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By Mac McLellan News Staff Writer

Frazer’s “Staying On Mission” Golf Tournament is all about fun, fellowship and bringing Frazer members and friends from the community together but it also contributes to a greater cause which is supporting the world-changing missions’ proj-ects of Frazer around the globe. These projects bring hope to some of the darkest corners of our planet.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament are designated toward the “Miracle in the Desert,” a Child and Family Development Center in Trujillo, Peru, which will assist in meeting the basic

needs of impoverished families in that community. Dozens of golfers set out on Oct. 8, in hopes of having their

names engraved on The Frazer Cup. This was the fourth year for Frazer’s Staying on Mission Golf Tournament, and one of the most successful to date.

Among those participating were Frazer’s Congregational Care and Worship Support Coordinator Bob Wood, Frazer’s Activity Ministry Director Craig McKissick, and Keith Williams, Frazer’s IT Director. Once again, Wynlakes Golf and Country Club provided the perfect backdrop for the tournament.

Staff Reports

The Frazer family presented their commitments to take up their crosses daily and follow Jesus through their prayers, presence, gifts and service Sunday, Oct. 28. Followership Sunday was the culmination of several weeks of preparation of hearts and minds to determine where God was leading each individual in the church to serve and give.

Prayer was and is a critical component of Follower-ship, as the congregation was encouraged to pray daily for its church, as well as their own spiritual journeys. Commitment cards continue to come in and ministries are preparing to engage and equip their volunteers with the tools they need to serve in 2013.

We are expecting 2013 to be an awesome year of life-transforming ministry and world-changing missions in and through the people of God at Frazer UMC.It’s not too late to make your commitment by turning in your card. Contact Mary Ogden at 495-6383, for details.

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N e w s & e v e N t sturN iN your Followership Card! It’s not too late to turn in your Followership cards. Turn in your card by mailing it to the church, dropping it off in the church office, or going to www.frazerumc.org.

operatioN Christmas Child Start with a shoe box, and share the love of Christ with a child on the other side of the world. It is an easy missions project that every member and family can participate in by bringing a gift-filled shoe box to the church by Nov. 18. Pick up a brochure in the Atrium or Chapel areas on Sunday to learn more about this ministry opportunity anyone can get involved with, or contact Jo Jo Terry at 356-1256 or [email protected].

BriNG Christmas to a loCal Foster Child Frazer will once again help bring Christmas to children in the Montgomery Foster Care System through the annual Angel Tree program, presented this year by the Frazer OneFamily initiative. You can sponsor a child by picking up an Angel Tag in the Atrium Sundays, Nov. 18 and 25. Return unwrapped gifts Saturday Dec. 8 from 10-11am or Sunday Dec. 9 from 8am-1pm. Help us make sure every child in our local foster care system receives a personal gift this Christmas. For more information, e-mail [email protected]

save the date:Christmas musiCal set For deC. 15-16 Back by popular demand, Frazer’s Christmas musical, “My Favorite Christmas Card” will take place in Wesley Hall on Dec. 15 and 16. Mark your calendar for the musical featuring the message of hope, new musical arrangements and much more.

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.

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Golfers come out for fun, fellowship in support of missions

Frazer family commits to being Followers in 2013

PHOTO BY MAC MCLELLAN

Dozens of golfers turned out for Frazer’s 4th Annual Staying on Mission Golf Tournament Oct. 8, enjoying the perfect weather for a morning of golf at Wynlakes.

PHOTO BY JUDI MALLORY

The congregation brings their commitment cards to the altar during morning worship in the Sanctuary on Followership Sunday, Oct. 28. The entire Frazer family made their commitments to give and serve in 2013 that morning.

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announcements“multiply” with FraNCes ChaN & david platt- Multiply is a free web-based seminar from pastors Francis Chan and David Platt providing a simple, practical, biblical, personal tool for followers of Jesus who want to make more followers of Jesus. Watch it with others at Frazer on Nov. 9, 7-10pm in room 8114, or log in and watch from home by visiting multiplymovement.com.

ryaN’s ruN, a 5K run and 1 Mi.in memory of Ryan Colburn, will raise money for the Ryan Colburn Youth Scholarship and Frazer’s Youth Worship Arts. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 24. 5K starts at 8 a.m. and 1-mile at 9:00 a.m. Ryan loved the rivalry of football season, so we encourage runners to wear your team colors. Early registration discount deadline is Nov. 17. Register online at frazerumc.org

aNNual Fall Bake sale-Alpha and Omega Sunday School Class’s Annual Fall Bake Sale will be held Nov. 18, in the Atrium at 8 a.m. - noon. Proceeds from this sale support missions. Come and purchase some delicious home baked items for the holidays plus desserts by the slice! haNGiNG oF the GreeNs Nov. 25-Spread out across the church to enjoy decorating Frazer for Christmas, then gather in the Fellowship Hall afterward for a light dinner. We will meet in the Atrium at 4 p.m. for instructions and then break up into groups to decorate the church.

womeN’s Christmas BruNCh deC. 1- Join us for brunch and hear from two great speakers. Phil Easter will share ideas on decorating for the holidays, and Lauren Matson will bring a Christmas message on “Contentment.” Brunch starts at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Tickets are available for $10 per person in the Frazer Bookstore.

paNCake BreakFast For missioNs deC. 8- The annual Pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Men’s Ministry, is set for Saturday, Dec. 8, from 7-11am. Tickets are just $2 for children, $5 for adults with proceeds going to support Frazer missions. Volunteer photographers will be available to take pictures with “Santa.” Tickets are available in the Atrium on Sundays, in the Discipleship Office, or from any Men’s Ministry leader.

