Delayed, not Deleted

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

Delayed, not deleted. Sometimes it takes eyes of faith to remember that a delay may be a victory. Last week, Verlin spoke with Professor Luc about the yearly university CHE training, which usually occurs in September. Changes abound at the university. First of all, new leadership begins taking the reins of the university’s college of public health education. Although he is committed to broadening the reach of the CHE program and has supported the CHE programs, he does not feel ready to assume responsibility this year. Secondly, the legal paperwork for Professor Luc’s marriage ministry’s new location remains incomplete. Although it appears they will close on the land in June, there will not be enough time to erect a new building or buildings to host CHE trainers and participants from villages. Thirdly, several university CHE team members who spend hundreds of hours planning the training are unavailable this year due to other commitments. As a result, the team decided to delay the next CHE training until 2026. However, to maintain regularity, a much smaller CHE training will likely occur around the same time, possibly at a different location, instead of four classes running simultaneously on campus. The process lets all consider alternative possibilities to enrich the skills of committed CHE workers in the Abidjan area.

Deleted, not delayed. A political reality also affected the university’s decision to delay the CHE training until next year. October 2025 is the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. Even in the past week, there were growing tensions about candidates. Two popular menwere recently deleted from the roster of potential candidates, one for a criminal record, the other because he was still a French citizen until February. Everyone knows the months right before the election are likely to be volatile. Dealing with elections has complicated planning for CHE training before. However, it is difficult to manage large groups of CHE workers in Abidjan without lodging them in areas known to have experienced electoral violence in the past.

Come and See (Psalm 34:8)

Delayed, not defeated. Delays have been such a regular part of our 25+ years of missionary life that we barely blink when they occur. Pray that Verlin clearly perceives how to prioritize time for other CHE ministry opportunities, since the university training will not require the usual months of preparation. Perhaps this will allow the agricultural outreach to progress more quickly. Debbie’s dad also had a delay in recovery the past week. He recovered well from one physical setback, only to fall prey to a respiratory problem. We hope it is not pneumonia.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Pray for the university CHE team and other trainers in Côte d’Ivoire as they discuss changes. The large CHE seminar in September at the university will likely be replaced this year with a smaller training. The UFHB expects to resume the popular multi-level training in 2026.
   
• 🙏 Presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire are scheduled for October. That means the next few months may be fraught with tension and riots. Pray for a peaceful election process.
   
• 🙏 Eddie, Debbie’s dad, recovered from one physical setback in rehab, only to be hit with a respiratory issue this week. Continue to pray for strength and healing.
  

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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