Welcome to the web site of Frank Marshall Roughton Harvey. This site is dedicated to the life and work of Frank Roughton Harvey and his drama ministry.
This site was first set up so that Frank could post thoughts and ideas online since his health prevented him from traveling and doing his drama ministry. He chose the layout and the top border with the picture of the tunnel because he always liked tunnels. Time was more short than any of us realized as he was not able to post his first message.
All posts on this site are made by Frank’s wife, Hazel, or his immediate family. Any comments left here will be read by his family and friends all across this global network.
January 2, 2006 at 4:32 am
As my uncle, Frank noticed me as a child. He saw me and made me feel important. That never changed but it changed me. I’m so grateful for what we were able to share over the years. I will miss him but I give great thanks that he is with his Father tonignt. He will live on through Hazel, Grace, David, and Ester and no doubt countless others. God used him powerfully.
Thank you dear Uncle Frank for all you mean to me. I love you.
Judy
January 2, 2006 at 8:15 am
It causes unhappiness to realize that for a short time we will not be able to see and touch our friend Frank—–but it’s hard to be sad for very long when we know that he is in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father in a place where there are no blood diseases or tuberculous hips—and know that he has heard those words we all look forward to hearing—”WELL DONE.”
No one who attended one of Frank’s performances or even better, knew him personally, went away unchanged. A bit of Frank Harvey will live on in each of us who had the privilege of knowing him. It is through the eyes of men like Frank Harvey that God looks down and smiles on the Earth. He showed us a glimpse of Jesus.
Comer and Marilyn Cherry
January 2, 2006 at 4:56 pm
It is with mixed feelings that I share these thoughts. I rejoice for Frank in now being free from illness and present with the Lord. However, we will miss his commitment and Love for God which was present in every presentation he gave. We were praying for both of you and hoping to receive you in February, however, we will instead remember Frank with fond memories and cherished times together. Know you are being lifted in our prayers Hazel. The members of First United Methodist of Port St. John, Florida.
January 2, 2006 at 8:35 pm
Frank and his family are very special to me. I was priviledged to share several ministry trips with him, especially in the area of sharing the gospel with our US Military. He and I performed together at Ft. Knox, KY, Ft. Bragg, NC, Ft. Still, OK, Ft. McPherson, GA, and the Virginia Military Institute; to name a few. We had much “road time” together and it was like traveling with your own privite teacher. Frank taught me how to think deeply and creativly about scripture. His spirit was always gentle and kind. We laughed an awful too! I know that if he could get a message to us all here now, he would say to us, “Keep pressing on!! You have NO IDEA of what’s in store!” I am now jealous of his new address. I am certain that he would not come back here if he could. I am certain that he is enjoying his new body! And I tend to think that he’s already spent several hours talking to King David! Because we are still here, subject to the curse, we mourn and cry. I will miss Frank for this time we are apart. But praise be to God we will be re-united. Glory to God and His Son, Jesus, who gives us victory over the grave!
January 2, 2006 at 7:26 pm
The truth is Frank’s love for all humankind was modeled after the very Lord he attempted to serve. He was like a well that never ran dry. It would be most interesting to know how many souls were saved because of Frank. I’m sure he is now rejoicing with all of them right now.
I’m sure Frank has already heard that voice of the ages: “WELL DONE! GOOD,AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!”
January 2, 2006 at 7:45 pm
I met Frank about 14 years ago when he came to my home church to perform his dramas. I was struggling with making a decision about what to do with my life. I shared my struggle and Frank encouraged me to apply to seminary which I did and later graduated from. I also credit him with indirectly bringing me and Joe together. I met Joe at seminary. I not only received my M.Div. but also my MRS. and we have two beautiful little boys John will be 4 years old Feb. 1st and Isaac will be a year old March 15th. Frank and Hazel came to two of the churches Joe pastored and performed his dramas. We stayed in touch through the years. We were sorry to hear of his illness and deeply saddened yesterday by the news of his death, but rejoice that he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. We love Frank and Hazel very much. Our Prayers, love, and deepest sympathy go out to you Hazel and your entire family. I will email some pictures that I found of us with you and Frank. God Bless You!!