‘the promise’ youth worship arts Christmas musiCal deC. 9- The birth of Jesus was not a surprise; it was the fulfillment of a promise from God spanning thousands of years from the time of Abraham. Celebrate the promises of God and the true meaning of Christmas through music with Frazer’s Youth Worship Arts choir. These talented 6th-12th grade young men and women have a passion for God and a song in their hearts. You will want to mark your calendar and make The Promise a part of your Christmas season. 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall.

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D I s C I p L e s H I p + F e L L o w s H I pFrazer older adult trip miNistry- Frazer’s Older Adult MInistry will host a trip to the Biltmore Estate at Christmas time. The trip will take place Dec. 5-7, and the deadline to register and provide a deposit is Nov. 5. Contact Sandy Boswell, 495-6391, for trip details.

atteNtioN stay at home mamas! Are you a stay at home mom looking for mid-day activities that you and your chilD can do with other young moms, or are you looking for activities for you where childcare is provided? E-mail Mary Causey at [email protected] for a weekly and monthly e-mail letting you know about various activities designed for young moms in mind. Sponsored by the Women’s Ministry.

s e R v I N G + G I v I N GFood paNtry aNd homeless hyGieNe miNistries will collect non-perishable food and personal care items the first Sunday of each month. Please drop off items in the donation carts located throughout the church.

CalliNG all aCtors aNd seamstresses! The Frazer Music Ministry is currently casting the Nativity scene for “My Favorite Christmas Card.” We are also in the process of designing and constructing this year’s costumes. If you can help as an actor or a seamstress, please contact Amis Sellers amis@ frazerumc.org or 495-6341.

doNate items For our troops On Nov. 18 and 25, the Military Ministry will collect items for Frazer’s military deployed members. A list of suggested items may be found at the Connection Point in the Atrium. Please bring your items, labeled for the Military Ministry, and place them in one of the donation stands located around the church.

ChildreN’s miNistry paJama party- The Children’s Ministry will again host a collection drive for new pajamas for special needs children at Father Walter’s and Father Purcell’s this Christmas. Names and sizes will be distributed Nov. 11th and 18th. Bring new pajamas to the Tugboat or Children’s Ministry by Dec. 2. All children are invited to wear their pajamas to church Sunday, Dec. 2 to celebrate.

studeNt miNistry iNteraCtive BiBle study- Crave Student Ministry invites all seventh and eighth grade guys and girls to an interactive Bible Study. The Bible Study meets on Sundays from 5-6 p.m., through Nov. 11. Guys are in room 8203 and girls are in room 8201.

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The Frazer Family News tells the story of what God is doing in the lives of people in and through His church. Submissions are welcome, but we cannot be responsible for unsolicited articles. To pass along information or story ideas, please leave a note in the editor’s mailbox in the church office, call 272-8622, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Editor .................... Amy PresleyCommunications Director ................ Ken RoachStaff ..................... Kenisha Brown, AnnaBeth Crittenden, Mac

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies

9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare

2 5:30 p.m. Crave Covenant Retreat at Children’s Harbor

6 p.m. Free Parents’ Seminar on Purity

Upward Basketball Registration Deadline

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All saints sunday 46:45 a.m. Breakfast8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts6 p.m. Crave Covenant Celebration8 a.m.-1 p.m. Blood Drive

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6 p.m. Alpha Course

Election Day- GO VOTE! 69:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study12 p.m. Prayer for Our Nation1:15 p.m. Speeders Choir5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Divorce Care, Grief Support6:55 p.m. Singles TNT7 p.m. ESL

76:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs6 p.m. Financial Peace University6 p.m. STEP ONE, Parlor7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

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6 p.m. S.P.I.R.I.T.

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7-10 p.m. Multiply Discipleship Seminar

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orphan sunday, veteran’s Day 116:45 a.m. Breakfast8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship- Sanctuary6 p.m. NiGht oF worship with the Freedom souNd- east saNCtuaryoperation Christmas Child shoebox Collection

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6 p.m. Alpha Course

139:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study12 p.m. Noon Salad Luncheon1:15 p.m. Speeders Choir5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Divorce Care, Grief Support6:55 p.m. Singles TNT7 p.m. ESL

149 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs6 p.m. Financial Peace University6 p.m. STEP TWO, Parlor7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

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9 a.m. Women’s Bible Studies 9:30 a.m. Dementia Daycare 11 a.m. Friends Bible Study 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Supper

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186:45 a.m. Breakfast8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship

operation Christmas Child shoebox CollectionAngel tree tag Distribution

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6 p.m. Alpha Course

209:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study1:15 p.m. Speeders Choir5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Divorce Care, Grief Support6:55 p.m. Singles TNT7 p.m. ESL

21No Wednesday Activities Due to Thanksgiving Holidays

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Church offices closed

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Church offices closed

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Youth Worship Arts Ryan’s Run

25 6:45 a.m. Breakfast8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship4 p.m. haNGiNG oF the GreeNs5 p.m. Board oF stewards CharGe CoNFereNCe

Angel tree tag Distribution

26 279:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 1:15 p.m. Speeders Choir5:30 p.m. Singles Small Group, Divorce Care, Grief Support6:55 p.m. Singles TNT7 p.m. ESL

