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Meet the Presidents (Women's Ministries)
Tue, Aug 25, 2009
Three new District Presidents have joined the Women's Ministries Team since our last national gathering. Here's a glimpse into their lives.
Featured Convention Video
Dr. Eugene Boe's seminar at the Convention.
More videos and media from the convention here.
Share Your Story!
Sometimes we just need ideas. Perhaps in your congregation you have seen specific, unique acts of caring for the pastor and/or his family. Others could benefit by reading about it. Share your story by writing a paragraph and sending it to us. We will post them here online and some may appear in future print issues.
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Cheryl Olsen
Cheryl Olsen (pictured with her husband Stan) serves as the secretary of Women's Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. (www.wmclb.com)
Face to Face (Women's Ministries)
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
Seeing how many women are being affected by job loss and financial stress made a big impact on me. Others are facing family illnesses, church conflicts, and loneliness. Their faith is being tested. I spoke several times about the hope that is ours in Jesus; the firm foundation on which we can stand in these days that for many are unsettling and dark. - Ruth Vallevik (Director, Women's Ministries of the CLB)
Enduring Faith: Women's Ministries Convention
Wed, Aug 26, 2009
We planned for 150, but by God's grace 185 ate a delicious catered lunch, and 200 attended the morning business session, listened to Keynote speaker, Teresa Szobody, and attended practical and inspiring workshops in the afternoon.
WMCLB Projects at a Glance
Wed, Aug 26, 2009
Each fall as the school year begins, and many churches begin their fall schedule, Women's Ministries likes to present the various mission projects that we, together, are supporting for the year. Join us in supporting these projects during this school year!
SWEET Fragrance: 1st and 21st Century
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Laughing with each other during get-acquainted times, worshiping our Lord under Michele Foss’s leadership, and praying together in small groups led by Kristen Erickson, the fragrance of friendship was created between first-year students and those who will graduate this year, between newlyweds and mothers.
Caught Between Two Worlds: Memories of Missionary Kids
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
It was breakfast time at Dan and Rachel's home when I arrived to ask about Christmas in Chad. I sipped tea while the kids wolfed down pancakes and warmed to the conversation. Because an early Minnesota snow had fallen that October morning, it seemed natural to me to talk about Christmas.
Late...for My First Dessert Night! (Women's Ministries)
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
I thought driving from Everett to Bellingham would be similar to the trip I had often made from Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Fargo, North Dakota - about an hour in length, depending on how slippery the roads might be in January. Hmmm. Not quite the same, I found out.
Heroines of the Faith
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Hebrews 11 lists many people whose faith ministered to and blessed generations of people. We asked women who have been active in women’s ministries to tell us about the women in their lives whom God has used to minister to them.
A Week in the Life of a Regional Pastor
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
The Regional Pastors are beginning to live into their roles and Cheryl Olsen writes about a week in the life of one of these Regional Pastors, who happens to be her husband...
We Were Turned Inside-Out!
Wed, Sep 01, 2010
Powerful early summer winds blew us through the doors of Bethel Church and into an upside-down day, and challenges to live inside-out for Jesus! The theme of the 2010 WMCLB conference was, “Inside Out: Living out the Life of Christ within.”