Saturday, August 25, 2007
Introducing...Michelle Hicks
Hey ladies! I am so excited to join you in this journey as we experience Deeper Still – Nashville! I’ve been serving with the LifeWay Women’s Event Team for about three years now. You may hear me called the girl who trains the Encouragers for the altar call or the “short one over there.� I am married to a great guy and we have three sweet daughters. Hence, I have no hobbies because I am busy multi-tasking a family of five! I love God’s Word and want others to study and dig deeper into Scripture and love it too. Could that be why I am sooo excited about Deeper Still?
Let’s see…my favorite verse today is Jeremiah 33:3—Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and wondrous things you do not know. (HCSB)
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Patty Williams said...
Hi Michelle!!
I have so enjoyed working with you as an encourager in Knoxville, and Phoenix and Chattanooga!! I am so thankful that God has allowed our paths to cross so many times. It was fun to see you in Boone and I loved the Word God gave you at that conference. I can't wait to see you and give you a hug and yes, I am working as an encourager at Deeper Still Nashville and I am so honored to have the privilege of praying with the sweet women attending Deeper Still!! I couldn't think of a better person to work with encouragers than you. See you in a few weeks!!
Love,
Patty
Angela Larson said...
Hi Michelle,
Just wanted to let you know I will be praying for the Deeper Still conference in Nashville. I sooooo...wish I could be there, but the drive would just be too much from Redmond, WA!! I was one of the volunteer encouragers when you all did the LPL event here in Feb. 07 and I totally enjoyed your energy and enthusiasm for what God is doing in the hearts of women.
Can't be there physcially but will definately be there in spirit and in prayer!!
Love in Christ,
Angela Larson
Fran Thomas said...
Hi friends!!
I am beyond thrilled to be suddenly in the hands of a ticket!! I don't believe its an accident that a sweet LPM siesta could not go and I was able to buy her ticket. I am already in prayer and getting deep in the Word. I am just so excited to be going and am forever grateful for the work you do before His event! Bless you always....glory to Glod for all He does!!
Blessings....
Michelle Hicks said...
I am so excited to hear from some of our great encouragers! Hey Patty and Angela--from opposite ends of the country but both fantastic encouragers and prayer warriors!
We love all our volunteers and encouragers! On behalf of the LifeWay Women's Event Team, let me say a big THANK YOU! We never could pull off these events without you!
Let me hear from more of you FABULOUS encouragers and volunteers. Where did you volunteer? What event?
michelle hicks said...
Hey Fran!
We are thrilled for you too! We love to hear the stories of "last minute tickets." God knows every individual who will fill those seats at the Sommet and the Curb Center. Are there any others out there who recently received a Deeper Still ticket? What is your God Story?
Leigh Gray said...
Welcome aboard Michelle. I think I know one of your "fmaily-work" members, Amy Cato...
What a sweetie - we went to the same school, UNION!!!!
Have a great day and see you soon!
Leigh Gray
Rebecca Randall said...
I'm coming from Umatilla Florida with 2 bible toten, scripture quoten, sin defacing, devil chasing, radically saved women of God.
Linda Powell said...
Hi Michelle, I and 6 friends will be coming to Deeper Still. Can't wait. Three of them are young moms that do not ever get to go anywhere over night. They are so excited to have this opportunity, and we are all excited about what God is going to do in Nashville's 2 arenas. We are praying for a great movement of God over all the ladies there.
Tell all the other girls there hello for me!
michelle hicks said...
Hey Linda,
Just want to encourage the three young moms coming with you and other young moms out there. I know it is hard to leave those little ones overnight, but I've watched God honor that time away. "Mom" comes home refreshed and revived by God's power and strength and she ready to be a better mom than ever!
michelle hicks said...
Hey Leigh,
Since you brought her up--Amy Cato (one of the Women's Events Coordinators) is amazing! All the team in the LifeWay office have such a passion and heart to see women grow in their relationship with Jesus and through His Word. It is a pleasure to serve with them. Know that Amy and the team are praying for you!
Lee Ann said...
I have never been to a Beth Moore conference. What are encouragers and how do you apply to be an encourager?
Cecelia Miller said...
Hey Michelle,
Rarely do I get to say "the short one" because I am usually "the short one". When I read your post I thought I had met you. I have worked a couple of events as an encourager with Patty. I worked Knoxville and came as a Pastor's wife to Chattanooga but I prayed with people there as well and even ended up using by blessed figure to block Beth while she was praying with people. You might say I ended up being "The body guards" helper. I knew God had a purpose for the size of my hips ! Little did I know it would be to stand in front of Beth Moore while she was kneeling down in prayer .
Just goes to show you God can use any or all of us if we are just willing !
Look forward to seeing you in Nashville. It is my daughter's first conference. It is also her's and Patty's birthday ! My daughter Holli will be 14 and let's just say Patty will not be 14. See you soon !
michelle hicks said...
Cecelia,
Great to hear from you! Thanks for serving in a "variety" of ways at past events! God can use all of us and sometimes is ways we never expected! Hope to meet Holli and give her a birthday hug...14 years old...Wow, how do you think God is going to use this weekend in her life?! If only we all would hear God's voice and obey Him at such a young age. Praying for an amazing blessing for the two of you on this mother-daughter weekend!
michelle hicks said...
