October-November 2002
September Married Couples Retreat
A BIG thank you goes to all the couples who attended the September Married Couples retreat at Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center. The weekend was glorious! God is so good to us all and we thank Him for providing everything we needed to make this retreat a success!
UPCOMING RETREATS - Mark Your Calendar!
CFMR's 3rd Married Couples Retreat: The next Married Couples Retreat is scheduled for November 1-3, 2002 and will be held at Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast and Retreat Center. This retreat is "FULLY BOOKED". If you are interested in a couples retreat, the next retreat will be offered some time in Spring 2003.
2003 FAMILY WINTER WONDERLAND RETREAT: You don't want to miss out on this retreat! The Family Winter Wonderland retreat is scheduled for January 10-12, 2003 and will be held at the "Absolute Delight" rental property. This is a Lakefront home that is breathtaking! The maximum number of people for this retreat is 25. Reservations are being accepted now so don't delay in reserving your spot! Call 301-387-8208 or send an email to cfmr@gcnetmail.net.
How is it possible for this ministry to fund retreats? CFMR funds all retreats through tax deductible donations given by God's people. If you desire to send a love gift please forward it to: CFMR, 16766 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550. Thanks and God Bless You!
Featured Article: The Power of Words
Referenced scripture: Proverbs 13:3
"He who guards his mouth preserves his life..."
A question I must ask myself regularly is, "Do I speak positively or negatively in the world around me?" If I speak positively I know that God's word guarantees me that I'm speaking life into any situation. Therefore, I must constantly check my thoughts and actions and determine if they line up with God's word. If I find that my attitude is generally negative about life, the consequences can only be negative. Not only does this have an affect on my perception about life, but it can also affect those around me. If I speak negatively about my spouse how does it affect him? More than likely negative words will adversely affect his mood.
Does this mean my words are so powerful that they can activate forces in either Heaven or Hell? I believe so. Our emotions and feelings are tied into our spiritual being and if one emotion is hit with a bad thought or word the spirit is naturally going to be negatively affected. Do I want Heaven activated in my life or do I want to bring all hell into my life and home? I certainly want Heaven in my life and home. The choice is mine.
God's word tells us in Deuteronomy 30:19 "...I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life". Based on this verse, we know that God's will is for us to choose positive words that bring life into any given situation. If I am tempted to use negative words in my life I have the responsibility to cast down that temptation and replace the negativity with positive words. Following God's command to choose life ultimately brings blessings to us. If I honestly believe Jesus died to give me life and life more abundantly I have to confess that with my mouth and stop harping on the negative circumstances.
No matter what is going on in your life be determined to use words of wisdom that bring life. I'm determined to not waste my breath on speaking negatively. May God by His grace and mercy give us all the strength to speak Heavenly words in every situation!
--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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