289 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6 p.m. Adult Bible studies, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s ORBIT and Crave students programs 6 p.m. STEP THREE, Parlor7 p.m. Choir, Band, Orchestra

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6:45 a.m. Breakfast 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School 3 p.m. Youth Worship Arts 6 p.m. Gospel Group The Bledsoes in Concert

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For a complete listing of all weekly Bible studies, support groups, Sunday School classes/small groups and other weekly activities, please see the Fall 2012 Connections Magazine, now available in the Atrium and at frazerumc.org/groups

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Robert J. “Bobby” Armstrong

James Wade “Jim” Bailey

Richard Carl Bell

James Aldwin Bryant

James W. “Jake” Chavers

Dwight Merrill Cleveland

Alvin “Travis” Cox

Virginia Waits Crane

John Denzil Crawford

Archie Wyndol Culberson

James R. “Jim” Dexter

Verle Robert Fanning

June Elizabeth Farr

Corrie Brooks Foster

Mary Elrod Freeman

Ralph Doyle “Randy” Fulmer

Dr. Henry “Hanly” Funderburk

James Franklin “Frank” Gibbons

Mary “Bobbie” Greene

Juanita Pitts Gregory

Robert Creath Guillot

Charlotte Ann Hargrove

Melinda W. Harris

Mary Alice Herlth

Archie Dean Hooper

Harold Delmar Johnston

Jerry Thomas Kemp

Lucille Warlick Killough

Paul Edwin Koerner

Clarence “Cap” Langley

Ricky Benjamin Leggitte

James Claredon “Jim” Levy

Julia Lytle

Justin Jefferson Maloy

Hiroko Martin

Sarah “Doris” Brett McCurdy

Lawrence S. McReynolds

Jerry Reeves Mitchell

Rev. John Furness Morgan

Donald Robert Morse

Blanche Bryant Murr

Mary Lee Norman

Melissa Kay Oakley

Louise Parker

JoAnn Hudson Perkins

Allee “Maureen” Robertson

June P. Robinson

Michael John Ruud

Penn Scott, III

Jack D. Shows

William “Ralph” Slay

Susan Sneed

William Boyd “Bill” Snider

Ronald John “Ron” Soroka

Dr. Glenn Perdue Stanford

Avis W. Stringfellow

Francis Ignatius “Nace” Taylor

James Sinclair “Jim” Teaters

Lori Skinner Thomas

Lorie Tueling

Murrell Bolt Wilkins

Muriel Hamilton Williams

Lynda Frances Knight Woodall

James “Jim” Worley

Remembering the SaintsNov. 1 is All Saints Day. This month, we remember those members of

our Frazer family who have passed away since last November.

CARING FOR OUR CONGREGATION

BIRTHSWe rejoice with our members who have recently welcomed a new child into their family.

A son, “Robert “Mac” McKinney, born to Nicole and •Bobby Burton April 20, 2012.

Twin daughters, Hadley Kate and Ava James, born Oct. •24, 2012 to Katie and Rusty Russell.

deaTHSWe extend our deepest Christian sympathy and love to those families who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Remembering these families in your prayers, giving them a call or sending a card provides healing ministry and extends the love of Christ during this time of

loss and grief.

Mother of Rita Scott•

Mother of Patti Jeffcoat•

Charlotte Hargrove•

Nace Taylor•

Father of Debbie Peavy•

Father of Missy Coker•

Mother of Victor Maluda•

Mother of Frank Saliba•

Melissa Oakley•

Mother of Patty Worley•

Hiroko Martin•

Archie Hooper•

Father of Wyndall Hutcheson•

Father of Sandi Stone•

Mother of Rheta Dozier•

Mary Lee Norman•

Father of Andy Ward•


Tim Thompson, Frazer’s Senior Min-ister, and Neil Epler, Frazer’s Coordinat-ing Pastor of Congregational Care, joined the golfers for lunch and fellowship after completing their morning hospital vis-its.

“We sincerely appreciate the support of the 48 businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored the 18 holes or provided door prizes,” said Butch McPherson, Frazer’s Director of Mis-sions and Events. “We are already mak-ing plans for Frazer’s Fifth Annual Stay-ing on Mission Golf Tournament, so keep Columbus Day 2013 open!”

Results of the 4th Annual Staying on Mission Golf Tournament:

1st place: Cynthia Atkinson, Karlin

Beck, Steve Beck, and Ron Beers

2nd place: Boyd’s Buddies

3rd place: Gold Tees

Long drive: Davis Prince

Putting contest: Bob Milano

Chipping contest: Jimmy Poole

Ugliest Legs contest: Smokey Rigdon

Volunteer missions

scholarship winner: Sandra Woods

The Hole-In-One sponsor was Medi-sys for Physicians, Inc. Holes were spon-sored by Alabama Lawns, Alabama Clas-sic Designs, Bama Lanes, Inc., Bulldawg Country, Van Stevens Certified Financial Planner, Chick-Fil-A, Christian Brothers Automotive, Clark Heating & Air, Discov-ery Sunday School Class, Drs. Gaeton & Cindy Lorino, Frazer Men’s Ministry, Jim & Martha Johnson, Jerry Bodenheimer, Gold Tee Sunday School Class, Hands-On Learning Solutions, ITEC, JESCO, Jim Woodham’s Southside Firestone, Kingry Orthodontics, Livings, Lankford, Lam-bert & Co., P.C., Mr. Pool, Peaceful Solu-tions Therapy & Spa, Peaches ‘N’ Clean, PNC Bank, Reinhardt Motors, and Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital.

