30 Years (and counting)
August
1980 began 30 years of ministry. I started out knowing I needed to
learn how to do ministry, and I was faithfully discipled in it. Now I
know that what I really need is to know the One for whom I labor still
more and more. It is knowing and trusting Jesus and constantly growing
in that faith that keeps us faithful and committed.
![Lynn 1980](../images/Lynn%2030%20AITdoc.jpg)
For
a few years now I have been involved part time in a ministry called
ReFocusing Leaders. We run year-long networks of cross cultural workers
here in Cambodia who are seeking to renew and refine their vision for
ministry and become more intentional about their personal and ministry
development. I want to see these servants of God walking faithfully in
what God has equipped and called them to do. I particularly enjoy
getting to know and encouraging other women in their personal growth
and their ministries as a table facilitator.
Occasionally
people ask me, “What does your typical day look like?” There is no
answer to that question as there are no typical days! As any woman with
a family knows, a good bit of my time is taken up in keeping my house
running and taking care of my family. I have always felt that I wanted
to be actively involved in my children's education. One of the ways I
do this is by participating in a Mom's in Touch group praying weekly
for their school and for our children. I feel this is my best
contribution to the school. However, in line with my passion to see
God's children effective and faithful long term
I also get involved in helping to orient new teachers to Phnom Penh and
life in Cambodia. I hope they will settle in well and be effective in
their work here as long as they are led to stay.
![ReFocusing eEaders](../images/Lynn%20group09web.jpg)
Communication
and prayer are my major responsibilities related to our ministry to the
Kuy. I prepare and send out our Kuy Updates and newsletters and keep
the website updated. I also act as supervisor for a couple of our MUP
missionary women. In addition I take on some other projects now and
then. Earlier this year I helped organize a 3 day workshop on
“Coaching.” I am also assisting one of our fellow missionaries on a
Bible story project. He is putting together series of stories for
evangelism and discipleship in Khmer. I help by reading them over;
looking for simplicity, clarity and accuracy of expression. Last month
I volunteered to help with a week long Vacation Bible School for
expatriate children – fun and exhausting.
For many years now I have also participated in a weekly women's Bible
study. This is a major contributor to my own spiritual growth. I
am in it for the long haul. Thanks for your faithfulness in praying for
me over the years.
Laboring together,
Lynn