Recently, Aglow lost another visionary and pioneer. She never served as a National, Area or Lighthouse President. Many wouldn't even know her name. But God does and those who served with her knew her. Those in her community, who were touched by her life, knew her. And we here at Headquarters knew her. Her name was Frances Ann Naismith Boatright.
SHARE YOUR STORY! Aglow Women & Men Are Extraordinary Frances Ann was an ordinary Aglow woman who did extraordinary exploits for God. Much like you! She had a tenacity to make a difference in every life she came in contact with. Frances was generous with her time and her resources. She was a giver and gave sacrificially. At her packed out funeral service, there were people from all walks of life and cultures. Many shared and gave testimonies of her life. So many stood up to say: "Frances taught me how to pray", "She taught me how to love people", "Frances taught me how to evangelize", "She brought me to an Aglow Conference"… and on and on it went. One young man named DJ spoke of growing up knowing Frances Ann as a friend of his mothers. He remembered as a boy, visiting at Frances' home and noticing an envelope from the NBA (National Basketball Association) that she was throwing away. When he asked what it was, Frances said the NBA invited her every year to their Hall of Fame induction ceremony. She explained that on that particular year she was invited to also meet the man being inducted. When DJ asked her who it was, she couldn't remember his name but described him as "a bald man who sold shoes." DJ asked if his name was Michael Jordan. Frances replied that it was and she asked DJ if he'd ever heard of him. That name held no meaning for her. She was invited to the NBA ceremonies every year because her grandfather was James Naismith, famous for inventing the sport of basketball in 1891. Frances Ann could have been honored by the NBA for what her grandfather did, but she was so focused on God, loving Him, serving Him and serving in Aglow, that the honors and prestige that could have been hers meant nothing. The testimonies of lives touched by her at her funeral said so much more about her than who her grandfather was. The Michael Jordan story so typifies her heart. If it didn't involve Jesus, she didn't concern herself much with it. Because of YOU Aglow Thrives! Frances Ann's story is an example of volumes of stories that could be told of ordinary women and men, just like you, who have served the Lord through Aglow. Her story is a tribute to ALL of our "dyed in the wool Aglow-lifers" who are our unsung heroes.
SHARE YOUR STORY! Aglow Women & Men Are Extraordinary Frances Ann was an ordinary Aglow woman who did extraordinary exploits for God. Much like you! She had a tenacity to make a difference in every life she came in contact with. Frances was generous with her time and her resources. She was a giver and gave sacrificially. At her packed out funeral service, there were people from all walks of life and cultures. Many shared and gave testimonies of her life. So many stood up to say: "Frances taught me how to pray", "She taught me how to love people", "Frances taught me how to evangelize", "She brought me to an Aglow Conference"… and on and on it went. One young man named DJ spoke of growing up knowing Frances Ann as a friend of his mothers. He remembered as a boy, visiting at Frances' home and noticing an envelope from the NBA (National Basketball Association) that she was throwing away. When he asked what it was, Frances said the NBA invited her every year to their Hall of Fame induction ceremony. She explained that on that particular year she was invited to also meet the man being inducted. When DJ asked her who it was, she couldn't remember his name but described him as "a bald man who sold shoes." DJ asked if his name was Michael Jordan. Frances replied that it was and she asked DJ if he'd ever heard of him. That name held no meaning for her. She was invited to the NBA ceremonies every year because her grandfather was James Naismith, famous for inventing the sport of basketball in 1891. Frances Ann could have been honored by the NBA for what her grandfather did, but she was so focused on God, loving Him, serving Him and serving in Aglow, that the honors and prestige that could have been hers meant nothing. The testimonies of lives touched by her at her funeral said so much more about her than who her grandfather was. The Michael Jordan story so typifies her heart. If it didn't involve Jesus, she didn't concern herself much with it. Because of YOU Aglow Thrives! Frances Ann's story is an example of volumes of stories that could be told of ordinary women and men, just like you, who have served the Lord through Aglow. Her story is a tribute to ALL of our "dyed in the wool Aglow-lifers" who are our unsung heroes.
