The Hearts Behind the Mission
IHutchinson residents Annette and John Van Bruggen are passionate about serving the Lord and walking alongside individuals and families through life’s challenges with faith, compassion, and encouragement.
Annette has spent more than 30 years as a teacher and coach in public schools, pouring the love of Jesus into the lives of students and families. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Sterling College and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Jackson Theological Seminary. She is certified through the National Christian Counselors Association in Temperament, Grief, and Family Counseling. Through both personal and professional experience, Annette understands the impact mental illness can have on families and is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where people can find hope and healing in Christ.
John is a builder both physically and spiritually. Since 1999, he has owned and operated a timber-frame company, building throughout the United States while also serving as a pastor, discipling men, and leading ministry events. He believes that just as builders strive toward excellence in construction, the Christian life is a continual journey of growth, faith, and transformation through God’s calling.
Together, John and Annette are committed to helping others build strong foundations of faith, healing, and community.
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John & Annette Van Bruggen
Jacob Holtz & Francisco Vega
Jacob and Francisco are the what we like to call the “ring leaders” of the breakfast crew. You can find them on Sunday mornings in the kitchen long before Sunday service begins cooking up breakfast. We are thankful for their willingness to volunteer and bring new people into the kitchen, showing them the love of Jesus. Being in the kitchen with Jacob and Fran, you are guaranteed a little bit of silliness and big smile to start your Sunday morning.
When not volunteering at Mary Mag, you can find Jacob playing disc golf or softball, but most of all he really enjoys helping others.
Fun fact about Francisco: He is originally from Texas and his first vehicle in KS was a moped. In his spare time he enjoys disc golf and reading.
Jessie, Tashia, Gabe & Kobane Swift, Nick Hays and Lonna Silcott
These fabulous people are regular volunteers at The Mary Magdalene House. You can find them cleaning up the sanctuary and kitchen after church each and every Sunday.
The Swift’s are familiar faces around cotton candy machine at our Foster Care parties and and are the first to volunteer on a work day. In their spare time you can find them, playing disc golf, watching H.S. football and wrestling or enjoying Jessie’s should be famous smoked meat for dinner.
Nick is quite the utility guy. You can find him before Sunday service blowing leaves, helping with children’s church, and cleaning up after all of us. In Nick’s spare time he enjoys sports and hanging out with his sons.
Lonna is known for having a bundle of joy and a warm hug, whether you think you need it or not. We are thankful she has joined the Sunday morning clean up team or after any other event that needs cleaning up after.