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News & Events Grow Kids/Grow Teens Seminar- At the Grow Kids/Grow Teens Seminar on Aug. 26, parents will learn what’s normal (and what’s not) at each stage of development, with practical insights on how to understand and provide what kids need to grow into all that God wants them to become. Tickets are $10 per family and may be purchased in the Children’s Ministry or Student Ministry offices. To order tickets or for more information go to frazerumc.org. The deadline to register is Aug. 17. Praying for our Nation- Starting Aug. 7, a special prayer time will be held in the Frazer Chapel each Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. Come by and join us in praying for our country and the upcoming elections in November. For more information contact Jan Niel at 495-6350. FALL 2012 CONNECTIONS COMING SOON Looking for a Bible study, Sunday School class or other activities? Check out Connections, your guide to Frazer’s small group and Bible study opportunities and fellowship activities for all ages. The Fall 2012 issue will be available soon. Pick up your copy in the Atrium and other locations around the church . You can also view it online at frazerumc.org/groups. DOWNLOAD DAILY BIBLE STUDY GUIDES AND DEVOTIONS- As we focus on being a Word-Centered, World-Changing church in 2012, our teaching pastors are providing a daily Bible study guide to lead you through the section of the Bible they are preaching on each week. Pick up your copy inside your bulletin on Sunday or download from the links found at frazerumc.org/ bible_study_guides. You can also sign up online to receive a daily devotion e-mail.
www.frazerumc.org August
2012
Frazer celebrates Hispanic Ministry’s new location
By Mac McLellan News Staff Writer
After years of praying and striving to meet the needs of its growing congregation, Frazer’s Hispanic Ministry has found its permanent home at 3711 East Boulevard. The sign over the entrance translates as “Montgomery Christian Community,” and it is here that they hope to continue serving the local Hispanic population. The Hispanic Ministry, under the leadership of Rev. Mario Aman, traces its roots back to 2003. The services were held in Frazer’s East Sanctuary at 11 a.m., and worship often went beyond noon. For the first five years, the Hispanic congregation numbered in the 140s but due to economic reasons, many of the members moved out of state. Mario commented that the size of the Frazer campus also seemed overwhelming to some in his
Photo by MAC MCLELLAN
Frazer’s Hispanic Ministry site pastor Rev. Mario Aman and Teaching Pastor Rev. Patrick Quinn give God the glory during the July 22 joint worship and celebration of the Hispanic Ministry’s new location on the East Boulevard. Patrick gave the semon in English while Mario translated into Spanish.
congregation. “When we were still at our Frazer location a member of the congregation approached me and told me that she didn’t have the clothes she needed to feel comfortable on the Frazer campus. The Frazer campus is a huge place. Many members of our congregation are from small
villages, and even the distance from the East Sanctuary to the Nursery seems like they are far away from their children,” he said. “Our new location gives them a church home of their own, with pride of ownership.” Continued page 5
Father’s Day Run inspires families to run the race together By Mac McLellan News Staff Writer
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Photo by Lee Werling
Fathers and their children teamed up to run at the June 16 Father’s Day Run.
Runners of all ages laced up their shoes and were ready to race Saturday, June 16 for the Frazer Father’s Day Run. “The Father’s Day Run was a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and fun,” said Butch McPherson, Frazer’s Director of Missions and Events. “We had 413 registered runners and at least a dozen or more who followed along.” Butch said the participation at this year’s run was double from last year’s Transformation Run, and he credits race coordinator Ashley Aaron and his team for their organization and dedication to making this year’s event a success. “Ashley and his team did a phenomenal job of putting everything together,” Butch said. The decision to host a run on Father’s Day weekend was inspired, in part, by the movie “Courageous,” a Christian film emphasizing the principle that “honor begins at home.” Continued page 4