Donations and door prizes were pro-vided by Bonefish Grill, Chappy’s Deli, Edwin Watts Golf, Express Oil/Perry Hill Road, Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant East-chase, Jack’s Hamburgers, Jan’s Beach House, Liberty Design & Construction Co., Lowe’s, Montgomery Biscuits, Nan-cy’s Italian Ice, PS Graphics, Ruddle’s Pub & Grill, Service First Bank, Sinclair’s East, Sommer’s Place, Southern Devel-opment Council, Triangle Fastner, and Wagon Wheel Restaurant.

Golf Tournamentcontinued from page 1

PHOTOS BY MAC MCLELLAN

The winning team proudly displays the Frazer Cup trophy. From left to right, Steve Beck, Karlin Beck, Cynthia Atkinson and Ron Beers.

Larry Stevenson and Jimmy Poole head for their first hole.

Volunteer Karen Rawls (left) asks Missions Trivia questions at the 17th Hole.

Planning the perfect shot.Bob Milano won the Putting Contest prior to the start of the Tournament.


Frazer ‘treats’ the community to fun and fellowship at third annual event

1ST Place

2nd Place

3Rd PlaceH o n o R a B l e MenTIon

H o n o R a B l e MenTIon

1st Place: “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's Fiery Furnace”

Going Vertical Sunday School Class

Katey Ramsey, Jimbo Skelley, Chris Highfield, Paul Beaird, Sarah Beaird, Glen Trapp, Melody Griffin, Holly Ezekiel

2nd Place: “Sherwood Forest”

Steven Young, Robin Chambers, Sue Yourman, Lee Yourman

3rd Place: “Cat in the Hat”

Abby, Eva, Ellen & Mark Bartlett

Honorable Mention: “Wizard of Oz”

Harvesters Sunday School Class

Ricky Locklar, Linda Locklar, George Cox, Charlotte Lane, Keely Smith, Kathy Boston, Brittany Boston, Cheryl Smith

Honorable Mention: “Monster's Inc.”

Dakota Alexander, Katie Irving, Gail Alexander, Dayle Alexander, Dara Irving, Chad Irving

2012 Best decorated trunk winners

Story and photos by Amy Presley News Editor

Hundreds of families around the community gathered in Frazer’s west parking lot and soccer fields for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the Third Annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 28. More than 2,000 children and their families went “trunk to trunk” playing games and collecting candy and treats at the annual community outreach and fellowship event. Volunteers from Sunday School classes, small groups and individuals decorated their trunks in festive themes, ranging from biblical stories to children’s movies and books to traditional fall and Halloween decor. Other activities included hayrides, conces-sions, a photo booth, inflatables, music from a youth worship band and a performance by Frazer’s Puppet Ministry.

A team of about 40 volunteers, coordinated by Kristi Maze, helped make the Trunk or Treat a success, by setting up, clean-ing up, assisting with parking and greeting, and running the hayrides and inflatables. Director of Outreach Levi Gardner, along with Butch McPherson, director of Missions and events and Kris Johnson, WIN team assistant, helped coordinate the event.

If you had your child or family’s photo taken at the Trunk or Treat photo booth, you can download the photo for free at www.exposureministry.org. by clicking on the Gallery tab and then the album “Frazer Trunk or Treat 2012.”


Staff Reports

A group of Frazer-related musicians who seek to glorify and praise God through original music have just released their first EP.

The Freedom Sound, which includes Wesley Hall worship leader Jerrod Dorminey and some members of Frazer’s praise band, released “Set Free” on Oct. 9.

The six-song EP is a celebration that through Jesus we have been set free from sin and fear. Band members wrote and arranged the songs over the past couple of years.

“We feel that God has blessed us with an incredible opportunity to reach people for His kingdom through the gift of music,” Jerrod said. “We pray that He will use our music to break people of the chains that keep them from experiencing the ultimate freedom that comes from Christ.

“For those who are already experiencing that freedom, we pray that this music reminds them of the gift that has been given for them and gives them a reason to sing.”

The EP’s songs will probably sound familiar to many at Frazer because all of them have been used in Wesley Hall worship services. The album’s tracks include “Nothing but the Blood,” “Set Free” and “Glory (Alive in me).”

The band traveled to Atlanta over several weekends this spring and summer to record the tracks with produc-ers Andy Bowen and Scotty Wilbanks, who has produced songs by Francesca Battistelli and NEEDTOBREATHE and is the keys player for Third Day. Support from several Frazer members enabled the band to record with Wilbanks and Bowen.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, the band is presenting a free night of worship concert in the East Sanctuary to celebrate the completion of this project and, more importantly, to worship and praise Jesus Christ.

The Freedom Sound started in 2009 as an outlet to write original music and to take the worship experience outside the walls of the church by performing at other venues. The other members of the band are vocalist Me-linda Smith, guitarists Jon Powers and Hudson Thompson, bassist Kevin Wolfe and drummer Mike Presley.

CD copies of “Set Free” are now available for $10 in the Frazer bookstore. The album is also available on iTunes.

For more information about the band and their mission, go to www.tfsworship.com or www.facebook.com/tfsworship.

The Freedom Sound releases debut eP, worship night planned for nov. 11

PHOTO BY NICK DROLLETTE

The Freedom Sound, from left to right: Hudson Thompson, Jon Powers, Melinda Smith, Mike Presley, Kevin Wolfe and Jerrod Dorminey (kneeling).


