If you see any of these ladies- love on them! They rock!
Yes, this grand woman- who incidentally, i don't have a pic for yet, is at the top of the list! Ms. Naomi is Pastor Vic Schober's wife and I have seen this woman go through so many changes! I first got to really know her during my 1st year of Master's Commission of Austin. She and Pastor Schober (Schobi-One) would come in and teach life lessons to us and it was so funny cause she would tell us stories and act out parts and it was hilarious! She was also our resident match maker- even for first years! this woman is a hoot! She is the image of endurance and sophistication!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
When her and Pastor Schober came and taught us for teaching time and re-enacted two people driving in a car- she was so funny!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
How to endure. She has been through so many medical issues and has been battling cancer, yet she still remains strong and loving and has overcome so many obstacles and no matter what life has thrown at her- she has endured. And I want to ENDURE as well. Thanks Ms. Naomi!
The beautiful, the talented, the creative Elizabeth Ennis! I LOVE HER! I first met Ms. Liz when I started going to MCA and have learned so much from her through the years. She is truly a beautiful lady, who knows how to laugh! She has 4 kids that she is super proud of and one of the most amazing fashion senses I know of! I love to see the things she decorates and I am constantly inspired by her patience. One of the coolest things she's done to inspire me is that when her husband would go on trips, she would pack his luggage and slip little love notes and words of encouragement for him to find when he got to his destination- I want to do that too! One of the coolest things she did for me was teach our girls class from the book: LET ME BE A WOMAN by Elisabeth Elliot. I loved it! She also taught me how to design layouts for newsletters and how to honor others!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
When I went to her house last year after Carlos & Ashley Lerma's Wedding and got to spend some quality time with her. And it was so sweet because even though her kids were running around the house, she still made me feel important and valued.
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To be patient. Being part of the crazy world of MCA plus being the wife of a director on the Executive Committee of the MCIN, and being a full time mom, and part time church decorator, she has been a beacon of patience and I have never seen her fly off the handle. I want to be more PATIENT as well.
Oh Mamma Wee!! Who is not actually a mother yet, but will make a beautiful one in the future! I love spending time with Wendy (who we call Wee) because she makes you feel like a million bucks! She will light up a room with her laughter and make you smile at every single thing you come across! Wee was my first KG (dTeam/ small group within MCA) leader and even though I never let her in all the way, I enjoyed being around her all the time! She's a giant burst of energy! Wendy and Pastor Chris are some of the coolest people I know and I love spending time with them! I can't wait till they do have kids cause they are going to be the cutest little kiddos ever!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
When she told us the story of the Wide Mouthed Frog and did all the motions and faces- too funny!!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To seize every moment and enjoy it! She is always taking in every moment and placing value on it and has taught me so much from the times I spend learning from the way she lives her life and from all the heart to hearts we have had! I want to always SEIZE EVERY MOMENT just like Wee!
Glo! That's what I call her! She is one of the coolest chicks I know! She was not only a great leader to me, but she was a great friend, always helping me keep my head on straight. Gloria went through MCA as a student and then helped Ms. Jeanne & Calvin run Royal Family Kids Camp (for abused and neglected children) and then came on staff with MCA and was my dorm's Resident Advisor. I loved having Glo in our room- she made it fun, but also taught us the importance of cleanliness and responsibility! There was never a dull moment in the time I spent with Glo. And now she has 2 beautiful daughters that I'm sure will carry on her legacy!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Quoting movie lines back and forth with each other ALL THE TIME- we always died laughing! I love her "more than my luggage!"
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To love kids. From spending multiple years in Master's, one of the most hated phrases would easily be: "You're working nursery/kid's church" this Sunday." And I never understood why, because the kids at GTaustin are so amazing! Rambunctious, yes, but never a dull moment... i think it was just the waking up earlier on Sunday morning that made it a drag. But Glo took every opportunity to work with children: to listen to them, to encourage them, to teach them, to share God's heart with them. And I want to be a woman who LOVES KIDS of all ages!
Ms. Cindy Schober Bell... that's what Pastor Schober would say! I hadn't really gotten to know Ms. Cindy very well until after I graduated my 3rd year in Master's, when she and Pastor Kermit became the new Senior Pastors of GTaustin after Pastor Vic and Naomi moved up to be Superintendants of the North Texas District of the A/G. But getting to see her enthusiasm and to hear her talk about life not just as a church lady, but as a mom and as a woman period, it inspires me to retain a sense of what I'd like to (not grammatically correct) call "down-to-earth-ness."
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Sitting next to her at the Candelight Communion service- she said some REALLY MEMORABLE encouraging words to me. :)
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
Being a leader doesn't mean you have to lose your personality. I love getting to hear her talk with other people and make jokes about certain things that you wouldn't expect someone to joke about- but never tasteless, just funny puns and not taking things so seriously. I hope that like her, I NEVER LOSE MY PERSONALITY.
I love Kelly Matlock! It was really hard for me at first because when she and Pastor Dan came to Austin, I was battling so many emotions because all of my "Master's World" moved away to start a new one in Louisiana, and it was so hard for me to adjust at first. But Kelly stuck by me and never gave up on me! I mean, we've shared tears, heart issues, lots of laughs, pranks and practical jokes (think... HOUSE OF FEAR FLYERS) ha ha ha! She is so fun and really determined to stay involved in ministry while raising Elena and Jackson. :)
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Watching LOST with her and the clan on Wednesday nights! She always makes me feel like part of the family!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
Don't ever be a GNF! (Girl Not Funny). Kelly and I have had so many fun memories and have laughed so much through the years, and no matter how lame I think my jokes are she always encourages me and laughs with me, not at me! ha ha ha! She is such a wonderful woman who knows how to laugh! I will aspire to never be a GNF!
