Cancun Christian Fellowship

2/29/2012 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2012-03-01T05:45:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

2/29/2012 (that’s right, it’s leap year)

WOW!!!!! Is our new church facility magnanimous or what?
We do not know of a nicer facility in Cancun and it is such a beautiful place for our Christian family to meet, learn and fellowship.

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Games and crafts in Spanish

“I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.” Abraham Lincoln

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn Martin for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.” David Star Jordan

We have been blessed with gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
CoFC Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoFC Member: Children’s Clothing
CoFC Member: Children’s Clothing
CoFC Member: Church Donation

“Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught.” J.C. Watts

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cheese (yellow and white), molida especial, pork, salchicha dokkers, sliced ham and turkey, chicken and milk, to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every week. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Children’s Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom Martin.

“Character is much easier kept than recovered.” Thomas Paine

It’s true, Mark Shook is really back and primed to share the gospel! This Sunday, 3/4/2012, Community of Faith Cancun will offer a new lesson in English by Pastor Shook. The lesson covers “How the Bible Changes Us”. It is the second lesson in Mark’s series on 40 Days in the World. Please join us in our magnificent new location on Yaxchilan. We hope to see you this Sunday.

“Don't try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough.” Arthur Freed

We have added new pictures, testimony and gallery pages to our website. The website has also received a facelift on pages one and two. New information concerning our activities has been included. If it has been a while since you have visited our website, why not take a few minutes and browse the pages. http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/

“The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right.” William Safire

It is nice having George and Gene back in Cancun and fellowshipping with their CoF Cancun family. Welcome Home!

Upcoming Events:
The new plan is to start the renovation of the upstairs community bathroom at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza Tuesday, March 6th. The room will be stripped of all tile and fixtures and will be completely redone. This project has been on the drawing table for several months and it will be nice to bring it to reality. As with last month’s septic system improvements, it will absolutely change the quality of life for our wonderful children.

“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” Will Rogers

This week’s pre-church fishing video will feature the Captain Blair Wiggins from Addictive Fishing pursuing Redfish along the Louisiana coast. As always, there is enough fishing action to please even the diehard angler. Join us at 9:15 AM, relax and enjoy the show.

“The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck!” Author Unknown

Thanks go out to Matthew Crook with Community of Faith in Houston. Perseverance wins out over compliancy and Matthew is truly our “go to” guy for technical issues with Community of Faith service lessons. Thanks Matthew, YOU ARE THE MAN!

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.” Author Unknown

THANK YOU LAURIE LIPP! If you have young children, please note that Laurie will be offering a Sunday Children’s Bible Study Group that coincides with our Sunday Service. The children’s group will be meeting in the “Showcase Room” to the left of the main entrance of Plaza Tokal. We hope you take advantage of Laurie’s commitment to our church and your children and will show compassion if she asks you for help.

For the next few weeks, we would like for you to consider (think about) this very important question: Do you belong to a church or do you simply attend a church?

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Men’s Group meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com / 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning and a Thursday Evening Christian Women’s Study Group is also offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Wednesday Group meets at the Malecon Americas Starbucks at 10:00 AM and the Thursday Evening Business Ladies Group meets at the Malecon Americas California Kitchen Pizza at 6:30 PM. For more information please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 / cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Remember, Community of Faith Cancun always meets at 10:00 AM SHARP.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN OUR NEW CHURCH FACILITY THIS SUNDAY!

Community of Faith Cancun
Today’s quotes from: quotegarden.com/integrity
Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Community of Faith Cancun
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

Cancun Christian Fellowship 2/22/2012 Newsletter

2012-02-23T13:38:00.000-08:00

Important Information - Please Read

2012-02-16T17:28:00.002-08:00

Community of Faith Cancun English Service is Moving!!!

Effective Sunday, February 26th, the CoF Cancun English Service is moving to Plaza Tokal and the facility is fantastic.

Where: Plaza Tokal, Avenida Yaxchilan, SM 17 Mza 1 Lote 2-01, Cancun, Mexico. (On Yaxchilan between Sam's Club and Costco)

When: Every Sunday @ 10:00 AM sharp and dress is always Cancun casual

Parking: There is ample parking in the front and rear of the building with entrance doors on each side. The lower parking garage is closed on Sunday.

The Inaugural Service on February 26th will feature a new and exciting lesson by Pastor Mark Shook.

We hope all of you will join us for the special occasion.

Cherilyn and Tom

PS: The new information is also posted on our website and blogspot.

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Community of Faith Cancun
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

2/15/2012 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2012-02-15T17:07:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

2/15/2012

COMMUNITY OF FAITH CANCUN ENGLISH SERVICE IS MOVING
See Upcoming events below of complete details.

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Games and crafts in Spanish

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.” Sally Koch

We have been blessed with gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
Vartan and Cynthia, Canada Mission Partners: Children’s Food Fund
Shawn and Suzanne, Q Roo Mission Partners: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Casa Hogar Renovation Fund
Laura, Q Roo Mission Partner: Casa Hogar Renovation Fund
Laura, Q Roo Mission Partner: Children’s Food Fund
Andy and June, Oregon Mission Partner: Casa Hogar Renovation Fund
CoF ES Member: Casa Hogar Renovation Fund
CoF ES Member: Clothing Donation
CoF ES Member: Clothing Donation
CoF SS Member: Children’s Food Fund
Wayne, Ruth and David, Kansas Mission Partner: Children’s Food Fund
Teresa, Texas Mission Partner: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund

“When Satan reminds us of our past, we should remind him of his future.” Unknown

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cheese (yellow and white), molida especial, pork, salchicha dokkers, sliced ham and turkey, pork, chicken, chorizo, jelly, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, bananas and oranges to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every week. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Children’s Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

This week’s Sunday service will feature an inspirational message by Dr. Ed Young on “Women”. Last week’s lesson was on “Men” and was the absolute best. Ladies, this week it is your turn. This is a fantastic lesson series. Why not join us?

Upcoming Events:
Community of Faith Cancun English Service is moving to a new location effective 2/26/2012. Please join us at Plaza Tokal, Avenida Yaxchilan, SM 17 Mza 1 Lote 2-01, Cancun, Mexico. (Yaxchilan between Sam’s Club and Costco). This is the greatest location ever for our church and we know you will like it. There is ample parking in the front and rear of the building with entrance doors on each side. The lower parking garage is closed on Sunday.

This week’s pre-church fishing video will feature Flip Pallot fly fishing in the Florida Everglades. There is enough action here to delight any angler. Join us at 9:15 AM, relax and enjoy the show.

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Men’s Group meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com / 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning and a Thursday Evening Christian Women’s Study Group is also offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Wednesday Group meets at the Malecon Americas Starbucks at 10:30 AM and the Thursday Evening Group meets at the Malecon Americas California Kitchen Pizza at 6:30 PM. For information please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 / cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, Community of Faith English Service Church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP).

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

Community of Faith Cancun
Cancun Christian Fellowship
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

Christian quotes are courtesy of thoughts-about-god.com

Cancun Christian Fellowship 1/25/2012 Newsletter

2012-01-27T07:44:00.001-08:00

Luke 22:26 “….the greatest are those who serve others, not those who expect to be served.”

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

1/25/2012

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Clothes for young boys ages 3-5

“Ultimately you are doing what you do for one of two reasons: to serve yourself or to serve God.” Unknown

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

“No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he had only had good intentions.” Margaret Thatcher

We have been blessed with gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
Vartan and Cynthia, Canada: Shoes, shoes and more shoes
Anonymous, Puerto Morelos: Clothes
CoF SS Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund

“A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds.” Unknown

With the physical help of Mission Partner Brian Schaefer and his crew, we have completed the new septic/drainage system at Casa Hogar. The work started off hard and got worse. Wednesday, everything that could go wrong went wrong. After a lot of praying Wednesday night, Thursday was a new day. When we arrived at the home the Pastor told us the current septic system was now plugged up and Santiago was scooping out sewage to locate the problem. We decided to dig a separate hole in an attempt to locate the obstruction and by doing that, we located an additional septic line we did not know existed. We were able to tie into the second line and bypass the main four inch line. We are happy to report the new system is now complete and working properly. We added 64 feet of field line and 3 cubic yards of ¾ inch stone to help resolved the gray water problems. We would like to thank several of our Mission Partners in the US and Canada for supplying the funding for this project. Your continued support of our work is truly amazing and we could not do it without you. You are the absolute best.

“Forgiveness doesn't change history; it makes living with it easier.” Unknown

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cheese (yellow and white), molida especial, pork, salchicha dokkers, sliced ham and turkey, and chicken to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every week. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Children’s Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

“Faith is all that dreamers need to see into the future.” Jim Stovall

We have more projects on the drawing board for our home in Bonfil. Several church groups in the US and Canada have expressed interest in joining us in accomplishing the projects so this should be an exciting year and we have made an excellent start. If your church Small Group or Mission Outreach is interested in serving God by serving others, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com . WE will be happy to discuss ongoing mission opportunities with you.

“Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” Unknown

This week’s Sunday service will feature inspirational message by Dr. Ed Young continuing with “The Sermon on the Mount”. Why not join us?

“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the Son light.” Unknown

Upcoming Events:
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 to celebrate our anniversary. California Kitchen Pizza is the place and 12:30 PM is the time. The Pizza Luncheons are a great way to enjoy food and fellowship with your Cancun Christian family. All CoF ES church members and Mission Partners are invited to attend.

“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day, saying. .."I will try again tomorrow."” Unknown

This week’s pre-church fishing video will feature Flip fly fishing for Snook in the Florida Everglades. There is enough action here to delight any angler. Join us at 9:15, relax and enjoy the show.

“If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world.” Vance Havner

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Men’s Group meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning and a Thursday Evening Women’s Study Group is also offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Wednesday Group meets at the Malecon Americas Starbucks and the Thursday Evening Group meets at the Malecon Americas California Kitchen Pizza. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. Why not join us? Tom

The only way you can truly get more out of life for yourself is to give part of yourself away.” Jim Stovall

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

Christian quotes are courtesy of thoughts-about-god.com

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Community of Faith Cancun
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

Cancun Christian Fellowship 1/20/2012 Newsletter

2012-01-20T13:50:00.000-08:00

"Forgiveness is the fragrance the flower leaves on the heel of the one who crushed it." David Jeremiah

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

1/20/2011

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Clothes for young boys ages 3-5

“Money is no substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness. I can tell you as I'm sitting here dying, when you most need it, neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much of them you have." Morrie

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

"People need loving the most when they deserve it the least." John Harrison

We have been blessed with gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
CoF SS Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Food Fund
CoF ES Member: Children’s Education Fund

“Remember, you may choose your sin, but you cannot choose the consequences.” Jenny Sanford

With the help of Mission Partner Brian Schaefer and his crew, we started renovating the kitchen and laundry area plumbing at Casa Hogar today. The word renovation is actually a misnomer because the home does not currently have a plumbing system in the kitchen and laundry area (unless you call plastic buckets a plumbing system). The improvements will greatly enhance the quality of life for our children. The hole we are currently digging is 6 feet wide, 5 feet deep and 12 feet long. Six hours of hard labor by 3.5 men got us down 18 inches. In our excavation activity, we have uncovered everything under the sun with the possible exception of Jimmy Hoffa. Tomorrow is a new day. We will post pictures on the website upon completion.

“Humor is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles.” Stan Toler

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cheese, molida especial, pork, salchicha dokkers, sliced ham and turkey, and chicken to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every week. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Children’s Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.” Winston Churchill

The Doctor reported that Marti Mason’s foot is really broken and now she is sporting a cast for the next four to six weeks. Marti, we were very sorry to get that news. We would also like to report that TJ is now home and resting comfortably after surgery and we hope to see him back in church soon. Yes, he has his cell phone with him.

“Wherever you are, be all there.” Jim Elliot

This week’s Sunday service will feature inspirational songs by Paul Colman, Ayiesha Woods and Paul Baloche. Wonderful music followed by a great Dr. Ed Young service message. Why not join us?

“What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity? Our attitude toward it is the difference. Every opportunity has a difficulty, and every difficulty has an opportunity.” J. Sidlow Baxter

Upcoming Events:
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 to celebrate our anniversary. We have decided on California Kitchen Pizza at 12:30 PM. The Pizza Luncheons have proven to be a great way to enjoy food and fellowship with your Cancun Christian family. All CoF ES church members and Mission Partners are invited to attend.

“Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on Him who has all things safely in His hands.” Elisabeth Elliot

This week’s pre-church fishing video will feature Flip fly fishing for Sailfish off the coast of Costa Rica. It offers very interesting fly fishing action so come early…we would love to have you join us.

“Fretting springs from a determination to get our own way.” Oswald Chambers

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Men’s Group meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning and a Thursday Evening Women’s Study Group is also offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The Wednesday Group meets at the Malecon Americas Starbucks and the Thursday Evening Group meets at the Malecon Americas California Kitchen Pizza. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. Why not join us?

“Language is the apparel in which your thoughts parade before the public.” George Crane

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

Christian quotes are courtesy of thoughts-about-God.com

Hola and Happy New Year from Cancun Christian Fellowship

2012-01-10T10:42:00.000-08:00

Hola and Happy New Year to all of our wonderful Mission Partners!

2011 was a fantastic year for our Christian Mission Outreach in Mexico and we owe it all to you and your generosity and continued support of our work at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, our Cancun Christian home.

1st: Our English church continues to grow and prosper. We have been blessed with new members joining our Sunday service and vacationing guests that appreciate a place to worship and fellowship with new Christian friends.

2nd: Our Mission Outreach at Casa Hogar is gaining momentum and our children are growing in love and life changing power of Jesus Christ.

With your help in 2011, we were able to make significant improvements in the kitchen and pantry area as well as minor improvements to the girl’s downstairs bathroom.

With the help of a group from Missouri and Indiana, we were able to repaint and improve space that will be used to help generate future income for the home.

Groups from Canada, Mexico and the US have supplied us with needed clothing, games and toys for the children.

A couple from Texas supplied the home with new blankets for all of the children, Esther and the Pastor when winter chills began to sweep across the Yucatan Peninsula.

3rd: And last but not least, financial donations from Mission Partners around the world supplied the home with nutritious food, diapers, renovations, activities and their best Christmas ever.

2012 is off to a great start. Around the 18th of January, we will begin renovating the kitchen and laundry area plumbing. This is something that is desperately needed and will improve the quality of life in the home.

Next on the list is complete renovation of the upstairs bathroom and both downstairs bathrooms. This is also something that will greatly improve our children’s quality of life.

We are always amazed by your support, generosity and prayers and we sincerely thank you. We gratefully acknowledge that the work could not be accomplished without you. We are always available for your emails, phone calls and visits and really appreciate your feedback.

If you live in Cancun or are visiting ”The Riviera Maya”, we invite you to visit our Sunday English church service, enjoy a great lesson and meet the wonderful people that perform the weekly tasks required to support the continued needs of the home.

Happy New Year and may our amazing Lord bless each and every one of you.

Cherilyn and Tom Martin

Cancun Christian Fellowship 1/4/2012 Newsletter

2012-01-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

12/29/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-12-29T09:30:00.000-08:00

“Christmas is a celebration of the day our Heavenly Father took off divinity and put on humanity” Dr. Ed Young

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

12/29/2011

“Somehow, not only for Christmas
But all the long year through
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you
And the more you spend in blessing
The poor and lonely and sad
The more of your heart's possessing
Returns to you glad”
John Greenleaf Whittier

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Clothes for young boys ages 3-5

“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” Peg Bracken

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Charles Dickens

We have been blessed with financial gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
Kim, Keith, Andy, Chris, Brian and Julianna, Colorado: Children’s Christmas
Gary and Carlisa, Texas: Children’s Christmas
John, California: Children’s Christmas
Charlie, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
Puerto Morelos Mission Partners: Children’s Christmas

“Sympathy is no substitute for action.” David Livingstone

In January, 2012, we will be starting a renovation of the kitchen and laundry area plumbing. It is the next step we need to take now that the kitchen and pantry have been renovated. The project should not take longer than a week and will add significantly to the home. The normal day-to-day operation of the home will not be effected. We will post pictures on the website upon completion.

“Jesus is the reason for the season!” Kirk Franklin

With the financial help of our Community of Faith Cancun English and Spanish service and 200+ worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cheese, chorizo, molida especial, pork, cereal, peanut butter, bananas, oranges and sugar to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Children’s Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

"From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another, the warmth and joy of Christmas brings us closer to each other.” Emily Matthews

Christmas Eve at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza was wonderful, a genuine recharge for the soul’s batteries. You were represented by Cherilyn, Henry, TJ and Tom. Haven and her family were also there to help out and enjoy the fellowship. The children were a delight to watch and be with and all faces were filled with joy and appreciation. Our group arrived around 8:00 PM to place their presents around the tree and wait for our children to return from church. Before the children’s Christmas celebration we all gathered around tables to enjoy their traditional Christmas Eve feast. We cannot think of a better way to celebrate the eve of the greatest day in the history of our world. If you did not make it, why not join us next year?

“Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart… filled it, too, with a melody that would last forever.” Bess Streeter Aldrich

Heartfelt thanks go out to all of our glorious Mission Partners that helped make this the best Christmas and best year ever for our children. Words absolutely cannot express our appreciation for your generosity and continued support. You are the light of Christ.

“A joy that is shared is a joy made double.” John Roy

The Webster Dictionary defines a missionary as “someone on a mission - especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country”. You may not consider yourself a missionary, but you are. Through your teaching, actions and love, you are showing the children of Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza the life changing power of Jesus Christ. God Bless You!

“I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the word seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses.” Taylor Caldwell

Our Christmas Day Community of Faith Cancun English service was fantastic. It started with 30 minutes of traditional Christmas music which allowed us time to enjoy conversation and fellowship with our friends. Listening music was followed by singing traditional hymns, a great Christmas service lesson and a candlelight close.

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall and the genial flame of charity in the heart.” Washington Irving

Mark Shook will be providing this Sunday’s lesson on “God’s Law of Abundance”. We will be returning to our normal 10:00 AM service time and hope you will join us. We have previewed the lesson and know that you will enjoy it. If, for some reason, you cannot make it to church, the link below will allow you to view it from home. It’s a great lesson…don’t miss it! http://communityoffaith.lightcastmedia.com/console/3150/1751713864

“Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.” Saint Augustine

This week’s pre-church fishing video will present Flip Pallot and Dave Whitlock fly fishing on Lake Michigan. You will be surprised at what they are catching.

