Meet the Women at NAOBC – Esther Marcum
On Mondays, we’ll take time to meet the women of NAOBC. Five questions followed by how you can connect with the NAOBC women on social media. Today’s interview is with Esther Marcum.
Q: Tell us about yourself
A: I am single right now. I am in a relationship with Timothy, whom I will marry this summer, and I am excited about this. I come from a big family. I have eleven brothers and sisters I am one of the oldest. I have two nephews and one niece, whom I adore very much. Two of my siblings will be getting married this year, and so will I in August. Because we’re part of a big family, something fun always happens, like weddings and babies being born. I love being an aunt, and I became one with my first nephew, Mack, and then Noah and Aliyah.
Q: How long have you been at NAOBC? BFG? Areas where you serve?
A: I have been at Ninth and O for a year, which feels like I have been here forever. I love my church. I am in the singles BFG with Pastor Phillip. I am so grateful for my friendships in the singles group. I serve in the nursery with the little ones and in the purple room, one of my favorite ages to work with.
Q: What is a fun fact that most people wouldn’t know about you?
A: I love to serve people and cook, and I also love having people over and making Ethiopian food and Ethiopian coffees. I also love coffee and love to explore different coffee shops in Louisville. I also love to travel to do missions and share the gospel with people I meet. I also love trying new foods from different countries. I have traveled to 7 Middle East and North African countries for mission trips.
Q: What woman has made the most impact in your life?
A: The women in my BFG have impacted me in my time ninth and O. They pray and encourage me when I am walking in a difficult season of my life and always point me to Christ.
Q: What is something the Lord has taught you in the last year?
A: The Lord has taught me in the last year to trust Him in every situation I face. For example, I was in the process with organizations to go overseas for long-term missions. I planned to finish everything and leave at the beginning of this year, but God closed the door.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. You will find me, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Jeremiah 29:11-14.
This passage reminds me that God has a better plan for me. He will open those doors at the right time and with the right person.
You can follow Esther on Facebook and Instagram @ezmarcum.
