God has so ordered, that in pressing on in duty we shall find the truest, richest comfort for ourselves. Sitting down to brood over our sorrows, the darkness deepens about us and creeps into our heart, and our strength changes to weakness. But, if we turn away from the gloom, and take up the tasks and duties to which God calls us, the light will come again, and we shall grow stronger.--Lettie Cowman (missionary and author of Streams in the Desert)
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“The trials of life are sent to make us, not to break us.”
Pressing on Through Problems
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| Deep drain 3 feet from our gate entrance |
On the other side of the ocean, Debbie dealt with her own unexpected list of house repairs: a refrigerator replacement, a dryer repaired, two plumbing issues revealed, gutters cleared, a gas regulator installed, and a multi-year-long complicated backup power issue that nears resolution. Two more repairs by the end of August should complete the house repairs. Last week, a Legal Shield lawyer consulted about her father’s final financial affairs assured her that she has done her “due diligence.” Praise God! One season of responsibility is past.
In July, a CAT scan and MRI revealed a non-cancerous growth on her left adrenal gland. However, it occasionally secretes excess hormones, which causes unpleasant symptoms. Medical counsel will likely recommend monitoring her situation until next summer and then having a repeat CT scan to see if the lesion has grown, changing the recommendation to surgical removal at that time.
“God is there already. All the tomorrows of our life have to pass Him before they can get to us.”
Pressing on to Providential Appointments
The Lord keeps opening doors to expand ministry with populations of other faiths in our area. Pray we will wisely discern and invest in people called to teach, preach, or otherwise minister effectively amid them in months to come. Verlin now prays with focus upon preparing the CHE expo and week-long trainings of September 7-11. In the past two weeks, he has spent extensive hours coordinating with others on new lodging, recruiting trainers, communicating with the university team leaders, sending trainers’ schedules, and providing online access to lessons they will facilitate. A record number of students have pre-paid for the week-long, 35-hour trainings. We plan for three or four level one classes (TOT1), a level two class (TOT2), and a level three class.
This update includes our first and second quarter 2026 financial reports. With grateful hearts, we cannot give thanks enough for the faithful ministry partners who have prayed and given for 28 years! However, our account balance is the lowest since 2014 because of increased expenses over the last three years of caring for family while splitting duties across the Atlantic. After expensing the university CHE trainings, we expect only a little over $10,000 left in the mission account. Pray with us as we consult the Lord and others about this situation and evaluate how best to advance ministry.
Pressing on in Prayer
- 🙏 The much-heralded university Expo and training takes place September 7-11. Pray the almost-yearly endeavor continues to influence national health agencies and uncounted communities.
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Thank the Lord that Deb’s adrenal gland growth is non-cancerous, though it produces too much cortisol. Pray for effectual wisdom to manage symptoms through lifestyle changes.
Thankful for you!
- 🙏 After September's emphasis on university trainings, October's focus will be on getting a third CHE agricultural project launched, this one in the Bondoukou region. Pray that the excellent practices spread faith in our Creator and Lord.
| With grateful hearts in Christ, Your Partners in the Gospel, |
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| Verlin and Debbie |
If you wish to view or print only the catch-up quarterly reports, you can view them as a picture or PDF:
1Q 2026 JPG or the 1Q 2026 PDF
2Q 2026 JPG or the 2Q 2026 PDF
Report text alone link: Anderson Report 260822
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| Family pics taken since choosing to serve as missionaries. |
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.
Prior Weekly: Please Demonstrate
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Prior Videos: Rejoice and Reflect
- The Great Story
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Prior Videos: Rejoice and Reflect
- The Great Story
2025 Q3 & Q4 Report: You Feed Them
- 2025 Q3 & Q4 Anderson Report 260620 PDF
- 2025 Q3 & Q4 Anderson Report 260620 PDF
2022 Budget Info:
CHSC-0118_ANDERSON-2022-Budget.pdf
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AWA represents
Andersons Witness in Africa.
It is also a brand of bottled water in Cote d'Ivoire where we serve.
GIVEONLINE to support these ministries
www.che4a.org
CHSC-0118_ANDERSON-2022-Budget.pdf
Something to ask? Write updates@verlindeb.org
AWA represents
Andersons Witness in Africa.
It is also a brand of bottled water in Cote d'Ivoire where we serve.
GIVEONLINE to support these ministries
www.che4a.org
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