Circuit-Riding

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

A colorful and important part of American Christian history is the story of circuit-riding preachers. Although the Methodist movement was likely the most highly organized and documented, Baptists and other groups also used traveling preachers to share Christ. Hundreds of thousands of early Americans were saved, blessed, and comforted by these sacrificial servants of God. Foreign nations and regions just coming under the influence of the Gospel often take a similar approach of circuit preaching—although the method of travel is most often a small motorcyle , bicycle, or on foot. FWB Ivorian preachers usually have a circuit in their region, since there are far more small groups meeting than pastors available. Some endure the conditions of American circuit-riders, but none we know cover 200 to 500 miles of territory.

Verlin enjoys pointing out that American circuit-riding nurses often followed in the tracks of the preachers to help with the medical needs of remote populations. In early days of settling America, judges also would travel circuits for work, among other professionals. The lessons learned and examples set by circuit-riding workers prove very helpful in Community Health Evangelism (CHE) ministries around the world. Primarily, they demonstrate the importance of taking the truth locally to the people, rather than expecting poor, rural populations to come for centralized help.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

Verlin completed his own version of circuit-riding this week. Tuesday through Saturday he made a circle from Abidjan up through western Cote d’Ivoire and back across and down to Bondoukou. The aim of his visit to several different towns, conversing with both individuals and groups, was to encourage current CHE trainers at work and to reconnect with several entities considering adopting CHE or who want training. We seek facilities scattered around the nation to host regular CHE trainings. Three locations are already in place, and this trip fanned the flame for six other potential sites. One CHE leader who attended the CHE Internship in Ghana earlier this year shared how what he learned is helping in ministry. He has connected with around 25 other pastors in his area who plan to collaborate on some CHE endeavors. Another pastor in a large city looks ready to host a training next year.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Thank the Lord for His hand on Verlin’s trip and encounters as he traveled in remote areas of western and central Cote d’Ivoire! He arrived home late Saturday night.
   
• 🙏 Pray for a new Discovery Bible Study (DBS) being led by an Ivorian brother here in Bondoukou.
   
• 🙏 Pray for the family of a FWB pastor who died last week, Pastor Danso. An elderly man in his 80s, his death occurred only weeks after the National Association recognized his retirement and years of service.
   

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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