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As a follow-up to the previous post...
Each woman at the last Journey was given a disposable camera, and they wasted no time taking photos of themselves and their friends at Linwood House. Here's a couple of images to serve as "photographic evidence" of their wonderful encounter with some very playful friends. (Click on each image to enlarge.)
Despite its popularity with legitimate tourists, Cambodia is a hot
spot for human trafficking: the sale of men, women, and children for
sexual exploitation (and forced labor). It's big business; many men who
visit Cambodia come specifically for sex. As many as 100,000 women and
children may be at risk, many of them minors. Cambodia's efforts to
eliminate this slave trade have been hindered by corruption, poor law
enforcement, and a weak judiciary system.
Not for Sale (The Campaign to End Slavery in Our Lifetime) has teamed up with Global Exchange, ECPAT- Cambodia and Ethical Traveler to impress upon the Ministry of Tourism in Cambodia the consequences of not taking measures that can discourage, if not prevent, sex tourism. Let the government officials in Cambodia know that we will not visit a country that permits the sale of children.
The scent of autumn is in the air quite early here on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. In fact summer never really seemed to arrive! Holidays on the other hand, have meant spending time at Linwood House for some people. Friends, family, guests, new friends, those looking for respite from the heat of life situations – all of these have been impetus for wonderful interactions and conversations during July and August here. The smell of Grandma baking, or warm blankets to wrap up in, soft couches to curl up on and read a book, beautiful flowers in bloom, have all been inviting those who come through the doors to come and sink into sacred space. This sacred space, held in the Light, invites people to Holy Presence without them even being aware they were seeking this unconditional love of the Almighty. Maybe that is part of the wonder of “beauty that invites the heart to hope” (quote from Dr. Dan Allender). So while there hasn’t been much hot summer, it definitely has been a season of beauty and invitations that have given us rest and joy with our guests.
~ Stephanie Brien
With that opening line I’ve probably sorted everyone reading this into 2 groups: Some are saying, “Well it’s about time!” and the rest are saying, “Facebook? What’s a Facebook?”
For the benefit of the latter folks, Facebook is a social networking web site that allows people to post online profiles (including photos, information about themselves, etc.) and then connect to others who share the same interests, background, experiences, etc. Lost track of your friends from the old neighbourhood? They just might be on Facebook! If you’re interested in learning more you can check out this extensive profile of Facebook.
And for those of you who are already addicted to actively using Facebook, please drop by and join our group Friends of Linwood House Ministries. Just by doing so you’re exposing all your friends to us and helping to spread the word.
Facebook is just a tool, another way of connecting with people. If you’ve never heard of it, and don’t want to know anything more, then don’t despair, you won’t be missing a thing. Through this web site and our newsletter we’ll keep you in touch and up to date!
~ Mike Todd
