CRAVE ORIENTATION PACKET. A Ministry of Frazer UMC 6000 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL

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1 CRAVE RIETATI PACKET.. A Ministry of Frazer UMC 6000 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL

2 CMMUICATI METHDS crave s website: frazerumc.org/crave eed to know We want to make sure that you are always aware of what is going on at Crave. There are many ways to keep in the know about upcoming events. First and foremost please be sure that we have your current information! You can call us, us, facebook us...whatever is easiest for you! Ways Crave will connect with you USPS Mail Frazer UMC weekly bulletin & church services Print Media (poster, brochures, calendar) 7 WELCME T Why Crave? 1 Who we are 2 Crave Foundational Ministries 3 n Mission 4 Events 5 Registration & Financial Policies 6 Communication Methods 7

3 WHY CRAVE? REGISTRATI & FIACIAL PLICIES Deadlines o 3 weeks prior to actual event o A waiting list will be formed after the event deadline. This will be a first come first serve opportunity. Upon notification, all monies must be paid in full for a participant to attend. We are all on a journey of discovery. ur heart longs to understand and grasp what is means to be fully alive. Some people go to all depths to find this meaning of life. There are even those who come to a building called a church in order to meet others who appear to have everything figured out and seem to have life in their favor. Their hope is to have an encounter with an expert to get insight and guidance in their own life. However, looks can be very deceiving. The reality is that everyone has longing inside of us that we can t make sense of. We try to hear what our soul is saying or crying out for. Ultimately the answer is deeper and longer lasting than what we will discover in this world. But that doesn t stop us from pursuing people or items to satisfy our cravings. The truth, however, is that all things will fall short and leave us dissatisfied because our soul longs to find the one it was created for and loves. The problem here is that the people never really get the point! We become completely content with good enough. But when we take these things and delight in them more than we delight in God, we create idols. They begin to demand our time and attention and take our attention away from God. He is the only one who can satisfy us completely. Costs & Scholarships o o refund after stated deadline o If back out before deadline, you receive money back by check or credited to Crave bucks account minus any non-refundable deposit o If back out after deadline, no refund will be available. If able to find an approved (age and gender) replacement, all monies will be refunded through check or credited to Crave bucks account minus non-refundable deposit. o Multi-family discounts, scholarships, Crave bucks can only be applied to our Discipleow event. Student Ministry Scholarships and Crave bucks are presented at the discretion of the Crave Staff and Parent Council. Consideration for Frazer members will be based upon consistency & involvement within our weekly programs. Consideration for Frazer guests will be based upon need. nly one scholarship will be considered per year per family. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. How do we glorify God when we are satisfied in Him? Let s look at Psalm 63 to find an answer. In this passage, we find David yearning for God s presence (vv 1-2) and being satisfied with Him alone (vv 3-5). What David is doing here is using a physical reality as an illustration for a spiritual condition in his heart. My soul thirsts for you my soul faints for you. This is basically saying that David s whole being was longing for God. Even his flesh longed for God. After David realizes how glorious and powerful God is and after he realizes how faithful God has been in his own life, David becomes satisfied. The IV says, My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods. In other words, the only time David will find true satisfaction is when he decides to praise God and give Him glory. God is the only one who will truly satisfy us. C.S. Lewis writes: "ur Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased." 1 6

4 EVETS TI UAT I SE RAD G MA FIR L CH CA EA L TR U C ER MMFU D I SS MI IPS TR SU W T T A RE A ET E R V C IRLS G I R WH WE ARE Going beyond our weekly ministries We realize that there is only so much time we have with students in a given year. This not only causes us to be very intentional about what we teach students, but this limited amount of time also reminds us that we have an even better chance to connect students to God through special events. Here are a few of our most popular events... Discipleow (DW) - This is the camp event of the year! Every winter we challenge our students to grow deeper in their faith while presenting a relevant theme that engages them through worship, teaching, games and team challenges. Covenant - God has called us to live above reproach in our words and actions. Covenant is our fall weekend retreat that helps students understand the importance of being sexually pure in a world that tempts us in the wrong direction. Mission Trips - Mission is at the core of all we do within Crave. Locally, ationally, and Internationally we want our students to look beyond themselves and serve others. Confirmation - We provide a 7 week program that is offered twice a year to equip 8th-12th grade students to take personal ownership of his or her walk with God and with the people in this world. Girls Retreat - ur girls ministry hosts a yearly retreat in the fall that 5 BRIA WRD // Student Ministries Pastor Brian has a passion for discipleship, and he challenge students and adults to practice a dynamic, authentic faith. Brian has been married to his wife, Leslie, for two years and they are currently walking through the stages of international adoption as they prepare to be parent for the first time. brian.word@frazerumc.org BRYA LEVAGIE // Middle School Pastor A true southern boy raised in Savannah, GA. When he s not serving the church, Bryan spends his time with his wife, Kelly, and two children, Brayden & Haylee. People energize him and there is nothing more important to him than letting others know they are loved by God bryan.levangie@frazerumc.org LAURE MATS // Girls Minister Born and raised in Gardendale, AL, Lauren spent two years in the news business plus two years in public affairs. ow she's doing exactly what she wants to be doing: girls ministry! Lauren s been married to John for two years and greatly anticipates having a big family one day. KATHY HIEBERT // Administrative Assistant Before Crave, Kathy Hiebert (aka Mama Daisy) taught elementary physical education. She is married to Wayne and they have 2 children, Brooks and Kaitlyn. While she goes by several names, her favorite is Grammy, which is used by her grandson, Chandler. Grandson #2 is due in July! MARY GDE // Administrative Assistant Mary (aka M) is strong in computer skills and loves being crafty. She loves to scrapbook and spend time with her family. In her spare time, Mary volunteers with Basenji Rescue and Transport, Inc. Mary is an avid photographer, always to be found taking the next snapshot! She s married to Sid and has two children, Chris & Liz lmatson@frazerumc.org kathy.hiebert@frazerumc.org mary.ogden@frazerumc.org

5 CRAVE FUDATIAL MIISTRIES MISSI wednesday nights Crave Wednesdays // 6:00-7:15PM Wednesday ights Crave University // 9:00-10:45AM Sunday Mornings Discipleship isn t easy. In fact, it is down right messy. However, we feel that Crave is tackling this opportunity head on though Crave University. Through this discipleship program, students are able to take the necessary classes to help prepare them to be fully devoted disciples according to the definition we find in scripture from Christ s example. These classes are the foundational pieces for all believers. But there are countless other topics for students to choose from that will assist in the everyday walk of a believer. The beauty of this program is that you decide based upon where you are in life. LifeGroups // Time and Frequency varies upon each group In your house, where do spend most of your time with family? Probably your kitchen. The biggest commitment we challenge our students to is LifeGroups. Like the kitchen, LifeGroups is where our students really connect with each other at a deeper level. They study together and share with each other their concerns for encouragement. Living a lifestyle of missions We teach our students one of the most important Biblical truths - life is not about you. Life is about loving God and loving others. Four step method approach Local utreach - providing opportunities within the city of Montgomery. Domestic - International construction & community outreach - International evangelism - Frazer UMC local outreaches The church has special events planned throughout the year to let the greater Montgomery know that we care about them. 3 4