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” Janice Maeditere

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. Why not join us? Tom

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

12/21/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-12-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

“Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservations.” Elton Trueblood

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

12/21/2011

If you are considering a commodity contribution to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Clothes for young ladies ages 6-11
3. Clothes for young boys ages 3-5

"The Rock of Ages is more important than the age of rocks." William Jennings Bryan

If you are in the Riviera Maya and have a clothing contribution for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable.

We have been blessed with financial gifts to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent gifts include:
Nina, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Nina, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Nina, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Teresa, Texas: Children’s Food Fund
Don and Carolyn, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Harry, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
Shawn and Suzanne, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
CoF Member, Quintana Roo: Commodity Donation

Give Nina in Texas a standing ovation. She has been working overtime gathering money for our children’s Christmas. Nina, we appreciate all you do for us. Thank you sooooo very much.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide eggs, cereal, mermelada, diapers, rice, oranges, apples, watermelons, cantaloupes and bananas to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a contribution to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

“The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed” Hudson Taylor

As we have discussed, this week’s service will start at 9:30 AM featuring Christmas music by Ernesto Cortazar II. Ernesto Cortazar II (1940–2004) was a contemporary classical composer and pianist. He started his music career in Mexico at the age of 18 composing the background music for the motion picture La Risa de la Ciudad. Since then, he has composed background music for more than 500 motion pictures. He also gained notoriety by topping the popularity on MP3.com - a leading music-sharing service, popular with independent musicians for promoting their work. He traveled to more than 25 countries to perform. In 2001, Ernesto moved from Los Angeles to Tampico, Mexico to live his last years near his family, where he died in 2004. His music legacy is continued by his two sons, Ernesto Cortazar III and Edgar Cortazar, who are successful songwriters in the Latin market. We promise you will enjoy the pre-church music so come early, relax and enjoy Christmas Day with us.

We have added a new page to our website and we feel you will find the information enjoyable. To view the page, please click on the link below:
http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/cancun-christian-testimony4.htm

Ed Young will be providing this week’s Sunday service lesson on “The True Miracle of Christmas”. It will be a great lesson and we sincerely hope you join us on Christmas Day. This is the same Christian Day lesson that will be viewed by millions of Christians around the world.

Upcoming events:
• Christmas Eve at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza is the best way we can think of to prepare for Christmas Day. You are all invited to join us for the activities that will begin around 8:00 PM. Be sure to bring your camera. If you plan to attend, please let us know in advance so we can give Esther a head count.
• A special Christmas Day English service is planned for our COF members and guests. Our Savior’s Birthday Celebration will begin at 9:30 AM. From 9:30 to 10:00 you will have the opportunity to visit with your friends and enjoy your favorite Christmas music. Please join us for traditional Christmas music, a great lesson and fellowship with your Cancun Christian family. We cannot think of a better way to celebrate His very special day.

“Sympathy is no substitute for action.” David Livingstone

Christmas is in 4 days and we continue with our plans for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 financial gift (and we could really use your help). To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

“I don't know how your theology works, but if Jesus has a choice between stained glass windows and feeding starving kids, I have a feeling he'd choose the starving kids.” Tony Campolo

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

If we don’t see you in church on Sunday, we wish you a very safe and MERRY CHRISTMAS. Thanks for your continued support in 2011 and we look forward to seeing all of you again in 2012. Love to all, Cherilyn and Tom.

12/14/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-12-14T14:54:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

12/14/2011

Lift up your eyes. The heavenly Father waits to bless you in inconceivable ways to make your life what you never dreamed it could be. Anne Ortlund

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Strive to make sure all items donated are clean and serviceable. Currently, we especially need clothing for young girls ages 6-11.

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
Village Free Church, Minnesota: Children’s Christmas - New Mission Partner
Dan, Victoria and family, Missouri: Children’s Christmas, Children’s Food Fund and Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza facility renovation
Marce, Chris and family, Colorado: Children’ Christmas
Lori, Missouri: Children’s Christmas
Jim, Quintana Roo: Commodity Donation
Angeles, Quintana Roo: Commodity Donation
Dan, MN: Children’s Christmas - New Mission Partner
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund

The spirit of Christmas needs to be replaced by the Spirit of Christ. The spirit of Christmas is annual but the Spirit of Christ is eternal. Unknown

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide a week’s supply of cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, salchicha, molida especial, rice, cereal, mermelada and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

Gary and Carlisa, new Mission Partners from the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS, generously provided funding for new blankets for all of our children along with Esther and the Pastor. The blankets were purchased and delivered today. Thank you guys, words cannot express what this means to our family.

The Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza Christmas decoration was last night and we had a great turnout. The younger children had face paingint, played games, decorated cupcakes and sang songs. The boys were treated to a fun and games night at Peter Piper Pizza. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with our children and share God’s love.

As many of you know, just prior to the Sunday service we show different fishing videos from approximately 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM. We have a loyal group that shows up weekly to enjoy the fishing adventures. This week we will be highlighting fishing the waters around Homosassa, Florida. You are invited to come early and join in the fellowship.

Mark Shook will be providing this week’s Sunday service lesson on “How to Experience a Miracle”. If you cannot join us in person, we invite you to view the lesson at home. Please click on the link, open your hearts and enjoy. http://communityoffaith.lightcastmedia.com/console/3150/1231789646

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting. Elizabeth Bibesco

NEWS FLASH: Fritos Scoops are now located in the “organic food section” at Superama on Autopista 307. We stumbled on them by accident but find their new organic food status very appropriate.

Upcoming events:
• Christmas Eve at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza is the best way we can think of to prepare for Christmas Day. You are all invited to join us for the activities that will begin around 8:00 PM. Be sure to bring your camera. If you plan to attend, please let us know in advance so we can give Esther a head count.
• A special Christmas Day service is planned for our COF members and guests. The Christmas Day service will begin at 9:30 AM. Please join us for traditional Christmas music, a great lesson and fellowship with your Cancun Christian family.

Christmas is in 2 weeks and we continue with our plans for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Christianity is a power religion. Christ has the power to re-create you from the inside out, as everyone who has ever met Him knows. Peter Marshall

12/7/2011 CCF Newsletter

2011-12-07T12:06:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/7/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
2. Twin Size Blankets (winter is here)

“The difference between listening to a radio sermon and going to church...is almost like the difference between calling your girl on the phone and spending an evening with her.” Dwight L. Moody

Are you planning a vacation to live or currently living in the Riviera Maya? If the answer is yes, we invite you to attend our Sunday Service. We offer a non-denominational, Bible based Christian church with exceptional service lessons in English, a warm and friendly congregation and a strong and meaningful Christian Mission Outreach program.

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Strive to make sure all items donated are clean and serviceable. Currently, we especially need clothing for young girls ages 6-11.

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
Mike and Stacy, Illinois: Children’s Christmas
Jim and Linda, Illinois: Children’s Christmas
Shawn and Suzanne, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
Oscar and Patty, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
Luis and Katy, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
Wayne, Ruth and David, Kansas: Children’s Christmas
Alisha, Texas: Children’s Christmas
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund and clothing donation
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member: Children’s Christmas

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide a week’s supply of eggs, cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, salchicha, molida especial, rice, mermelada and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.” Billy Graham

It is nice that George and Jean have joined our fellowship as Sunday regulars. New members are always welcome and appreciated. It is also good to see Gary and Marti returning to our Cancun family. We missed you in your absence. It’s also nice having Gary back in the Wednesday men’s group.

TJ also brought a guest this week, Diana Contreras. It is always great to have guests and we hope all of you take the lead from TJ.

GREAT INFO TO READ AND KEEP HANDY: Most of you remember Donald Kelly. Donald has opened an auto repair shop (Cancun Repair Center) in the business park behind the Comfort Inn on Autopista 307 and near the airport. To find his building, go through security and proceed straight ahead. Once you get to the concrete wall turn right and at the next road turn left. He is the first building on the left behind the chain link fence. His office phone number is 998-886-2161. Many of our church members and friends have used his services and we are very happy to have his business in Cancun. Tell Don you heard about him in the CCF Newsletter.

Henry deserves congratulations and recognition. It seems that Henry had a great score in the triathlon competition last week. Keep up the good work Henry.

As many of you know, just prior to the Sunday service we show different fishing videos from approximately 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM. We have a loyal group that shows up weekly to enjoy the fishing adventures. This week we will be highlighting San Felipe, Yucatan and fly fishing for Tarpon. You are invited to come early and join in the fellowship.

Mark Shook will be providing this week’s Sunday service lesson on “Serve the World Celebration”. If you cannot join us in person, we invite you to view the lesson at home. Please click on the link, relax, open your heart and enjoy. http://communityoffaith.lightcastmedia.com/console/3150/341117662

“We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.” Dwight L. Moody

Interesting Facebook information for Cancun Christian Fellowship: The percentage of people who liked your Page for each age and gender bracket as of 12/4/11. This is based on the data people enter in their profile. Percentages may not add up to 100 because not everyone on Facebook specifies their gender.

Female: 46%         0.0%       8.6%       17%       2.9%       8.6%       8.6%
                             13-17      18-24      25-34     35-44     45-54       55+
Male:   49%         0.0%       2.9%       17%       14%        2.9%       11%

Upcoming events:
• A special Christmas Day service is planned for our COF members and guests. Please join us in traditional Christmas music, a great lesson and fellowship with your Cancun Christian family.
• Christmas Eve at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza is the best way we can think of to prepare for Christmas Day. You are all invited to join us for the activities that will begin around 8:00 PM. Be sure to bring your camera. If you plan to attend, please let us know in advance so we can give Esther a head count.
• December 13th has been established for our Casa Hogar decoration party. You are all invited to come, interact with the children, Pastor Mancilla and Esther and help us decorate their home. There will also be games for the younger kids and Anna will be there with her face painting supplies.

“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” John Wesley

Prince and Kathy, attending our December 25th service, would be a GREAT Christmas gift.

Christmas is in 3 weeks and we continue with our plans for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Christian Fellowship 11/30/2011 Newsletter

2011-12-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/30/2011

“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk & Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Twin Size Blankets (winter is here)

Are you planning a vacation to or currently living in the Riviera Maya? If the answer is yes, we invite you to attend our Sunday Service. We offer a non-denominational, Bible based Christian church with exceptional service lessons in English, a warm and friendly congregation and a strong and meaningful Christian Mission Outreach program.

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, please contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Strive to make sure all items donated are clean and serviceable. Currently, we especially need clothing for young girls ages 6-11.

Last week, we had the pleasure of spending time at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza with new Mission Partners from Texas and Serbia. Their children spent quality time with our children and all had a great afternoon.

Interesting information: We continually monitor traffic source information on our blog. We find the information useful in our effort to reach new Worldwide Mission Partners. The information reflected below is for calendar year 2011. Our daily blog “hits” continue to increase and we are very thankful for that. Our Christian Mission Outreach has been viewed by people representing over 45% of the countries in the world. Below are the Top Ten countries reflected by the number of “hits” received:
United States 867
Mexico 473
Canada 129
Russia 85
United Kingdom 52
Slovenia 39
Germany 37
Poland 26
Netherlands 23
Finland 13

Another interesting statistic: This month’s blog activity has increased over 100% compared to last month.

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
Hollis & Sue, Texas: Children’s Christmas
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund
COF Member: Children’s Food Fund

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide a week’s supply of eggs, cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, salchicha, molida especial and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

Our very own Juliette donated clothes and toys to our children as Casa Hogar. Thanks Juliette.

Food for thought:
When God saw you ... it was love at first sight.
He paid a debt, He did not owe; You owed a debt, you could not pay.
Only God can give all of Himself to everyone.
God needs our availability more than our ability.
The safest place to be is within the Will of God.
God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them.
Unless we rely on God's power within us, we will yield to the pressures around us.
Prayer is more effective when we spend as much time listening as we do talking.
The Bible is a compass, pointing you in the right direction.
A good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another up.
Prayer doesn't always change things, but it will change you.
God without man is still God. Man without God is nothing.
The wages of sin have never been reduced.
God doesn't want shares of your life, He wants controlling interest.
We need to seek God Himself more than His gifts.
And our all time favorite: If you were on trial for being a Christian ... would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Ref: expecthisreturn.net

Damon Shook will be providing this week’s Sunday service lesson on “God’s Plan for Daily Living”. We always appreciate Damon’s “old school” approach to his lessons. If you cannot join us in person, we invite you to view the lesson at home. Please click on the link, relax, open your heart and enjoy. http://communityoffaith.lightcastmedia.com/console/3150/1354111024

A tentative date of 12/13/2011 has been set for our Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza’s Christmas decoration party. Please contact Cherilyn if you would like to volunteer to share your Christmas joy and love with our children.

Christmas will be here in less than 4 weeks and we continue with our plans for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and click on the gallery.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

11/23/2011 Newsletter and Update

2011-11-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/23/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk & Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Twin Size Blankets (winter is here)

If you are vacationing or living in the Riviera Maya, we invite you to attend our Sunday Service. We offer a non-denominational, Bible based Christian church with exceptional service lessons, a warm and friendly congregation and a strong and meaningful Christian Mission Outreach program.

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please make sure all items donated are clean and serviceable. Currently, we especially need clothing for young girls ages 6-11.

With help of Wendy Sombito (our helping ANGEL at 2nd Baptist Church in Houston), we will be viewing Dr. Ed Young’s Christmas Eve service on December 25th. This is the same lesson other Christians around the world will be watching Christmas Day. We have also located appropriate traditional seasonal music and we feel you will enjoy the Christmas Day fellowship. Christmas Day falls on Sunday and we are offering a Christmas Day service at the usual time and location and we hope as many of you as possible will attend. Looking for a great way to start your Christmas Day festivities…join our Cancun Christian family in praise and celebration.

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
• Scott, Cheri and family, Alabama: Children’s Christmas
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Food Fund
• Larry, Sasha and family, Texas: Children’s Christmas & Children's Food Fund
• Peter and Yelena, Serbia: Children’s Christmas and Children's Food Fund

We want to thank all Mission Partners and COF members for their continuing contributions and support. In addition to our weekly expenses for food and sundries, in the month of December we will be providing Christmas joy for sixteen children and four adults. We absolutely could not do it without you.

We want to offer a note of appreciation and special thanks to Cancun Brian. Brian is always there with a helping hand when we need him.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide a week’s supply of mermelada, eggs, cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, salchicha hotdogs, molida especial and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

Food for thought: We are all in God's hands all of our lives, even when we least expect it. He is our Father, and wants His children to come to him always. He loves us all, good or bad.

Never be ashamed to call out to God for help. We all call out to God in times of need, but we seldom call out to God when we are happy to thank him for the happy and joyful times in our lives, let's give him the thanks and praise he deserves for giving us the lives we have. He surrounds us with his love and his mercy. For only when we truly face the unknown situations of our lives do we understand the depth of our lives.

We need to walk with him every day and acknowledge him in everything we do. Let him lead you and let him carry you when you can't walk. Let him be in control, for you can't control your life. You can control certain things, but he controls everything, let him be in control. Let God be your main purpose for being.

LANCE PRICE - LANCE PRICE - LANCE PRICE - LANCE PRICE: We all enjoyed Lance Price’s sermon last Sunday. For those that missed it, this week’s lesson (11/27/2011) is your chance to catch Lance again. His lesson is on “The Old and the New”, we have previewed it and we know you will like it. You are invited to join us for a phenomenal hour of worship, music and Christian fellowship.

Frito Scoops: After careful analysis and a lot of leg work, it appears the last Frito Scoops in Cancun are at the Superama north of Coba/Kukulkan on Bonampak. They still had a reasonable supply but they won’t last long. Two weeks ago they had a large supply of “Goldfish” but there were completely sold out today. Small pleasures don’t last long in the Yucatan.

A tentative date of 12/13/2011 has been set for our Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza’s Christmas decoration party. So far, volunteers include Anna, Linda, Tom, Cherilyn and Katherine, but we need more help. Please contact Cherilyn if you would like to volunteer and share your Christmas joy and love with our children.

Tom and Cherilyn had the pleasure of spending Monday afternoon (just hanging out) with Evelyn, one of our children from Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. She was a delight to be with. Time flew by much too fast and the really hard part was taking her home. We are already planning our next outing with her. Being with Evelyn was Christ’s food for our souls.

At our “after church lunch” Sunday, we discussed the Hatfield and Hollander families, wonderful Mission Partners from the US, and what a spiritual impact they had on our CCF volunteers. They are truly God’s gift that keeps on giving.

More food for thought: I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No". He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No". He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No". He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No". He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No". He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No". He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!" Graham Pockett

Christmas day is just around the corner and we continue with our plans for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. We want this year’s activities to be even better than last and we are asking assistance. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). More details will follow soon. To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30 AM. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening Christian ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza Kitchen in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

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11/16/2011 News Letter

2011-11-16T13:57:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/16/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk & Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Twin Size Blankets (winter is here)

Lance is back. For that Lance Price lover in you, for the next several Sundays, Lance will be offering our spiritual message at Community of Faith Church Cancun’s English Service. We have previewed the first message and you will not be disappointed.

If you are vacationing or living in the Riviera Maya, we invite you to attend our Sunday Service. We are a non-denominational, Bible based Christian church that offers exceptional lessons, a warm and friendly congregation and a strong and meaningful Mission Outreach program. We are the oldest English speaking Christian church in Cancun.

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and Wednesday delivery. Please make sure all items donated are clean and serviceable. Currently, we especially need clothing for young girls ages 6-11.

What a great group in church this past Sunday including guests and new members. Speaking of new members, TJ spoke on bringing new members into our Christian family. It is a topic we should all be giving serious consideration to.

For the past several newsletters, we have requested that our Mission Partners email us pictures of themselves and their families. We want to add a new Mission Partner gallery page to our website. Either no one is reading the newsletter OR no one wants to send a picture. We promise we will not use your names in the gallery…we simply want the world to see your smiling faces. We are very grateful for your assistance and we want to share our joy with others. Someone has to be the first to send a picture…why not let it be you?

We are currently working on the Christmas service with a great lesson and appropriate traditional seasonal music. Christmas Day falls on Sunday this year and we are planning a Christmas Day service at the usual time and we hope as many of you as possible will attend. Want a great way to start your Christmas Day festivities…join your Cancun Christian family in praise and celebration.

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
• Jon, Kristi, Jared & Kaylin, Washington: Children’s Christmas and Food Fund
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
• Shawn and Suzanne, Quintana Roo: Food Fund
• Brant and Claudia, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
• Anonymous Mission Partner, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas
• Dan, Texas: Children’s Christmas
• COF Member, Quintana Roo: Children’s Christmas

We want to thank all Mission Partners and church members for their continuing contributions and support. In addition to our weekly expenses for food and sundries, in the month of December we will be providing Christmas joy for sixteen children and four adults. We absolutely could not do it without you.

