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Thompson Named as Pastor of Frazer UMC

Bob Calvert wrote on 2/8/2010 9:02:42 PM

Tim, you have been a wonderful clergy guide for me as a provisional elder; I am proud to see you as the senior pastor of one of our most revered churches - I wish you God's guidance as you lead that great church! - Bob Calvert

Thompson Named as Pastor of Frazer UMC

Hamp Kicklighter wrote on 2/8/2010 4:39:37 PM

Congratulations Tim! I know that you will do an excellent job serving God in this new capacity. However, I feel sorry for the people of Opelika for I know how happy they were when you returned and how sad they must be over your leaving again. God Bless. You will be in my prayers. Hamp

Thompson Named as Pastor of Frazer UMC

Gary Daniel wrote on 2/7/2010 4:20:02 PM

Congratulations, Timmy. I wish you the best in your new appointment. God bless.

Bishop Challenges Conference to 'Give it all'

Dawn Bond wrote on 2/3/2010 3:58:17 PM

I will certainly support this request with my congregations. What a precious inspiration Andrew is to all of us! Some have already given, some will be able to give more, but certainly we can all give the $2.70. How wonderful it will be to feel that we are each a part of giving $675,000 from the AWF Conference. Peace! Dawn Bond >

Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry

Christopher Perry wrote on 1/19/2010 5:13:30 PM

It's definitely active. Contact Amelia or any of the district coordinators for more info.

Missioners Preparing to Swarm to the Beehive

Dawn Bond wrote on 1/14/2010 1:26:01 PM

This is an innovative and strategic plan filled with creativity! It’s exciting to know that Rev. Ellison and Methodists from Spanish Fort, Christ, Dauphin Way and Ashland Place are mission minded and caring to help in this wonderful project. Reaching out to the Government St. church to assist the presently small congregation will give a boost of energy to rekindle their ministry and to discover revival. It sounds like God is at work BIG TIME! I can hardly wait to see the results! To God be the Glory!

Missioners Preparing to Swarm to the Beehive

Larry Teasley wrote on 1/13/2010 9:58:03 PM

As a former pastor of Government Street UMC, I am pleased that this effort is underway. The missional heritage of this historic church speaks to the need of such a venture as this. I thank the congregations of Dauphin Way, Christ, Ashland Place and Spanish Fort UMCs for their willingness to invest in the ministry of this great church. My prayer is that the "Beehive" will go from receiving these "swarms" to sending out their own in years to come.

Mielke Named as Youth Director of FUMC Prattville

Olivia Poole wrote on 1/4/2010 4:12:38 PM

We are really excited to have Nick join us in ministry at FUMC Prattville!

Conference Honors Clergywoman at Annual Conference

Fran Jones Smith wrote on 12/3/2009 3:15:43 PM

Jean Spikes was my neighbor for several years and she truly is one of God's VSP (very special people). She was loving, kind and very influential to me and my son. Love you Ms. Jean!

Frazer UMC Continues Transition, Announces Ministerial Changes

Amy wrote on 11/19/2009 4:19:50 PM

Many of us are appreciative of Frazer's ministries and are in prayer for the Frazer UMC family.

General Conference 2008

AWF Conference wrote on 11/4/2009 3:04:26 PM

There will be a General Conference in 2012. It meets every 4 years.

Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry

accent tables wrote on 11/2/2009 1:13:50 PM

Is this ministry still active? I would be interested in finding out more about it.

General Conference 2008

accent furniture wrote on 11/2/2009 1:12:34 PM

Is there going to be a conference in 2010? I sure hope so.

Mission/Outreach

Barb wrote on 10/29/2009 6:52:18 PM

I am trying to locate a UM Reconciling Church in the Pensacola area or the most southern and western tip of Alabama. I cannot find one on your website..........

Mobile District continues 3.0 Summer Internship

Pat Wood wrote on 10/26/2009 10:21:06 AM

What a wonderful thing God is doing in each of your young lives. Katie Hamrick, I am so proud of the way you are letting God use you. You will continue to be in my prayers. I pray that this ministry will continue to grow and touch many more lives.

