Whose Will?

Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

God’s plan will continue on God’s schedule.—A.W. Tozer

All of us have occasions when we need Tozer’s reminder, especially when delays abound. We have had a week like that; praise God we can rest in His timing, not our own. Verlin found that what he hoped would be a half-day of paperwork to transfer funds for our series of large expenses in a short period, including a ministry purchase, turned into a three-day marathon of phone calls, emails, and contradictory advice. Debbie had an unexpected check engine light that cost two days; then she had a small parking-lot accident yesterday, which was her fault. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the insurance claim is registered. All reminds us of a principle we have read in many sources, summarized best in Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” (ESV) We trust the slowdowns will prove beneficial.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

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Medical advice

Assuming Verlin’s efforts bring funds to where we can access them quickly when needed, he plans to travel toward the end of the week to check the condition of the brick-making machine on site. That trip to southwestern Côte d’Ivoire took over 11 hours in 2024. After he evaluates the situation, he will transfer the funds to the missionary selling the equipment, then load and block the equipment for transport while arranging transportation. His week also included neighborhood interactions related to several health problems.

On Wednesday, Debbie met with the endocrine surgeon who would perform an adrenalectomy if that becomes the best alternative next year or later. The nodule's location would require removing the entire left adrenal gland, not just the growth. He patiently and thoroughly explained the surgical process and expected recovery times. She informed him about the three-week water fast and other efforts she will try to prevent surgery. He was supportive of her desire to avoid surgery and gave practical advice, while they both acknowledged that surgery might be needed eventually. As he put it, if Debbie does later have to have surgery, she will know she tried everything possible naturally before going the surgical route

Prayer & Praise

  • 🙏 Verlin anticipates traveling to western Côte d’Ivoire at the end of the week to evaluate the status of the brick-making machine and make plans to pay the mission owner for it. Ask for a safe journey, good transport arrangements, and a smooth transfer of funds without banking hiccups.
     
  • 🙏 Pray that the insurance proceeds smoothly for the small accident Debbie had Friday, with no surprises or paperwork needed while she is gone for a month in California.
     
  • 🙏 Debbie travels to Santa Rosa, CA, on Tuesday to begin her month-long fasting experience at TrueNorth Health Center. She particularly requests prayer for ongoing good blood labs that will allow her to complete a long fast without complications.
Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin & Debbie
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Verlin and Debbie

 
Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) is a mission of dedicated medical professionals who participate in the CHE Global Network. Together, in a loose affiliation of individuals, churches, denominational, and nondenominational agencies, we share God's Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism (CHE). Verlin and Debbie accept donor partners to contribute as led to provide support as we maintain residential ministry to expand CHE ministries in Cote d'Ivoire under the auspices of CHSC & Ivorian partners. Tax-deductible contributions by check are to be made payable to the CHSC with Andersons #0118 written on the memo line. Mail to CHSC - PO Box 132 - Fruitvale, TX 75127. Give online via the CHSC @ www.che4a.org (3% fee) or TDF - specifying Verlin and Debbie Anderson in the optional Memo.
 
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