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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)
Last Sunday, millions of people tuned in to a well-matched Superbowl game. A few hours earlier, even more people watched Cote d'Ivoire's team win the African Cup of Nations 2-1 against Nigeria. The unexpected, exciting victory happened after the Elephants nearly exited early in the tournament! The tale parallels the "last pick in the draft" quarterback nicknamed Mr. Irrelevant, who almost led the 49ers to a victory in the Superbowl. There is something very satisfying when an unexpected person or group of people exceeds the expectations of a watching world.
America's commercialized Valentine's Day experience in America could do with an unexpected shake-up. Although authentic expressions of love and appreciation for family, friends, and strangers replace the day's original pagan purposes with redeemed beauty, blessing, and testimony, too often, the holiday becomes fraught with stress (for men) or disappointment (for women) due to clashing expectations. Daily kindness, encouragement, and selfless labor remain much more beneficial than flowery cards or gifts.
Debbie saw this in evidence shopping on Tuesday. She was third in line behind a mumbling older woman who was not necessarily cogent and whose debit bank card did not work. The lady seemed oblivious to the others waiting or the fruitlessness of trash-talking her bank. As Debbie tried to think of a way to help, the person next after the woman whipped out her debit card and paid for the stranger's purchases. Rather than become irate or make a scene, she told the woman, "Here, this is my Valentine's gift to you." Though the kind gesture did not register with the recipient initially, surrounding people observed a generous act that expected little in return. We would do better, as well, in teaching others the adopted story of Saint Valentine, along with sharing examples of unexpected love in unusual marriages like C.S. Lewis's A Grief Observed, Joni and Ken: an Untold Love Story, or the unexpected union of Martin and Katharina Luther. These examples of life-enriching marital love have encouraged many couples, widows, and widowers through the years.
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Debbie saw this in evidence shopping on Tuesday. She was third in line behind a mumbling older woman who was not necessarily cogent and whose debit bank card did not work. The lady seemed oblivious to the others waiting or the fruitlessness of trash-talking her bank. As Debbie tried to think of a way to help, the person next after the woman whipped out her debit card and paid for the stranger's purchases. Rather than become irate or make a scene, she told the woman, "Here, this is my Valentine's gift to you." Though the kind gesture did not register with the recipient initially, surrounding people observed a generous act that expected little in return. We would do better, as well, in teaching others the adopted story of Saint Valentine, along with sharing examples of unexpected love in unusual marriages like C.S. Lewis's A Grief Observed, Joni and Ken: an Untold Love Story, or the unexpected union of Martin and Katharina Luther. These examples of life-enriching marital love have encouraged many couples, widows, and widowers through the years.Come and See (Psalm 34:8)
Since confirming his participation in the West African CHE Internship in March, Verlin began work to renew his Ghana visa. Though encountering some glitches, he still anticipates getting the documents and flight arrangements made in time after rescheduling his annual physical to wrap up all the medical visits since last November with his primary care provider. Debbie spent half the week with her parents in Franklin. Because of some physical setbacks, her parents need additional help these days that she enjoys helping provide. Her sister Laura maintains connections with their primary care doctors to inform their decision-making.
Prayer & Praise
- 🙏 Pray that Verlin's paperwork for a Ghana visa gets completed on time.
- 🙏 Ask the Lord to bless ongoing Community Health Evangelism (CHE) training in many areas of Cote d'Ivoire, where people learn to practically minister in Jesus' name.
- 🙏 Ask for wisdom as Debbie and her sister Laura assist their parents with health issues.
Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin & Debbie
Verlin & Debbie
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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
- 2nd Q 2023 Report 230722 PDF
- 2nd Q 2023 Report 230722 PDF
2022 Budget COMPLETED:
CHSC-0118_ANDERSON-2022-Budget.pdf
Something to ask? Write updates@verlindeb.org
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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
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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