WMCLB Biennial 2024 - Women Together in Mission
On Saturday June 8th, we met for our 2024 WMCLB Biennial Convention! Our Convention kicked off after everyone came together for our CLB BC24 opening worship service at Bethel.
Our theme was “Together in Mission”, reminding us that God has called each of us uniquely into his mission both near and far. We sat under the Word together as we heard from our speakers; there was time to fellowship as we gathered from all over the US and Canada; and we prayed together that we might know God’s call and purpose in his mission.
On Saturday June 8th, we met for our 2024 WMCLB Biennial Convention! Our Convention kicked off after everyone came together for our CLB BC24 opening worship service at Bethel.
Our theme was “Together in Mission”, reminding us that God has called each of us uniquely into his mission both near and far. We sat under the Word together as we heard from our speakers; there was time to fellowship as we gathered from all over the US and Canada; and we prayed together that we might know God’s call and purpose in his mission.
Joyce Rust
The Ministry of "Welcome"
In the Sriptures. we see how God welcomes the lonely, the lost, the thirsty and the hungry. Joyce shares about her ministry with people who come from all different backgrounds, experiencing this in ministry has shown practical ways to join Jesus on His Mission in simple yet effective steps.
Joyce Rust is a Canadian of proud Danish descent. She and her husband, Harold, are planting a church in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The River is a multicultural congregation with predominantly African newcomers. Joyce is also a part of a team who teaches English classes to an even broader spectrum of newcomers with many being of Muslim background. Joyce has three adult children Erik (Kelsey) who leads the youth and young adult ministry at Peace LB in Calgary while attending LBS. Jenya who has just returned form teaching and serving at Haiti Children's Home for five years, and Naomi who is a key member of the ministry at The River. Joyce is looking forward to sharing a bit of her story with you... Especially over a good cup of coffee.
Joyce Rust
The Ministry of "Welcome"
In the Sriptures. we see how God welcomes the lonely, the lost, the thirsty and the hungry. Joyce shares about her ministry with people who come from all different backgrounds, experiencing this in ministry has shown practical ways to join Jesus on His Mission in simple yet effective steps.
Joyce Rust is a Canadian of proud Danish descent. She and her husband, Harold, are planting a church in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The River is a multicultural congregation with predominantly African newcomers. Joyce is also a part of a team who teaches English classes to an even broader spectrum of newcomers with many being of Muslim background. Joyce has three adult children Erik (Kelsey) who leads the youth and young adult ministry at Peace LB in Calgary while attending LBS. Jenya who has just returned form teaching and serving at Haiti Children's Home for five years, and Naomi who is a key member of the ministry at The River. Joyce is looking forward to sharing a bit of her story with you... Especially over a good cup of coffee.
Katie Koplin
Together in Mission in Vocation - God's Work and Our Hands
Katie shared about God's work through us in all the various vocations that he calls us into throughout every stage of life, knowing that ultimately we rest in the work of Christ.
Katie and her husband, Dallas, live in western Minnesota, where fields of grain meet lakes and trees. She works as a substitute teacher, and she writes and speaks about the work of Christ and what that means for our lives. She also co-hosts the podcast Freely Given, where she and Gretchen Ronnevik have conversations about the freedom that comes through dependence on Christ. Katie enjoys reading, camping, drinking coffee, and cheering wildly on the sidelines of her four kids activities.
Together in Mission in Vocation - God's Work and Our Hands
Katie shared about God's work through us in all the various vocations that he calls us into throughout every stage of life, knowing that ultimately we rest in the work of Christ.
Katie and her husband, Dallas, live in western Minnesota, where fields of grain meet lakes and trees. She works as a substitute teacher, and she writes and speaks about the work of Christ and what that means for our lives. She also co-hosts the podcast Freely Given, where she and Gretchen Ronnevik have conversations about the freedom that comes through dependence on Christ. Katie enjoys reading, camping, drinking coffee, and cheering wildly on the sidelines of her four kids activities.
Mandy Bronson
Together in Mission in a Family
Mandy shared about God's faithfulness to her and her family as he called and still calls them into mission in various unexpected places.
Mandy Bronson currently lives in Burnsville, MN with her husband Danny and their 6 sons where Danny serves as pastor of Community of Joy in Eagan. She worked as an occupational therapist following college and they served congregations in Saskatchewan before receiving a call from LBIM to serve in Chad. They lived in France for language school and then went on to Chad but, after the birth of their 6th son, their plans to return to Chad changed due to his medical needs. Mandy enjoys being outside, learning to garden, homeschooling their boys, volunteering with the kids, and the miracle of reading a book in a clean and quiet house.
Together in Mission in a Family
Mandy shared about God's faithfulness to her and her family as he called and still calls them into mission in various unexpected places.
Mandy Bronson currently lives in Burnsville, MN with her husband Danny and their 6 sons where Danny serves as pastor of Community of Joy in Eagan. She worked as an occupational therapist following college and they served congregations in Saskatchewan before receiving a call from LBIM to serve in Chad. They lived in France for language school and then went on to Chad but, after the birth of their 6th son, their plans to return to Chad changed due to his medical needs. Mandy enjoys being outside, learning to garden, homeschooling their boys, volunteering with the kids, and the miracle of reading a book in a clean and quiet house.