In Christ’s Love,
Angie, Joe, John and Isaac McKissick
January 2, 2006 at 7:55 pm
I’ve known Frank my whole life. He and my father were in seminary together and he ministered at every appointment my father served. Likewise, Frank came to every church I have ever pastored. Frank’s ministry was just like Frank himself: unique. He was and is one of my heroes. I so valued his thoughts and opinions (which I often sought). I have a picture of me sitting on his lap as a 4 or 5 year old. Frank was dressed in his “Jesus attire.” I have showed that picture to many and said, “This is when I met Jesus.” The truth is that many, many people encountered the divine during Frank’s presentations and Bible studies. It is the end of an era. We give God thanks for his life and ministry (of which Hazel, of course is a part) and for the heavenly reward he now enjoys; free from his labor.
January 2, 2006 at 11:40 pm
It was a pleasure and an honor to have Frank and Hazel come to our home as house guests and to have him perform here for our school. I will not forget the love he shared with my family. He did finish the race before him. I look forward to seeing him again, in the presence of God. May God greatly comfort his wife, Hazel.
January 3, 2006 at 2:00 am
Six years ago, my wife and I were blessed to meet and spend several days with Frank & Hazel at my mother’s place in Commerce (GA). We fell in love with them immediately and are still awed by the scope of the artistry and the power of their ministry, all under-girded by a genuine humility. I can only echo the sentiments of so many others in saying that I feel certain that Frank must be hearing those precious words from the Lord, “Well done…”
January 3, 2006 at 1:45 pm
I met Frank and Hazel quiet a few years ago at my church when Frank performed. It was strange because it seemed I had known them for many years. We have stayed in touch during these years especially since we live in the same area. I am a hair designer and I fixed Franks hair on different occasions and Frank fixed my heart on many occasions. I am a survivor of domestic violence, and Frank was my only strength on this earth. I am no longer in the abusive situation. I shared with Frank of how I knew I could survive any torment, whether it was cruel words or physical abuse, because I could go into my mind during the abuse and I could feel Jesus’ arms wrapped around me with my head on His shoulder. I was then safe, no matter what happened. I mentioned to Frank that if I could only get this on paper so other victims of domestic violence could see this, they too could know where to go in their time of torment. Frank called me and said,” Mary Kay, let’s do it, let’s get together and put Jesus with the victim, showing everyone that needs this reassurance of God’s love during their time of torment”. So, we met at my beauty shop and I got the pleasure of doing Jesus’ hair (Frank), and he, with his artistical talent, put fake bruises on me. I have these pictures and really don’t know what or how to go about sharing them. But as I told Frank, the Lord has a purpose for what he and I did.
Frank, was every man in my life. A father that showed me how a father should be because he loved his children so very much. (My father beat me.) A husband, that showed me what a husband should be through his love for his wonderful wife Hazel. (My husband was an alcoholic abuser)A true friend that truly cared.
I know the Bible tells us to be like Jesus. I’m here to tell you, that not only did Frank portray Jesus as an actor, Frank was more like Jesus than any other person I’ve ever met on this earth.
I want Hazel and the children to know how thankful I am to you for sharing Frank with me all these years.
God Bless You
Mary Kay
January 4, 2006 at 11:50 am
Hazel, Jackie and I want to express our deepest heart-felt sympathy in the passing of Frank. We love you very much!
Frank’s drama presentations during our 1998 trip to the Holy land profoundly move my spirit and was very helpful to having a wonderful spirit led trip. We continued to be inspired by Frank’s drama ministry in our Academy of Servant Leadership sponsored by the Lay Ministry Center in Lake Junaluska. Frank and Hazel served on our ministry team led by Dr. Evelyn Laycock over the course of several years. His ministry and participation inspired our clergy and lay leaders in training to accelerate their transformation to a servant leader. We use the Beatitudes, consistent with Frank’s Sermon on the Mount drama……………..WOW ……..what an experience. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Frank helped make Jesus and other biblical characters become real. He did this with a humble spirit, but with creative, colorful, and enthusiastic presentation and monologue.
