Stages

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done. — Hudson Taylor

One testing ground of the Community Health Evangelism (CHE) strategy is hearers trusting the Lord to try something considered impossible. When hearing the testimony of others who step out in faith to create community growth in ways they have never seen, it takes faith to step forward. Those who do later share their testimonies to multiply changed lives. The three stages described by Hudson Taylor—impossible, difficult, done—ring true. Majorities of third-world nations, in particular, struggle with dependence on outside sources to fund projects and ministries. When outside funding ceases, the work typically comes to a halt. CHE mentors a commitment to developing local resources that sustain growth and ministries for future generations. When we add funds, amounts rarely exceed what is needed to provide training for workers who grow the means to sustain themselves independently.

Urban rooftop garden effort

We were delighted this week to hear of Ivorian CHE leaders who continue to engage in new efforts to expand CHE ministries that their church (or denomination) has started. One pastor we trained at the university was convicted that his church was focused inwardly. His local church has since initiated two new locations. With that comes the need for funds to travel and provide CHE outreach and projects at each location. They learn agricultural means and micro-enterprise fundamentals to sustain their efforts without outside funds. A second CHE champion continues efforts, like raising pigs, to model for outgoing missionaries ways to start and maintain ministries when local people do not provide salaries. Another trainer learns the intricacies of hydroponic gardening, as observed during the CHE internship in Ghana. The determination of these men, and others, is inspiring and intended to multiply self-sustaining work.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

Verlin contacted several CHE Ivorian workers this week for news. The coordinator of the Ivorian CHE network arranges the national meeting for November 15th and plans to use Zoom so Verlin and others can participate. Verlin finished placing 22 deck posts this week, with notching for framing about a third done. Debbie has worried about him moving 80 to 130-pound posts by himself, but the heaviest part is about finished. When all landscaping and framing are in place, a team of friends can help plank the ramps and decks quickly. Two friends continue to come by to help or give advice regularly—what a blessing! Debbie spends half the week with her father and the other half at home. We hope this tiring schedule improves when Eddie is released from rehab on Tuesday! Next, she will concentrate on two different projects of his that must be completed before she returns to Africa. Approximately 2/3’s of our commitments to him have been accomplished.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Rejoice that Debbie’s dad will be released from rehab on Tuesday! This brings us all joy. Pray for wisdom as doctors, home health professionals, and family members monitor his capacities at home.
   
• 🙏 We PTL for the blessed knowledge that lets Verlin evade self-injury and recover strength by handling large ties and posts while making a handicap accessible entry (the ties weighed 150 to 225 lbs.). When the ramps are framed, he will enlist multiple friends to help him complete the project quickly. Let us know if you’re interested in helping.
   
• 🙏 Pray for the upcoming national CHE meeting in Cote d’Ivoire, scheduled for mid-November. Thank the Lord for their efforts to include Verlin in a Zoom call.
  

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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