August-September 2002
Summer 2002 Family Retreat
A BIG thanks goes out to those who attended the CFMR Summer retreat, July 26-28, 2002. The rain came down on us for several days, but on the last day the Lord gave us plenty of sunshine! We rented a pontoon boat and went out on Deep Creek Lake and had a wonderful time!
UPCOMING RETREATS - Mark Your Calendar!
CFMR's 2nd Married Couples Retreat: The upcoming CFMR Married Couples retreat for September 13-15, 2002 is fully booked! We are looking forward to a glorious time at the Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center. The CFMR ministers are deeply sorry for the number of couples who had to be turned away for this event. Because of the overwhelming response, the ministry is planning another couples retreat for the month of November (see next item for details).
CFMR's 3rd Married Couples Retreat: November 1-3, 2002 CFMR will be holding a 3rd Married Couples Retreat at Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center. Please register early so you don't miss out on this great opportunity for you and your spouse! To register for this retreat please call 301-387-8208, or email us at cfmr@gcnetmail.net.The theme will be a repeat from the Spring 2002 retreat, "Marriage: A Gift from God".
CFMR funds all retreats through tax deductible donations given by God's people. You may give your donation during a retreat or mail it to: CFMR 16766 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550. Thank you!
OTHER UPCOMING RETREATS: For more information about CFMR's exciting upcoming retreats go to www.cfmr4u.org or call 301-387-8208.
Featured Article: In God We Trust!
Referenced scripture: Philippians 4:19
"In God we trust" is a familiar statement to most people because it is a phrase found on the US currency. I was recently calling out to God for wisdom regarding a financial burden and at that moment my eyes focused in on a dollar bill where the words "In God we trust" were printed. I felt the Holy Spirit nudging at my heart about my anxiety over finances as these four words kept going through my mind. Once the words hit my heart I repented to my Lord Jesus for allowing myself to trust in the dollar rather than Almighty God.
I later shared this experience with a friend who brought to my attention how amazing it is that God would choose such a powerful tool for inscribing those words. He chose something that the rich, the poor, the young and the old must have in order to function and survive in this world. It is so easy to get distracted by worldly issues and get our minds off God and how much He can be trusted. I find that when I am not trusting Him I am in a worried state. Worry is a thief of joy which can result in an undesirable behavior towards self and others. On the other hand, trusting in God brings me peace and joy because I know He is in control and can get me through the difficult times in my life. My job is to keep peace and joy at all times and trust God to take care of my needs. His Holy Word says, "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19(NJKV).
So, when you are tempted to trust in the dollar, confess God's word and your heart will be filled with peace, joy and contentment. I pray that this article is an encouragement to you and is a reminder that it is "In God we trust".
--With love, Joan
The CFMR ministry is here to serve you. If you need prayer or encouragement please don't hesitate contacting us either by phone 301-387-8208 or email cfmr@gcnetmail.net. We love you and thank God for placing you in our lives!
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CFMR's Staff: (listed alphabetically) Eric and Joan Bair
Joan E. Bair "Gramma Bair"
Marcia Bair
Butch and Hope Buckel
John and Alyson Kline
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!The Christian Family Mountain Retreat (CFMR) ministry is a non-profit organization ordained by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our commission is to reach the lost with the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ and, minister to married couples and families in need of healing and restoring what was lost or stolen in their relationships. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you and God bless you!
CFMR’s Staff: Eric and Joan Bair, Joan E. Bair "Gramma Bair", Marcia Bair , Tim and Tina Miceli, Ralph and Sonya Pagan.
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