Oh how do you even begin to list all the amazing things that make up who Crista Martin is?? She is such a great example of a woman who sacrifices to build the kingdom! She is a mother of two, plus an adopted puppy, and her husband, Pastor Jesse wears so many hats of responsibility at GTaustin. Along with being the Student Life Director- overseeing 3 youth ministries, 1 college ministry, and Master's Commission of Austin, along with actually running GT20 (college ministry) and mentoring young leaders and couples- Crista sacrifices so much and is still able to give her kids a strong sense of family, consistency, and is able to pour into the lives of so many other young ladies! Plus she helps run one of the GT20 groups! She's amazing! And she's one of the funnest, most athletic, and energetic people I know! Josiah and Kelli are two really lucky kids to have a mom like her!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Playing Shout About Movies with her at the GT20 Leadership Family Night! So much fun!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To sacrifice many things, but never your family. She truly knows how to (as Andy Stanley says) cheat well. She sacrifices a lot to make her family function, but never sacrifices her family, and the role that her husband has in their family unit. She honors him in all she does and makes sure he is taken care of and the light is shining on him! I know that because of the way she lives and has influenced me, I will SACRIFICE MANY THINGS, BUT NEVER MY FAMILY!
Ah- Alanna! Okay, so not only is she beautiful, but she is very caring and understanding and knows what it means to be a friend. Though I haven't gotten to spend a whole lot of time one on one with her, I have gotten to see her at events and see how she embraces life with a joy and expectancy! Knowing the amount of friends she has and hearing them gush about how awesome she is- only confirms what I got to see when I was involved with GT20 and got to help her husband, Pastor Justin, work on various graphic design stuff. The love and integrity she has for people pours out of her every day life and not just to their son, Aiden, but to many many people looking for someone to be a real friend.
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Hanging out and laughing at the GT20 Christmas Party- and watching her reactions during the white elephant gift exchange!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To be a real friend. She values people and really lets them feel important- and the fact that she goes out of her way to visit specific close friends just proves how deep she is willing to stick it out as a friend. I know that from watching her, I will grow in being a REAL FRIEND to so many more people!
Okay, so my first Sunday at Westside, this lady comes up to me, so full of life and warmth and welcomes me and gives me a guest bag and just makes me feel like a VIP. Being there for the past 5 weeks, I look forward to seeing Ms. Val each Sunday! And hearing her heart for devotion to God and to prayer, I know that her love for God is absolutely genuine and not about looks or show, and she's so fun to be around! She is so animated and so unrestrained! I know that I just got here, but I look forward to getting to know her more and more! She really inspires me!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
During VBS she helped run the Bible Story room and she always played the part and was so animated- I loved seeing her and getting hugs from her every day!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To be unrestrained. She just is who she is, no holds barred, but never disrespectful! She is funny and wild, and so in love with God- no excuses necessary! It's so fun to watch her during worship (yes, i know, the cardinal sin) because you know she's worshipping out of a heart that is madly in love with her Savior! I want my relationship with God and others to be as UNRESTRAINED as hers!
So Jessica is such a sweet, beautiful, fun woman of God! Her husband, Joseph, is the Kingdom Kids pastor at Westside, and I get the awesome opportunity to help them with some graphic design for Sunday Morning Power Point! Jessica and Joseph are PERFECT for each other and I love that I can see that every time I see them! And their niece Jesselyn is so cool too! And they have a beautiful baby boy- Christian! Jessica really makes me feel like part of the Westside family and never makes me feel like the odd chick out!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
Talking with her before VBS about the cheap movie theater- I hope to make more fun memories with her!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To include people. I haven't really gotten to know her much yet, but what I do know is that she is always inviting me to be a part of Westside and her small group- making sure I'm not left out! I love feeling like a part of something awesome- and she does it so well! I know that learning from her, I will continue to INCLUDE others in all I do.
Again, I'm new to Westside, but Deborah Siers is one of the people who first helped me get involved in ministry at Westside! She's so kind and caring and just exudes a spirit of grace. She speaks so eloquently and carries herself as a lovely lady! She manages 4 kids and supports her husband, Pastor J (Jeremiah) who leads worship and supervises the main AV stuff for the church. He also makes videos and graphics stuff, which i know is very time consuming. I really got to know Deborah more from seeing her at VBS, where she also volunteered to help with the kiddos!
MY FAVORITE MEMORY:
At the Taste of India community meal, she came to our table and was so wild and fun and she just made me smile so much! She's so funny!
ONE THING I'VE LEARNED FROM HER:
To equip others. When I first came to Westside, she really helped me get connected and plugged into ministry- which is a large part of my inner wiring and my heart. As I get to know her more, I know she will continue to offer me so much more! But for now, I will remember to continually EQUIP OTHERS every chance I get!
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Now granted, these are no the only women who should be honored and celebrated- in fact, I believe everyone should be! But I do think that this group of lovely ladies represents a lot of others just like them who don't get quite the amount of encouragement and appreciation as they deserve! So if you go to a church, or know a woman who's husband is in a major leadership role- ENCOURAGE THEM every chance you get!
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