As many of you know, last Sunday was Katy and Prince’s last Cancun family Sunday for a while. Please join me in praying for their safe return in mid January. Our service is never the same without them.

Now for really happy news, we have been contacted by Mike and Heidi from the US and they are planning a Cancun wedding in February, 2012. They will be attending our church service during their visit and all members are invited to their wedding ceremony offered by Tom in Puerto Morelos. We will give you more details at a later date.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, this past week, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were able to provide a week’s supply of eggs, cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, hotdogs and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

If you have ideas on ways to improve our Sunday service, please share them with us…we are listening. Your thoughts are important to us.

Christmas day is getting closer and we continue to plan for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. We want this year’s activities to be even better than last and we are asking for your ideas and financial assistance. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). Anna has volunteered her children’s face painting services for the Christmas decoration party (a real child pleaser). More details will follow soon. To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery. We could also use your help at the Casa Hogar Christmas Party. To volunteer, contact Tom or Cherilyn.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

11/11/11 CCF NEWSLETTER

2011-11-11T13:01:00.000-08:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/11/2011

Things of late have been hectic but a lot of really good things are happening.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Blankets (winter is here)

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, contact Cherilyn for sorting, sizing and delivery.

If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. Proverbs 21:13

We have been blessed with financial donations to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are always grateful for the assistance we receive from our worldwide mission partners. Recent donations include:
Rebecca, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Mark, Kansas: Casa Hogar Food Fund
Teresa, Texas: Children’s Christmas and Casa Hogar Food Fund
Andy and June, Oregon: Children’s Christmas and Casa Hogar Food Fund
Bryan, Cancun: Children’s Christmas
Kathy and Jack, Iowa: Casa Hogar Food Fund
Rhonda, Iowa: Children’s Christmas and Casa Hogar Food Fund
Kevin and Sharon, Texas: Children’s Christmas
Tiffeni, Texas: Children’s Christmas

TJ received a donation of many, many, many videos in Spanish for Casa Hogar. A member of our congregation provided a VHS player while our newest Mission Partners Katy, Jack and Rhonda also provided VHS players. Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased new cables and all items will be delivered next Wednesday.

Angeles, a friend of TJ, also donated children’s toys and clothes to our children.

Over the past few weeks, we have had several families from the US visit our Christian home and make donations to the children. Several of the groups were fluent in Spanish and with young children that really interacted well with the children at the home.

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? James 2:15-6

We want to thank all Mission Partners and church members for their continuing contributions and support. We absolutely could not do it without you.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, over the past several weeks, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship continued to provide weekly supplies of eggs, cheese (yellow and white), chicken, chorizo, beef, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, hotdogs, boxed drinks, cereal and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. Our grocery list has changed slightly to accommodate the children’s return to school. If you would like to make a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

Prince and Kathy have returned to their Island home and it is great having then back in church. Gary and Marti are scheduled to return the end of November and it will be wonderful having Gary rejoining the Wednesday Men’s Group.

With your help, Cancun Christian Fellowship made a generous donation to the Community of Faith Houston East African Relief Effort to purchase and deliver food and water to starving people Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya.

One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24

The Wednesday morning and Thursday evening Christian Ladies’ Groups have resumed their normal schedules and you are invited to attend. Contact Cherilyn Martin for additional information. cherilynmartin@gmail.com

The Thursday evening group had and travel guests from the US this week. Looking at the ladies’ faces, they all had a great time.

IT IS GETTING TO BE CRUNCH TIME. We continue to plan for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. We want this year’s activities to be even better than last and we are asking for your ideas and financial assistance. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). Anna has volunteered her children’s face painting services for the Christmas decoration party (a real child pleaser). More details will follow soon. To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and click on the gallery. We could also use your help at the Casa Hogar Christmas Party. To volunteer, contact Tom or Cherilyn.

That’s it for today…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. This week’s lesson is on Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The current lesson is on “Giving Back in Tithes and Service to Others”.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

9/19/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-09-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

9/19/2011

We are back from our summer vacation and ready to share the weekly news and excitement with you.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Blankets (winter will be here soon)

If you are in Cancun and have a clothing donation for our children, contact Cherilyn for sorting and sizing.

The Wayne Shaw family, Mission Partners from Kansas, have blessed us with another donation for Casa Hogar Food Fund. Please keep the Shaw family in your prayers.

Financial donations have also been received from the Abe and Gloria Derksen family in Canada (CH Christmas Fund) and Teresa Weatherly (CH Food Fund) in Texas. Both have been loyal and faithful Mission Partners and we could not do our work without them.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, over the past several weeks, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship continued to provide weekly supplies of eggs, cheese, chicken, chorizo, beef, pork, ham and turkey lunchmeat, hotdogs, boxed drinks and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. Our grocery list has changed slightly to accommodate the children’s return to school. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please contact Cherilyn or Tom.

Matthew 25: 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink? 38 And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee? 39 And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?' 40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'

Great news … with the help and generosity of our Community of Faith Cancun English Service partners, we were able to make a meaningful financial donation to the COF Houston East African Relief Effort. Community of Faith Houston will be raising $120,000.00 to purchase and deliver food and water to starving people Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya.

We want to start a Mission Partner photo album on our website. Mission Partners, for this to work, you need to send us a picture of you and/or your family. We look forward to receiving and posting them. Please email them to cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com. So far, none of our Mission Partners have forwarded a photograph (why not be the first). We are very proud of you and we want to share our pride with the world.

The Wednesday morning and Thursday evening Christian Ladies’ Groups have resumed their normal schedules and you are invited to attend. Contact Cherilyn Martin for additional information. cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

We have started planning for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar, our Cancun Christian home. We want this year’s activities to be even better than last and we are asking for your ideas and financial assistance. You can sponsor a child’s Christmas joy with a $50.00 donation (and we could really use your help). To see last year’s Christmas activities, go to www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and click on the gallery. We could also use your help at the Casa Hogar Christmas Party. To volunteer, contact Tom or Cherilyn.

That’s it for today…SEE YOU NEXT SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. This week’s lesson is on Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Christmas at Casa Hogar para Ninos Experanza

2011-08-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

It may seem a little early to some but Christmas is closer than you think and we need to start planning for the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, our Christian home in Bonfil.

Last year we held a Christmas decorating party (wow, what a great success), purchased gifts for the children and several of our volunteers attended a Christmas Eve gathering at the home with Pastor Mancilla, Esther Mancilla and the children.

This year, we are again asking that you and your family consider adopting one or more of our children for Christmas. Your $50.00 donation will help provide Christmas for a child that our Father has placed in our care.

Many of you have visited the home and enjoyed Christian fellowship with our volunteers and the children while others have followed and supported our work through our website, blog and Face Book.

Pictures of last year’s Christmas activities are in the Gallery section of our website (www.cancunchristianfellowship.com) and we invite you to experience the joy of serving God by serving others.

If you have questions, thoughts or simply desire additional information, contact Cherilyn Martin (cherilynmartin@gmail.com) or Tom Martin (tommartinmx@gmail.com). Your love, prayers and support are sincerely appreciated.

7/30/2011 CCF NEWSLETTER

2011-07-30T19:26:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

7/30/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

If you have a clothing donation for our children, please give it to Cherilyn for sorting and sizing.

“The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.” Dr. Kent Keith

We have two new Mission Partners this week. Maria Ali and Rick Conley, both of Houston, have honored us with financial donations to benefit our Christian home. Their donations will be used to purchase food for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Our food supply money always seems to be on the verge of critical and your donations, along with your confidence in our work, are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Speaking of donations to our food fund, Andrew Barrey, a Mission Partner from the US has increased his commitment to our work through another financial donation. Andrew asked that the donation be used to benefit our home and we have already added it to the food fund. Thanks Andrew…it will only be about fourteen months before you and your wife join our Cancun family on a permanent basis. It’s a great place to live, worship and serve our Father and we look forward to having you.

Teresa Weatherly, another Houston area Mission Partner, also increased her commitment to our work. Teresa is one of our most loyal supporters and her generosity to our children is a blessing. Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you soon.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship continue to provide weekly supply’s of eggs, cheese, chicken, chorizo, beef, pork and milk to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please tell Cherilyn or Tom.

We received a very nice letter from Marti Mason. Marti and Gary are spending the summer in Minnesota but promise to return to us by the end of November. Gary, you are missed in the Wednesday Men’s Group.

Pictures have been added to our “Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza” FaceBook page. Please take a few minutes to view and enjoy them.

“God has given wonderful blessings to each of us and we are called to give back by doing good works and by serving others in His name. What matters is not how long you live, but how you live. What matters is not the duration of your life, but the donation of your life.” Rick Warren

Our website continues to generate a lot of positive activity. The majority of visitors in our Sunday service come to us by way of our website. If you have relevant photos you would like posted to the website or one of our FaceBook pages, please email them to tommartinmx@gmail.com and we will make sure they go up.

We would also like to start a Mission Partner photo page on the website. Mission Partners, for this to work, you need to send us a picture of you and/or your family. We look forward to receiving and posting them. Please email them to cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com .

The Wednesday morning and Thursday evening Christian Ladies’ Group is taking a summer vacation and will not meet during the month of July. The next meetings are scheduled for the 3rd and 4th of August. Cherilyn Martin will keep you updated.

“The purpose of Christianity is not to avoid difficulty, but to produce a character adequate to meet it when it comes. It does not make life easy; rather it tries to make us great enough for life.” James L. Christensen

That’s it for today…SEE YOU SUNDAY!!!

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. This week’s lesson is on Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Christian Fellowship 7/7/2011 Newsletter

2011-07-07T07:32:00.000-07:00

Cancun Christian Fellowship 6/29/2011 Newsletter

2011-06-29T05:09:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

6/29/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

If you have a clothing donation for our children, please give it to Cherilyn for sorting and sizing.

“He has great tranquility of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.” Thomas a Kempis

We are very happy to report that Cancun Christian Fellowship has received another financial donation from Teresa Weatherly to benefit our children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We always say this but maybe someday it will happen; “Teresa, we hope you join us in the very near future.” Thank you for your continued support and faith in our Mission Outreach.

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered a week’s supply of eggs, cheese, chicken, chorizo, pork, milk and jelly to our Cancun Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please tell Cherilyn or Tom.

We are saddened to report that the Wagner family and members of the Gonzalez family will be leaving our Sunday Service and Christian Fellowship and departing for destinations in the United States. The Wagner’s will be heading back to work and home in Colorado and Trish Gonzalez and her beautiful daughters will be heading to California so the girls can continue their education. It is our understanding that Ricky Gonzalez will remain a part of our group as his work schedule allows. We will miss all of you and hope you come back to us soon. No matter where you are, you are part of our family.

“Resentment and gratitude cannot coexist, since resentment blocks the perception and experience of life as a gift. My resentment tells me that I don't receive what I deserve. It always manifests itself in envy." Henri J. M. Nouwen

Last week’s Mission Partners work group at our Cancun Christian orphanage was absolutely fantastic. The Hatfield’s and the Hollander’s are amazing families and we are extremely pleased to have them as Mission Partners. Words cannot express our appreciation to them for their work and their fellowship. Henry, Katherine and Santiago assisted but it was clear from the start that our new Mission Partners were in complete control. Thank you and may our Father bless you and all you do in His service.

While we are on the subject, we have received inquiries from other Christian groups in the United States that have found and are following our work through our website, blogsite and facebook and desire to join us as Mission Partners in our Christian Mission Outreach. Our Father continues to provide for our children.

Remember: This Sunday, July 3rd is our Pizza luncheon at Shakey’s Pizza. We will meet at Malecon las Americas at 1:00. All church members and Mission Partners are invited to attend and there is a playground for the children. Come hungry and have fun with your Cancun Christian family. We hope to see all of you there.

It was great having Prince Turner in attendance last week. Prince, we have missed you.

Kim Wagner has suffered a mishap with her foot and is currently in pain and experiencing a lack of mobility. Please keep Kim in your prayers.

“I was regretting the past and fearing the future. Suddenly God was speaking: "My name is I am." I waited and God continued: "When you live in the past, with its mistakes and regrets, it is hard. I am not there. My name is not I was. When you live in the future, with its problems and fears, it is hard. I am not there. My name is not I will be. When you live in this moment, it is not hard. I am here. My name is I AM." Helen Mellincost

We trust all of you are enjoying our much needed rain. Besides the greening effect and dust control, the rain makes sleeping in a non-air conditioned casa a pleasure.

This Sunday’s service will be presented by Mark Shook and Dr. Damon Shook and is titled “The Secret to Satisfaction”. Bring the children and enjoy the Service.

Esther Mancilla is out of the hospital and getting as much rest as possible at the home. All will agree that she is a remarkable lady. We ask you to Please keep her in your prayers.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. This week’s lesson is on Christian Fellowship. The men’s group currently meets at McDonald’s McCafe on the corner of Nichupte and Kabah at 8:30. If you would like to join us, please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Christian Fellowship 6/18/2011 Newsletter

2011-06-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

6/18/2011

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

Romans 10:9-11 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."

With the financial help of our worldwide Mission Partners, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered a week’s supply of eggs, cheese, chicken, chorizo, pork, milk, tomato puree and jelly to our Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please tell Cherilyn or Tom.

Thursday evening, we had the pleasure of having dinner with the Robert Hollander family and the Walt Hatfield family. You will have the opportunity to meet these special families in church this Sunday.

It was great having Kathy Turner in attendance again. We all hope Prince is able to join her this week.

After church most Sundays, several families get together for lunch and relaxing conversation. If you would like to join us (and we would love to have you), please tell Cherilyn or Tom and they will be happy to give you the current location. These lunches are usually in traditional Mexican restaurants and you will not have to take your banker along to cover your bill. It is an opportunity to spend meaningful time with your family… and yes, children are always welcome.

The Pizza Luncheon is definitely on for Sunday, July 3rd. We will meet at Shakey’s Pizza, Malecon Plaza at 1:00. Remember, all church members and Mission Partners are invited to attend and there is a playground for the children. We hope to see all of you there.

Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

We have work scheduled for next week at Casa Hogar Para Ninos Esperanza. The Hollander and Hatfield families will be showing off their painting skills. The final rewards of their work will provide additional income for our Christian home.

The Lipp boys continue to keep our children in diapers. Thanks guys.

Harry Cuneaz, our newest Mission Partner, has honored us with a financial donation to our Christian home food fund and joined our list of Mission Partners. Thanks Harry, your assistance is really appreciated.

The Shawn Bandick family from Playa del Carmen has graced us with another financial donation to benefit our children. Their donation will also go to the food fund. Thanks go out to the Bandick’s for their continued support of our Mission Outreach.

This Sunday’s service will be presented by Mark Shook and is titled “A Spiritual Eye Exam”. Mark’s excellent lesson series on “Secrets” is drawing to a close and you don’t want to miss them. Bring the children and enjoy the lesson.

Ephesians 2:4-9 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.

This week’s Men’s Group lesson is titled “Are You Saved” and a lesson that all men should hear and discuss. We hope to see you there.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

6/8/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-06-08T17:46:00.000-07:00

6/1/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-06-01T20:50:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

6/1/2011

“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist or accept the responsibility for changing them” Denis Waitley

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

The Lipp brothers were watching over our children again this week and furnished Jamil with diapers. Thanks boys.

With your financial help, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered a week’s supply of eggs, cheese, chicken, chorizo, beef, cereal, rice and beans to our Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please see Cherilyn or Tom.

OK, we are finally moving forward with the “Cancun Christian Fellowship” face book page. New pictures were added this week and all are pictures that do not currently appear on our website.

Our momentum in our Cancun English church Sunday service is growing. Thirty people attend last Sunday’s worship service. There were several out-of-town guests including Alex Schmidt, Pierre Crespo, Gavin Penny, Vicki Leonard and Cassandra Campbell.

Jim Fox, invited by Tom, Henry and TJ, also attended our Sunday English church service. With any luck, Jim will become a regular.

“You always have time for the things you put first” Unknown

We have been blessed with a Casa Hogar site visit and donation benefiting our Christian Mission Outreach. The Jon Green family (Jon, Kristi, Jared and Kaylin from Spokane, WA) visited our children’s home last Saturday, brought games, books and other entertaining material for our children and presented us with a donation to assist in our weekly food purchases. It was a sincere pleasure spending time with the Green family and we look forward to seeing them again in the near future. Please see pictures of the Green’s visit on our face book page and join us in welcoming them to our Mission Outreach worldwide family.

“When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something” Jared Sparks

After church on most Sundays, several families get together for lunch and relaxing conversation. If you would like to join us (and we would love to have you), please tell Cherilyn or Tom and they will be happy to give you the current location. These lunches are usually in traditional Mexican restaurants and you will not have to take your banker along to cover your bill. It is an opportunity to spend meaningful time with your family… and yes, children are always welcome.

Don’t forget to put the middle of June on your calendar if you would like to join us in manual labor at our Cancun orphanage. All you need is gloves, jeans, foot protection and compassion to make a difference in the lives of others. Talk to Tom for additional information.

We are considering July 3rd for our next Cancun English Church Luncheon. The date falls on Sunday and it is 4th of July weekend. We will keep you posted as arrangements progress. The last two luncheons have been a great success and a wonderful way for our Christian family to get together for good food and great conversation. Shakey’s Pizza in Malecon Americas seems to work for everyone and it also offers a playground for the younger children. We hope to see all of you there. The luncheon will be open to all church members and Mission Partners (that covers approximately 150 people).

“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Unknown

It was truly nice seeing Harold, Tracy and the boys back in Cancun and in our Sunday English service. Welcome Home Chapman family!

This Sunday’s service will be presented by Damon Shook and is titled “You Are Invited”. We have previewed the lesson and feel you will enjoy it. We always appreciate Damon’s “Old School” delivery of our Sunday message.

Juliette’s parents from Michigan, Garry and Carolyn Mudge, were in our Cancun English church service Sunday and it is always good seeing them. We hope they join us again in the near future.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church, Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship, Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men, Cancun Christian Women, our Cancun Christian Orphanage and Cancun Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter 5 25 2011

2011-05-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

Our Mission: We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing the people of the Yucatan Peninsula, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

5/25/2011

It's OK to make mistakes; at least it shows you're working. “Ed Mirvish”

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

With your financial help, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered a week’s supply of eggs, milk, cheese, chicken, pork, chorizo and beef to our Christian home. Groceries are purchased and delivered every Wednesday. If you would like to make a donation to the Casa Hogar Food Fund, please see Cherilyn or Tom.