Recently, Aglow lost another visionary and pioneer. She never served as a National, Area or Lighthouse President. Many wouldn't even know her name. But God does and those who served with her knew her. Those in her community, who were touched by her life, knew her. And we here at Headquarters knew her. Her name was Frances Ann Naismith Boatright.
SHARE YOUR STORY! Aglow Women & Men Are Extraordinary Frances Ann was an ordinary Aglow woman who did extraordinary exploits for God. Much like you! She had a tenacity to make a difference in every life she came in contact with. Frances was generous with her time and her resources. She was a giver and gave sacrificially. At her packed out funeral service, there were people from all walks of life and cultures. Many shared and gave testimonies of her life. So many stood up to say: "Frances taught me how to pray", "She taught me how to love people", "Frances taught me how to evangelize", "She brought me to an Aglow Conference"… and on and on it went. One young man named DJ spoke of growing up knowing Frances Ann as a friend of his mothers. He remembered as a boy, visiting at Frances' home and noticing an envelope from the NBA (National Basketball Association) that she was throwing away. When he asked what it was, Frances said the NBA invited her every year to their Hall of Fame induction ceremony. She explained that on that particular year she was invited to also meet the man being inducted. When DJ asked her who it was, she couldn't remember his name but described him as "a bald man who sold shoes." DJ asked if his name was Michael Jordan. Frances replied that it was and she asked DJ if he'd ever heard of him. That name held no meaning for her. She was invited to the NBA ceremonies every year because her grandfather was James Naismith, famous for inventing the sport of basketball in 1891. Frances Ann could have been honored by the NBA for what her grandfather did, but she was so focused on God, loving Him, serving Him and serving in Aglow, that the honors and prestige that could have been hers meant nothing. The testimonies of lives touched by her at her funeral said so much more about her than who her grandfather was. The Michael Jordan story so typifies her heart. If it didn't involve Jesus, she didn't concern herself much with it. Because of YOU Aglow Thrives! Frances Ann's story is an example of volumes of stories that could be told of ordinary women and men, just like you, who have served the Lord through Aglow. Her story is a tribute to ALL of our "dyed in the wool Aglow-lifers" who are our unsung heroes.
SHARE YOUR STORY! Aglow Women & Men Are Extraordinary Frances Ann was an ordinary Aglow woman who did extraordinary exploits for God. Much like you! She had a tenacity to make a difference in every life she came in contact with. Frances was generous with her time and her resources. She was a giver and gave sacrificially. At her packed out funeral service, there were people from all walks of life and cultures. Many shared and gave testimonies of her life. So many stood up to say: "Frances taught me how to pray", "She taught me how to love people", "Frances taught me how to evangelize", "She brought me to an Aglow Conference"… and on and on it went. One young man named DJ spoke of growing up knowing Frances Ann as a friend of his mothers. He remembered as a boy, visiting at Frances' home and noticing an envelope from the NBA (National Basketball Association) that she was throwing away. When he asked what it was, Frances said the NBA invited her every year to their Hall of Fame induction ceremony. She explained that on that particular year she was invited to also meet the man being inducted. When DJ asked her who it was, she couldn't remember his name but described him as "a bald man who sold shoes." DJ asked if his name was Michael Jordan. Frances replied that it was and she asked DJ if he'd ever heard of him. That name held no meaning for her. She was invited to the NBA ceremonies every year because her grandfather was James Naismith, famous for inventing the sport of basketball in 1891. Frances Ann could have been honored by the NBA for what her grandfather did, but she was so focused on God, loving Him, serving Him and serving in Aglow, that the honors and prestige that could have been hers meant nothing. The testimonies of lives touched by her at her funeral said so much more about her than who her grandfather was. The Michael Jordan story so typifies her heart. If it didn't involve Jesus, she didn't concern herself much with it. Because of YOU Aglow Thrives! Frances Ann's story is an example of volumes of stories that could be told of ordinary women and men, just like you, who have served the Lord through Aglow. Her story is a tribute to ALL of our "dyed in the wool Aglow-lifers" who are our unsung heroes.
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