Silo Exit

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

The greatest revivals in Western history (the 1730s First Great Awakening and the 1800s Second Great Awakening) emerged during times of spiritual decline or societal turmoil. Now that the American Church experiences one of the greatest decreases of influence in a culture ever seen, laments and autopsies like that of Tim Keller's have diagnosed the killing disease without identifying what can change the situation. Someone must repent from doing wrong and then exercise personal fervor and cross-bearing to see spiritual awakening happen for others. For three generations, the anti-Christian bent of higher education has intimidated many believers to shelter in place. Still, it has always been evident to us that dialogue makes reformation possible. We have known this truth, whether testifying at universities and schools in Côte d’Ivoire or in the United States. People respond to ideas presented by people. We pray that the sacrifice forced on the Charlie Kirk family and Turning Point USA by ungodly misunderstandings of the pursuit of happiness marks the end of the American Church's decline. However, that depends upon how believers engage outside of the four walls of their churches.

Erika Kirk speech, courtesy AP News

Few believers run to battle like Charlie Kirk did. Few engage outside of talk within Christian silos. Courageous witness requires faith that anticipates God working beyond what one sees. Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday was horrific. We grieve for the family. We pray. Yet, we recognize that the life of a fearless lover of Jesus being shot down clarifies the situation for many. Promoting a Biblical worldview viewpoint is an offence many Americans now believe merits death. The greatest menaces to life and liberty inherent in the Christian faith are not China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. It is the lack of common faith among us. It is time to double down, not retreat. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed it:

Charlie Kirk has been killed not for espousing extremist views – because he didn’t. He has been killed for saying things that used to be simple common sense. He has been killed because he had the courage to stand up publicly for reasonable opinions held by millions and millions of ordinary people both in the US and Britain. The world has a shining new martyr to free speech.

We trust the Lord to work all things out for good, and we continue to engage confidently by faith.

Come and See (Psalm 34:8)

Despite this week’s chilling news that pervaded our thoughts and prayers, the Lord blessed our daily efforts. Verlin completed some Michigan family business, reconnected with Ivorians, submitted expense reports, and made progress on the outside work that needs to be completed before he returns to Africa conscientiously. Debbie checked off several items from her list of activities for her father. After three more visits to the mechanic's shop, spanning four days of Debbie’s time, our primary long-distance vehicle appears to be running correctly. We anticipate greater productivity next week, by faith!

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Pray armies of hopeful youth continue to rise with bold tenacity to share the Gospel.
   
• 🙏 Lift up an Ivorian friend who asked for prayer. He needs an unwavering commitment to walk in Jesus’ footsteps, victory over some habits, and direction for his life.
   
• 🙏 Pray for our stamina and capacity to finish many projects before Verlin’s upcoming return to Africa.
  

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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