Weekly Update for Tom and Cheryl Rees in Thika, Kenya                                     7-15-11

"Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the
olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
and there be no herd in the stalls---Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of
my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make me walk on my high hills."
Habbakkuk 3:17-19

The Doors are Open

While Tom and I have been letting the people know about the church over the past
year we never were able to give them a definite date as to the opening, consequently
no one knows we are open. Tom is telling people we are now open.  We would
like to be able to put up a sign across the street because there is a big row of bushes
in front of the building. Tom is excited about getting started and knows that he must
wait on the Lord daily for God to draw the people. We are hoping as people begin to
come we can encourage them to love and serve each other and thereby be a blessing
to all the new comers.

Medical Testing

In June I (Cheryl) came back to the states for medical testing. So far we have not
been able to find the problem. On Wednesday I will be doing a procedure where
I will swallow a large capsule which is a camera that will travel throughout my
system taking pictures. I go in at 7:00am leave to go home and return at 3:30 in
the afternoon. We are praying that they can locate the problem.

Thank You for all the Prayers

Tom and I have gone through many physical trials, but we are trusting the Lord
to work everything out for His glory. Thank you to everyone for praying for
Calvary Thika and for Tom and I as we seek to hear the Lord's voice and move
according to his direction. Currently, I don't know how long I will be in the states
for testing and healing, so please keep Tom in prayer to be protected from the
enemy and to go forth in the peace while I am away.

Rejoice in the Lord Always, Tom & Cheryl