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Beautifully Woven

Beautifully Woven

By Karen Stenberg

Welcome to Beautifully Woven- a WMCLB podcast! God faithfully weaves a beautiful tapestry as he forms us individually and together as His Church. Here we will share our beautiful, messy stories and practical ways to encourage you in ministry.
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In Ministry Together Series: Cup of Blessing with Amy Bourque

Beautifully WovenFeb 28, 2023

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In Ministry Together Series: Cup of Blessing with Amy Bourque

In Ministry Together Series: Cup of Blessing with Amy Bourque

Amy Bourque and Karen talk about Cup of Blessing. We talk about what it is, what this year's focus project is, and what some churches have done for this fundraiser.  You can hear about the famous "Mustache Challenge"! We also talk about some of the other things we do on the national level of Women's Ministries and what we are working towards for the future. We share more about "The Joseph Project" this years focus project.

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Information needed: Your name, city, state, church you attend, favorite coffee or tea drink, and favorite Bible verse or story. 

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Feb 28, 202342:38
In Ministry Together Series: Seeing the Need with Jenilee Bigaouette

In Ministry Together Series: Seeing the Need with Jenilee Bigaouette

Listen to Jenilee and I talk about seeing the need in ministry. We talk about what Women's Ministry looks like at her church, Oak Hill. We talk about ministry that stay's the same and how new ministries popped up. Jenilee also shares about a unique Sunday school family program that sprung up at her church. 

Jenilee is married to Ben Bigaouette, they have 3 kids. Jenilee and Ben lived in Minneapolis, MN where Ben pastored at Oak Hill church and Jenilee ran the children's ministries. They recently moved to Moorhead, MN where Ben is now pastoring at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church. 

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Give to Cup of Blessing at: wmclb.org 

Cup of Blessing support's our special mission project's and also everything we do here at the WMCLB, like this podcast! Thank you for your support!  

Feb 21, 202345:06
In Ministry Together Series: Prayer Partner with Kirsten Pierce

In Ministry Together Series: Prayer Partner with Kirsten Pierce

Join us, as Kirsten and I talk about bridging the generational gap and what conversations took place with her and a woman at their church. We talk about the Prayer Partner ministry that sprung out from those conversations. It's not always easy to bridge those divides, but it is so worth it! 


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Feb 14, 202330:12
In Ministry Together Series: Supper Club with Kirsten Pierce

In Ministry Together Series: Supper Club with Kirsten Pierce

Join us today as Karen talks with Kirsten Pierce about a special ministry that she call's "Supper Club". It was so fun to sit down with her and talk about the in's and out's of this ministry. It's been a great way to form deeper conversations and connections with women in her area. Kirsten is married to Dave Pierce and they have 3 kids. They live in Olympia, WA and attend Peace Lutheran Brethren Church. 


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Feb 07, 202325:01
In Ministry Together Series: Fresh Eyes with Dena Rokos

In Ministry Together Series: Fresh Eyes with Dena Rokos

Karen and Dena talk about what is was like for Dena coming back to her church after seminary and looking at church and community with fresh eyes. We also talk about what their women's ministry looks like. Dena is married to Greg Rokos where they live in Camrose, Alberta Canada with their 4 kids. Greg pastors at Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church. 


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Jan 31, 202334:18
Value 3: Together in Mission with Mary Anderson

Value 3: Together in Mission with Mary Anderson

Mission is a pretty big deal, and here at WMCLB we believe mission starts in our homes, communities, and our churches, both overseas, and here in North America. God is calling each of us to join Him in His mission. So what could that look like for us? Mary Anderson joins Karen as they discuss the WMCLB Value: Together in Mission. 

May 16, 202258:26
Value 2: Together in Life with Amy Bourque

Value 2: Together in Life with Amy Bourque

Relationships can be hard and messy. Building relationships across generations even more so. Amy joins Karen to discuss how the blessings and fruit of authentically sharing struggles, difficulties, joys and victories is so incredibly worth it, as they explore the WMCLB Value: Together in Life. 

May 09, 202201:01:30
Value 1: Together in the Word with Gretchen Ronnevik
May 02, 202242:03
Vision and Values Series: Vision with guest Barbara Heggland

Vision and Values Series: Vision with guest Barbara Heggland

Co-Presidents of WMCLB, Karen Stenberg and Barbara Heggland sit down and talk about Women's Ministries in the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Join Karen and Barb as they discuss where Women's Ministries has been, and what the Vision is moving forward.
Apr 23, 202239:47