Timbrel

As Miriam raised her timbrel in celebration at the crossing of the Red Sea, so in Timbrel women today share how God has moved in their lives. Through these thought-provoking stories, you’ll be encouraged in your daily walk with God.

Read some sample Timbrel stories in our mini-archives. Here’s how to order. 

Here's what readers are saying about Timbrel
“Want to pass along to you and other staff my appreciation for Timbrel.  It is such a wonderful way for me to feel connected to Mennonite Church women.  I always appreciate the contents; such a good balance of articles, first person accounts, engaging topics and discussions, news about the wider world, and spiritual nurture. I always cut my copy up when I finish with it in order to send pertinent copies to various friends and family.  It will surely help many of us to maintain our Mennonite connections and identity.”

“I again read through the Timbrel at one sitting. For some reason I don't EXPECT  it to be interesting  and then I find it exceptionally so!!! ALL OF IT.”

“I have been blessed by the writings and the honesty of this magazine. It touches the heart and soul of all women, Mennonite or not.”

“I treasure the attention to reading and growth that is encouraged in all of the issues.  In many ways, I feel much more included and nurtured by Timbrel than by other church publications, so am very grateful for it.”

“You are doing a good job of bridging the generations.”

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Subscriptions
Individual rates:
One year, six issues—$14 U.S., $16 Cdn.
Two years, 12 issue—$26 U.S., $30 Cdn.
Three years, 18 issues—$36 U.S., $42 Cdn

Group rates of 10 or more (copies may be sent to each home address):
One year—$12 U.S., $14 Cdn.
Two years—$22 U.S., $26 Cdn.
Three years—$30 U.S., $38 Cdn.

To order, send checks (payable to Timbrel) to the MW USA office: P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114-0347. Free sample copies available by request.

Sample Timbrel articles

Looking at the Bible with new eyes:
Fashions change, Christ remains—by Laurie Yoder
Comforting darkness and Easter light: following Mary into the tomb—by Jane Roeschley
Add Joanna of the royal court to that list of women who followed Jesus—by Ferne Burkhardt
Healing amidst fears of SARS: a retelling of Luke 4:38-40—by Kelly Muhonen
Seeking God's direction in times of uncertainty—by Ruth Preston Schilk

Spiritual growth:
Time to uproot—by Brenda Hartman-Souder
Repetition brings moments of grace—by Marilyn Rudy-Froese
Seized by the power of a great affection—by Julie Bender
God-centered fasting brings freedom—by Wendy Miller
Seeking spiritual direction: a practical guide—by Joan Yoder Miller

Day to day living: 
Breaking the silence—by Ann Graham Price
Considering the road not traveled—by Gayle Sheller
The elusive goal of balance—by Melissa Miller
Blessed are the messy—by Diane Zaerr Brenneman
Blessed are those who fail—by Elaine Maust
Seeing through the illusions of reality TV—by Susan Biesecker-Mast
Can wanting others’ approval be a problem?—by Jane Hoober Peifer

Family and friends:
Blended family is a mid-life gift—by Diane Zaerr Breneman
Parenting by the Golden Rule—by Jennifer Bartsch
Remembering the self that isn't Mommy—by Valerie Weaver-Zercher
What’s so special—and specially challenging—about parenting daughters
Caregivers also walk the path of healing—by Anne Plett
Not at ease: pacifist moms of chop-'em-up sons—by Cynthia Hockman-Chupp
Journeying with aging loved ones—by Katie Cunningham

Connecting, ministering, witnessing:
From storm's fury to God's eye—by Laurie Oswald Robinson with Elaine W. Good
New care circles draw new women—by Laurie Oswald Robinson
No regrets: Imprisoned in cause of peace—by Melanie Zuercher

Women around the world:
Pen  pals connect the continents—by Bethany Keener
Unique Sister-Link begins between Mennonite Women USA and African women theologians
Listening in on our African sisters—by Mary Lou Klassen and Mary Schertz
Gender imbalance and the church in Africa—by Rebecca Osiro
Guatemalan Mennonite women find strength, comfort in prayer—by Janet Breneman

MW Book Club:
Sandra Birdsell's Katya (or The Russlander)
Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible
Ursula Hegi’s Stones from the River
Tova Mirvis’ The Ladies Auxiliary
Discussion questions for Crow Lake by Mary Lawson

And a few stories from Humble Street Mennonite Church, by Angelika Dawson:
Soup war comes to a boil
Singled out of a pairs party
Lack of volunteers leads to The Experiment
Time for everything but small group
Warrior mama meets her match

Art on these pages by Ingrid Hess.  Please do not use without permission.