Lee Ann,
What a great question! I ramble on and on and sometimes forget I need to explain some things. Encouragers help with the altar call/invitation and sometimes prayer experiences at the different LifeWay Women's Events. We enlist Encouragers from the local churches who join LifeWay as Ministry Partners for each particular event.
To serve as an Encourager you simply need to have a listening ear and heart in tune with the Holy Spirit's guidance. Then be ready to pray with those who come forward during the altar call! Also, we always have a short training time before the event.
We have enlisted our Encouragers and other Volunteers for Deeper Still Nashville. However, if you plan to attend another LifeWay Women's Event in the future contact the Event Coordinator for that specific event through www.lifeway.com/women and let them know you are interested in volunteering.
We appreciate all our volunteers and encouragers so much and could never do these events without you!
Paula Havens said...
Oh my God, Holy Father, Lover of Mankind, Redeemer of my Soul . . . You met us there! We felt your presence like an electric current running through the multitude of your children. And you spoke to us through three precious servants, through awesome music from your talented praise team. You could look in the faces of the people around you and see God's light shining in their eyes. WOW!!! These words do not do justice to "The Deeper Still Experience". I am so excited because I know I am standing at the beginning of a renewed, deeper, more committed relationship with My Lord. He has been there all along waiting for me to wake up and see what all he has for me. The word I received was something all three of you ladies said . . .He will use my broken past to help someone else. Those were the most beautiful words to my ears, to my soul. Thank you Priscilla, Beth and Kay.
On behalf of our group of ladies, I want to thank everyone involved in this project. I know it took a lot of hard work, preparation and time and we all so appreciated every minute spent. I was so amazed with that many people in one place, I did not hear a single harsh word even though I saw several situations where there could have been. Everyone was just too grateful to be there and be witness to this awesome fellowship that no one wanted to disrupt the Holy Spirit at work. Only God could have pulled that one off so well. God Bless you All and may we all continue to go DEEPER STILL!!!
Joyce said...
I know that they were taping the Nashville Deeper Still Conference. There were cameras everywhere. Do you know if it will be sold on DVD and if so could you please tell me how I can get a copy? I was there but there is no way that you can take enough notes or remember EVERYTHING that these wonderful women had to say. Thank you!
Julie said...
Joyce,
The sessions from Deeper Still will not be sold in any format. Sorry!
Betty Morrow Ehlert said...
I have been to many Beth Moore Conferences but this by far was the Deepest and Funniest I have ever been to. I laughed so hard what fun these ladies put into all of our lives. They showed us you can be a Christian and still have fun. Kay just cracked me up and Prissy was just the funniest and Beth with her sweet innocent self just fell on her face dieing they were all so funny and refreshing I can't wait for the next one. God bless them all.
chelle said...
What a weekend!! I have been singing "Rain down, jesus, rain down..." My body is covered in chills right now thinking about the weekend. Thank you Jesus!
Susan said...
Hey Michelle, thank you for doing this blog, so cool to have an outlet to stay connected! I got to play "you" at the Indianapolis Downpour and work with Marsha Pursley and now have a wonderful sister in Nashville, I worked with Stephanie Wright on LPL 05 in Indianapolis and miss her although she's dancing with the Most High so I know first hand what you all do and I think this blog goes way beyond and so amazingly cool to have for many who need this outlet. May God continue to use and bless you as you seek His glory! Love in Him!!...
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lisa davis said...
Hey Michelle, i had never been to a live conference and was amazed at God's presence when i saw ALL those women wanting to be filled more just like me! I feel truly blessed to have been able to participate and i thank Jesus for that. I would like to know if the Deeper Still T-shirts are still available? Please respond if possible. Thanks! Lisa Davis, Eastwood, Ky.
michelle hicks said...
Hey sisters!
Thanks for the affirming words...to God be the glory!
Lisa--we are checking on the Deeper Still t-shirts and other items (bags and journals). Keep checking the blog and we will post something as soon as we know whether these items are still available and for sale.
Susan--You are precious! So thankful anytime we get to join in ministry together.
Blessings to you!
Sharleen said...
I wanted to let you know how much being in Nashville this past weekend blessed me. My sisters and I purchased tickets to Deeper Still last October and had no idea at the time why. On Saturday, September 1st our dear sweet Mom went home to be with Her Lord and Savior and we had her funeral services on Wednesday. We boarded a plane to come to Nashville with heavy hearts and minds. When Kay mentioned about her own mother's death and what got her through, it encouraged us so much. Thanks for serving the Body of Christ.......you really are making a difference.
michelle hicks said...
Sharleen,
Praying 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 for you...may the comfort God is providing for you be later used to comfort others. Press into Him during this time of grief and sorrow...He will be faithful to comfort you.
Blessings to you and praying still...Michelle
stephanie said...
Praying that God will move in a mighty way in Nashville. My mother-in-law is attending with several family members. We are praying that God will consume their minds and hearts in a mighty way!
Anticipating HIM!
stephanie
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