Melinda Bendle is our USA office manager. She is our key support person in the USA and is responsible for all business matters in the USA and for maintaining good relations and communication with the individuals and churches supporting this mission.
Melinda is a graduate of Asbury College with a degree in Middle School education. She, her husband Kevin and daughters Margaret Ruth and Elisabeth reside in Lansing, IL.
Melinda is a member of Faith Reformed Church and works endlessly on the church newsletter. Prior to retiring (to be a stay at home mom and a Joy employee), she worked in Chicago at Redbook magazine and Primedia. In her spare time, she enjoys movies accompanied by a soda and an extra large popcorn.
If you have any questions about Joy in the Harvest, feel free to contact Melinda at our Joy USA office. She can be contacted at the following:
Melinda Bendle
Joy in the Harvest Office Manager
P.O. Box 496
Lansing, IL 60438
Phone: 1-708-418-1083
E-mail: usaoffice@joyintheharvest.com