Tom is attempting to learn Facebook and will do a better job of keeping the information current. Please look for updates on Facebook under Cancun Christian Fellowship. Many pictures have been added to our Facebook site that do not appear on the website.

Our momentum in Christ’s service is growing. As a congregation, we frequently see new visitors in our Sunday service. We are sure that you have also noticed new “regular visitors” in our service and several joining our Christian family. We use our website to identify our Christian family to other families worldwide and then we show them our faith through our teachings, actions and love. Below is information detailing current CCF website activity. You may find it interesting.

12 Month CCF Website Activity:
Hits: 81,526
Visits (hits exceeding 3 minutes): 14,443
Pages Viewed: 27,460

8 Month CCF Blogsite Views: 1,302
12 Month CCF Mission Requests Mailed: 5,232
The number of countries represented here would absolutely amaze you.
Our CCF Newsletter is also directly mailed to over 150 families weekly.

We want to thank our Cancun volunteers and global Mission Partners for financial donations, food, clothing, day trips, diapers, medical treatment and medicine that you have provided this year. You are a fantastic part of our Christian family. Because of you, our children are happy, healthy and they absolutely know they are loved. Without your support and devotion to Christian service, we could not have made miracles happen. WE SALUTE YOU!

Several of our younger children have been suffering from chest congestion. It seems to be something that is passed around at our Christian home. While not serious, it means a lot of extra work and sleepless nights for Esther.

Failure is the path of least persistence. “Ray Cross”

We have been blessed with another financial donation from the Ackerman’s, our faithful Mission Partners in Indiana. The donation will go to our Mission Outreach at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Brant and Renee Ackerman visited our church and our Christian home in Bonfil a short time ago and experienced your love and compassion. They truly understand the meaning of “Serving God by Serving Others”. We will continue to stay in contact with the Ackerman’s and hopefully someday they will be a permanent part of our Cancun Christian family. Please keep the Ackerman family in your daily prayers.

The Laurie and Ryan Lipp family was fortunate enough to be able to spend quality time with Danny and Heather Martinez, Matt and Monette Chain, Kaycee White and, of course, all of their children. We saw a picture of the reunion and all looked wonderful but it makes us miss them even more.

The Kimberly and Keith Wagner family, our newest Mission Partners, assisted this week with a donation to our Casa Hogar Food Fund. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget that the Turner’s will (should) be returning to our family on the 4th of June. Keep Kathy and Prince in your prayers for a safe journey and continued health.

A big thanks goes out to TJ for printing the church bulletins for our Sunday service. A simple thing but it means a lot.

We received a financial donation from James and Tammy Derksen, our very loyal Mission Partners in Canada. The Derksen’s continue to be very compassionate in donating to our children and we are eternally grateful.

After church on most Sundays, several families get together for lunch and relaxing conversation. If you would like to join us (and we would love to have you), please tell Cherilyn or Tom and they will be happy to give you the current location. These lunches are usually in traditional Mexican restaurants and you will not have to take your banker along to cover your bill. It is an opportunity to spend meaningful time with your family… and yes, children are always welcome.

Don’t forget to put the middle of June on your calendar if you would like to join us in manual labor at our Cancun orphanage. All you need is gloves, jeans, foot protection and compassion to make a difference in the lives of others. Talk to Tom for additional information.

Never be afraid to admit that you were wrong, for it is equal to saying that you are wiser today than you were yesterday. Unknown

Dean Taylor and Sharon Wade joined our Sunday service this week. They are from Toronto, Canada and will be in Cancun for a few more days. It was really nice having them worship with our family and we hope to see them again in the near future.

It was truly nice seeing Pat and Eli this week. Welcome home ladies!

We have previewed Pastor Mark Shook’s sermon for this week, “Radical Life Change Happens One Thought at a Time”, and feel it is one of the best lessons of the current series. If you cannot make it to church this Sunday, we encourage you to go on line and enjoy it during your quiet time.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church, Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship, Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men, Cancun Christian Women, our Cancun Christian Orphanage and Cancun Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

Cancun Christian Fellowship - Serving God by Serving Others

2011-05-18T15:24:00.000-07:00

5/18/2011

“The greatest ability is dependability” Bob Jones, Sr.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

Volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, cheese, chicken, pork and beef and to our Christian home this week.

We want to thank our volunteers and worldwide Mission Partners for financial donations, food, clothing, day trips, diapers, medical treatment and medicine that you have provided this year. You are a fantastic part of our Christian family. Because of you, our children are happy, healthy and they absolutely know they are loved. Without your support and devotion to service, we could not have made miracles happen. WE SALUTE YOU!

We continue to look for a legal size locking filing cabinet for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have one or know where we can purchase one at a reasonable price, please contact Tom Martin.

With the financial help of a group from Canada, we were able to put a new window and screen in the upstairs boy’s bathroom. Our contractor, Mr. Reyes, does great work and he is happy to assist us at the home. His craftsmanship is superb and the window looks and functions great.

“It is no disgrace to fail; it is a disgrace to do less than your best to keep from failing.” Bob Jones, Sr.

Ladies from the Wednesday Christian Women’s Group spent quality time playing with our Children and coloring with the young girls. The “Women’s Group” does great things for our children and never ask for recognition. We are so lucky to have such a great group of ladies.

Lorena visited the Orphanage this week and Esther told us our baby is doing good and growing. We continue to pray for the health and well being of Lorena and Noami.

We talked with C. Mike last week and received an update on his health issues. He recently had surgery on both shoulders and is at home recovering. He also stated that Amanda is now working and doing well. Please keep Mike and Amanda in your prayers.

Esther told us that Pedro was back in school and doing much better. Please pray that he has learned his lesson and will continue on a path of improvement.

If you would like to plan a day trip with the children, please contact Cherilyn Martin. We can assure you that you that you will have the time of your life.

The Laurie and Ryan Lipp family furnished diapers for Jamil this week. He seems to be making progress in his potty “retraining”. Diapers are always needed and greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!

We have a small group from the US visiting our Christian home the last Saturday of this month. It is our understanding that they will be bring supplies to help entertain the children. If you would like to join us, please put May 28th on your calendar and contact Tom or Cherilyn Martin…we would love to have you join us.

Failure is the path of least persistence. “Ray Cross”

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The Men’s Group recently finished a study on Evangelism and will be starting a new study series next week.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun at the Malecon Americas Starbucks. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The group meets at California Pizza in Malecon Americas.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church, Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship, Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men, Cancun Christian Women, our Cancun Christian Orphanage and Cancun Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

Cancun Fellowship Church Community of Faith Church Cancun Companerismo de Cancun Cancun Christian Fellowship Cancun Christian Men Cancun Christian Women Playa del Carmen church Tulum church Riviera Maya church Cancun protestant church Cancun English Church Cancun Weddings Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, our Cancun Christian Orphanage

Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter 5/14/2011

2011-05-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

5/14/2011

“Jesus said that He would be in the midst of two or three gathered in His name, but this does not mean that our Lord does not like to have a larger crowd.” Bob Jones, Sr.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

Volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, cheese, chicken, beef and chorizo to our Christian home this week.

We continue to look for a legal size locking filing cabinet for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have one or know where we can purchase one at a reasonable price, please contact Tom Martin.

We have great news from Texas. Teresa Weatherly, one of our Mission Partner Angels from the GREAT STATE, has blessed our Christian Mission Outreach with another financial donation. Her donation will be placed in our weekly food fund for our children. As always, thanks so very much for your continued support.

Regina Wheeler has also blessed us with a financial donation for our Christian home. Regina is our newest Mission Partner. If you were in church last week you heard me talk about Rich and Amy Shelton, new Mission Partners from the Washington DC area, and their creative way of financially benefiting our children. We continue to be blessed by the way our Lord works in our lives and our outreach. All donations that come to us by way of the Shelton’s creativity will be used to purchase food for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Our weekly food fund is always in need of creative and giving people like the Shelton's.

“When you resort to shouting in conflict, you are reacting in the flesh. You have lost control of the only person you can control: yourself. “ Neil T. Anderson

We have a work group from the US that should be arriving on June 14th. Members of the Robert Hollander family and extended family will be helping us with a renovation project that has been approved by Pastor Mancilla and will improve the quality of life for our children. You will have the opportunity to meet the Hollander family at our church Sunday service. Hopefully they will also have the opportunity one of our study groups.

Members of the Jon Green family have also informed us that they will be in Cancun this month and would like to assist at the home on May 28th. We will have more on the Greens next week.

Volunteers from CCF took two boys from our Christian home to the beach Friday. We picked them up at 12:00, took them to Tacos.com for gourmet tacos (they were really great tacos) then to the beach. Keith and Kimberly Wagner shared their lawn chairs, palapa, beach front and their children to help entertain our boys. CCF supplied lunch, cookies, soft drinks and transportation. Jenaro and Enrique had a great time, an afternoon they will remember for years to come.

If you have leather gloves, boots and jeans and would like to join us in our labor of love, we could use your help.

If you would like to join our Mission Partner Welcoming Committee, we would love to have you. For additional information, please contact cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Cherilyn states that the Thursday evening group is really building momentum and attendance continues to grow.

If you have people (names) you would like added to the Prayer List, please contact Cherilyn Martin.

“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” George Muller

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The ladies will be having their once a month social gathering tomorrow night and would love to have you join them.

Remember, church meets at 10:00 AM (SHARP), Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church, Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship, Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men, Cancun Christian Women, our Cancun Christian Orphanage and Cancun Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

SERVING GOD BY SERVING OTHERS

2011-05-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

5/10/2011

“It may be a secret sin on earth, but it is open scandal in heaven.”
Lewis Sperry Chafer

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

Volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, cheese, pork, chicken, beef and chorizo to our Christian home this week.

This has been a great day for GOOD NEWS. First, we just received a call from a group in Indiana that will be here for two week beginning the middle of June. Their desire is to attend our church services and help us launch our new renovation project at Casa Hogar Para Ninos Esperanza. Pastor Mancilla has approved the project and, when completed, will add to the quality of life at our Cancun Christian orphanage. AND, we just talked to Kathy Turner in Alabama. Kathy is doing better and is on the road to recovery. Kathy stated that she has booked their flight ‘to Mexico for June 7th and they will be returning to their Cancun family shortly. It will be great to have them back home. Please join us and keep the Turners in your prayers.

“It is much better to be drawn by the joys of heaven, than driven by the sorrows of earth.” C. H. Mackintosh

Trish and Ricky Gonzalez purchased enough diapers to keep Jamil dry for the next ten days. Remember, diapers and milk are always needed and appreciated. The Gonzalez family has done a wonderful job of supplying diapers and clothes for our children.

We continue to look for a legal size locking filing cabinet for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have one or know where we can purchase one at a reasonable price, please contact Tom Martin.

Cherilyn and Tom will be entertaining two of OUR children in their home this weekend. A trip to the beach and fish tacos on the square in Puerto Morelos seems to be in the plans.

“Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God!” William Carey

A friend of TJ’s was moving to the Chiapas area and donated clothing and toys to the home. They were delivered last week and the toys were an immediate hit.

The Keith and Kimberly Wagner family visited our Sunday Service last week. They well be here for approximately two months and we hope they join us again. It is always nice to see fresh young faces in our service.

With Easter and Semana Santa behind us, church attendance should pick up this week. Mark’s lesson is a continuation of the series on “Secrets”. We have previewed the lesson and know that you will enjoy it.

If you would like to join our Mission Partner Welcoming Committee, we would love to have you. For additional information, please contact cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” George Muller

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The ladies will be having their once a month social gathering tomorrow night and would love to have you join them.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, our Cancun Christian Orphanage and Cancun Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

www.cancunchristianfellowship.com Newsletter 5/2/2011

2011-05-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

5/2/2011

“Before an individual can be saved, he must first learn that he cannot save himself.” M. R. DeHaan, M.D.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo

In the past two weeks, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, cereal, cheese, pork, milk, hot dogs, chicken, beef and diapers to our Christian home this week.

We received another financial donation from Teresa Weatherly, one of our dear Mission Partners in Texas. Teresa generously supports our efforts at our Cancun Christian orphanage and her assistance is greatly appreciated. Her donation will go to our weekly food fund.

Laurie put together a “Play Day” for many of the younger children at the home. She enlisted the help of Cherilyn and Victoria and the children spent the afternoon at an amusement park on Nichupte. Laurie and her family provided admission and transportation. The Lipp’s also donated a swimming pool to the children at the home. With summer coming on, we know it will get a workout.

“Salvation is a work of God for man, rather than a work of man for God.” Lewis Sperry Chafer

Frank and Jessie Colondres, from Cancun. visited our Cancun Christian Church Service. We hope they become regulars.

Art, Connie, Jon and Trey Lindsley, new Mission Partners from the US, attended our Cancun Christian Church Service, visited Casa Hogar, donated clothing and also graciously purchased food for the home. Cherilyn, TJ, Victoria, Tom and Henry spent quality time with the Lindsley’s and new relationships were developed. We look forward to them visiting us again in the near future.

As we told you in church, Kathy Turner suffered a painful fall at her home in Alabama. Please add Kathy to your Prayer List. We will give you updates on her recovery as we have them.

Grahame and Fay Keast, from Australia, also visited our service two weeks ago. I was great meeting them and having them join us in Christian worship.

“The secret of peace within, and power without, is to be always and only occupied with Christ.” E. Schuyler English

Brenda Sokel and her family visited Casa Hogar last week bringing summer clothing for the children. Brenda, thank you for caring about our children.

Remember, TJ, Henry and Tom usually gather for dinner in Cancun on Thursday evening. If you would like to join them, please email tommartinmx@gmail.com .

It was great having Luis Garcia visit our service last Sunday. Luis is one of our valued Mission Partners from Playa del Carmen. Luis, we hope you come back often.

Don’t forget: Next Sunday is Mother’s Day!

We continue to look for a legal size locking filing cabinet for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have one or know where we can purchase one at a reasonable price, please contact Tom Martin.

“God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves.” Dwight L. Moody

If you would like to join our Mission Partner Welcoming Committee, we would love to have you. For additional information, please contact cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying Evangelism.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The ladies will be having their once a month social gathering tomorrow night and would love to have you join them.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter 4/13/2011

2011-04-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

4/13/2011

I worship you Lord! You did not enter your holy city Jerusalem on the back of a war horse, but humbly and on a donkey. You knew that you were surrounded by murderers, yet you came in peace, and by your sacrifice you would utterly conquer death before the week had passed. You, oh Lord, are blessed and worthy of my praise. You have saved your people. I say, "You are my king!"... I long to live in the city where you sit on the throne! Establish your Kingdom, so that your people can live in peace. Jesus, I bow before you, and I will sing your praises until your Kingdom comes and is established, and forever after. David Maddalena

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and the sermon will be delivered by Pastor Mike McClenahan with Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Solana Beach, California. And, of course, next Sunday is Easter Sunday and the sermon will be delivered by Pastor Ed Young with Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas. Special music will be offered Easter Sunday.

Easter Blessings go out to Prince and Kathy Turner, Gary and Marti Mason, Heather and Danny Martinez, Matt and Monette Chain, Harold and Tracy Chapman (along with their extended family), Jack Thomas, Lory Kelly and all other members of our Christian family that are in our hearts but will not in attendance for our Easter service. We wish you were here!

Please join us in extending a Very Special “Thank You” to Katherine Phillips of all she does to make our Sunday service more enjoyable. Katherine is a pleasure to work with and really adds a lot of joy to everything she does.

We wave palms because we have long awaited God's deliverance and now we're within 7 days of it. We wave palms because Jesus shows us life-saving answers when we feel crushed by problems threatening to overcome us. We wave palms because Jesus has set us free from the destructive longings of our fallen nature. We wave palms because, like the pilgrims who came to Jerusalem and gave thanks for their healing by Jesus, we too can really be healed in body, mind, and spirit. Kevin Gray

Volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, pork, milk, chicken and beef to our Christian home this week.

If you have not looked at the new pictures on the website, please do so. Every page of the website (http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/) contains interesting photos of your Christian family and Mission Partners serving God by serving others.

TJ, Henry and Tom seem to have standing dinner plans in Cancun every Thursday night. If you would like to join their dinner circle, please contact Tom Martin for time and location details. Dinner topics for discussion are usually very interesting. It’s also a lot of fun to watch Henry’s face when the waiter brings the bill.

Practically everyone has known the taste of Palm Sunday, the sweetness of success and popularity, and nearly all of us have tasted the bitterness of Good Friday, of failure and rejection. What saves us from an endless round of ups and downs, what frees us from the tyranny of events over which we have no control is our commitment to press forward in obedience to God. It is to trust in God's love to bring about Easter morning, knowing that the meaning of life is to be found in the knowledge and love of God. It is also in sharing that knowledge and love with those who accompany us on the way. Rev. Richard J. Fairchild

Trish Gonzalez and her family furnished milk and clothes for our Cancun Christian home this week. Last week, we found out that Trish and her daughters were moving to California so the girls could attend school there. They have been attending our church for six years and we are going to miss them.

Ryan, Laurie and the boys furnished diapers for Casa Hogar Para Ninos Esperanza this week. A special thanks to the Lipps for all they do for our children.

As reported last week, we are currently working on a long range, continuous plan for Mission Partners to come to Cancun and assist us with renovations to Casa Hogar. We now have two Mission Partners that have expressed a sincere interest in being the first to join us in our work. Several different ideas are currently being explored.

We are again looking for a legal size locking filing cabinet for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have one or know where we can purchase one at a reasonable price, please contact Tom Martin.

Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living. John 14:6

We are again extending an invitation to join our Mission Group welcoming committee at Casa Hogar. Don’t look at it as a chore. It is actually a lot of fun and you don’t know what you are missing. Cherilyn and Tom receive a tremendous amount of joy from the events and we know you will too. You will meet many very nice people and begin forming lasting relationships while serving God by serving others. It is a WIN WIN invitation.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing. The ladies will be having their once a month social gathering tomorrow night and would love to have you join them.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

4/6/2011 CCF News Letter

2011-04-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

4/6/2011

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Diapers Size Jumbo
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

This past week, we have been previewing new music and sermons for our Easter service, the most important service of each year. We can assure you the service we selected is a lesson that you will not want to miss and contains a message that will last you a lifetime. We absolutely know you will enjoy it and look forward to seeing you in church Easter Sunday.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

This week Brant and Renee Ackerman, along with their beautiful children, attended our Sunday Service and visited Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, our Cancun Christian orphanage. While at the home, they played with the children and gave them many items brought from the US including diapers. They also graced us with a financial donation from their church along with a personal family donation. They requested their donation be placed in our food fund. We truly enjoyed their companionship and agreed that we wished they lived in Cancun and belonged to our Christian family. We hope to see them again soon and are happy they have joined our extended family of Mission Partners.

