The rough aspect, as always, is to step through the preparations for our earthly duties with family on one continent and then leave most of them behind for another to find the greater family of which Jesus spoke to His disciples (Luke 18:18-20). For those who are curious, the separation does not necessarily get easier as the years go by. As with military life, it is just part of the calling. Having Skype available makes a difference, but hugs and touch will just have to await the invention of teleportation! On Wednesday, January 11, our beloved granddaughter Chelsea will have surgery at Vanderbilt in Nashville to shrink her tonsils. Although in most cases the tonsils would be removed, that is not possible because of interconnected issues due to her hearing impairment, her palate, and a cochlear implant. Would you pray with us that the surgery will go well and be effective without her losing ground in speech therapy?
The chains of construction that work to build a united future in Cote d’Ivoire were rattled by demobilized soldiers for a few days this week. The disturbance of the peace got them a seat at the table to discuss their grievances with the government. The display did not target local citizens, thankfully, nor does it seem to impact our ministry. It is also not the cause of any terror as experienced in Fort Lauderdale this week or in Grand Bassam last year. The worst that seems to have happened is that some regional markets were briefly closed. Verlin was even invited to teach CHE in the region where the noise sounded, the day it started, with people close to the epicenter of the rattle.
Prayer and Praise
- Ask that the Ivorian government will continue to work peacefully through many issues as it makes the huge effort to put into place a more equitable and prosperous democratic republic. Pray that the spread of the gospel is never hindered.
- Pray that Chelsea’s surgery goes well, that her recovery is without complication, and that God’s peace guard the hearts of Suzanne, Cason, and the rest of us who intimately love this miracle child of modern medical grace.
- Ask that our time apart will be a Spirit-filled time of rest, reconnection, and a help to prioritize and plan well our activities in 2017. It is a beautiful burden to have much to do, and we expect that all will be done in the Lord’s timing and for His glory. We simply need to be in stride with God. Together, we serve as useful catalysts more than reagents of change as God does the work to bring others to Himself through your obedience and ours.
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 maintain support as we resume 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 (0% fee).
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