MERRY CHRISTMAS!
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! May we all remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. Because of Jesus, we have eternal life in Heaven with our loving Heavenly Father. Rejoice!!

November 2006 Married Couples Retreat Report
Once again God did marvelou s things at another retreat! Nine couples gathered at the North Glade Inn Bed and Breakfast and had a remarkable time! As usual, hearts were open to God’s presence and much healing and restoration began that weekend and continue on by the grace of God. We look forward to the next retreat!

Upcoming Retreats
Winter Retreat:
• 2007 Winter Wonderland Retreat: CFMR’s 5th annual Winter Wonderland retreat will be held at the “Ritz on the Lake” rental home in the Deep Creek Lake area, March 2-4, 2007 (two night stay). You don’t want to miss this retreat! The weekend will include snow tubing at Bear Claw (weather permitting), swimming in an indoor pool, game time, bible study and much more! In addition, the ministry team will be serving meals during your stay at the rental property beginning with dinner on Friday.

Go to www.rentals.deepcreek.com and check out the “Ritz on the Lake”. Registration for this retreat begins January 22, 2007 at noon. Please call 717-738-1596 (leave a message if necessary) or email us at cfmr@pa.net to register. This retreat is made possible by your generous donations. CFMR is a family outreach ministry that does not charge a fee for retreats.

Spring Retreats: (Dates subject to change)
• Men’s Retreat: April 2007 (exact date and place not determined yet.)
• Married Couples’ Retreat: May 4-6, 2007 at North Glade Inn Bed and Breakfast, Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.

Inspirational Thoughts:

In Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. 38 This is the greatest and the most important commandment. 39 The second most important commandment is like it: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

This holiday season may we all come to realize that the most important gift we can give to God is our heart. In addition, God commands us to reach out to our neighbors and love them just as we love ourselves. Remember, Jesus commands us to love all (no exceptions)!

End-of-Year Giving
It is hard to believe that we are about to enter a new year. The Lord did marvelous things for CFMR in 2006 and we have high expectations for 2007. Please prayerfully consider sending this ministry an end-of-year love offering. Any gift would be appreciated to get us off to a great start for the new year! God Bless You!

Love Joan