Speaking of the food fund, volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, maple syrup, pork, milk, chorizo and beef to the home this week. We also spent time attending to and playing with the children.

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

We had the opportunity to meet and bond with Andrea Riemersma. Andie and a friend have been staying at the home and spending quality time with the children. I know all of you remember Renee Loubert from our initial contacts with Pastor and Esther Mancilla. As it turns out, Andie and Renee were roommates in the US and Renee took Andie’s place at the home when she returned to the US last year. Andie’s friend Ben attended today’s men’s group and helped us with the grocery shopping for the home.

And, speaking of the men’s group, today’s meeting was not the same without Gary Mason in attendance. Gary and Marti are again headed north to their “real world” for approximately eight months and they will be missed.

We are currently working on a long range, continuous plan for Mission Partners to come to Cancun and assist us with renovations to Casa Hogar. There is enough work scheduled to keep us busy for the next year. Pastor Mancilla is working on a plan of action and our first group is expected to arrive Good Friday weekend. We will give you more information as we have it.

God can use you to your full potential. Besides you aren't the message, you are just the messenger.

We had 21 people in church last. Damon Shook offered a great lesson that we all benefited from.

Victoria Alvarez and TJ Carter were Baptized Sunday afternoon in the beautiful cool blue waters of the Caribbean behind Casa Kelly. Many of you showed up for the event and we all thank you for your participation. Cherilyn put a slide show together and we will show it to you in church this Sunday. Sorry, no popcorn or cokes will be available.

We are again extending an invitation to join our Mission Group welcoming committee at Casa Hogar. Don’t look at it as a chore. It is actually a lot of fun and you don’t know what you are missing. Cherilyn and I receive a tremendous amount of joy from the events and we know you will too. You will meet many very nice people and begin forming lasting relationships while serving God by serving others. It is a WIN WIN invitation.

The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

New pages and pictures should be up and running on our website by the end of this week. Be sure to look at http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ to get the full story.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at tommartinmx@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com .

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the Thursday evening ladies’ group. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

Cancun Christian Fellowship 3/31/2011 News Letter

2011-03-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.” Bryant H. McGill

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Baby Diapers Size Infant
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

Gary and Marti Mason provided the grocery shopping for our Christian home this week. They purchased and deliver eggs, milk, pork, beef, chicken, and hotdogs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. This Sunday will be Gary and Marti’s last Sunday to be with our family for a while. Be sure to wish them well when you see them.

Trish Gonzalez and her family donated clothes, diapers and milk and volunteers from Cancun Christian Fellowship were happy to deliver the items to the orphanage for them this week. The Gonzalez family continues to feel the joy of serving God by serving others and we are grateful for their ongoing assistance.

I am assured that we will be receiving a shipment of diapers from the US this week. I am told the actual date will be next Monday.

“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” Arthur Rubinstein

New pictures will be added to http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ next week. Included will be additional pictures of Mission Partner visits and also before, during and after pictures of the recent remodel work at the home.

James and Tammy Derksen along with family members Abe and Gloria Derksen, all Mission Partners from Canada, continue to grace our family with financial donations for the Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza’s food fund. Many of you remember the Derksen’s from their visit to our Sunday service and their visit to the home. As always, your help is really appreciated and we look forward to your return.

“They say to be a leader, not a follower. I say that a follower of Jesus is the most notable position one could hold.”

A Baptism Service is planned for Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM. Lory Kelly has volunteered her home in the Hotel Zone for the event. The service is open to all members of our Christian family and mission partners. We hope you will attend this special celebration.

If I missed anything or anyone, please send me an email for a prompt correction.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the NEW Thursday evening ladies group’. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

CCF Newsletter 3/21/2011

2011-03-22T11:09:00.000-07:00

3/21/2011

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese / Eggs
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Baby Diapers Size Infant for Lorena
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

With the help of our Mission Partners, in the past several weeks, Cancun Christian Fellowship has continued to purchase and deliver eggs, milk, pork, beef, chicken, chorizo, cheese and diapers to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

Gary and Marti Mason continue to make needed donations of Diapers for Ruth Noami. On a sad note, Gary and Marti will be headed back to the US shortly and we will be losing our diaper connection as well as weekly fellowship with our friends. Please remember, diapers are always needed and appreciated. Thanks again Gary and Marti, we are missing you already.

I have been told that we will be getting a shipment of diapers from the US in the next two weeks and will provide further information at that time.

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.

We have finished with most repairs and remodels to Casa Hogar. Repairs and improvements included:
1. Complete retile of the pantry area
2. Complete retile of the kitchen
3. The addition of a double sink and new plumbing and fixtures
4. Installation of commercial grade cabinets
5. Installation of below counter top commercial grade doors
6. New sinks, counter top, fixtures, plumbing and a complete repaint in the downstairs girl’s bathroom
7. New windows and screens in Lorena’s room
8. New tile on the counter top between the dining room and the kitchen

Still to go:
1. New window and screen for the upstairs boy’s bathroom
2. New screens on the Pastor and Esther’s bedroom

As you can see, we have been busy. TJ and Brian Schaefer were more than instrumental in bringing the process to reality. Thank you so much!

New pictures will be added to http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ when TJ returns from the US. I will admit that I forgot to copy them off his flash drive.

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Katherine donated items for baby Ruth Noami. She knows just what the little girl needed.

New Mission Partners, Garth and Eileen Buhr, along with their three daughters, visited our Christian home this week. Many of you had the privilege of meeting the Buhr family in church last Sunday. They brought clothes for the children and made a financial donation to our mission outreach. We will use the donation to purchase a locking filing cabinet and the remainder will go to our weekly food fund. Our hearts and sincere thanks go out to the Buhrs. Welcome to our Cancun Christian family.

Trish and her family donated several bags of young ladies’ clothes along with several packages of diapers. The clothes are beautiful and the girls will look wonderful in them. Cancun Christian Fellowship was happy to deliver the donated items for Trish.

Victoria Alvarez joined recently joined our church and is now very involved with the women’s groups and our mission outreach. Please welcome Victoria when you see her in church.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

We will be offering a Baptism Service for Victoria and TJ on Sunday, April 3rd. The service is currently planned for Puerto Morelos. If you would like to be baptized or re-baptized, please contact me for further instructions. The service is open to all members of our Christian family and mission partners. We hope you will attend this special celebration.

If I missed anything or anyone, please send me an email for a prompt correction.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information. The men’s group is presently studying the last week in the life of our Savior.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@gmail.com

Also, please contact Cherilyn Martin for more information on the NEW Thursday evening ladies group’. If you have not attended, you absolutely do not know what you are missing.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

2/26/2011 CCF Newsletter

2011-02-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

2/26/2011

Proverbs 19:17
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Baby Diapers Size Infant for Lorena
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

With the help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, pork, beef and chorizo to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

Harold and Tracy Chapman donated children’s bible study books in Spanish to Our Home of Children Waiting. Thanks guys, Pastor Mancilla was very appreciative.

Tammy & James Derksen, Mission Partners from Canada, increased their financial commitment to our work through a donation to be used for supplies for Lorena.

Gary and Marti Mason made another donation of Diapers for our new baby this week. Diapers are always needed and appreciated.

Speaking of Lorena, the speculation is over and our new girl has a name. Lorena named is Ruth Noami and she is really beautiful. Mother and daughter seem to be doing well. (I know you think I misspelled her name but I didn’t…it is Noami)

Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.

TJ is working with the contractor that will be making kitchen, pantry and bathroom improvements to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. The cabinets are currently being built while concrete and tile work will be performed in mid March. The improvements are being funded by a group from Canada.

9 ladies attended this week’s Christian Women’s Dinner and Rolandi’s in Cancun Centro (Cherilyn, Laurie, Victoria, Nancy, Katherine, Ellie, Anna, Mona and Linda). They all had a great time and, if you were not there, you missed a terrific evening. Contact Cherilyn for details for the next planned Dinner.

A Thursday Evening Christian Women’s Study Group is forming and will have their first meeting next Thursday night.

We had 19 people in church last Sunday. Not an all time record but a great group.

We also had new faces in church Sunday and we know that some of them will be returning. It is always great when people visit our church and even greater when they join us by joining our family.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

If I missed anything or anyone, please send me an email for a prompt correction.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Morning Women’s Study Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. 998-121-1315 or cherilynmartin@inbox.com.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

www.cancunchristianfelolowship.com 2/16/2011 Newsletter

2011-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:00

2/16/2011

Wonderful news: Lorena had her baby and it is a beautiful girl. Yet to be named, the baby girl entered the world at 6:45 PM, February 15th and tipped the scale at 3 kilos. Mother and daughter are doing great. If you have baby clothes for a little lady, we have a home for them. Please contact Cherilyn Martin.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Milk / Cheese
2. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
3. Baby Diapers Size Infant for Lorena
4. Baby clothes for a very young lady

With the help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, ground beef, cubed beef and chorizo to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

Thanks to TJ and Henry, the stove and dryer have been sold and delivered. Henry is now in the appliance hauling business.

“Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above all.” Augustine

Vartan and Cynthia Temorcioglu, Mission Partners from Canada, made a donation of sweets for the children and a personal gift for Esther. Vartan also visited the orphanage today and took time to have lunch with Wednesday workers from the men’s group. On their next trip to the Riviera Maya, we hope they will join our church service and everyone has the opportunity to meet them.

Prince and Kathie Turner were kind enough to procure much needed sheets for our Cancun Christian orphanage. The sheets were delivered today. As always, we appreciate all the Turners do for our children.

Scott Wilson and Andrew Skinner, Mission Partners from Cancun, purchased two cases of milk for our children. The milk was delivered today. Thanks Scott and Andrew, your assistance is always appreciated.

5 men attended the Wednesday Christian Men’s Group today. The lesson was on “The Final Invitation” and the discussion was great. If you are not attending the men’s group, why not visit us next Wednesday at McDonalds @ Nichupte and Kabah @ 8:30 AM.

“The difference between heart belief and head belief is the difference between salvation and damnation.” George Sweeting

Many of you attended the Pizza Luncheon last Sunday afternoonand we know you enjoyed it as much as we did. I can assure you no one left hungry! For those that did not make it, we will have another luncheon in about six months and we hope you join us. The luncheon is available to all church members and Mission Partners.

We had 18 people in church last Sunday. Not an all time record but a great group.

Ladies, if you are not attending the Women’s Christian Group, you are missing out on fellowship with ladies that care about and support you. Cherilyn and Laurie have meeting details they would love to share with you.

Cherilyn is still making plans for a Thursday Night Women’s Study Group and they are seeking responses from ladies that are interested in attending. If you would like to be a part of the Thursday night group, PLEASE email Cherilyn at cherilynmartin@inbox.com to express your interest.

“A believer does not perform good works to live – but he lives to perform good works.” William Secker

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

2/9/2011 News Letter - Pizza Luncheon Information

2011-02-09T17:46:00.000-08:00

2/9/2011

Many people want to serve God, but only as advisors.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Milk / Cheese
3. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)
4. Baby Diapers Size Small

With the help of our Mission Partners, for the past two weeks Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, pork, chicken, chorizo and cereal to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

Sunday, February 13th is THE DATE for our Pizza Luncheon at Shakey’s Pizza in Malecon Americas. We will be getting together at 1:00 and we hope you join us. There is an indoor playground for the children and ample seating for the adults. Food and drinks are courtesy of Cancun Christian Fellowship so come hungry and enjoy the Pizza and conversation with your Christian family.

Gary and Marty Mason have been furnishing our Cancun Christian orphanage with diapers and lunch box drinks. Thanks guys. I am also happy to tell you that Gary has joined our Wednesday Christian Men’s Group and has been going with us to purchase the weekly groceries as well as visiting Casa Hogar. Gary got hooked on his first trip and what a great thing to be hooked on.

Speaking of the Men’s Group…eight guys attended the meeting today and six guys attended last Wednesday. We are now meeting at McDonalds Mac Café at the intersection of Kabah and Nichupte @ 8:30. We hope to see you there. If you are not receiving the lesson mail out, please drop me a note and I will add you to the mailing list.

Oscar Hernandez of Cozumel has joined our family of Mission Partners with his financial donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Oscar is a great guy and I hope you have the chance to know him like I do.

I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

Last week, ladies from the Wednesday Christian Ladies Group, along with Henry, spent time working at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza cleaning an upstairs room in preparation and anticipation of the birth of Lorena’s baby. The baby is due the first week in March and Lorena will make a beautiful mother.

We had 22 people in church last Sunday. The sad news is it was Katherine’s mother and sisters last Sunday with us. We hope they will join us again next year. It was good to see Trish and her girls back from the US and a special thanks to Harold for rounding up the crew he brought. Also, thanks again Harold for helping with the service two weeks ago. It was also great to see Prince and Kathy back in paradise and we hope to see you at the Pizza Luncheon.

Ladies, if you are not attending the Women’s Christian Group, you are missing out on fellowship with ladies that care about and support you. Cherilyn and Laurie have meeting details they would love to share with you.

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

Cherilyn and Laurie are making plans for a Thursday Night Women’s Study Group and they are seeking responses from ladies that are interested in attending. If you would like to be a part of the Thursday night group, PLEASE email Cherilyn at cherilynmartin@inbox.com to express your interest.

For Sale: We continue to offer a new 6 burner stove for sale. The stove is a Whirlpool, white with a glass center cover. Pastor Mancilla has priced the appliance at $2,000 pesos. It can be seen at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you are interested, please contact Tom Martin to set up an appointment. All proceeds will go directly to our Cancun Christian orphanage. TJ was kind enough to find a new home for the dryer. Thanks TJ.

Cherilyn and I would like to express our sincere thanks to Laurie and TJ for stepping up and helping with the Sunday Service last week. You did a great job. If anyone would like to take a more active part in the Sunday Service, please contact us. Your assistance and participation will be greatly appreciated.

Please Note: Our mission outreach weekly newsletter and update is only mailed to our Mission Partners in Cancun and around the world. For others, the newsletter is posted and archived every Wednesday on our BlogSpot www.cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/. Our website, www.cancunchristianfellowship.com, is updated with new pictures and current mission outreach testimony on a monthly basis.

A lot of church members who are singing 'Standing on the Promises' are just sitting on the premises.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

1/26/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-01-28T17:36:00.000-08:00

1/26/2011

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Milk / Cheese
3. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)

With the help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, pork, chicken, cereal and diapers to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

Since no one has expressed an opinion concerning a location for our next Sunday luncheon, it looks like we will meet again at Shakey’s Pizza. We will give you more information on a date and time in the near future. We had a great turnout for the last luncheon and hope this one will be even better.

Jim and Ramona Barthel, new Mission Partners from Canada, have joined our family through their financial donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Thank you for helping us serve God by serving others.

Speaking of Canada, Vartan and Cynthia Temorcioglu, new Mission Partners from the Great White North, donated a television and many of the nicest clothes you have seen. They will also be visiting the “children’s home” later this month. Your help is really appreciated.

“Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.”

Five men and attended the men’s group at the Italian Coffee Company today. It was a great lesson on Eternity.
PLEASE NOTE: Effectively immediately, the Wednesday Christian Men’s Group will be moving to McDonalds at the intersection of Kabah and Nichupte. We will continue to meet at 8:30 and we hope you will join us.

Ladies, if you are not attending the Women’s Christian Group, you are missing out on fellowship with ladies that care about and support you. Cherilyn and Laurie have meeting details they would love to share with you. 8 ladies attended the first monthly evening group last Thursday. The ladies met at the Fresh Café on Kabah and spent a wonderful evening catching up, celebrating current friendships and renewing old friendships. For more information on how you can be part of their fellowship, contact Cherilyn or Laurie.

Cherilyn is making plans for a Thursday Night Women’s Study Group and she is seeking responses from ladies that are interested in attending. If you would like to be a part of the Thursday night group, PLEASE email her at cherilynmartin@inbox.com.

For Sale: We are offering a new 6 burner stove for sale. The stove is a Whirlpool, white with a glass center cover. Pastor Mancilla has priced the appliance at $2,000 pesos. It can be seen at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you are interested, please contact Tom Martin to set up an appointment. All proceeds will go directly to our Cancun Christian orphanage.

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything you gave me.” Erma Bombeck

Please Note: Our mission outreach weekly newsletter and update is only mailed to our Mission Partners in Cancun and around the world. For others, the newsletter is posted and archived every Wednesday on our BlogSpot www.cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/. Our website, www.cancunchristianfellowship.com, is updated with new pictures and current mission outreach testimony on a monthly basis.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

“Many fine things can be done in a day if you don't always make that day tomorrow”

13 people were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we sincerely missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

2011-01-19T11:57:00.000-08:00

1/19/2011

People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Whole milk
3. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)

With the help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, pork, chicken, cereal and diapers to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

One of our beloved Mission Partners donated Children’s New Testament Bibles in Spanish and assorted other Spanish reading material to our Cancun Christian Orphanage.

Sunday, February 6th, marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of our Christian family’s new English service in Cancun. In the last year, we have seen many of our friends and church family leave Cancun forever. As in the past, we will never seem some of them again except in our fond memories. As we have stated many times, for many of us, our church family is the only family we have here. Fortunately, our Father has a plan for replenishment and new members continue to join our family. I hope that our church family appreciates what we have, when we have it and that 2011 will be a year of membership growth and not decline. When you greet each other in church, hold that hug or handshake a few seconds longer and share your love and happiness with your Christian family. It is our desire that our mission outreach continue to grow as we serve God by serving others. As more of our family members discover the joy of serving others, along with the help of our Mission Partners around the world, we will have the tools necessary to make 2011 the greatest year ever in the history of our church.

Speaking of church, why not bring a friend or neighbor with you and let them meet your Christian family. It might be just what they are missing in their life.

No one has contacted us concerning a good location to have our next church luncheon. Please put your thinking caps on and help us by offering some great ideas.

Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.

Jimmy Williams, a great guy that I am glad to call a friend, has joined our extended family of Mission Partners through his financial donation to our mission outreach. Jimmy, we hope you will visit Cancun and share in our work first hand. You are part of our family.

If you are interested in becoming a “greeter” for groups that visit the orphanage, please contact Cherilyn. She will be happy to let you know when we have a group arriving and your participation would be greatly appreciated.