With joyful hearts, Zoo day volunteers make a difference, show christ’s loveStaff Reports

Frazer’s Singles Ministry sponsored its annual Zoo Day event Saturday, Oct. 6. The weather was perfect for a morning at the zoo, where volunteers from Frazer and Auburn-Montgomery nursing students escorted adults and children with special needs throughout the zoo to view the animals, ride the train and enjoy the beautiful day.

Singles Ministry coordinator Virginia Holmes said that 170 special friends registered to participate in the event, coming from ARC of Elmore County, Father Purcell’s, Bur-gess Center, Frazer, TRC, McInnis School, Milton Rd Resi-dence, Volunteers of America and others.

The volunteers, which included Frazer members and students from Auburn-Montgomery, helped unload the guests from buses and vans. Each guest received a colorful gift bag that included a Zoo Day t-shirt and a cross neck-lace. They also enjoyed a sack lunch and had their pho-tos taken. Volunteers Crystal Vaughn and Leslie Michaud dressed as clowns to entertain the special guests.

“My motto is ‘work is love made visible’ and the love from our volunteers was very evident as they worked very hard and with a joyful heart,” Virginia said. “The Zoo em-ployees are wonderful to work with. We are truly blessed by being part of this event.”

Photos by Judi Mallory


2013 FRaZeR BudGeT: ReSouRcInG ouR VISIonThe Finance Committee, Staff-Parish Relations Committee and Board of Trustees, in consultation with staff and lay leaders, proposed a 2013 budget of just under $8.5 million, a decrease of $573,000 from 2012. The budget was approved unanimously by the Board of Stewards on September 30.

This budget continues to support our priorities of word-centered ministries and world-changing missions, along with early debt retirement, while bringing the budget more in line with actual giving and spending over the past two years.

WoRSHIP

musiC miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Worship Production Supplies $10,864.11 $15,000.00 $15,000.00

Adult Music Supplies $38,464.57 $28,000.00 $28,000.00

Choir Robe Cleaning $900.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

Piano Tuning $1,915.00 $1,600.00 $2,000.00

Children’s Music $3,787.86 $8,500.00 $6,500.00

Youth Worship Arts Supplies $6,619.24 $11,000.00 $11,000.00

Youth Worship Arts Tour $14,717.38 $15,000.00 $15,000.00

Drama $3,224.20 $4,250.00 $4,250.00

Organ Maintenance $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

TOTAL MUSIC MINISTRY $80,492.36 $86,350.00 $83,750.00

worship support actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Wesley Hall $20,736.96 $25,000.00 $30,000.00

Acolyte Supplies $0.00 $100.00 $100.00

Communion Supplies $1,097.82 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Usher Supplies $101.26 $200.00 $200.00

Altar Flowers $1,921.92 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Special Services $387.39 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

TOTAL WORSHIP SUPPORT $24,245.35 $32,300.00 $37,300.00

WORSHIP PROGRAM SUBTOTAL $104,737.71 $118,650.00 $121,050.00

WORSHIP PROGRAM STAFF† $615,839.64 $608,800.21

total worship $734,489.64 $729,850.21

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evaNGelism work area actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013 Supplies $11,139.49 $14,000.00 $12,000.00

Team Building $5,583.26 $7,000.00 $7,000.00

Training $252.07 $3,000.00 $2,000.00

Visitor Follow-Up $870.00 $9,000.00 $7,000.00

New Member Ministry $2,064.33 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Outreach Events $32,128.38 $25,000.00 $23,000.00

Servant Evangelism $0.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00

Alpha Course $3,158.39 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

Connection Point $89.40 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Family Issues and Concerns $0.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

TOTAL EVANGELISM MINISTRY $70,522.68 $84,000.00 $75,000.00

apportioNmeNts actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Episcopal Fund $29,459.04 $29,905.00 $26,936.00

