SPEAKER RESOURCE LIST
NORTHWEST SYNOD OF WISCONSIN
WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
September 2003 |
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As you contact these people, be sure to check if they have a standard
fee. If not speakers are generally given an honorarium and mileage.
Synodical mileage is currently $.30 per mile. |
| Sherry DePolis
W9334 Wright Drive
Spooner, WI 54801
715-635-3386
virgil49d@hotmail.com
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- God has given her the ability
to put life to music and music to life: Christian Country/Bluegrass
(she even yodels)
- mother of seven children
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| Mary Cooley
N6514 Riverview Dr.
Black River Falls, WI 54615
715-284-2877
cooledaz@brs.org
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- slide presentation on trip to the Holy Land with the Luther
Park group
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| Barbara A. Solsaa,
MSW
Lutheran Social Services
Director of Church Relations
1101 W. Clairemont Ave, Suite
1A
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-838-9440 ext. 232
bsolsaa@lsswis.org
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- Liaison between congregations and LSS in NW synod
- also will speak on personal experiences a) missionary in Tanzania
b) adoption of two Russian children
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Other programs available
through LSS
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| Wanda Dahlberg
11068 S. US Hwy 53
Solon Springs, WI 54873
715-378-2340
c.w.dahlberg@juno.com
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- portrays women of the Bible in dress and original dramatic readings
available May -September
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| Darlene Engwall
228 St. Germaine Street
Minoqua, WI 54548
715-358-5400
darlenee@nnex.net
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- Retreat leader-will suggest a theme or work around your theme
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| Lorraine J. Haugen
3 9 B N 15th Street
Barron, WI 54812
715-637-4290
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- Former missionary nurse to Cameroon (retired in 1987)
- Went back in 1996-1998 (worked
in nutrition and medical fields)
- Went again in 2001 for 5
1/2 months (worked in nutrition and with AIDS orphans)
- Plans to go back September
2004 - mid-January
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Warren Hanson
P.O. Box 8100
St. paul, MN 55108-8100
www.warrenhanson.com
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- author and illustrator
- illustrated A Cup of Christmas Tea
- author of Beginnings
- reads from his books and other books
- inspirational message
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Global Health Ministries
7831 Hickory St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
763-586-9590
http://www.ghm.org
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- Shares information on their
ministries
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| His Heart Ministry
Joyce Breen
131 West Cascade Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-5143
jbbreen@comcast.net
or
Sandra Schramm
105 West Jefferson St.
River Falls, Wl 54022
715-425-7978
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- Encounter on a Rooftop
-Mary and Martha (l hr)
- Ben, Hannah and the Witness,
Advent or Christmas (30 to 40 min)
- Mary at the Cross,
Lent or Good Friday (20 to 30 min)
- Forever Blowing Bubbles,
Sarah, Miriam, Samaritan
woman, Mary/Mother
of Jesus (50 to 55 min)
- Bubbles Part II continues with interview Samaritan
woman and Sarah (45 min)
- Barren Heart story of Hannah about forgiveness (50
to 55 min)
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I Love to Tell the Stories, Inc.
Pati Kachel (storyteller)
200 Galtier Place
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-483-5804
patikachel@comcast.net
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- brochure available listing a variety of programs suitable for
women's gatherings, retreats,
and especially mother-daughter programs. Some examples:
- A Patchwork Quilt of
Women's Stories
- Christmas Presence
- Tales for Teaparties
- Father Knows Best But
Mom Knows Better
- Also will work around your
theme
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| Doris Holdorf
3310 N. 13th Street
Wausau, WI 54401
715-845-2287
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- God's message in Symbol
displays and describes the meaning and history of banners.
- Accompanied by Angels
- has researched what
the Bible has to say about angels and shares modern day
angel experiences
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Barbara Kleven
2007 Abbe Hill Dr
Eau Claire WI 54703-1706
715-834-9988
bakleven@charter.net
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Retreat Leader
or program speaker. Topics associated with faith adventures such
as
- Finding Your Place of Peace
- The Garden of Your Heart
- mentoring
- messages of hope and healings
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| Sharon Klabunde
N5297 Cty Rd J (temporary)
Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-532-9705
E5825 Hwy 64 (permanent)
Wheeler 54772
715-658-1747
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- Speak and show slides
on Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry and their work in India
with the Arcot Lutheran Church
- Project Education with Arcot Lutheran Church in India
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Ardala Littlefield
9053 N. Ryndak Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-2698
ardala@centurytel.net
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Women of the Reformation: Then and Now , a slide
presentation and exhibit featuring
women from the Reformation (especially Katie Luther) and women in
the present church in Germany |
| Karen Mitchell
304 Joel Lane
Auburndale, WI 54412
715-384-9428-H
715-387-5251-W
mitchelk@tznet.com
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- Humanitarian Medical Mission to Honduras with five Marshfield
Clinic personnel with the Missionary Health Service. She last
went March 2000 and March 2002 and goes every couple of years.
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The King's Countrymen
Lorn & Kristi Schultz
W579 US Hwy 10
Mondovi, WI 54755
715-926-5854
www.kingscountrymen.com |
- Bluegrass Gospel musical ministry (will fit program to your
needs)
- hosts annual "Buffalo River
Valley Bluegrass Gospel Festival" last weekend in July
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Rev. Philip & Regina Mueller
2039 22 1/4 Ave.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-234-9739
pkm.rwm@mymailstation.com
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- missionaries in Iraq, Ethiopia and
Senegal (1955-1988)
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Lynne Rigg
1845 Bohmbach Dr.
Redwing, MN 55066
651-388-6730
Lrggo2@aol.com |
- Ecumenical Accompanier with the World Council
of Churches-served in Israel and Palestine
- In March, April and May 2003
lived with a Christian family in Ramallah in the West Bank, about
10 miles north of Jerusalem
- Speaks on Israeli-Palestinian
situation
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| Elaine K. Olson, M.A.