Five men attended the men’s group at the Italian Coffee Company today. It was a great lesson on Eternal Life.

Ladies, if you are not attending the Women’s Christian Group, you are missing out on fellowship with ladies that care about and support you. Cherilyn and Laurie have meeting details they would love to share with you.

For ladies only: A Ladies’ Evening Group will meet Thursday, January 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Fresh Café on Kabah. The café is across the street from Yak Gym. For additional information, contact Cherilyn Martin.

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

For Sale: We are offering a new 6 burner stove and a deluxe gas dryer for sale. The stove is a Whirlpool, white with a glass center cover. The dryer is an Easy by Mabe, gunmetal grey and still in plastic cover. Pastor Mancilla has priced the appliances at $2,000 pesos each and they can be seen at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you are interested, please contact Tom Martin to set up an appointment. All proceeds will go directly to our Cancun Christian orphanage.

Please Note: Our mission outreach weekly newsletter and update is only mailed to our Mission Partners in Cancun and around the world. For others, the newsletter is posted and archived every Wednesday on our BlogSpot www.cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/. Our website, www.cancunchristianfellowship.com, is updated with new pictures and current mission outreach testimony on a monthly basis.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. Please contact Tom Martin at cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316 for additional information.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

15 adults and 2 young boys were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we sincerely missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday.

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

1/5/2011 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2011-01-10T15:51:00.000-08:00

1/5/2011

“In the end, a person is only known by the impact they have on others.” Jim Stovall

If you are considering a commodity donation to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers size #6 or Jumbo
3. Children’s clothes and shoes (any size-any gender)

With the financial help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, pork, cereal and diapers to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

Website visits increased again last month. We had 180 visits in December compared to 178 visits in November. We felt that December was probably going to be a slow month due to Christmas activities but we were delighted by the increased readership.

Our mission outreach was truly blessed last week. Three separate groups from the US and Canada visited Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, brought bags full of gifts and spent several hours entertaining the children. All groups found us through our website and all promised to spread the word of our mission outreach to friends, family and church members in their home towns. At this point, our website remains our best source for locating sponsors and Mission Partners and we will continue to work on increasing our internet visibility.

Last week, we told you about our new mentor program as our way of having more personal relationships with the older boys at our Cancun Christian orphanage. Enrique was the first boy we worked with and I could see a difference in the way he related to me on Thursday. This week we worked with Dennis. Our day with Dennis began at 7:45 when we picked him up at the orphanage. During the course of the day, Dennis attended the Wednesday Christian Men’s Group, ate breakfast, visited the print shop to pick up the printing for the Sunday service and then went to Bodega Aurrera to learn how we do our weekly grocery shopping for the orphanage. It goes without saying that we all had a great time.

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved on stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles

Our old friend Luis Garcia visited the men’s group today and then went with us as we carried out our Wednesday chores. It was great to have him join of our group and we hope he visits us often. Many of you remember him from the old days at Cancun Fellowship Church and then the transition to Community of Faith.

We have received an offer from a group in BC, Canada to come in March to do tile work in the kitchen and downstairs bathrooms at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. They are currently raising money to cover the cost of repairs and their expenses while they are here. I will keep you updated as the plan progresses. The good news is they are offering to do the work that we had discussed doing in 2011.

TJ received donations this week Mission Partners Brian Schaefer and Brant Boston, two men that have been with us from the beginning. Thanks, TJ, Brian and Brant.

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.” Sally Koch

We hope you have enjoyed the new music being offered in the Sunday service. It is our attempt to blend the music to appeal to all age groups in the service as well as offer new selections that might become some of your “old favorites”.

If you would like to be a “greeter” for groups that visit the orphanage, please contact Cherilyn. She will be happy to let you know when we have a group arriving and your participation would be appreciated.

It is time to start thinking about another Sunday luncheon. As you know, our last luncheon was at Shakey’s Pizza in Malecon Americas. The food and service was superb and the location offered sufficient seating for the adults and a playground for the children. It is a new year and we are open to suggestions for a new location. If you have an idea you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to email or contact me and I will explore your ideas.

We received an email from Juliette Mudge this week and she is enjoying her Christmas visit with her family in Michigan but is anxious to get back to our Yucatan weather.

Six men and one young man attended the men’s group at the Italian Coffee Company today. It was a great lesson on Biblical Stewardship - Giving From the Heart and the discussion was lively. The ladies also had a great meeting renewed old friendships and made plans for the future.

“What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.” Louis Nizer

This mission outreach weekly newsletter is only mailed to our Mission Partners around the world. The newsletter is also posted and archived on our Blogspot www.cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ . Our website, www.cancunchristianfellowship.com, is also updated with new pictures and current mission outreach testimony on a regular basis.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. cancunchristianfellowship@gmail.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

20 people were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

"The light in the eyes of him whose heart is joyful, rejoices the heart of others.” Proverbs 15:30

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

Mission Request

2010-12-30T08:05:00.000-08:00

I’m Tom Martin with Cancun Fellowship Church in Cancun, Mexico. Cancun Fellowship Church is non-denominational fellowship deeply involved with mission outreach in the Yucatan Peninsula. There is a constant need to help those in need and doing God's work keeps us centered on our true purpose in life. A very large percentage of our population lives in poverty and we feel that children should never suffer when the Lord has provided us with the ability and desire to help them.

Our mission outreach includes primary assistance to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, Cancun’s Christian orphanage, located in Colonial Alfredo Bonfil, Mexico. The "House of Hope and Faith" is operated by Pastor Asencio Mancilla and his wife Esther and was started 21 years ago when someone left an infant on their doorstep.

Volunteers from Cancun Fellowship Church, Cancun Christian Fellowship, Cancun Fellowship Church Wednesday Christian Men’s Group, Cancun Fellowship Church Wednesday Christian Women’s Group, Community of Faith Cancun English Service and our Mission Partners worldwide supply food, clothing, medical treatment, facility maintenance and Christian activities for the wonderful children that our Lord has placed in our care. Ages range from two to seventeen and all have a history of abuse.

With all we have done, we want to do much more and we need your help.

The orphanage currently needs:
1. Size #6 Diapers / Jumbo
2. Books in Spanish and Games
3. Children’s Clothes and Shoes (any size - any gender)

I am not asking you are your church to buy these items. I am requesting that you pass our request on to your friends, church small groups, men's groups and women's groups for consideration. We will be happy to email updates and photos as often as desired to the groups that participate. Additionally, phone calls and site visits by church members are always welcomed.

There is also a need for mission groups from other churches to assist us with repairs and improvements to the orphanage as time and schedules allow.

Please consider our request. We hope your light will shine on us. If you would like to share your thoughts, have questions, desire additional information, please call. We have a US phone number in our home in Mexico. We can usually be reached at 713-529-8078, and should someone not be available, please leave a message and Cherilyn or I will return your call.

Thank you, your consideration is appreciated. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun, Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV, Cancun Christian Church Services, Cancun Christian Men and Women Group Activities, Cancun Christian Orphanage and Christian Mission Outreach all Serving God by Serving Others.

If you are staying in the southern Riviera Maya, please Google Playa del Carmen Church, Playa del Carmen Christian Church, Tulum Church or Tulum Christian Church for additional information.

12 29 2010 Newsletter and Mission Outreach Update

2010-12-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

12/29/2010

“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.” Jimmy Carter

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed at the orphanage:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers size #6 or Jumbo
3. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

With the help of our Mission Partners, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered eggs, milk, cheese, cereal and diapers to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

TJ, Henry, Cherilyn and I attended the Christmas Eve celebration at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza and our memories of the event will last a lifetime. We hope you feel as proud as we do because, without your help, the children would not felt many of the joys of Christmas. The evening began with the Pastor and Esther taking the children to the Christmas Eve Service at “The Rock” Church. While they were gone, our volunteers finished decorating their home and placed their gifts around the tree. When they returned, we all enjoyed a delicious dinner that had been prepared in advance by the orphanage staff. After dinner, the children opened gifts and felt the feelings of love that all of you helped provide.

Thanks go out to Laurie, Amy and Cherilyn for shopping for the Christmas gifts for the children. The faces of the children, as they opened their presents, prove the ladies did a wonderful job.

“Maturity doesn't come with age; it comes with acceptance of responsibility.” Ed Cole

We have three groups visiting Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week. The first group (from Michigan) visited Monday and provided outside toys and shirts for our children. The second group from Denver visited today and brought nineteen dozen (yes, you read that right) unisex shirts, books, toys and shoes for our children. Only God knows what tomorrow will bring.

AND: TJ arranged for a group to visit the orphanage on Monday to take gifts for the children. As always, thanks TJ.

As you browse the new “Photo Gallery” on the website, you will notice that the three young girls have on new Christmas dresses. The dresses were provided by Terri Kemble, a Mission Partner from the US. I know you will agree that the girls looked beautiful in their new dresses. Thank you Terri!

Our website, http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ has been revised and updated with current pictures of our mission outreach and testimony from groups that visit the orphanage. We have added four pages and more will follow as our mission outreach grows.

This week, TJ and I started a new tradition of taking one of the older boys with us on Wednesday. Today was the first day of our new tradition and Enrique went with us to do our “every Wednesday chores”. After that, we took him to lunch (which he inhaled like a Hoover Deluxe). He did not want to act excited around us but Pastor Mancilla told us he had been very excited about spending the morning with us. The Wednesday visits should prove to be enjoyable as well as educational for the boys. Each of them will be able to see how we do what we do for orphanage and learn from the process. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to hang out with a couple of adults that truly want to be with them. PS: Expect to see Henry added to the mix in the near future. There is no way that he is going to allow TJ and me to have all the fun.

“All of God's people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose he has given them.” Oswald Chambers

Food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

If you have a clothes or other commodity donation, please give it to Cherilyn Martin or Laurie Lipp for sorting and distribution.

I met with Luis Garcia last week. Many of you remember Luis and have as much respect for him as I do. The meeting was held to discuss a partnership that would allow Christians in Playa del Carmen to work with us to benefit Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We agreed to talk again in January, 2011. Luis would like to attend a meeting of our Wednesday Christian Men’s Group, join us as we do our Wednesday chores and visit the orphanage.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

14 people were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun
Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

Serving God by serving others

2010-12-23T19:01:00.000-08:00

12/23/2010

Despite current economic conditions, 2010 has been a great year for Cancun Christian Fellowship. With the help of volunteers from the Cancun Wednesday Christian Men’s Group, the Cancun Wednesday Christian Women’s Group, Community of Faith Cancun English Service and our worldwide Mission Partners, we have been able to substantially increase our assistance to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, Cancun’s Christian orphanage. Our mission activity has greatly improved the lives of children that truly need our help.

For all that have been instrumental in our ongoing mission success, we offer a sincere THANK YOU and we hope you join us to make 2011 a triumphant year as servants of God by serving others.

Cancun Fellowship Church
Companerismo de Cancun
Cancun Christian Fellowship
Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

12/22/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-12-22T18:15:00.000-08:00

12/22/2010

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed at the orphanage:

1. Locking file cabinet

2. Diapers size #6 or Jumbo

3. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)
Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com .

Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered, diapers, chicken, pork, cereal, eggs and chorizo to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.
We received a nice letter from Gloria Derksen, a mission partner from Canada, that we would like to share with you:

Hi Cherilyn,

Thank you for the email - great to hear from you... we arrived home about

1:30 this am - with a suitcase full of warm memories...:) Yes, I would be happy to share our experience with you, will try to get that done sometime this week...We also went back to the orphanage on Saturday, just before we dropped off James and Tammy and John and Shannon at the airport. Abe and I and Neil and Doreen travelled home yesterday. On Saturday we dropped off the food that we had left when we checked out of our condo, plus we had picked up some more yard toys for the kids, as well as some sheets and towels for Ester and a baby gift for Lorena..... we got to meet Lorena as well...We are blessed and I will definitely share more with you in the coming days...We also were blessed to be part of your Sunday morning worship service...thank you for making us feel so welcome :) God bless the awesome work you do. In His grip, Gloria

We offer a very special thanks to Wendy Sombito. Wendy is our Mission Partner Angel with Second Baptist Church in Houston. Wendy goes above and beyond to provide us with quality services like the great Christmas service we viewed this past Sunday. Her compassion for our Christian family is always exemplary.

The website will be revised and updated before the end of the year reflecting new pictures of the Christmas Party and Christmas Eve Dinner at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. We are also adding a 3rd photo gallery page and a 4th page for mission activity testimony. We receive numerous emails from mission partners and guests that we would like to share.

Nina continues to do marvelous things for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza from US. It seems she has mastered the art of collecting donations for the children. Thanks for all your help Nina, it really makes a difference.

Carolyn and Don Pfennig, Mission Partners from Texas, have graced us with another donation to our mission activity at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, our Cancun Christian orphanage. Your ongoing faith and support is absolutely appreciated.

If you recently received a popup to update RealPlayer on your PC and downloaded the new version, you may have noticed some changes that you liked and some you disliked. If the dislikes outweigh the likes, here is how you correct the problem by returning to RealPlayer SP. Filehippo.com offers downloads of version SP 1.1.4 and SP 1.1.5. Either version will correct the problem of not being able to export your playlist as well as other irritating issues associated with the new version.

While we are talking about PC issues, you may also have received a popup to download Internet Explorer 9 Beta, Microsoft’s newest browser. If you downloaded the new browser, you may have discovered that Microsoft has not worked all the bugs out of the browser yet. In order to return to your old browser (and the only way I could figure out after hours of trying to download my previous browser) is to click on Control Panel, then double click on the Programs and Features Icon. Next, move to the left side of the page and find View Installed Updates and click on it. That will take you to all the updates that have been added to your computer by Microsoft. Scroll down until you find the added update of Windows Explorer 9. Click on it then click on Uninstall. It will take a few minutes and you will have to restart your computer but it will reinstate your old browser and you will not lose any of your stored information.

It has been a great year for Community of Faith Cancun English Service as well as for our mission activity. We have accomplished a lot and we hope you feel as much personal satisfaction for 2010 and encouragement for 2011 as we do. All accomplishments were possible because of your continued support. Tremendous thanks go out to our church members, the Wednesday men’s group and Wednesday women’s group and to our Mission Partners around the world. Please join us in making 2011 another wonderful year.

Food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

If you have a clothing or other commodity donation, please give it to Cherilyn Martin or Laurie Lipp for sorting and distribution.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

14 people were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

12/15/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-12-15T17:41:00.000-08:00

12/15/2010

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/.

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Milk
5. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
6. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
7. Cheese
8. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

I am very pleased to tell you that Daren and Chris Collymore have increased their financial commitment to our mission activity. Daren is currently working in a combat zone in the middle east while his beautiful wife takes care of things at home in Texas. I have known and loved Daren for more years than I like to count and I am proud to call him a friend and mission partner. Thank you for your continued faith in our work at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

Most of you know that Nina and her husband recently returned to the US but their faith and commitment to our work did not end there. Nina rounded up everyone she knew and has forwarded 2 great donations to our mission activity. Nina, thanks for all you do for the children. We hope to see you back soon.

Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered, diapers, baby oil, diaper rash medication and baby lotion to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

Choose goodness! Go without a dollar before you take a dishonest one, be overlooked before you boast and confess before you accuse.

Ladies from the Wednesday Christian group finalized there shopping for children’s Christmas at the orphanage. They have really done a marvelous job and deserve everyone’s congratulations.

Pastor Mancilla’s church, THE ROCK, is offering Christmas music Saturday night, December 18th at their facility between the bull fight arena and the B2B Hotel. The music starts at 6:00. Cherilyn and I plan to attend and we hope you join us.

An anonymous member of our church increased their commitment to the orphanage through a donation to our mission work. Thank you for recognizing the importance of our mission activity. We appreciate the contribution and are grateful that you’re family is part of our Cancun family. I trust you realize how much we appreciate your donation as well as your personal labor.

TJ had a great time talking to a fellow passenger on his recent flight to the US and managed to secure a donation for our mission activity at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Everyone is fair game to TJ.

Very few of you had the opportunity to meet Victoria Dreckmann when she visited the orphanage several months ago. If I remember correctly, she found us through TJ’s postings on the internet. While visiting Cancun, TJ and I assisted her with a trip to the orphanage where she presented the younger children with stuffed animals that had been made by children that she works with. I am happy to tell you that Victoria’s commitment to our work did not end with presents. Victoria, her husband Daniel recently made a substantial contribution to our work at the Cancun Christian orphanage. Thank you Victoria, your faith in our Christian family is overwhelming.

Roy Elliott, one of our foreign mission partners, has again increased his commitment to our mission work. Thank you Roy and we hope to see you again very soon.

God does not judge the condition or quality of His church by how good the meetings are on Sunday morning, but by how good the people are on Monday morning.

Food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

20 people were in church last Sunday including 8 guests from Canada. If you were not, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

12/8/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-12-09T04:40:00.000-08:00

12/8/2010

“This is the beginning of a new day. God has given you this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important, because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something that you have traded for it. You want it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success, not failure; in order that you shall not regret the price you paid for it.” Dr. Heartsill Wilson

“As we prepare for our traditional celebrations, let us remember those who will not be looking forward to this festival. Let us remember too how Jesus identified with the oppressed and the homeless. Let the joy of the festival touch more of the people of our world this year than ever before. May God be glorified and may people of good will once again experience His peace.” Denzil John

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Milk
5. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
6. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
7. Cheese
8. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com .

New mission partners, “Open Hearts” Sunday School Class in Houston took up a collection for the children’s Christmas. This represents the true spirit of Christmas and serving God by serving others. Thank you!

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered Beef, Pork, Chicken, Chorizo and Cereal to our Cancun Christian orphanage Wednesday.

“In the same manner in which we clean and prepare our homes in the anticipation of welcomed guests and family members this Christmas season, let us also prepare our hearts in anticipation of the Lord's coming. Christ, our most honored and eagerly anticipated guest, desires to meet with us in a heart prepared for his arrival.” Katherine Walden

We had several communications from Renee Loubert this week. It is always nice to hear from her and to remain thankful for the work she did while living at the orphanage.

We are thankful for a children’s Christmas donation from mission partners Joe and Grace Holland of Cancun. Your faith in our mission activity is appreciated.

Pastor Mancilla is at home recovering from surgery. We visited with him Sunday afternoon and the recovery process appears slow. Please keep him in your prayers.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Nina is working on a wonderful Christmas surprise for us. If I told you about it today, it would not be a surprise.

