We are pleased to announce that Alan Claassen-Thrush and Steve Penner are joining us this year to share the work of MCC with us. Below is a brief bio forAlan and Steve.
Alan Claassen Thrush is the Donor Relations Director for MCC’s West coast region, based in southern California. Prior to his current role, he and his wife, Beth, served with MCC in Nicaragua for four years. He is ordained in the Brethren in Christ (BIC) Church (one of the 6 MCC-supporting church bodies) and attends a BIC congregation in Riverside, CA. Alan and Beth have three children, ages 15, 12 and 1. He is an avid baseball fan and enjoys listening to podcasts and audio books when he travels.
Stephen Penner is a retired Mennonite pastor and former MCC worker. He lives in Salem, Oregon with his wife Glena. They have three sons and three daughters-in-law, plus five grandchildren. He enjoys good times with friends and family, sports, and writing. His second book of poetry, “February Run” was completed in 2022.
Be sure to visit with both Alan and Steve during your day, as they enjoy coming to our sale and sharing the mission of MCC with us and also renewing friendships with Idahoans.