General Administration Fund $11,453.04 $11,213.00 $11,216.00

SEJ Administration Fund $6,542.04 $6,238.00 $6,131.00

Africa University $3,165.96 $2,908.00 $2,848.00

Conference Benevolences $428,157.00 $414,966.00 $398,439.00

World Service Fund $104,961.00 $98,177.00 $92,951.00

Ministerial Education Fund $35,459.04 $32,573.00 $31,912.00

Lake Junaluska Restoration $1,428.96 $6,238.00 $0.00

General Conference Hosting $336.00 $321.00 $0.00

Black Colleges $14,144.04 $12,992.00 $12,729.00

District Missions Fund $10,080.96 $7,021.00 $7,056.00

District Administration Fund $21,636.96 $20,757.00 $20,861.00

TOTAL APPORTIONMENTS1 $666,824.04 $643,309.00 $611,079.00

missioNary support actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

World & National $120,250.00 $108,000.00 $91,200.00

Local $40,100.00 $55,200.00 $43,200.00

TOTAL MISSIONARY SUPPORT2 $160,350.00 $163,200.00 $134,400.00

missioN proJeCt support actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

World & National $75,100.00 $69,600.00 $107,200.00

Local $54,149.96 $110,950.00 $139,050.00

TOTAL PROJECT SUPPORT2 $129,249.96 $180,550.00 $246,250.00

MISSION CULTIVATION $63,824.80 $83,000.00 $49,000.00

TRANSFORMATION HAITI $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00

DISASTER RELIEF $14,550.48 $3,800.00 $3,800.00

NEW MISSION SUPPORT $14,450.00 $46,650.00 $46,930.00

MISSIONS WORK AREA TOTAL $482,425.24 $577,200.00 $580,380.00

CHINESE MINISTRY $9,016.97 $12,000.00 $10,000.00

HISPANIC MINISTRY $47,152.26 $42,000.00 $45,160.00

ASBURY MINISTRY3 $97,490.55 $79,000.00 $0.00

WIN PROGRAM SUBTOTAL $1,396,495.08 $1,437,509.00 $1,321,619.00

WIN PROGRAM STAFF† $314,128.40 $309,817.04

WIN MISSION STAFF3 $275,679.12 $135,252.25

wiN total $2,027,316.52 $1,766,688.29

dIScIPle

Nursery miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

General Supplies $15,918.96 $20,265.00 $21,565.00

Food Supplies $8,867.78 $10,809.00 $10,809.00

New Birth Supplies $2,475.38 $6,242.00 $5,202.00

Minor Equipment $8,213.70 $8,215.00 $7,632.00

Friends for Life $1,264.70 $1,300.00 $0.00

Sunday School Curriculum $5,357.65 $6,500.00 $5,500.00

TOTAL NURSERY MINISTRY $42,098.17 $53,331.00 $50,708.00

ChildreN’s miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Church School Supplies $6,003.18 $5,800.00 $5,800.00

Curriculum $22,575.78 $25,800.00 $23,500.00

Children’s Church $2,351.73 $700.00 $1,400.00

Vacation Bible School $13,622.98 $13,500.00 $12,800.00

Special Events & Summer $14,606.35 $14,500.00 $14,500.00

Teacher Training $1,029.65 $1,200.00 $1,200.00

Puppet Ministry $1,872.36 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Surge (4th & 5th grade) $1,379.62 $1,500.00 $1,200.00

Aquarium Maintenance $1,662.16 $1,400.00 $1,400.00

Wed/Sun Evening Program $3,664.67 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Special Studies/Publications $3,725.53 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

Security Badges & Check-In $3,313.39 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

TOTAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY $75,807.40 $76,400.00 $73,800.00

studeNt miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013 Worship $2,771.73 $1,200.00 $1,200.00

Win $9,620.55 $10,500.00 $9,500.00

Discipleship $13,668.60 $17,000.00 $12,500.00

Serve $2,070.88 $4,500.00 $4,300.00

Retreats $57,048.14 $53,800.00 $61,000.00

Communications $2,307.14 $3,000.00 $1,500.00

Transportation $9,540.31 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL STUDENT MINISTRY $97,027.35 $95,000.00 $95,000.00

siNGles miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Administration $1,609.51 $4,000.00 $1,000.00

Mission Projects $140.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Outreach $575.51 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Retreats & Trips $9,297.78 $6,000.00 $6,000.00

Special Events $2,165.82 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Support Groups $2,149.33 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

TNT $3,461.35 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

Training $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

TOTAL SINGLES MINISTRY $19,399.30 $19,000.00 $16,000.00

womeN’s miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Bible Studies & Small Groups $3,240.47 $2,000.00 $2,250.00

Retreats Conferences ($1,233.95) $2,500.00 $2,250.00

iConnect $374.87 $3,400.00 $1,000.00

Mentoring $1,445.25 $1,000.00 $3,400.00

Public Relations $167.19 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Growth Opportunities $636.78 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Shine Your Light $193.46 $300.00 $300.00

TOTAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY $4,824.07 $11,200.00 $11,200.00

youNG adult miNistries actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Gathering $1,432.91 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

College Ministry Expenses $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

TOTAL YOUNG ADULT MIN. $1,432.91 $15,000.00 $15,000.00

older adult miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Special Community Event $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Programming $6,581.02 $5,500.00 $6,000.00

Transportation $250.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00

Wesley Gardens $505.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Special Events $9,230.82 $5,000.00 $8,000.00

Trips ($353.00) $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL OLDER ADULT MINISTRY $16,213.84 $14,500.00 $17,500.00


televisioN miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Office Operations $5,639.05 $6,000.00 $6,000.00

Advertising $1,123.86 $3,000.00 $2,000.00

Airtime $49,146.41 $33,000.00 $33,000.00

Legal/Engineering $2,458.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Tapes, DVD’s, CD’s, etc. $4,647.04 $8,000.00 $7,000.00

TOTAL TELEVISION MINISTRY $63,014.36 $53,000.00 $51,000.00

COMMUNICATIONS SUBTOTAL $226,094.08 $255,000.00 $248,000.00

COMMUNICATION PROGRAM STAFF7 $430,108.20 $407,329.08

COMMUNICATION MISSION STAFF $191,444.24 $186,083.17

CommuNiCatioNs total $876,552.44 $841,412.25

conGReGaTIonal c aRe

CoNGreGatioNal Care actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Nursing Home Ministry ($53.15) $250.00 $250.00

Homebound Ministry $56.47 $500.00 $500.00

Hospital Ministry $124.82 $250.00 $200.00

Family Crisis $446.07 $700.00 $500.00

Baptism $927.25 $1,000.00 $1,200.00

Funerals $204.43 $400.00 $300.00

LifeCare Volunteer Ministry $101.40 $500.00 $400.00

Premarital $798.06 $400.00 $400.00

P.A.W.S. $8.99 $150.00 $150.00

Military Ministry $246.15 $500.00 $500.00

Ministry Support Materials $149.30 $1,500.00 $1,600.00

Stephen Ministry $2,989.77 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Dementia Daycare $257.18 $300.00 $250.00

