"My favorite part of Sunday mornings is the message. I never leave without learning something."

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At Friendship we believe the Church is not a building, it’s people, serving together to glorify God as an effective and influential church. So, each week, we’ll highlight a volunteer or staff member who serves at Friendship, because our volunteers and staff make everything we do possible! We’ve asked each person some fun questions to help you get to know them better.

Michelle Pope is on staff with our Friendship Kids Preschool & Childcare, but her dedication to children isn’t just during the work week. On Sunday mornings, you’ll find her serving in Kids Zone sharing how exciting it is to follow Jesus!

Scroll down to learn more about Michelle.

What brought you to Friendship originally?
We moved to the Indianapolis area and were looking for a church. We started listening to the messages online for at least a month or two before deciding we really loved the way Dave does things and we decided to try it out. It felt like home the moment we walked in the door.

What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas

Do you have any hobbies during your spare time?
I love sewing, painting, and making things.

What do you do for a living/career?
I’m a preschool teacher at this really great school in Greenwood… You should check it out sometime. *wink-wink*

What is your most memorable moment at Friendship?
Watching all the kids praise God during the worship time at Summer Break

If you had to choose one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chinese food

What would be your dream vacation?
A trip to France

If you had a super power, what would it be?
To fold laundry with my mind

Who inspires you the most?
Children

Name one person, living or deceased, that you would like to have a conversation with.
Jesus

What has been your favorite Friendship series?
I don’t remember what is was called, but it was the one where everyone picked out their “one thing”. That has been very influential on my life as I learn to focus on what truly matters to me.

Can you speak more than one language?
Je parle un petit peu Français.

What is your favorite thing about volunteering?
Watching the kids faces light up when they finally understand what we are trying to teach them.

What is your favorite part of Sunday mornings at Friendship?
The message. I never leave without learning something.

What is your proudest moment in life?
Watching my daughter Mikala grow up. Even though she’s being raised by two imperfect people, she is turning out pretty incredible. The compassion and care she shows towards other people is amazing, especially considering she’s only 3.

What are you guilty pleasure foods?
Anything with chocolate really.

What is your favorite day of the week?
Thursday