Weekly Update for Tom and Cheryl Rees in Thika, Kenya                                                              1-16-10

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.  And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”                            John 14:12-14

Happenings from Last Week

Tom left for London on Monday because his visa expired. We learned that work permits in Kenya are on hold while the head of immigration works out differences with one of his co-workers in authority. Tom returned on Saturday saying it was quite a change from the warm weather to the cold. He met a man who owns a pub in London and he shared with Tom how his parents are missionaries in Kenya. Tom also prayed for two young girls ages 12 and 6, who were on the plane flying alone. Their parents are divorced and the girls must fly back and forth between New Zealand and England. The 12 year old kept crying while the 6 year old tried to comfort her sister.

Ceasar Family Arrived on Tuesday

Eric and Sheila with their two children, Elliot 3 years and Eliana 1 year, arrived safely from New Jersey. They will be staying with us for a while as they prepare to move to Mauritaus Island to begin a new ministry. Pray for them as they travel this week to Uganda to visit Sheila’s family.  It has been 3 years since Sheila has seen her family and they are praying God will move in a special way to touch her family with God’s love and the truth of His Word.

Waiting for God’s Timing

The work on the church is now complete and Amos has accepted Jesus!  We are so grateful that as Amos worked on the church, God touched him. What a wonderful way to begin a new church. We are praying and waiting on the Lord to open the way for the church to begin. We know that God has the work permit in His hands and everything will come together in His time. We are waiting with anticipation knowing that God is able to do far above all we ask or think.

Continued Prayer for Tom’s Father

We are checking in regularly to see how Tom’s dad is doing. He is mostly resting and taking his dialysis treatments. Continue to pray for his dad as he has pain in his arms and legs. We are praying for God’s timing in our return to the states to be with him.

May the Lord use you in touching others for Jesus this week, Tom and Cheryl