Agency Spotlight: The United Methodist Children's Home

Jill West wrote on 8/21/2009 2:03:27 PM

On behalf of the children, youth, families and staff of the United Methodist Children's Home, THANK YOU! The unfailing support of United Methodists in Alabama and Northwest Florida is what continues to give us the strength and ability to transform lives and give hope to children every day. We are in a very important era of transition and evolution which will strengthen this ministry for the future. Please pray for your United Methodist Children's Home ministry, and keep that loving support flowing!

Multiplied In Grace: Seminary Scholarship Foundation Celebrates Ministry

Jenny Zeigler wrote on 8/15/2009 10:44:15 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who've contributed to the Karl K. Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation for the scholarship assistance I received during my time at Garrett-Evangelical! I pray that support for seminarians continues as more an more people begin to hear and answer their calls to ministry.

Multiplied In Grace: Seminary Scholarship Foundation Celebrates Ministry

Wes Kelley wrote on 8/15/2009 9:33:28 AM

This is such an important ministry! I have also benefited greatly from Dr. Stegall's foundation, and I hope to support him in the future any way I can.

Church in Ravaged Katrina Area Receives Grant to Create "A Patch of Eden"

Rev. Richard C. Perkins (Retired) wrote on 8/6/2009 6:12:42 PM

I pastored this church from June 2006 to June 2008 and I am tickled to see the congregation finally take a leap of faith with a positive step. Carol, my wife, and I pray for each and every member of this congregation, including the present pastor every day. Keep it up and you will grow and become a vital church in the area. Let your light shine so brightly that people will see and come to a saving knowledge of the real SON! Go out and get them! Blessings on this congregation and the pastor. Rev. & Mrs. Richard (Carol) Perkins 357 Cherry Buck Trail Conway, SC 29526-5987 (843) 365-2299 Home Telephone & Fax (843) 957-2096 Cell Telephone dahlgren@sccoast.net

PACT

Jabe Fincher wrote on 7/16/2009 11:34:52 AM

Where can I find information on connecting with TRAK 1 for background checks?

Agency Spotlight: McKemie Place

Donna wrote on 7/2/2009 4:56:46 PM

Prayers and Love are sent your way daily. God bless everyone who is involved in any way with this mission of hope, peace and love!!!

2009 Annual Conference

Meredyth Earnest wrote on 6/15/2009 2:45:12 PM

Appointment Book may be found here: http://awf.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Appointment_Book_2009_MASTER_FINAL1_MVS2E4JH.pdf

2009 Annual Conference

Elaine wrote on 6/13/2009 5:08:13 PM

The FUMC website is wonderful!! I would love to receive the updates of the new appointments of the 2009-2010 ministers.

Annual Conference Meets This Week

Jody Hill wrote on 6/9/2009 1:46:22 PM

Opening worship was OUTSTANDING!!! The Frazer Youth, the wonderful Choir and then the sermon by Bishop Leeland. Bishop Leeland has challenged us to share and spread the Word of Jesus Christ"s salvation. To buck the national trend of falling attendance. Thank you for your vision, Bishop!!

2009 Annual Conference

John Ed Mathison wrote on 5/21/2009 11:29:42 AM

President Barrack Obama’s Democratic allies in the Senate reversed course on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, and refused to finance the move to close Guantanamo Bay prison. They denied the request for $80 million because the administration lacked a satisfactory plan of what to do with the 240 detainees there. Our Annual Conference will be asked to vote on 32 amendments to the Constitution which could drastically change the way the United Methodist Church does ministry in the future. The plan for putting these amendments into action has not been presented yet. Changing the Constitution is a dangerous process. We must be sure of the implications of this before we change the Constitution. Therefore, we need to reverse the close vote of General Conference and vote against these amendments because no legitimate plan has been set forth. We can defeat the amendments now, then look at the plan that is being devised during this quadrennium, and if it is a good plan, have the amendments presented again next General Conference. If the plan is a good plan for the United Methodist Church for the future, we will be better informed and can make a responsible decision four years from now. I urge a vote against amendments: III, IV, V, VII, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XVI, XVIII, XX, XXI, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXII. (3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32). For my comments on all amendments, please go to my website: www.johnedmathison.org. -John Ed Mathison