TOTAL CONGREGATIONAL CARE $6,751.07 $9,450.00 $9,250.00

prayer miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Supplies/Postage $1,507.12 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Training/Workshops/Resources $0.00 $700.00 $700.00

Conferences/Spec. Prayer Focus $1,071.34 $1,400.00 $1,400.00

Phone Ministry Materials $0.00 $200.00 $200.00

TV Prayer Line $438.43 $500.00 $500.00

Followership Prayer Focus $365.67 $600.00 $600.00

City Wide Ministry $0.00 $200.00 $200.00

Volunteer Fellowship $688.76 $800.00 $800.00

TOTAL PRAYER MINISTRY $4,071.32 $7,400.00 $7,400.00

CouNseliNG CeNter actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Counseling Center Operations $65,427.78 $54,021.42 $50,000.00

Support Groups $76.00 $500.00 $0.00

TOTAL COUNSELING CENTER $65,503.78 $54,521.42 $50,000.00

CONG. CARE SUBTOTAL $76,326.17 $71,371.42 $66,650.00

CONG. CARE PROGRAM STAFF $288,381.11 $312,040.68

CoNGreGatioNal Care total $359,752.53 $378,690.68

eduCatioN work area actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Sunday School Printing $0.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00

Sunday School Supplies $1,670.58 $2,000.00 $5,000.00

Teacher Training Seminars $558.09 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

Special Studies $1,000.95 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

Library Research Center ($65.06) $800.00 $800.00

Adult Curriculum $3,929.58 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Teacher Appreciation $2,332.68 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL EDUCATION WORK AREA $9,426.82 $18,500.00 $21,500.00

disCipleship work area actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Family Ministry $147.75 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

ONE Family $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Materials $1,362.36 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Direct Ministry $774.82 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

New Program Opportunity $239.32 $2,000.00 $2,500.00

TOTAL DISCIPLESHIP WORK AREA $2,524.25 $12,500.00 $13,000.00

meN’s miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Lion Chasers $1,478.40 $1,600.00 $1,600.00

Widows Ministry $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Thursday Outreach $1,906.07 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Wednesday AM Breakfast $379.46 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Misc. Expenses $680.10 $1,400.00 $1,400.00

TOTAL MEN’S MINISTRY $4,444.03 $8,000.00 $8,000.00

DISCIPLE PROGRAM SUBTOTAL $273,151.60 $323,431.00 $321,708.00

DISCIPLE PROGRAM STAFF4 $852,661.66 $895,950.40

disCiple total $1,176,092.66 $1,217,658.40

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Followership actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Followership Expenses $6,415.17 $19,000.00 $25,000.00

TOTAL FOLLOWERSHIP $6,415.17 $19,000.00 $25,000.00

aCtivities miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Supplies $1,182.58 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Office Administration $335.13 $500.00 $600.00

Entry Fees $2,364.63 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

Scouting $0.00 $700.00 $700.00

Sportsmen’s Ministry $954.01 $1,500.00 $1,600.00

JEMAC Programs $6,999.43 $7,000.00 $7,600.00

TOTAL ACTIVITIES MINISTRY $11,835.78 $14,200.00 $15,000.00

Food serviCe miNistry actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Kitchen Supplies $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00

Hospitality $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE MINISTRY $70,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00

trustees actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013 Decorations $4,261.85 $5,000.00 $4,500.00

Plant Care $2,950.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00

Janitorial Supplies $41,850.00 $52,000.00 $50,000.00

Custodian Uniforms $1,820.01 $3,000.00 $2,800.00

Background Checks $1,288.45 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Parking Supplies $731.58 $500.00 $500.00

Shuttle Expenses $4,405.32 $8,000.00 $5,000.00

Transportation $6,061.06 $5,500.00 $7,000.00

Insurance $114,388.87 $110,000.00 $115,000.00

Utilities $424,201.99 $430,000.00 $432,000.00

Property Maintenance $195,026.67 $190,000.00 $190,000.00

New Furnishings & Equipment5 $91,503.04 $145,000.00 $0.00

TOTAL TRUSTEES $888,488.84 $955,000.00 $813,800.00

FiNaNCe actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013 Office Supplies $7,941.54 $14,000.00 $9,000.00

Office Equipment Agreements $77,409.15 $70,000.00 $72,000.00

Postage $26,841.41 $45,000.00 $35,000.00

Copy Machine Paper $11,058.77 $8,000.00 $10,000.00

Offering Envelopes $7,617.43 $2,000.00 $1,000.00

Audit $35,541.60 $37,000.00 $40,000.00

Banking Fees $2,466.45 $2,000.00 $5,000.00

Charitable Trust $61.17 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Debt-Free Projects $550,000.00 $600,000.00 $605,000.00

Accountable Reimbursable $33,892.69 $35,000.00 $35,000.00

Human Resources $561.87 $500.00 $500.00

TOTAL FINANCE $753,392.08 $814,500.00 $813,500.00

CommuNity miNistries actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Clothes Closet $610.52 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Operation Pride $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00

Food Pantry ($1,293.04) $1,000.00 $300.00

Job Exchange $305.18 $100.00 $100.00

Simple Sewing $296.10 $500.00 $500.00

Rebuilders for Christ $243.24 $2,500.00 $3,000.00

Turnabout Ministry $27.50 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Homeless Hygiene Ministry $1,675.38 $2,500.00 $1,500.00

