Thursday, October 27, 2016

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In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells the parable of the talents. He talks about a man who entrusts his servants with varying amounts money while he goes away on a journey. Each of the servants responds to this responsibility in different ways.

The last two years, God has entrusted me with the children and supervisors that are part of the GlobalFingerprints program in Haiti. He has asked me to do a specific work for the benefit of the children he loves there. Just like in the parable, when the master returns and finds that the servant has been not only faithful in his task, but has actually expanded the resources, he rewards him with more, I feel that God is pleased with my work, and has asked me to take on more.

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'" Matthew 25:21

I am excited to announce that I have accepted a new full-time position with GlobalFingerprints. My new title is: GlobalFingerprints Director, Strategic Site Development and Software/Technology Development. That title is a mouthful so let me break it down.

The first part of my new roll is in the area of strategic alignment between our GlobalFingerprints programs and the Global divisions within which they minister. With the addition of three new sites in the last year, it has become evident that there is a need for someone to be the go-between for our GlobalFingerprints sites and our efforts as ReachGlobal (the overall mission of the EFCA). I will be working with new sites to make sure they are multiplying our current efforts within the geographical area they are starting. I will then also be working with our current sites to make sure their goals are in strategic alignment within their divisions as well.

The second part of my new position will be in the area software/technology development, I will be the point person for the development of a new database for the GlobalFingerprints program. I will be the go-between with a software development team, our ReachGlobal Communications and Tech teams, and our GlobalFingerprints team. The current database is desperately in need of an overhaul... and that's an understatement.

My husband, Andy, will pick up the music part of my role in Haiti. Andy will be joining the GlobalFingerprints team in Haiti as the music director. He is currently in the application process and is looking forward to picking things up and developing them further. He will continue to work as a band director for Edina Public School and plans to travel two or three times a year to develop and maintain the music program in Haiti.

Andy and I will be able to start our new roles once we have raised our full support. We are hoping to raise 50-60% of it by January so that I will be able to start pulling my salary with the prayerful goal of being fully funded by the spring. We are currently at about 20% if nothing in our current support system changes.

I am asking you to prayerfully consider your partnership in this ministry moving forward. Andy and I will be working together to raise the financial and prayer support we need to serve GlobalFingerprints together as a team.

Looking forward to chatting with you soon!
Andy and Lynn