“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.” Elizabeth Bibesco

TJ donated soap, vegetables and children’s clothing this week. As always TJ, your contribution is appreciated.

The Mission Activity Committee met today to approve expenditures for November and a budget for December. Thanks to you and our mission partners around the world, we continue to serve God by serving others.

Tonight was “Mickey Mouse Celebrates Christmas” night at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza and it was FANTASTIC! 14 mission workers showed up to play Santa’s Helper for the children. Anna handled the face painting, Nancy, Cherilyn and Amy, Alia, Katherine and others worked on crafts with the children (Nancy was also spotted decorating the Christmas tree). Two young ladies from Nancy’s school were also there to help with children’s games. Harold and Henry were the wing nuts that held it all together. A special thanks to Playa del Carmen friends of Cancun Christian Fellowship for furnishing the entertaining movie. The ladies also served cookies, cake, popcorn and drinks. Needless to say the children were excited. A special thanks to everyone that participated.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

“Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence.” Augustine

16.5 people were in church last Sunday. If you were not, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

12/3/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-12-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

12/3/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Milk
5. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
6. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
7. Cheese
8. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com .

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered Beef, Chicken, Chorizo, Eggs and Cereal to our Cancun Christian orphanage Wednesday.

“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” -Ephesians 2:10

November website activity: November was a great month for website visits. A total of 165 people from 10 countries went on line and looked at our mission outreach activity. That compares to 127 people last month. We have increased recorded views every month. As always, it’s just a matter of time. A special thanks to all the volunteers that do SO MUCH for “our children”.

In keeping with the season, “Cartoon Night” at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza will be Mickey Mouse Celebrates Christmas night. Please put Wednesday, December 8th on your calendar. The movie duration is 77 minutes and, as always, Santa needs helpers. Anna Ruiz has volunteered to be there to do face painting and children’s activities. We will start around 4:30 with a Christmas party for the children and then move in to the movie.

Pastor Mancilla is at home recovering from surgery. Please keep him in your prayers.

Playa del Carmen friends of Cancun Christian Fellowship have increased their commitment and donation to our mission outreach to provide Christmas for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. It’s great to have friends you can count on. I am always amazed. You’re fantastic.

"Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell."

The Wednesday ladies group continues to Christmas shop for the children and seem to be having a great time doing it. Amy has joined their group and is a real asset. The ladies are glad to have you Amy.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Over the next few weeks, we expect church attendance to increase as many of our group make their annual pilgrimage to Cancun to avoid the cold weather in the US and Canada. Please join us in renewing old friendships.

Nina is working on a wonderful Christmas surprise for us. If I told you about it today, it would not be a surprise.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

"Reflect on your blessings, of which every person has many, not on your past misfortunes, of which all people have some." Charles Dickens

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

If you were not in church last Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

11/24/2010 Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter

2010-11-24T15:20:00.000-08:00

11/24/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Milk
5. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
6. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
7. Cheese
8. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com .

SPONSOR A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s that time of year when we need to think how we can make a difference in one child’s life for Christmas. We are asking for Sponsors for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, the Cancun Christian orphanage. We have 14 children’s wishes to make come true so please search your heart and help with your $50.00 donation for one child. You can give in person or through our PayPal account (tom@cdymexico.com). Thank you for helping to make these children’s wishes come alive.

If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Cereal, Lunch Box Snacks and Rice to our Cancun Christian orphanage today. We also delivered clothes, curtain fabric and the fitted plastic mattress covers that had been donated by Don and Carolyn Pfennig.

Many members of Community of Faith English Church have made “Children’s Christmas” donations and they are dearly appreciated. For numerous reasons, the newsletter will only reflect acknowledgement information concerning donations from our non-church “Mission Partners”. They are the ones that give to us by FAITH not sight, having confidence in our work and what we strive to accomplish as servants of God serving others.

Teresa Weatherly, one of our truly devoted mission partners in the US, has blessed us with another financial donation, this one to be used for the children’s Christmas. As always Teresa, your continued confidence in our mission activity is greatly appreciated.

In keeping with the season, “Cartoon Night” at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza will be a little different in December. A mission partner from Playa del Carmen as furnished us with a DVD copy of Mickey Mouse Celebrates Christmas. The movie duration is 77 minutes and, as always, we are looking for helpers. Please contact us for details.

Children’s Christmas sponsors: It is a pleasure to acknowledge new mission partners that have sponsored childen for Christmas this past week. Please welcome to our family Hollis and Sue Scott, Mike and Pam Harris, Kevin and Sharon Harris, Joey and Tiffeni Briones, Friends of Cancun Christian Fellowship in Playa del Carmen and Santa’s Helpers with the Cancun Wednesday Ladies’ Group. It goes without saying that it would not be Christmas for the children without your help. Thank you.

WE HAVE WONDERFUL NEWS! Wendy Sombito, our Guardian Angel with 2nd Baptist Church in Houston, will furnish Dr. Ed Young’s Christmas Service sermon for us this year. You enjoyed Dr. Young’s Easter sermon last year and his Christmas sermons are equally as good. It is faithful servants like Wendy that keep us going. Wendy, you really are our ANGEL.

We are looking for a Christmas Tree for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. If you have an extra one, desire to donate one or know someone that would like to donate one, please have them contact us or tell us so we can contact them. Cancun Christian Fellowship will be furnishing new lights, ornaments and decorations.

Pastor Mancilla donated several Children’s Bibles to Community of Faith English Church. The Bibles are in English and make bedtime Bible reading with your younger children enjoyable. I can testify that they are great reading for adults also. If you would like a Children’s Bible, please send me an email and I will be happy to give it to you in church (while supplies last).

You are the only Bible some may ever read. The greatest testimony you have is not what you say you have, but how you live.

If:
• If you enjoy attending church services
• If you find our new location comfortable
• If you feel welcome
• If you feel like you are part of beneficial mission activity
• If you find the sermon content meaningful
• If you feel your opinion matters
• If you feel you are part of a Christian family
Then: Why not invite someone to attend church services with you? When Christ is at work in your life it is your responsibility to tell someone! It may be just exactly what they need to hear, to give them faith that God can work in their life, too!

I am happy to tell you that Dan Grounds, a twenty+ year friend, fishing and hunter partner from Texas, that has been on our mailing list for some time, recognized the value and need of our mission work and acknowledged it with a welcomed donation to benefit the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, the Cancun Christian orphanage. Dan, from the bottom of our hearts…THANK YOU, your generosity is overwhelming!

Members of our church received this warm email wish from the Pastor Mancilla family:

Dear Pastor Tom & wife:
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. It is just a beautiful day. We hope you will all find yourselves around the table with family or friends this Thanksgiving day and be thankful for each other and for what we have, and for God's love to us. "Happy Thanks Giving from the Mancilla"
Pastor. Ascencio M. Mancilla.

All members of Community of Faith English Church have been invited to have Christmas Eve Dinner with Pastor and Esther Mancilla and the children at our Christian orphanage. Cherilyn and I have made plans to attend. If you and your family would like to join us, please tell us in advance so we can give Esther a “head count”. We hope to see you there.

Leoncio and Amy Dominguez and their two children just moved from Tennessee to Cancun and visited our church last Sunday. It is nice to see new “young Christians” attending our service. Please welcome the Dominguez family to our family.

God is in control and Satan is on the prowl. Be humble before God and be alert to Satan's devices.

“If you are born once, you will die twice. If you are born twice, you will die once" Remember Sunday’s sermon?

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

This Sunday, November 28th is Communion Sunday at church. We will be viewing a special service, “Know That You Know” by Dr. Ed Young, Second Baptist Church Houston. I review the sermon yesterday and found it to be very meaningful.

A Wednesday Men’s Group is offered by Cancun Christian Fellowship. For information, please contact Tom Martin. tommartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1316.

A Wednesday Ladies’ Group also meets in Cancun. For information, please contact Cherilyn Martin. cherilynmartin@inbox.com or 998-121-1315.

If you were not in church last Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now meets at 10:00 AM, Floor B1 at Hotel B2B behind the bull fight arena just east of Avenida Bonampak and Malecon Las Americas. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

And for my friends that don’t know You, I pray that You would save them too!

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

11/17/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-11-18T06:05:00.000-08:00

11/17/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
5. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
6. Cheese
7. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com .

Preach the Gospel, if necessary, use words!

SPONSOR A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s that time of year when we start to think how we can make a difference in one child’s life for Christmas. We are asking for Sponsors for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, the Cancun Christian orphanage. We have 14 children’s wishes to make come true so please search your heart and help with your $50.00 donation for one child. You can give in person or through our PayPal account (tom@cdymexico.com). Thank you for helping to make these children’s wishes come alive.

New mission partners, Jim and Linda Lipp made a financial contribution to the children’s Christmas at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Your contribution is truly appreciated and we hope to see you soon.

You will never know He is all you need until He is all you have. And when He is all you have, then you will know He is all you need!

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered Pork, Chicken, Beef and eggs to our Cancun Christian orphanage today.

A children’s Christmas donation was received from Brian Schaefer, a loyal mission partner from Cancun. Brian has helped us in the past and his continued support is truly appreciated.

Brant and Claudia Boston, also Cancun mission partners, blessed us with a donation for the children’s Christmas. Thank you for helping to make this the best Christmas ever for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

The Wednesday women’s study group donated Christmas dresses for the young girls at the orphanage. Laurie Lipp’s mother, Terri Kemble, purchased the dresses in the US and ladies from the group delivered them today

Pastor Mancilla donated several Children’s Bibles to Community of Faith English Church. The Bibles are in English and make bedtime Bible reading with your younger children enjoyable. I can testify that they are great reading for adults also. If you would like a Children’s Bible, please send me an email and I will be happy to give it to you in church (while supplies last).

When you kneel before God you can stand before anyone!

Feedback concerning our new church location has been very positive. Most find it more convenient and all agree the acoustics are much better.

The bicycles that TJ and Henry repaired are holding up well and are getting constant use.

A mission group from the US worked at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza last week and did a great job of repainting the interior of the lower level of the orphanage.

All members of Community of Faith English Church have been invited to have Christmas Eve Dinner with Pastor and Esther Mancilla and the children at the orphanage. Cherilyn and I plan to attend. If you and your family would like to join us, please tell us in advance so we can give Esther a “head count”. We hope you join us.

You are no fool when give what you cannot keep, to gain what you cannot lose.

I received an email from Kathy Turner stating that she had procured several sets of twin bed sheets for the children’s beds at the orphanage. She will deliver them on their next church visit. Twin sheet sets are always a welcomed item if you run across them at garage sales.

New mission activity pictures have been posted to the website this week. You can view them by clicking http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ . It will take you directly to the website. Added was a great picture of Pastor Mancilla, Henry and TJ at work and some of the young children eating spaghetti.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

If you were not in church Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 10:00 AM. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

And for my friends that don’t know You, I pray that You would save them too!

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

11/10/2010 Newsletter and Mission Activity Update

2010-11-11T05:57:00.000-08:00

11/10/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
5. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
6. Cheese
7. Children’s clothes (any size-any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin tommartin@inbox.com or Cherilyn Martin cherilynmartin@inbox.com.

SPONSOR A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s that time of year when we start to think how we can make a difference in one child’s life for Christmas. We are asking for Sponsors for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, the Cancun Christian orphanage. We have 14 children’s wishes to make come true so please search your heart and help with your $50.00 donation for one child. You can give in person or through our PayPal account (tom@cdymexico.com). Thank you for helping to make these children’s wishes come alive.

Please note: Community of Faith Church Sunday services are now being held at the Hotel B2B behind the Bull Fight Arena. We are meeting in room B1 and the services begin at 10:00 AM. For those of your with young children, there is a nursery in room B2.

We are called to influence the world, not to be influenced by the world

We have received a welcomed financial donation from Kay and Bill Gibbs, new mission partners from the US. The Gibbs requested their donation be used to purchase Christmas gifts for the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza, “the Cancun Christian Orphanage”. Thank you for your assistance.

Cherilyn has started making special ornaments for the children’s Christmas tree this week. Each ornament will have the picture of one of the children on it so they will each have their own ornament on the tree.

Kathy and Prince made a financial donation to our mission activity and it could not have come at a better time. Guys, you are the best. Many thanks for your continued confidence.

Speaking of the Turners, they are among a handful of senior members of our church. Nancy Marroquin, Ryan Lipp and the Turners have all been with our church over ten years. They have remained loyal through name changes, pastor changes and many location changes. You see them in church on Sunday but did you know that they are part of the select few that helped hold it all together. Thank you so very much.

Don’t tell God how big the storm is – Tell the storm how big your God is

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered cereal, maple syrup and eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza today.

All members of Community of Faith English Church have been invited to have Christmas Eve Dinner with Pastor and Esther Mancilla and the children at the orphanage. Cherilyn and I plan to attend. If you and your family would like to join us, please tell us in advance so we can give Esther a “head count”. We hope you join us.

Henry and TJ again took time out of their schedules to repair doors at the Cancun Christian orphanage. This time I did have my camera and pictures will be posted on our website. Please check our site to see men at work.

In the past ten days, we have mailed out over 500 mission request letters. Website and Blog Spot readership has grown tremendously this month. Face Book has also been added to the Cancun Christian Fellowship Blog Spot to make it easier for some “Techies” to keep up with our activities. If you have a minute you might find it interesting reading.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its strength

Trish and her daughters donated a case of milk and requested that we deliver it to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza for them. Thanks for the donation Trish, we delivered it for you on Monday.

TJ located, donated and he and Henry delivered a refrigerator to the orphanage this week. They have been short on refrigeration for some time now. Now that is Christian teamwork in action.

Your Mission Activity Committee met today. A plan of action for the month of November was agreed on and will be implemented. Christmas and the orphanage was also discussed and agreed on. Thanks to all members of the committee for your continued support.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

Before a person can be saved they must first learn that they cannot save themselves

If you were not in church Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 10:00 AM. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

11/3/2010 Update and IMPORTANT Church Information

2010-11-03T18:51:00.000-07:00

11/3/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
5. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
6. Cheese

"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." Mother Teresa

Please note: Community of Faith Church services are moving to Hotel B2B behind the Bull Fight Arena this week (November 7th). We will be meeting in room B1 and the service will begin at 10:00 AM. We feel the room will be much more “user friendly” and we absolutely KNOW the acoustics will be better. We are doing a “dry run service” to make sure we are ready to go this Sunday.

Our very own Juliette donated a case of milk to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza and asked that we deliver it this Wednesday. Thanks bunches Juliette.

New mission partners Joe and Grace Holland made a welcomed financial donation this week. The funds were used to purchase two cases of milk that were delivered today. The Holland’s confidence in our mission activity and financial support is greatly appreciated. Welcome to our mission family!

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered four kilos of ground beef, five kilos of chicken, five kilos of pork, three pallets of eggs and five boxes of lunchbox size snacks to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza today.

We can't change the hearts of people, but can do what's in our hands and hearts, by sharing God's perfect love with others and letting that love be expressed in our behavior.

At the close of church last Sunday, we discussed the changes made in the Sunday service and the response was lively. We will be running the new service format for several weeks and then we are looking for feedback on the changes and/or additional changes you would like to see.

I received a surprise email last week from Carolyn Pfennig, our newest mission partner in the United States. The Pfennigs are on our mailing list and Carolyn informed me that she had purchased all the plastic mattress covers needed for the younger children at the orphanage. She will be shipping them to us in the next few days. Thank you so very much Carolyn. The covers WILL make a huge difference in the ongoing health of the children.

TJ continues to post updated information about our church and our ongoing mission activity on chat boards around Cancun. As TJ wrote me, “Every little bit helps”. If you visit chat boards dealing with life in Cancun, please take a lead from TJ and tell others about the church, what we are doing and extend an invitation to join us. You never know who you will touch.

The men’s group is presently studying Evangelism, Witnessing, Testimony and Discipleship and what God expects us of us as Christians. It is our responsibility to tell others about the life changing power of a relationship with Jesus.

"As soon as a man has found Christ, he begins to find others." Charles Spurgeon

TJ picked up and delivered two more bicycles to the orphanage today. One was a small girl’s bicycle and the other was a small boy’s bicycle. TJ is doing his best to keep all bicycles in working order and his efforts are appreciated.

Website Update: Our website and Blog continues to gain readership. We feel that most views are from people that we mailed mission requests to. Here is the way it breaks down:
August: 83 Views
September: 111 Views
October: 127 Views

With viewers from: US, Canada, Argentina, China, UK, Colombia, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Japan, Slovenia, Denmark, Mexico, Israel, South Africa and Russia. It’s just a matter of time!

The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

If you were not in church Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 10:00 AM. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV
Cancun Fellowship Church / Companerismo de Cancun

10/29/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-10-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

10/29/2010

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Eggs
4. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
5. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
6. Cheese
7. Childrens clothes (any size, any age, any gender)

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

"Unless we rely on God's power within us, we will yield to the pressures around us."

Please note: Church services will be moving to Hotel B2B in Malecon Plaza behind the Bull Fight Arena effective November 7th. We will be meeting in room B1 and the service will begin at 10:00 AM. Please contact me if you need additional information. This Sunday, October 31st, we will hold our final service at Club Albatros at 8:55. PLEASE REMEMBER THERE IS A TIME CHANGE THIS WEEKEND AND YOU WILL NEED TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR.

In our ongoing effort to provide a quality Sunday service for our loyal congregation, we will experiment with a new format for church this Sunday. We are always looking for your input and hope that you will share your thoughts with us.

"You can tell the size of your God by looking at the size of your worry list. The longer your list, the smaller your God."

TJ donated and delivered two cases of milk on Wednesday. TJ, your kind donations are always appreciated.

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered four kilos of ground beef, five kilos of chicken, two kilos of cubed beef, three pallets of eggs and five boxes of lunchbox size snacks to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this past Wednesday.

TJ and Henry took time out of their busy schedule to visit Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza to make needed repairs to screen doors. I wish I had remembered to take my camera.

"Satan, the Hinderer, may build a barrier about us, but he can never roof us in, so that we cannot look up." J. Hudson Taylor

We received another financial donation from Roy Elliott, our UK mission partner this week. Roy has designated that his donations be used in our mission work with the orphanage. I know that many of you got to know Roy better at the Pizza Luncheon on his recent visit to Cancun. Roy’s generosity has enabled us to add additional assistance to children that truly need our help. Thank you Roy.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

"Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34

If you were not in church Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church currently starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

10/29/2010

1 Pedro 4:10 Como cada uno ha recibido un regalo, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en el sitio web: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com y también echa un vistazo a nuestro Blog en http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/.