Covenant Counseling Center
3929 Freedom Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-838-9255 or
First Things First
715-832-8432
ekolson@discover-net.net
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- Workshops: loss and grief, depression, relationships,
professional stress, power and boundaries, transitions, -all
with a faith foundation. (brochures available)
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| Struck With Laughter!
Jan Struck
N9665 Darboy Drive
Appleton, WI 54915
920-731-7904
jan.struck@thedacare.org
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- fresh approach to the journey of faith
- "Gracie Ann!' sees the world through the eyes of a 5-year old
- shares the realities of addictions, divorce, single parenting
- Bible study -Christ, our reason to celebrate
(available evenings and weekends)
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| Sue Velek
16402 West Lein Court
Hayward, Wl 54843
715-634-0709
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- "Being a Woman of God"
- "Do you Remember Mama? Every Daughter Does!"
- "After the Honeymoon Then What?!" refers to changes in our lives
(suitable for all ages)
- "Gracious Receivers" about accepting God's gifts (suitable for
all ages)
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| Nancy Vrieze
315 Washington Avenue
Rice Lake, Wl 54868
715-234-4566
nancyvri@chibardun.et
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- Spoke at Synod Secretaries' gathering (humorous)
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Mary Segerstrom
W145 Gonty Rd
Mondovi WI 54755
715-926-5375
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Available to sing/speak evenings
and Saturdays during the school year and any time during summer.
Could do a patriotic program
in July or would work up a program with a theme of your choice |
Nicaragua Sewing Center Project
Avalene Swanson
606 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
715-246-6296
avalenes@frontiernet.net
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Lynda Pracht
2021 124th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
715-246-4654
lpracht@frontiernet.net
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Lynda and Avalene are both resource persons for Nicaragua
Sewing Center Project. they show slides and tell about their work.
They bring an array of doll dresses (fits an 18" doll) made
by the women in Nicaragua to sell.
Lynda and Avalene will come to present a program together or separately. |
Carolyn Pittman
3603 Deer Lodge Tr
Danbury, WI 54830
715-259-7397
cpittman@centurytel.net
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Carolyn is a potter who uses clay in her presentation
Shaped by the Potter's Hand (45 min) (suitable for all ages) |
Pastor Laurel Stockness
English Lutheran Church
229 W. Main St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
church # 715-273-4617
home # 715-273-6174
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will share her personal faith journey
also speaks on: encouragement and hope, discipleship, movement with
spirituality prayer, recovery ministry or will be delighted to
work with your theme
(flexible schedule) |
| Judy Wicklund
Frederic, Wl 54837
715-327-4549
judyw@lucksd.k12.wi.us
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- English teacher:
- sense of creativity and play
- delight in God
(available in summer only)
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Visits to Companion Synods in Brazil and Malawi
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Spring 1999 visit to companion synod in Brazil - Sinado Centro Campanha
Sul: |
| Phyllis Beastrom
W6244 41 410th Avenue
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-5847
beastrom@redwing.net
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- also will speak on other topics
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| Pastor Greg and/or Diane Kaufmann
5207 70th Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-723-2262
gkaufmann@synodresourcecenter.org
dkaufman@discover-net.net
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- Diane visited Brazil in
2000 and 2002 and is now the Companion Synod Coordinator for
Brazil and Malawi
- Greg revisited Brazil in
2002
- Greg or Diane will speak
on Companion Synod Relationships
- Greg will present "Women
of Reformation: Then and Now" (from trip to Germany in
Nov 2002)
- will speak on the Synod
Resource Center
- will speak on Lay School
of Ministry
- plans to attend the National
Youth Gathering in Brazil - July, 2004
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Spring 2000 and October 2003 visit to our Companion Synod
in Malawi
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi
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| Diane Kaufmann
5207 70th Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-723-2262
dkaufman@discover-net.net
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- Companion Congregation/Parish Coordinator for Brazil and Malawi
- building relationships
- Women of the Journey
- Sewing for Sustenance project
- Children's Feeding Centers
- emphasis on woman's work in agriculture in Zimbabwe and Malawi
- back in April, 2004 and August, 2004
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Kathy Shattuck
N 8760 River Road
Trego, Wl 54888
jshattuc@centuryinter.net |
- will speak on "What it Means
to be in Companionship"
- plans to return to Malawi,
August, 2004
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| Kathy Wohlers
E7601 90th Ave
Mondovi, WI 54755
715-875-4620
wohlers@discover-net.net
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Global Education and Advocacy Seminar, November 3 - 18, 2000
Kenya and Tanzania |
| Gloria Fern
2071 117th Avenue
Baldwin, WI 54002
715-684-3412
dalefern@baldwin-telecom.net
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- Gloria travelled with 23 women from the U.S. along with women
from companion synods in Ethiopia, Kenya Malawi and Tanzania studying
women's issues
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Passion International
Ministries (PIM)
is an interdenominational organization "Networking the Kingdom
of God to inspire, empower and serve small town rural communities
and churches in the U.S. and around the world."
Passion International Ministries serves under the "umbrella"
of International Ministerial Fellowship (IMF). Diane Brask, the
Executive Director of PIM, is a licensed minister with them.
One area served is Women's Ministries - PIM has a passion to rekindle
a desire for intimacy with God in the hearts of women. Diane is
available to speak for conferences, retreats, seminars, or other
special events that would challenge women in their personal journeys
of faith and intimacy with God.
Diane Brask
11547 Spirit Lake Road W
Frederic, Wi 54837
715-689-2757
gobraski@yahoo.com
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