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October-November, 2003
Upcoming Retreats
November 2003 Married Couples Retreat: The upcoming married couples retreat scheduled for November 7-9, 2003 is fully booked. We are excited about the great things God will do at this retreat!
If you missed out on registering for this retreat check the next CFMR newsletter for future married couples retreats. God Bless You!
2004 Retreats: The first retreat for 2004 will be announced soon. The CFMR Board Members are in the process of making plans for the upcoming new year. A special edition newsletter will be mailed out as soon as possible so that everyone has ample time to make plans for attending a retreat.
Partnership Information
Many of you have requested information about joining hands with CFMR by becoming a faithful partner. Currently, we are in the process of implementing a partnership program for the ministry. This is an exciting time to be a part of God's plan for reaching families with the gospel. Without faithful partners, CFMR would not exist. This ministry belongs to God's people and together we will accomplish much for His Kingdom. Continue praying for this ministry as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance. If you have any questions you may contact us by phone, 301-387-8208 or email us at cfmr@gcnetmail.net
FEATURED ARTICLE: "Feed My Sheep"
Referenced Scripture: John 21:15-17
The above referenced scripture is a conversation between Simon Peter and Jesus Christ, after His resurrection from the dead. Jesus was questioning Simon Peter about his love for Him. Jesus asked him three times, "do you love me", and each time Simon Peter's answer was "Yes, Lord, You know that I love You". Any time I read scriptures in the Bible where Jesus repeats Himself I know there is a very important lesson for me to learn and understand. In the conversation between Simon Peter and Jesus, Jesus connected His disciples' love for him with feeding His sheep. That is the number one job Jesus left behind for His disciples when He ascended to Heaven. This job is no small task, but with a true love for Jesus anyone can do it! Yes, there will be sacrifices including bad days with bad tempered people, but remember, it is all about Jesus, not you! Sharing God's love and spreading the good news of the gospel to all creatures is a command from Jesus. Did you notice "good news" is in bold letters? That means we are not commanded to beat people over the head with the Bible and start an argument. Our job as true disciples is to love people through our actions and make them hungry for Jesus. So, let your light shine for Jesus and feed His sheep!!!
With Love, Joan
"A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another". John 13:34
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another". John 13:3
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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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