Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Powers

Name:
Stephanie Powers

UpStreet Role:
11:00 Cafe worship team

Family?
I’m one of the few Atlanta natives. My parents are both remarried and I love both sides very much. I’m grateful that despite the hardship of divorce I can truly say I love step siblings, step-parents, step-grandparents, etc….there is nothing better than a HUGE family that all loves each other! My siblings are all over the south, Va, Nashville, Savannah, but yet I remained here b/c Atlanta is my home

Where did you grow up?
Conyers, Ga

What’s the last movie you saw?
hmmmmmm, honestly cant remember? I did see Enchanted at work not too long ago.

How and when did you get involved with UpStreet?
I started as a small group leader one summer as a volunteer but when I saw the worship team on stage I knew right away that was the place for me. I have been doing it for almost 3 years now!

What’s your favorite thing about serving on UpStreet?
Getting the kids excited about God through music! There are so many outlets to praise Him and celebrate Him, and music is one that is close to my heart!

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
Do I have to choose? Either apple pie from Brusters and good ol fashion Vanilla Bean

Could you tell us about one UpStreet moment you’ll always remember?
I remember the 1st time I sang with UpStreet – (It was @ NPCC in the Cafe) We were in the middle of a fun UpStreet song – when I looked to the far right of the stage and saw a girl singing her heart out! With her hands lifted to the Father, and her eyes closed tight! He says with “Faith like a child” I see these children and they have such faith!!! God is SO GOOD!

What was the first concert you went to?
Remember Sandi Patty?

What’s your favorite message or series from “big church”?
I can’t remember the official name of the series or sermon, but there was one sermon Andy did regarding work/career. I always struggled with being “ok” with a corporate job, or a job that is not necessarily “in the church.” However, Andy made me realize that not everyone is called to work in the church. Whether you work as a missionary in Uganda or as a top man on Wall Street you can still work for GOD! It’s not about what you do, but how you do it and you should always do it for HIM! It made me realize that wherever I work in life I can still be an example for Him and work for Him.

What’s your favorite Bible verse or Bible story?
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.