Mechele McMichael

 Senior Pastor

Joined Maranatha Staff: 1985

Areas of Ministry: Administrative, Senior Women's Pastor

Family: Steve (Husband) Christa (Daughter) Pablo (Son-In-Law); Cayla (Daughter) Colby (Son-In-Law); Cody (Son)

Saved: 1967ish, really I am not exactly sure about the exact time and date like most people. I KNOW without a doubt that I walked down to the front and the most amazing feeling happened to me & I know I was saved. It was a small non-denominational church in Sonora California.

Education: Certified Microcomputer Specialist Technology Coordinator - State Certification Computer Science A.A.S. Degree

Previous Line of Work: Certified Dental Assistant; Technology Coordinator at Hubbard ISD

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Traveling, Missions, Worship, and the anointing!!!

FAVORITE

Book: My Bible, Love by Kenneth Hagen, Even Now by Karen Kingsbury

Food: Steak/shrimp Kabobs

Snack Food: Chips and guacamole - milk chocolate with nuts - toffee with almonds

Movies: The holiday, Shining Through, The Sound of Music, The Ten Commandments, A walk to Remember

TV Show: Joyce Meyer

Musical Artists: Darlene Zschech, Third day, Casting Crowns

Actor: Denzel Washington

Actress: Annette Bening

Time of Day: Morning

Season: This is hard because I really love all the different seasons but if I need to choose one it would be spring when the greens are so green, the sky is blue and the spring flowers bloom.

Place in the World: I would like to visit Belize and Israel if Steve goes with me! AND…there's no place like home especially when our family is all together.

Place to Pray: In my bedroom on our love seat

Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Snow skiing, swimming, water skiing, laying on the beach, reading, Singing on the praise team, listening to music.

Scripture:Galatians 6:10

Sports Team: The Dallas Cowboys

Sport: I like all sports. I really like to watch the Olympics. All of them!

LEAST FAVORITE

Food: I can't think of anything that I don't like. I love food!

Snack Food: Prunes would be on the bottom

Time of Day: 4:00 in the morning. Just way too early

Season: Winter

Place in the World: Oymyako Russia is -96 degrees. Waaay to cold for me!

Sports Team: Oakland Raiders, I don't like their uniforms and always seem to have an attitude. I might change my mind sometime but that’s how I feel right now. Don't laugh

Best Thing Someone Said to You: "The most important thing to do in life is to love God and enjoy HIS presence"

Life Motto: "Enjoy the journey" & "Will it really matter in 1000 years?"

Three People I’d Like to Meet: Misty Edwards is the chief Singer and Worship leader for International house of prayer. I love to listen to her play the keyboard and prophetic anointing on her when she sings; Zig Zigler he is the most amazing motivator; Darlene Zschech just to glean from her knowledge of worship. She displays the most pure worship I have ever seen.

My Hero: Definitely my pastor =)

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: I have had many but one experience that sticks out in my mind was in 1976. I realized for the first time that I was saved, but I knew God had more for me. I had such a desire to have a deeper relationship with God. I didn't know and I still don’t know the fullness of all he desires for my life. That is what makes the Christian life exciting. You are continually growing and learning. I accepted a call on my life during that time that I had felt as a young girl. There was a strong move of God and my life was changed forever. It has gotten better and more exciting along the way.

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: Hmmm I think I am pretty transparent and most people that know me know that I love music. Christian music is my favorite but I have an appreciation for other genres. Besides Christian, sometimes I enjoy Techno Music.