Dear Family and Friends,

Will we see an end to this rain anytime soon? We have been blessed with a late summer I am not looking forward to the heat. Despite the weather, all the other signs of summer are present. Most of the CSU students are gone and all of the churches have started gearing done for the summer. Summers in Chico are very slow but I am looking forward to all of the outdoor activities the summer brings.

We are very sad to let you know that one of the people that helped Fusion get up and running has gone home to be with Jesus. Kay Liston was a dear friend and helped us in so many ways, she was a master of behind the scenes ministry and she will be missed. I had met Kay back in 2003 as I started working at my fist full-time ministry position. She was on staff at the church was working at and she was an immense blessing. When her husband retired they moved up here to Chico and I was ecstatic. Her husband Jerry is still with us, he also has enabled the ministry of Fusion to take place.

Even though there is sadness there is also great joy. A young couple in Fusion is getting married in June. They are excited to start their life together.

We have also seen growth in Fusion over the past month. People are finding a home with us. Some for the first time in years are attending church. We are excited to see the people that God is bringing to Fusion.

My hope is to see many of the people that we have been praying for and loving on come to Jesus.  We have had many more opportunities to meet non-Christian families as Gabriella has started school and been involved in dance class. We are hoping that God can use our relationships to reach these people.

Please continue to pray for Gabriella as we try to discern how to help her with her GI issue.

Thank you for all of your prayers and financial support. We do pray for all of the prayer requests that we receive so if you have any needs let us know so that we can lift them up in prayer.

The ministry of Fusion would not be able to continue without your support thank you so much.

Blessings!

Jeremy and Elizabeth Rhodes

Email: pastor.jdr@gmail.com                                   

Church Website: www.fusionchico.com