Markers

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

Some years ago, we shared a link to the movie Monumental: In Search of America's Treasure. The film communicated that our nation's truest treasure is the knowledge of God and His Ways transmitted across generations. That's the treasure Debbie and I share with families in W. Africa. While men often glorify themselves, monuments ordained by God are portrayed in Scripture as passing key moments of decision from one generation to another. It is one generation's testimony of experience with God to those who follow. In contrast, markers in the present and biblical times indicate points of measure or accomplishment to delineate land ownership or mark a path. Individuals' lives can likewise be markers to point others to God. Similarly, our friends at Benchmark Adventure Ministries build from this significant heritage of understanding to enable men and women to walk with God in this time.

In our last update two weeks ago, when Verlin prepped to travel from Africa, we shared that Debbie's mother, Sandra, had passed into eternity. In many ways, her life provides benchmarks for members of our family. This update records some of her life's influence on our family and ministry. It leaves us an example and further marks the path of exemplary service to God she could model in our days.

Come and See (Psalm 34:8)

Sandra Payne 1938-2024

The obituary linked is what Deb wrote in collecting commentary from her father, sibling, and children with their edits. The obit gives context for the life marker Sandra left us. Working side-by-side with Sandra at the Parthenon Pavilion for three years, Verlin testifies with Debbie that Sandra lived these and other distinguishing markers of belief: she knew Jesus as the Christ, had faith in Him, loved God and others, lived obediently as best she knew to God's commands, demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit, lived in holiness and separation, persevered in faith, lived in commitment to the Great Commission, and practiced in union with other believers.

Deb also helped coordinate the family team in completing the final arrangements for the celebration of Sandra's life. One of Sandra's granddaughters collected and scanned photos, while another composed a slideshow. One grandson found the burial plot needed. Grandsons and in-laws provided oral tribute and served as pallbearers. As her father told me, Verlin, Debbie handled what she needed to do and got the required done, as always. The following links presently contain or will later be updated on this blog site to share memories compiled by family members on Facebook, slideshow, and/or Substack: Daughter #1; Daughter #2; Firstborn granddaughter; Firstborn grandson.

A godly theme that marked the celebration of Sandra's life and carried throughout the funeral home and graveside services was that we did not bid "Goodbye" to Sandra but "See you soon." We greatly appreciate Rev. Craig Batts, Rev. Doug Little, and Rev. Allan Crowson officiating parts of the day.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Rejoice that Verlin made it safely to the U.S. on Christmas Eve. Replacing the laptop battery after identifying and correcting the cause of Google-initiated shutdowns, replacing a water heater valve, and maintaining a transport vehicle to stop knocking, let us send this update today.
   
• 🙏 Pray Debbie and I successfully rearrange the circumstances of our lives in the U.S. and W. Africa to provide for family and ministry after this life change.
   
• 🙏 Pray that our marking life with God in Africa shows its strength and weakness to successfully maintain momentum among African partners as CHE strategic use continues propagating in West Africa amidst our closest partners during this sooner-than-anticipated brief absence.
  

Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin & Debbie

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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