We love you Frank and Hazel. We will continue to be in prayer and celebration for Frank’s life.
In deepest sympathy and much celebration,
Vic and Jackie Dingus
January 4, 2006 at 1:57 pm
What a ministry Brother has enjoyed!
Frank and I knelted side by side when we were ordained Elders at Mulberry Street UMC, in Macon.
All of us will miss his powerful witness!
God bless you!!!
Jim Rush
January 4, 2006 at 3:18 pm
With a heavy heart and great sadness I write these words. I met Hazel and Frank at Keuka, New York where he shared his ministry with us on retreat at a Christian Ashram. I was blessed by both the presentations; but also the love that Hazel and Frank shared with one another and those of us at camp. The presentations not only brought God’s Word and His people alive; but sparked the interest of both young and old alike.
While Frank will be missed; in so many hearts he will live forever. And even in these tumultuous and sad times we can still Thank God for having shared Frank with us.
May God continue to heal your hearts, as only He can do.
January 4, 2006 at 3:47 pm
I met Frank and Hazel about 15 years ago when he performed at my church. His first performance was “Joseph” and I remember being so amazed by his talent and how he made this character come to life. The next day at our worship service, he performed “The Sermon on the Mount” and I was amazed again.
I got to talk to him and Hazel and have kept in touch with them since.
Frank became one of my dearest and most cherished friends. I emailed him so much and he would respond to every one. His love was so great. He loved others so much and he gave so much of himself. He loved helping people and most of all he loved the Lord. He has made such a positive impact on my life. I’ve been through some tough times and he was there praying for me through all of it. I thank God that I was blessed by knowing Frank. I thank God for Frank and his ministry.
I pray God’s comfort for his sweet wife Hazel and his wonderful family.
God bless you Frank and thanks for being such a wonderful friend to me. I look forward to that great day when we all will be together again and this time for eternity.
Melissa
January 4, 2006 at 7:49 pm
I have known about Frank Roughton Harvey since I was a student at Asbury College. About twenty years later my wife Alice and I came to know him personally when I was pastor of Lexington Epworth United Methodist Church. Frank and Hazel came and Frank portrayed Jesus and The Sermon On the Mount. I have never heard (if you will) or experienced such silence in a congregation, as that day. It was a most gripping presentation. His rapport with the congregation truly brought us face to face with Jesus Himself. From that time forward my wife and I became good friends with Frank. We were able to grow in friendship through times together and were privileged to have Frank back in a variety of settings. We kept in touch through email in the past few months. He was a man of warmth and sincerity. He was a person of tremendous intellectual and spiritual depth. There was truly one Frank Harvey. His friendship and influence will continue to be a part of our lives.
Michael Rice Retired
United Methodist Minister.
January 4, 2006 at 9:31 pm
I will always think of Frank as being perpetually young. When I first met him 30 years ago, his laughter, energy, and passion simply blew me away. He broke into my very staid,conservative understanding of what it meant to be a Christian and let me know that being a passionately devoted follower of Christ might mean being out there on the creative, daring edge. I know that Jesus wasn’t really a redhead, but there was so much of Frank that was so much like Jesus, that even when the performances were over, something of the Spirit of Christ remained with us. In fact, my favorite memories of Frank are not when he was in his robes, but when he would come dashing into a crowded room(in spite of that weak leg)with a smile that would make me feel as if I were the only person he had come to see. At the risk of sounding like I’ve got it backwards, I like to think that Jesus was a lot like Frank.
Pastor, Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Tampa, Florida
January 6, 2006 at 1:12 pm
The first time I met Frank was when I was co-pastoring 1st UMC in Melbourne, Fla., with his brother, Bill. I was late for the worship service, finishing up my Confirmation class. Needing to use the rest room, I entered to find a long-haired man sticking his head under the water faucet and then vigorously rubbing his eyes. He stared at me, and with water running down from his hair and bloodshot eyes that had a wild look screamed, “I HAVE BETRAYED INNOCENT BLOOD!” and then ran out the door into the sanctuary. I was so scared I REALLY had to use the restroom then! I learned as I walked into the sanctuary that I had just met our guest preacher, Rev. Frank Harvey, portraying Judas Iscariot! He sure made a believer out of ME! I saw him twice more: once portraying one of the Wise Men, and again as the Apostle Paul.I had the privilege of speaking to and praying with Frank on the phone shortly before his death. May God bless you, Frank’s family, with His peace and comfort with the assurance that because JESUS lives, FRANK lives ALSO, even NOW shaking hands with the biblical characters he so convincingly and beautifully “put flesh on,” blessing all of us who saw him! Ken Cocker, Chaplain Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative Care Viera, Fla.
