work at and clean up a Fall community outreach event. Organizing team will work with staff to identify the best date and format for the event.

Monthly 2 hrs 194 RV’s in Missions (RIMS) Recreation Vehicle owners commit to work together using their RVs for missions projects.

195 Family Empowerment Action Team Coordinate efforts to inform and call to action the Frazer Family about public issues that impact the cause of Christ in our families, communities, nation and the world.

As needed 196 Host Homes Open your home to provide overnight accommodations and hospitality for a visiting missionary or group.

OneFamily orphans initiative Educating and equipping families to respond to God’s call to care for orphans through adoption, foster care, respite care and other orphan ministries Code

Description

Frequency/Time

197 Adoption/Foster Care Support As needed Come alongside foster and adoptive families and support them in practical ways such as providing meals or baby items, running errands, hosting birthday parties, and providing respite care.

198 Foster Care/Respite Care Training Commit to training classes offered by DHR at Frazer to begin the journey of becoming certified to welcome foster children into your home, and/or provide Respite Care (temporary care for another Foster family).

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MULTI-CULTURAL MINIS TRIES Extending Frazer’s mission to Worship, Win, Disciple and Serve to other languages and cultural settings Code

Description

Frequency/Time

199 Chinese Ministries Varies Serve in an area of ministry with our Chinese-speaking congregation.

Volunteers will receive more information with specific opportunities to serve.

Varies 200 Hispanic Ministries Serve in an area of ministry with our Spanish-speaking congregation.

Volunteers will receive more information with specific opportunities to serve.

Varies 201 Deaf Ministries Serve the deaf at Frazer and in our community through building relationships at Silent Socials, assisting with worship, or assisting with discipleship classes. Whether you know ASL (American Sign Language) or have not yet learned your first sign, there’s a place for you if you have a heart for building relationships with people who are deaf.

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Part 6:

Giving

The last section of your Followership Personal Response Card is your opportunity to make a pledge to give to the church to support our lifetransforming local ministries and world-changing local missions.

The Bible teaches that when we choose to partner with other Christians here and around the world, we become a part of their ministry and God will bless and reward us just as if we had gone and done that ministry ourselves (see Philippians 1:3-8, 4:14-19). We also grow in unity and in love for one another when we share one another’s financial burdens (2 Corinthians 8:1-15).

Ministry Budget A first step in giving, if you have only been giving on a sporadic basis, is to make a commitment to give something regularly. Even if you can only afford a small amount, the decision to make giving a commitment instead of an option is itself an act of worship. The Bible teaches us to move towards giving a “tithe,� or 10% of your income or beyond. Many people in Frazer have shared that, while they might have thought tithing would be very difficult if not impossible for them, once they made the commitment to do it they discovered unexpected blessings that made it possible for them to not only give 10% joyfully, but even to make investments beyond that amount.

Fill in the giving pledge that you are ready to make. Under the amount select whether you expect to give weekly, monthly, or using some other schedule.

Early Debt Retirement At our current rate, Frazer will pay off the debts incurred from our last building expansion in less than three years. The sooner we pay it, the less interest we will be charged and the more money we can put towards future ministries and missions. Many members choose to make an additional pledge above and beyond their gift to the Ministry Budget to go directly toward Early Debt Retirement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giving 1. What is the purpose of a giving pledge?

Making a commitment to give is an act of worship and an expression of gratitude to God. On a practical level, your commitments allow Frazer to better budget and plan our ministries.

2. What is the difference between a “tithe” and an “offering”?

A tithe is the first tenth of your income. An offering is any gift above and beyond that amount. Scripture teaches that God blesses the obedience of tithing, and that there are great spiritual rewards for giving offerings, since the more we “sow” the more we will “reap.”

3. What if I want to make a pledge, but I’m not sure what my income will be?

Your pledge is ultimately between you and God, and He knows what the future holds. Make your best estimate of what you feel led by him to give by faith, and then trust Him to provide your needs.

If your income changes unexpectedly, God will certainly know and understand what you are able to give.

4. In what ways can I give?

You may place an envelope with cash or check in the collection basket during worship services, mail or drop off your gift during the week to the church office, schedule an Electronic Funds Transfer, or give online at www.frazerumc.org. Gifts of stock, endowments and other assets may also be set up through Frazer’s Charitable Trust Fund coordinator.

5. Can I schedule recurring donations?

Yes. Electronic gifts can be scheduled once or twice a month.

6. What are the pros and cons of online giving?

Online giving is convenient and safe, easy to track and easy to schedule on a regular basis. However, there are small fees charged by banks and credit card companies that will reduce the amount of your gift that reaches the church. Those who give online may wish to increase the amount given slightly to cover those fees.

7. Will I receive a contribution statement?

Yes, provided you do not give anonymously, statements will be mailed to you monthly or can be sent to your e-mail account at your request.

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“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.�

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT

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