February - March 2004

Upcoming Retreats
2004 Winter Wonderland" Retreat - We're sorry, this retreat is fully booked. We hope you can join us next year for our 4th annual "Winter Wonderland" retreat.

2004 Women's Retreat: We are currently making plans for the upcoming CFMR Women's Retreat. The retreat will be held at Alpine Lake Resort May 14-15, 2004 (two night stay). Registration begins March 22, 2004 at noon. If you would like to register for this retreat, Please call Joan at 301-387-8208.

FEATURED ARTICLE: "Jesus, The Name Above Every Name"

As we approach the Easter season, may we all sincerely search our hearts for the Jesus who died for the sins of the world. We all fall short of the glory and therefore are prone to making mistakes and facing challenges in our every day life. For that reason, Jesus left us with His name to give us the power needed to live an abundant life and conquer all evil. I must confess that I have much room for growth in my relationship with Jesus. I wholeheartedly desire to draw closer to Jesus and with that I desire to grow deeper in love with Him. In my relationship with Him, my circumstances should never gain control over my emotions because Jesus is the name above every name. Every situation must bow down when we call on His name. When we allow Jesus to take care of our problems He fills us with the "peace that passes all understanding."

God's word tells us, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). The only way that peace can fill our hearts is if we give our frustrations, troubles, and heartaches to Jesus. It is very easy to fall into deep despair and focus on the negative circumstances, but by the grace of God we can overcome the trials and tribulations of this life.

I pray this article challenges us all to obey God's command to "Let not your heart be troubled". At Calvary, Jesus paid the price for all of our sins and failures. All that He requires of us is for us to trust in Him to do the impossible. If we do our part and call on His name God will take care of the rest.

With love, Joan

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in His way." Psalm 37:23

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all." Revelation 22:21

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