Inspiring Servants

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"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." Matt. 23:11

Any true disciple of Jesus knows that to follow Him is to be a servant of all. Saying it is one thing; practicing it is something else altogether. Dr. Martine Fritsch and her husband, Jean-Marc, have been wonderful examples of servant leadership. They labored over 30 years in Africa in church planting and disciple making movements that are integrated with Community Health Evangelism (CHE). They will return to Cote d'Ivoire later in March to continue training Ivorians in DMM (Disciple Making Movements). It will be our delight to provide transport and help in other ways needed during their visit as they assist the Healthcare Christian Fellowship International (HCFI) chapters to use CHE here. Below, Dr. Martine reminds the Global CHE Network worldwide how servant leadership is at the crux of all we do. Her poignant words apply to all Christians as we lead:

"...To Jesus, a person's leadership is not defined by his position or power, but by his willingness to serve. He inspired people to volunteer their time and energy for something they believe in. He counted those who did so as leaders in His "upside-down" Kingdom. Thousands of CHE Volunteers around the world are those leaders in their community, visiting and serving their neighboring homes to bring healing, education and making God known...

Moreover, Jesus empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He came to liberate people by calling them to be who they were created to be. He models and teaches how to address practically the big universal questions:  What is the purpose of the world? What's wrong with it? How can we be part of making it right? He changes forever those who encounter Him as Savior and Redeemer and He lives on in the lives of His followers through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit abiding in them." [The photo and material are provided by Terry Dalrymple and Transforming Lives and Communities. The full article can be read here: https://chenetwork.net/2017/01/11/servant-leadership-core-value-blog-post/. Jean-Marc recently translated for an Urban CHE consultation in France led by Stan Rowland for RESCoF (click RESCoF to see a session video) as the U.S. adaptation, the Network for Neighborhood Transformation, shared its experience.]

Prayer and Praise

• May we all follow the example of Jesus, our Servant King, as we minister.
• Pray for the DMM training visit of March 26-April 1.
• Continue to pray for the bereaved family here in Bondoukou.
• Praise the Lord with us that we are not having the severe water shortages like we did last year in March. It is a lovely blessing to be able to bathe and wash clothes at any time!

Your partners in the Gospel,
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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