Come and See

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

It is fun to see international travelers enjoying American food, geography, and hospitality as they visit our country in hordes for the World Cup. Many seem surprised at the contrast between what they imagined or were told in their culture about the USA and the reality they see with their own eyes. From tears of awe at the Grand Canyon's immensity to jubilant praise for free refills at restaurants, numerous visitors appear enthralled by the experience.

It reminds us of the life-changing difference between just hearing about or observing Christianity from afar and experiencing the indwelling peace and joy of the Holy Spirit. It is a wonderful thing to testify of God’s presence and goodness in our lives, but maybe sometimes we forget the best offer we have. Like the Samaritan woman after her encounter with Jesus, or Philip when he spoke to Nathanael, we can confidently tell people, “Come and see.” King David put it this way in Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good!” Every week, we share some of our “tasting and seeing” with the greatest hope that you, too, are doing the same.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

New lodging option

Verlin made two trips to Abidjan in the past week—one planned and the other not. He attempted to get our freezer repaired and bought a much-needed stove. The repair did not work, and the new stove does not function properly. More importantly, he visited the new location where the CHE university team expects to host the trainers this September. With the highest number of preregistrations, this training will likely require more classes and more trainers, so he wanted to be sure the proposed lodging location will work.

Debbie did not get her MRI on Wednesday as planned. Her blood pressure was very high, which led to her shaking like a leaf for over two hours. She spent a few hours in the ER getting the blood pressure under control. This episode might have been caused by the growth on her adrenal gland, or not. She meets with her primary care doctor on Monday to devise a strategy for getting the MRI and addressing the new symptoms.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Pray for the many details to finalize the upcoming CHE university training in September. It will be a significant year of change. This week, pray about the change in lodging and food preparation for the trainers.
   
• 🙏 Ask the Lord to give Debbie and her doctor wisdom in how to deal with the MRI situation. Pray that a second attempt will go well.
   
• 🙏 Verlin continues to have faith-based conversations with many people. Pray that God’s Word will take root in hearts.
  

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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