Latest Project: EMERGE
March 11, 2009
Ok, If you would have looked me in the face three years ago and said, “Rebecca, you will work with the women’s ministry at your church,” I would have told you you were crazy. In fact a couple years ago one of the ladies over our church’s women’s ministry said that very thing to me and I told her then what I told you just now…”No you are crazy. I will not be leading events with our women’s ministry…women don’t even really like me. I was friends with boys growing up. I’m not very sensitive and I tend to hurt feelings. I will not be working in the women’s ministry.”
Yet, 2 years later, here I sit having moved from events where I came in and hung up a few decorations to make Michelle happy to now seizing the opportunity to revamp all aspects of of these events, making the most of everything we’ve been given. I dream of pushing the boundaries of what has been done to what is possible. I want women to be amazed, inspired, encouraged, lightened, and strengthened by absolutely everything they experience at these events.
Women can so easily forget their purpose, their worth, their abilities, their mission…so we use everything we can to remind, to rebuild. At this event, we made it our mission to let everything (all decor, all print, all videos and service elements) speak of the message Michelle felt was right for this time. The message that within each woman God has placed a fighting spirit willing to rise in dark times, overcome battles, and become a force on this earth.
This photo / graphic was just one of the many that communicated this powerful message.
Bec-Emerge was incredible. I wish I had a more adequate adjective. It wasn’t just that I know it was cool or so much better than women’s events prior to your involvement, or that it was awesome to participate in. Emerge might have changed my life. It’s the first time since I stepped out of the safety of Elevation that I have been given a glimpse of my purpose…something that I’m desperately seeking. Truthfully, I didn’t come with any expectation to receive, so needless to say, I was surprised. I don’t have it all figured out yet, but I do feel like Emerge was the first time I heard anything at all, which was an answer to prayer. Thank you for all of the work you put into these amazing events. It definitely matters in the Eternal…