August 2011 Rhodes Family Church Planting Update

Dear Family and Friends,

It’s August and that is back to school time here in Chico. Gabriella starts 1^st grade on the 10^th and the college gets going on the 22^nd.

We are thankful for a restful summer! Gabriella participated in a musical where we were able to get to know even more parents in the area! Josiah also got to have a fun camp experience at a Sports Day Camp. Titus is growing quickly and is already 7 months old. We were able to go camping for the first time as a family and had family visit us. August is when things start getting busy again.

Fusion took a big step this month; they had their first Sunday with the pastor gone. I was gone over a Sunday for the first time since we had Sunday gatherings. The young man who filled in for me was someone who has been apart of our team since day one. He did a great job! He has been my ministry assistant for the past year and this was his first shot at teaching. He would like to pursue ministry professionally and this was the first step in that process.

I have spent this summer connecting with the fire department as well. I have been spending my Monday mornings at a different firehouse each week. I even got to experience a training exercise where they did a controlled burn in Bidwell Park. I am excited to see how God is going to grow the relationships that are starting there.

We are excited for the trajectory for Fusion. The future looks bright and we are thankful for all that God is doing in our Church. We have seen God’s hand in the relationships that we have been able to develop along with the organizational partnerships. We look forward to continue to partner with the Jesus Center and Habitat for Humanity of Butte County.

            We praise God for you! If you have not yet sent in your support for August please do so at this time. And if you are able to increase your support in anyway, please feel free to do so. We love you all very much. Please send us your prayer requests so that we can also pray for you.

Blessings!

Jeremy and Elizabeth Rhodes

Email: pastor.jdr@gmail.com                                   

Church Website: www.fusionchico.com