Meals on Wheels $7,900.00 $9,000.00 $0.00

Roll Up Your Sleeves $4,311.50 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Prison Ministry $1,003.59 $2,500.00 $2,000.00

Tutoring $1,242.40 $500.00 $1,500.00

ESL ($258.99) $1,800.00 $1,800.00

Community Outreach $1,220.86 $0.00 $0.00

Transformation Montgomery $70,000.00 $80,000.00

Evacuation Shelter $2,021.92 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

New Opportunities $8,040.39 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL COMMUNITY MINISTRIES $28,546.55 $108,600.00 $108,900.00

SERVE PROGRAM SUBTOTAL $1,758,793.92 $1,986,300.00 $1,851,200.00

SERVE PROGRAM STAFF6 $1,279,693.65 $1,222,571.19

SERVE MISSION STAFF6 $117,863.69 $121,622.94

serve total $3,383,857.34 $3,195,394.13

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CommuNiCatioNs work area actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

Advertising $52,290.85 $52,000.00 $57,000.00

Newspaper $26,975.95 $28,000.00 $28,000.00

Website $18,947.84 $22,000.00 $20,000.00

Design Resources $4,202.41 $7,000.00 $6,000.00

On-Site Communication $10,585.67 $15,000.00 $10,000.00

In House Printing $11,616.61 $45,000.00 $45,000.00

TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS $124,619.33 $169,000.00 $166,000.00

iNFormatioN teChNoloGy actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

IT Expenses $29,938.04 $28,000.00 $26,000.00

Multi-Media Support $8,522.35 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

TOTAL IT $38,460.39 $33,000.00 $31,000.00


dear dave, I got married in May, and my wife brought student loan debt into the marriage. I had some savings before the wedding, and I could pay this off immediately without putting us in a bind. But is this “her” debt, or should I look at it as “our” debt?

— Ernest

dear erNest, Absolutely, you should view it as “our” debt. It came with the territory when you two walked down the aisle.

A lot of people don’t use the old-fashioned marriage vows anymore, but The Book of Com-mon Prayer reads, “… for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, and unto thee I pledge my worldly goods.” Basically, that means you’re say-ing, “I’m ready to take a bullet for you. I’m going to do whatever it takes to serve you, and vice versa.”

You’re joining your separate lives into one.In addition to all this, you guys need to be in

agreement on how you’re going to handle money. In other words, it all gets worked out together with both of you sitting down and planning your financial future as one. This is called a budget. Like everything else, you work on it together. It’s not a situation where one of you is making all the decisions or bailing out the other.

But if you guys are on the same page—if your relationship is healthy and you’re in agreement about moving forward with shared dreams and goals—then I’d say write the check today and knock out that debt!

—Dave

Reprinted with Permission. Dave Ramsey is America’s most

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SuMMaRY

desCriptioN actual 2011 Budget 2012 Budget 2013

MINISTRY BUDGET SUB-TOTAL $8,558,061.12 $8,129,693.96

EARLY DEBT RETIREMENT8 $421,316.83 $500,000.00 $350,000.00

GraNd total $8,520,160.86 $9,053,242.83 $8,479,693.96

Amount Change 2013 vs. 2012 ($573,548.87)

Percent Change 2013 vs. 2012 -6.34%

Budget 2013 percent

WORLD-CHANGING MISSIONS $1,919,177.36 23%

Includes Missionary Support, Missions Projects, Student and Adult Mission Trips, Local Out-reach, Community Ministries, external Communication, Apportionments related to Missions, and Missional Staff

WORD-CENTERED MINISTRY $3,608,132.66 43%

Includes age-graded disciple-making ministries from Nursery to Older Adult, Worship, Music and Drama, Activities ministry, Food Service, Congregational Care, Prayer, internal Communication, and Ministry Staff

MINISTRY SUPPORT $1,997,383.94 24%

Includes building maintenance, utilities, equipment, office supplies, etc.

DEBT RETIREMENT $955,000.00 11%

Includes principal and interest; debt will be repayed at current rate by first quarter 2015

TOTAL $8,479,693.96 100%

WoRld-cHanGInG MISSIonS

$1.91M 23%

WoRd-cenTeRed MInISTRIeS$3.60M 43%

deBT ReTIReMenT$.95M 11%

MInISTRY SuPPoRT$1.99M 24%

Notes

Apportionments are how United Methodist Churches cooperate to fund missions and ministry together. Frazer’s apportionments 1. were reduced this year due a lower budget request from our district.

Individual missionary support was reduced, but mission project support was increased this year, for an overall increase in our 2. missions support. This change reflects an effort by our Missions Board to focus more resources in a few key areas so we can make a greater long-term impact—in other words, going deeper instead of wider.

The Asbury Campus of Frazer requested this year to launch out on their own as a new church, Zion Fellowship United Methodist. 3.

Discipleship staff added a new position for college/young adult ministry director.4.

New furnishings and equipment will be purchased this year out of any surplus funds after the end of the year rather than be a budgeted item.5.

Serve team program staff reduced by attrition; mission staff increased by addition in Community Ministries.6.

Communication staff reduced by contracting out services for web design.7.

The budgeted amount for Debt Retirement is sufficient to continue paying off our debt by the first quarter of 2015. Giving above and beyond the 8. budgeted amount would allow us to pay the debt even sooner, reduce the overall interest paid and free more money in the future for investment in ministry and mission.

† Staff expenses were reduced in several areas due to savings in health insurance costs.

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