Chains

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

Goodbye, Beau

Debbie’s chronological Bible reading plan passed through the book of Judges this week. She pondered how Samsan’s spiritual chains of lust eventually led to his physical chains of slavery and death, but had no idea that soon we would have a sad doggie tale to further illustrate the point. Our handsome, strong, well-trained Rottweiler guard dog, Beau, broke his neck trying to escape the 12-foot by 12-foot fenced area where he was chained to prevent him from getting to a female dog in heat. Over the years, we tried various ways to keep him safely in the cage during the days of a female being in heat. He escaped overnight several times, scaling the four-foot chain-link fence to mate with Luna. This last time, something went terribly wrong. Our Ivorian co-worker will now search for a male dog to train as a fierce guardian. Thankfully, we do have two female dogs in the yard. Hopefully, would-be thieves will not realize the best protector is gone.

Temporary chains that were intended to prevent more puppy deaths resulted in the loss of a great guard dog. What a sober reminder that the Lord gives us restraints—commands—that are for our good, even if they sometimes feel like we are in chains. We may “get by” with some impulse or habit, sinful or otherwise, for a while without apparent consequences, but not forever.

Come and See (Psalm 34:8)

Distance feels like a chain when trying to transfer funds to another country. Verlin is trying another way this week to get money to Cote d’Ivoire from here without a fee like Western Union charges because our vehicle insurance payment is due. When we are there, the banking process to receive funds from the U.S. is now simple and fee-free. He seeks to make larger transfers without the funds passing through European banks. In addition, Verlin completed several more projects to help Debbie’s dad adjust to living with us while connecting with several Ivorian ministry partners.

Debbie thanks the Lord for some free legal advice from a Tennessee lawyer this week on her dad’s behalf. The counsel she received will help with important decisions for her father. We are also grateful to friends who have provided contacts for senior needs in Cookeville and offered to help build a ramp at the entrance of our meant-to-be-little-used 1066 sq. single-wide home.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Thank the Lord for a planned CHE training to occur in the east of Cote d’Ivoire. An old site may re-engage. Pray enough trainers and local funding make it effective. Also, pray that new ministries emerge or gain strength through those who attended the West African CHE Internship in Ghana.
   
• 🙏 Pray for us as we attack time-consuming mission efforts, stay connected with ministry partners in Cote d’Ivoire and here, and monitor Debbie’s dad’s health while searching for housing. Thank the Lord for friends who have offered to help build a ramp for easy entry into our non-permanent home. We are also blessed by several new contacts for government services this week.
   
• 🙏 Ask our Father to open the hearts of new friends and neighbors we have made here in the short time here. May they be willing to hear spiritual conversations and consider finding a church home.
  

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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