January 6, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Chaplain Ken Cocker says: The first time I met Frank I was co-pastoring 1st UMC in Melbourne, Fla. with Frank’s brother, Bill. I was late for the service from teaching my Confirmation Class, and needed to use the restroom. When I opened the door, here was this man putting his head with very long hair under the water faucet. He then rubbed his eyes until they were bloodshot. Looking up at me, hair dripping wet and with a wild look in his eyes he screamed, “I HAVE BETRAYED INNOCENT BLOOD!” and went running out into the sanctuary. I had just seen Judas Iscariot! Thanks, Frank, for bringing so many Bible characters to life, all of whom you have met in heaven! Ken Cocker, chaplain Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, Viera, Fl.
January 12, 2006 at 3:38 pm
I first met Frank at a Mooney Aircraft Convention in Texas, where he performed “The Unknown Soldier.” Because of our bond in Christ, we became fast friends. He performed at our church in Kelseyville, Grace Evangelical Free, on one of his trips to California, and we had the privilege of meeting Hazel at that time. Later, I helped him sell his Mooney Airplane. What a fine example of what a Christian’s life should be. His attitude about death especially blessed me!
January 14, 2006 at 9:36 am
To Frank Harvey’s Family,
Thank you for listening to God’s call in your life and seeing through the Living Word Outdoor Drama’s construction.
Because of being at the Living Word I know the scriptures, the words of the Sermon on the Mount. Those words are forever imprinted in my mind and guide me in my life.
The Living Word presents the Gospel in a way not many other ministries do. Through real life portrayals we can see and hear the words of Jesus. While playing in the drama you feel like you are a part of the stories in the Bible, like you’re really there.
Being a part of that play has ment so much to me. It is phenominal and powerful and a great blessing. I feel it has helped me have a greater more intimate connection to Jesus.
The Living Word wouldn’t be on that hill had Frank Harvey not listened to God’s call. Although I did not know Frank personally I do know that man knew Jesus and listened to the Holy Spirit. You can know this because of the people that have heard the words of Jesus and watch His life at the play.
The Living Word has touched my life and I’m forever greatful to the peolpe who acted as God’s hands in it’s construction.
Your friend,
Stephanie Taylor
March 2, 2006 at 1:40 pm
I was deeply saddened to learn of Frank’s passing but know his joy in Jesus’ presence. He inspired me to continue my own drama ministry of directing, writing, acting and one man evangelistic portrayals. I have enjoyed talking with him back stage at his performances. And my wife and I will always treasure the Lord revealing to him our infant daughter’s need of healing and dedicating her to the Lord’s service after his last performance at the Living Word. She is now preparing to be a missionary. This year’s production of the Last Supper drama will be dedicated to Frank.
Martin Denes- Martin Denes Ministries and pastor of the Clarksburg Parish, member NAUME
June 10, 2007 at 6:11 pm
Hi Hazel,
We have been trying to find your email address for some time now, just found this. I doubt that you read it anymore but I hope so. We have
not seen or talked to you in 44 years. We did
get to see Frank numerous times during the years
as he came to different areas of Fla. When he
talked me into playing Ciaphas in his passion play, it certainly changed my life. But not as much as just having to privilege of having known
him. Ella and I were trying to remember how old
Grace was when you two had us over for dinner in
Cuthbert. We are pretty sure she was 2 at that time. She was a beautiful little sweetheart.
We do hope and pray that you and your family are
well and happy.
Would love to hear from you when you can.
Our email address is papawilson@aol.com
God Bless you all.
Charles & Ella