Now in Denver

Denver, Colorado

I’ve been here about two and a half weeks now, and life is beautifully full. :)

My Dad drove me out here to Denver and helped me get settled into my home. He’s such a good dad and takes such good care of me!

We did prison ministry together at FCI Englewood on February 16th. I loved spending that time with him, and we had two awesome services with the guys there! Our hearts were SO full of compassion for those men, and they were so appreciative of us coming. As we were packing up our gear in the chapel from our last service that evening, I looked over and my Dad was weeping. He looked at me with huge tears in his eyes and said, “I just love those guys. This is why I do this.”

God keeps reminding me that that’s exactly why we live like we do. We are in the business of loving people. That’s what we are called to.

I’m about to start my third week on staff here at YWAM Denver. We had a three-day staff conference this past week, where we worshipped together, had a couple speakers, played get-to-know-you games, and prayed about what we can do better as staff. It was a great time, and it was a joy to get to know Peter and Linda Warren, the directors of the base here, personally. I’m incredibly thankful for their Godly leadership, transparency, and heart for community. It makes me all the more excited to be part of their vision for YWAM Denver to be a bridge to the nations.

A theme this past week has been how our vision is not to DO something—our vision is Jesus. When we fix our eyes on the Father, everything is simplified. We love people. We build relationships. We show others the love of Christ. And when trials and tribulations come our way, we remind ourselves that we are not of those who shrink back (Hebrews 10:39).

I live a life where I don’t receive a steady paycheck, but I get to see God supernaturally provide, day in and day out. I get to say goodbye to people my heart has grown to love, all too often. How blessed am I to know such amazing people? I get to walk to and from work and thank God for the ability to do so and enjoy His creation around me. I get to build relationships with people from all sorts of backgrounds. I know former drug addicts, legalistic church kids, and atheists, who have had radical encounters with God since then. I get to see people healed, emotionally and physically. My Father is SO good. He brings freedom to anyone who is willing to receive it, just because He loves us. This is why I do what I do.

Please keep our staff and students in your prayers, as we prepare to send teams to Thailand, Colombia, Turkey, Romania, Mexico, and other nations this month!

Thank you for your love and support!
You are dear to me.

Blessings,

Lynelle Christine

PS: I would LOVE to receive mail from you and keep in touch that way. I WILL respond. :)
My mailing address is:
Lynelle Orndorff
12750 W. 63rd Ave
Arvada, CO 80004

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Here's where I live! I rent a room from the wonderful people who directed my Discipleship Training School, which was my first experience with YWAM. It's about a ten minute walk from work. Such a blessing. :)