She gave 36 years of her life at the Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission where she raised her own family of 34 Indian girls.  She also provided for their education in Christian schools, colleges, hospitals, and Bible schools to prepare them to become leaders for Christ.

 As principal of a school of 260 children, Lillian started a high school for both orphan and village girls.  Her goal was to see national leaders trained for ministry.  When one of her married girls had two deaf children, she saw the need for a spiritual ministry to the deaf in India.  There was not a single spiritual outreach in existence, and there were over 700,000 deaf people in her state (Maharashtra).

 When the time came to retire, Lillian's call from God was clear: "Lead out those... who have ears but are deaf" (Isaiah 43:8-13).  She  dedicated the rest of her life to reach out to the deaf in Maharashtra. 

 The Lord provided for all her needs with an endless series of miracles.  Although language, food, and customs were different, many deaf people found true joy when they came to know of Jesus' love.

 Today she continues to help many of the 900,000 deaf people in her state.  Since she began ten years ago, she has started many ministries for the deaf throughout the five major cities of the state including: fellowships for young people and couples, a tailoring class for teenagers, a fine school, and a hostel for rejected and needy girls.

 Some have likened Lillian's level of compassion to that of Mother Theresa.  Long after most people have retired, Lillian still labors lovingly for the children of India.