Pros and Cons

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AWA Weekly 230805 PDF

Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

The Lord directs the life decisions of His children in various ways. The Creator speaks a clear word behind us saying, This is the way; walk in it. (Isa. 30:21). (Deepen by consulting a commentary.) On other occasions, His direction on the Way seems less precise because of some ignorance on our part, leaving us to consider the pros and cons of specific choices with fervent prayer. The prayers lead us to trust that Jesus orchestrates the outcome of our work for good.

Screenshot of 07/29/23 meeting
Shared with permission

For overseas missionaries, complex topics surround evaluating the pros and cons of means to educate their children. What is the best solution in their unique setting to rear productive, well-adjusted adults who love Jesus through life? Sometimes the diverse opinions of family, friends, and coworkers complicate decisions. Last Saturday, with the support of our mission's Member Care Coordinator (Joy Vonk), Debbie gladly led the discussion during a recorded Zoom call about various options for educating missionary kids (MKs) overseas. Since many Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) families struggle with this decision, the session was designed to equip and encourage them in making decisions upon shalom. (i.e., Which decision best enables peace with God, self, others, and the Creation now?) Discussing and evaluating the pros and cons of using national, international, boarding, or home schools helped. This session is part of an ongoing ministry to CHSC missionaries entitled 'MK Moments,' a forum to share information and encourage dialog.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

This week, Verlin paused intense exercise, rested, and took some meds to see his infection begin to heal! Last Sunday, considering the pros and cons of appropriate oral antibiotics versus training his gut's microbiome, he decided the pros 'for' outweighed the cons 'against.' He outlined details for a Care Plan and started treatment. For now, the choice seems wise. We appreciate not having to travel for an opinion. Also, he connected with another person while seeking the desired CHE trainer for the university. We should know by next weekend if a brother from Burkina Faso can come to observe and teach using LePSAS lesson plans.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Thank the Lord that God heals our infections! Pray that no complications develop.
   
• 🙏 Pray that missionaries facing choices while rearing their children overseas gain wisdom in dealing with schooling issues and finding healthy friendships. Also, pray a solution arises for the slowed Internet connection that hinders video conferencing like Debbie facilitated.
   
• 🙏 Ivorian elections will occur during the week of the CHE university training. Although this one is not a presidential election, there are still often areas of unrest during the voting. Pray for a peaceful election process.
  

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 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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