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AWA Weekly 231104 PDF
AWA Weekly 231104 PDF
Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)
In our era, the idea of time out often means isolating children to consider their conduct. As adults, we take time out from our schedules for activities like funerals or doctor's visits. The change of pace often feels like abandoning the main agenda to handle an unexpected duty. But sometimes, the Lord uses time-outs to see His will done over ours. In our experience, this is often the way He works. He makes divine appointments that we know nothing about. Graciously handling interruptions is possible when we remember that every minute God gives us is His already, as are our belongings, bodies, and breath.
Come and See (Psalm 66:5)
The past ten days burgeoned with time-out events. They complicated our preparations to take a time out from Cote d'Ivoire for post-COVID-19 evaluations and return here for residential service peaceably. Debbie unintentionally transferred a significant file folder from Dropbox to OneDrive, which took days to correct. Our Ivorian co-worker, K., became ill with malaria this week and spent 2.5 workdays apart from us in self-treatment, then searching forests for a CHE homeopathy project.
An Ivorian friend who formerly lived in Bondoukou returned to visit. He is the same Gideon we previously connected for equipment to project the Jesus Film. We hosted him for two nights while he assisted an itinerant South African missionary who equipped him and others to use The Heart of Man Evangelism flip-chart technique. Another day, missionary friends dropped in for a visit to discuss a medical issue. Reviewing our to-do list(s) while thinking about leaving next Wednesday now daunts us! But the Lord knew about these time-outs, so we trust Him.
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| Verlin with friends |
An Ivorian friend who formerly lived in Bondoukou returned to visit. He is the same Gideon we previously connected for equipment to project the Jesus Film. We hosted him for two nights while he assisted an itinerant South African missionary who equipped him and others to use The Heart of Man Evangelism flip-chart technique. Another day, missionary friends dropped in for a visit to discuss a medical issue. Reviewing our to-do list(s) while thinking about leaving next Wednesday now daunts us! But the Lord knew about these time-outs, so we trust Him.
The most rewarding and impactful time out happened on Thursday. Two men presenting themselves from the Department of the Interior's Religious Affairs division asked to speak to Verlin. They wanted to understand more about what we believe and do since the word is out that we effectively integrate spiritual and natural solutions promoting good health (shalom) in the region. Three intense hours of deeply spiritual conversation followed our serving of local plant teas, with shorter follow-ups on Friday and Saturday. Topics included earnest church leadership, hearing from God, defining good health, the problem of sin, who Jesus is, the anti-Christ(s), 666, and why Verlin has a beard! ☺ Their questions seemed sincere; the answers given were deeply appreciated. Below is a DEEPL.com translated portion of a text message one sent Verlin. Praise God for another time out that had eternal consequences!
"I was blessed, edified, and taught this morning. I heard God speak to me through the channel of your mouth. I received clarity on issues that were cloudy to me. You opened my heart and spirit to many things. I have an inner peace. Thank you, and may God bless you and your family."
Thank you for helping us help people find peace with God, themselves, others, and the Creation. On returning, we look forward to new horizons as we spearhead yet another ministry amidst Ivorians.
Prayer & Praise
- 🙏 Pray for K., our local co-laborer, who missed some work but now feels recovered from malaria. Ask the Lord to give him additional wisdom in handling increased responsibilities during our absence.
- 🙏 Pray for the several with whom we had spiritual conversations during the week. Particularly, pray that the two from the government learn to live vibrant lives of faith manifested by Godly conduct.
- 🙏 Pray we sense peace about getting done what we possibly can before our travel to the U.S.!
Your Partners in the Gospel,
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| 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.
2023 Q2 Report: Pruning Priorities
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- 2nd Q 2023 Report 230722 PDF
2022 Budget COMPLETED:
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
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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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