Si usted está considerando una donación de los productos básicos, he aquí algunos elementos que se necesitan actualmente:
1. archivador de bloqueo
2. Pañales # 6
3. Huevos
4. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de barras de fruta o galletas
5. Lunchbox cajas de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas
6. Queso

Las contribuciones financieras siempre son apreciados. Si desea hacer una contribución financiera, por favor contactar a Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

"A menos que se basan en el poder de Dios dentro de nosotros, vamos a ceder a las presiones que nos rodean."

Tenga en cuenta: servicios de la Iglesia se trasladará a B2B Hotel en la Plaza Malecón detrás de la Bula lucha efectiva Arena 7 de Noviembre. Nos reuniremos en la sala B1 y el servicio comenzará a las 10:00 AM. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si necesita información adicional. Este Domingo, 31 de Octubre, llevaremos a cabo nuestro servicio final en el Club Albatros a las 8:55. RECUERDE POR FAVOR NO ES UN CAMBIO DE HORARIO ESTE FIN DE SEMANA Y QUE SE NECESITA PARA FIJAR SU relojes una hora.

En nuestro continuo esfuerzo por proporcionar una calidad de servicio el Domingo para nuestra congregación leal, vamos a experimentar con un nuevo formato para la iglesia este Domingo. Estamos siempre en busca de su opinión y esperamos que comparta sus pensamientos con nosotros.

"Usted puede decir el tamaño de su Dios al mirar el tamaño de su lista de preocupaciones. Cuanto más larga sea la lista, el más pequeño de su Dios."

TJ donó y entregó dos cajas de leche, el miércoles. TJ, sus donaciones en especie siempre son apreciados.

Cancún Christian Fellowship donó y entregó cuatro kilos de carne de res molida, cinco kilos de pollo, dos kilos de carne en cubos, tres paletas de los huevos y cinco cajas de bocadillos tamaño lonchera a la Casa Hogar Esperanza párrafo Niños el pasado miércoles.

TJ y Henry se tomó el tiempo de su apretada agenda para visitar la Casa Hogar "Para Los Niños Esperanza para hacer las reparaciones necesarias a la pantalla de las puertas. Ojalá hubiera acordado de llevar mi cámara.

"Satanás, el Hinderer, puede crear una barrera alrededor de nosotros, pero él puede nunca nos techo, por lo que no podemos mirar hacia arriba." J. Hudson Taylor

Hemos recibido otra donación financiera de Roy Elliott, nuestro socio de la misión del Reino Unido esta semana. Roy ha designado que sus donaciones se utilizan en nuestro trabajo de misión con el orfanato. Sé que muchos de ustedes llegó a conocer mejor en el almuerzo de pizza en su reciente visita a Cancún Roy. Generosidad de Roy nos ha permitido añadir más ayuda a los niños que realmente necesitan nuestra ayuda. Gracias Roy.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga el artículo (s) y dárselas a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los artículos donados.

Por supuesto, los alimentos siempre deben ser entregados el Miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y nos permiten poner los fondos en otras áreas de alimentos necesarios. Si usted desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el Miércoles.

"Por lo tanto, no se preocupe por el mañana, porque mañana se preocupará de sí mismo. Cada día tiene suficientes problemas propios." Mateo 6:34

Si no estaban en la iglesia el domingo, que te perdiste. Recuerde, la iglesia en la actualidad comienza a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el Domingo. Tom

10/15/2010 Newsletter

2010-10-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Sugar
4. Eggs
5. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
6. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
7. Cheese

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

Please note: Church services will be moving to a new location near the bullfight arena beginning Sunday, November 7th. We will also be meeting at a new time and we will provide you with additional information in coming weeks. One thing we will tell you now is you will really like the new facility.

Last Sunday’s Pizza Luncheon was a huge success. Thirteen adults and five children enjoyed the best pizza in Cancun. We had a great time and the fellowship was fantastic. If you were not able to attend, you missed a really great gathering.

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.”

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered five kilos of ground beef, five kilos of cubed beef, five kilos of chicken and three pallets of eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

Prince and Kathie Turner have returned to their island home and it is nice to see them back in church.

Victoria Dreckmann and TJ visited Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza today. Victoria donated and delivered handmade “stuffed bears” to the younger children at the orphanage. Victoria also joined our family as a financial supporter of our mission activity. Thank you very, very much Victoria.

"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible."

Also, it is extremely nice to have our friend Roy Elliott back in the Yucatan for a short stay. Roy attended our Sunday service and also joined us for Pizza. Welcome home Roy.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

"I do not want merely to possess a faith, I want a faith that possesses me."

We had a great crowd attending church Sunday. If you were not there, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4:10 Como cada uno ha recibido un regalo, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en el sitio web: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ y también echa un vistazo a nuestro Blog en http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

Si usted está considerando una donación de los productos básicos, he aquí algunos elementos que se necesitan actualmente:
1. archivador de bloqueo
2. Pañales # 6
3. Azúcar
4. Huevos
5. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de barras de fruta o galletas
6. Lunchbox cajas de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas
7. Queso

Las contribuciones financieras siempre son apreciados. Si desea hacer una contribución financiera, por favor contactar a Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

Tenga en cuenta: servicios de la Iglesia se trasladará a una nueva ubicación, cerca de la plaza de toros a partir del domingo 7 de Noviembre. También se reunirán en un nuevo tiempo y que le proporcionará información adicional en las próximas semanas. Una cosa que le digo ahora es que realmente va a gustar la nueva instalación.

Pizza pasado domingo almuerzo fue un gran éxito. Trece adultos y cinco niños disfrutaron de la mejor pizza en Cancún. Nos lo pasamos muy bien y la comunión fue fantástico. Si no pudieron asistir, se perdió un encuentro muy bien.

"Él no es tonto que da lo que no puede retener, para ganar lo que no puede perder."

Cancún Christian Fellowship donó y entregó cinco kilos de carne de res molida, cinco kilos de carne en cubos, cinco kilos de pollo y tres paletas de los huevos a la Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párrafo de esta semana.
Prince y Turner Kathie han regresado a su hogar en la isla y es bueno verlos de nuevo en la iglesia.

Victoria Dreckmann y TJ visitó la Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza Niños de hoy. Victoria donados y entregados a mano "ositos de peluche" para los niños más pequeños en el orfanato. Victoria también se unió a nuestra familia como un apoyo financiero de nuestra actividad misionera. Muchas gracias, muy Victoria.

"Para quien tiene fe, ninguna explicación es necesaria. Para un sin fe, ninguna explicación es posible."

Además, es muy bueno tener a nuestro amigo Roy Elliott atrás en la península de Yucatán para una estancia corta. Roy acudió a nuestro servicio del domingo y también se unió a nosotros para Pizza. Bienvenido a casa Roy.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga el artículo (s) y dárselas a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los artículos donados.

Por supuesto, los alimentos siempre deben ser entregados el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y nos permiten poner los fondos en otras áreas de alimentos necesarios. Si usted desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el Miércoles.

"No quiero sólo para poseer una fe, quiero una fe que me posee."

Tuvimos una gran muchedumbre asistiendo a la iglesia el domingo. Si usted no estaba allí, que te perdiste. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el Domingo. Tom

10/6/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-10-06T18:21:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

If you are local and considering a commodity donation, here are some items that are currently needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Cubed Pork
4. Hotdogs
5. Eggs
6. Chicken
7. Cubed Beef
8. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars or cookies
9. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
10. Milk

Financial contributions are always appreciated. If you would like to make a financial contribution please contact Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

Please note: Church services will be moving to a new location near the bullfight arena beginning Sunday, November 7th. We will also be meeting at a new time and we will provide you with additional information in coming weeks. One thing we will tell you now is you will really like the new facility.

It is wonderful to see our BlogSite traffic is increasing monthly.

8/1 – 8/31: 83 Visits
9/1 – 9/30: 111 Visits
10/1 – 10/5: 43 Visits

“The world's smallest package is a man wrapped up in himself.” Chuck Swindoll

Many thanks go out to Harold and Tracy Chapman and to Katherine Phillips for their generous donations and continued support of our mission activity. Their financial and physical contributions show the true meaning of “Serving God by Serving Others.”

Monday night was Cartoon Night at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza and the report is excellent. We played 41 minutes of Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Road Runner and Woody Woodpecker cartoons to entertain the children. We also supplied them with assorted fruit drinks and cookies to complete their evening. Our mission volunteers included Harold and Tracy, Katherine, Karen, Cherilyn and Tom and five eager students from Nancy’s school. WOW! Thanks to everyone that had a hand in making the evening special.

Our friend Henry donated and delivered two cases of milk to the orphanage this week. Henry, as always, thanks.

Cancun Christian Fellowship donated and delivered ten kilos of beef, ten kilos of chicken and three pallets of eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza today.

Remember: This Sunday, October 10th is the Pizza Party of Community of Faith English Service. The appreciation party will begin at 1:00 at Shakey’s Pizza in Plaza las Americas (Bonampak side). See you there!

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.” Billy Graham

The Men’s Group is currently studying a lesson series from allaboutgod.com. It is one of the best Christian purpose series we have come across to help us understand the true meaning of “A Relationship With God”. Look at what Rodolfo Carrion wrote about the lession. “ok tomy; I like this lesson i love this i see you wensdey i hope you going well god bless you. sincerly; Rodolfo Urdapilleta Carrion, Minister Christian Weddings”

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

We had a great crowd attending church Sunday. If you were not there, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4:10 Como cada uno ha recibido un regalo, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en el sitio web: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ y también echa un vistazo a nuestro Blog en http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

Si usted está considerando una donación de los productos básicos, he aquí algunos elementos que se necesitan actualmente:
1. archivador de bloqueo
2. Pañales # 6
3. Carne de cerdo en cubos
4. Hot dogs
5. Huevos
6. Pollo
7. En cubos de carne
8. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de barras de fruta o galletas
9. Lunchbox cajas de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas
10. Leche

Las contribuciones en efectivo siempre son apreciados. Si desea hacer una contribución en efectivo por favor contactar a Tom Martin, tommartin@inbox.com .

Tenga en cuenta: servicios de la Iglesia se trasladará a una nueva ubicación, cerca de la plaza de toros a partir del domingo 7 de Noviembre. También se reunirán en un nuevo tiempo y que le proporcionará información adicional en las próximas semanas. Una cosa que le digo ahora es que realmente va a gustar la nueva instalación.

Es maravilloso ver a nuestro tráfico blogsite está aumentando cada mes.
Blogsite Visitas: 2.5 meses de actividad
Estados Unidos: 85 visitas
México: 65 visitas
Canadá: 28 visitas
Rusia: 20 visitas
Finlandia: 12 visitas
Reino Unido: 12 visitas
Japón: 6 visitas
Dinamarca: 3 visitas
Argentina: 2 visitas
Australia: 1 visita
Turquía: 1 visita
Colombia: 1 visita

08/01 - 8 / 31: 83 Visitas
09/01 - 9 / 30: 111 Visitas
10/01 - 10 / 5: 43 Visitas

"Paquete más pequeño del mundo es un hombre envuelto en sí mismo." Chuck Swindoll

Muchas gracias a Harold y Tracy Chapman y con Katherine Phillips por sus generosas donaciones y el apoyo continuo de nuestra actividad misionera. Sus contribuciones financieras y físicas mostrar el verdadero significado de "Servir a Dios sirviendo a los demás."

Lunes por la noche fue la historieta Noche en la Casa Hogar Esperanza párrafo Niños y el informe es excelente. Hemos jugado 41 minutos de Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Road Runner y los dibujos animados del Pájaro Loco para entretener a los niños. También les suministra con una variedad de bebidas de fruta y galletas para completar su noche. Nuestros voluntarios misión incluyó Harold y Tracy, Katherine, Karen, Cherilyn y Tom y cinco estudiantes ansiosos de la escuela de Nancy. WOW! Gracias a todos los que tenía una mano en la toma de la noche especial.

Nuestro amigo Henry donó y entregó dos cajas de leche al orfanato de esta semana. Henry, como siempre, gracias.

Cancún Christian Fellowship donó y entregó diez kilos de carne de vacuno, diez kilos de pollo y tres paletas de los huevos a la Casa Hogar Esperanza párrafo Niños de hoy.

Recuerde: Este Domingo, 10 de octubre es la fiesta de pizza de la Comunidad de Fe Servicio en Inglés. El grupo de reconocimiento se iniciará a las 1:00 pm en Shakey's Pizza en la Plaza de las Américas (lado Bonampak). Nos vemos allí!

"Ser cristiano es algo más que una conversión instantánea - es un proceso mediante el cual todos los días a crecer para ser más y más como Cristo." Billy Graham

El Grupo de los hombres está estudiando una serie lección de allaboutgod.com. Es una de las mejores series de propósito cristiano nos hemos encontrado para ayudarnos a comprender el verdadero significado de "una relación con Dios". Mira lo que Rodolfo Carrión escribió sobre la lession. "Ok tomy, me gusta esta lección me encanta este te veo Mercoles espero que va bien dios te bendiga. Atentamente, Rodolfo Urdapilleta Carrión, ministro cristiano Bodas "

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga el artículo (s) y dárselas a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los artículos donados.

Por supuesto, los alimentos siempre deben ser entregados el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y nos permiten poner los fondos en otras áreas de alimentos necesarios. Si usted desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el miércoles.

Tuvimos una gran muchedumbre asistiendo a la iglesia el domingo. Si usted no estaba allí, que te perdiste. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el Domingo. Tom

Cartoon Night at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza

2010-10-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

Cartoon Night at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza

Monday night, October 4th, is Cartoon Night at the orphanage and we are looking for volunteers. Cherilyn and I will get there around 6:00 to set up and the cartoons will start at 6:30 and last about one hour. Cartoons are shown in the dining room so dress for warm weather.

Your help is needed and we would love to have you join us. Please email me if you plan assist. Thanks, Tom

PS: 111 people viewed our BlogSite during the month of September. That is up from 83 in August. Keep your fingers crossed, have faith and someone will answer our prayers.

Noche de dibujos animados en la Casa Hogar Niños Esperanza párrafo

Noche del lunes, 4 de octubre, es la historieta Noche en el orfanato y que estamos buscando voluntarios. Cherilyn y voy a llegar alrededor de las 6:00 de configurar y las caricaturas se iniciará a las 6:30 y duran alrededor de una hora. Dibujos animados se muestran en el comedor para vestirse para el clima cálido.

Su ayuda es necesaria y nos encantaría que nos acompañen. Por favor envíeme un correo electrónico si usted planea asistir. Gracias, Tom

PS: 111 personas vieron nuestro blog durante el mes de septiembre. Es decir, hasta el 83 de agosto. Mantenga los dedos cruzados, tener fe y alguien contestará nuestras oraciones.

9/29/2010 Newsletter and Update

2010-09-29T12:57:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4 10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

If you are considering a donation, here are some items that are needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Cubed Pork
4. Hotdogs
5. Eggs
6. Chicken
7. Cubed Beef
8. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars
9. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks
10. Milk

“If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” David Livingstone

We are very happy to tell you that we have received an additional donation along with donation commitments for the remainder of 2010 from Roy Elliott, our valued mission partner from the United Kingdom. Roy, your continued support and monthly commitment is a dream come true for our mission work. Thank you for realizing the importance of serving God by serving others.

We are also pleased to report that we have received an additional donation from Teresa Weatherly, a member of our mission family in Houston. Thank you so much for your continued faith in our service to God.

Suzanne and Shawn Bandick, new mission partners from Playa del Carmen, realize the importance of our work and have made a donation to help support our mission activity. Thank you so much for your faith in our work.

“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” Peter Marshall

Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered five kilos of beef, five kilos of pork and three pallets of eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week.

Nina purchased and donated diapers, books and games to our mission work. All are useful and needed items. Thanks Nina, we will miss you in your absence.

TJ purchased and delivered two cases of milk today. We are glad you are back TJ.

Interesting information: In the last three months our website has been viewed by people in the Unites States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Russia, Columbia and Argentina. I cannot explain Russia, Columbia and Argentina but I feel the others are connected with our mission request letters. As we have previously discussed, our mission request letters are sent to churches in English speaking countries around the world on a weekly basis.

Thought for the week: Have you wondered how we are able to reach so many people for financial donations. The truth is we do not ask anyone for financial donations. We put friends, relatives, acquaintances and business associates on our mailing list and send them our newsletter every week. We let the newsletter do our talking for us. We have found that once people see what we are doing and that we genuinely need help, many are happy to assist us in our mission activity. Please feel free to forward our weekly newsletter to people on your mailing list. You will be amazed at how our Lord will work through you to accomplish miracles.

REMEMBER: “God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supplies.” Hudson Taylor

TJ has returned from the US and has hit the ground running. I received several positive emails from TJ in his absence and it is good to have him back.

If anyone runs into Jack Thomas, tell him we miss him and hope to see him soon.

Also, if you see Luis Sosa and his wife, let them know that we have two warm chairs waiting for them on Sunday.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring the item(s) to church and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items.

Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and allow us to put funds in other needed food areas. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

If you weren’t in church Sunday, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4 10 Como cada uno ha recibido un regalo, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en el sitio web: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com y también echa un vistazo a nuestro Blog en http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

Si usted está considerando una donación, aquí hay algunos elementos que se necesitan para:
1. archivador de bloqueo
2. Pañales # 6
3. Carne de cerdo en cubos
4. Hot dogs
5. Huevos
6. Pollo
7. En cubos de carne
8. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de barras de fruta
9. Lunchbox cajas de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas
10. Leche

"Si usted tiene hombres que solo vendrá si saben que es un buen camino, yo no los quieren. Quiero que los hombres que vendrán si no hay camino en absoluto. "David Livingstone

Estamos muy contentos de decirles que hemos recibido una donación adicional junto con los compromisos de donación para el resto de 2010 de Roy Elliott, nuestro socio valioso misión del Reino Unido. Roy, su continuo apoyo y compromiso mensual es un sueño hecho realidad para nuestro trabajo misionero. Gracias por darse cuenta de la importancia de servir a Dios sirviendo a los demás.

También nos complace informar que hemos recibido una donación adicional de Teresa Weatherly, un miembro de nuestra familia de la misión en Houston. Muchas gracias por su continua fe en nuestro servicio a Dios.

Suzanne y Shawn Bandick, nuevos socios de la misión de Playa del Carmen, cuenta de la importancia de nuestro trabajo y han hecho una donación para apoyar nuestra actividad misionera. Muchas gracias por vuestra fe en nuestro trabajo.

"Obras pequeñas son mejores que hacer grandes obras previstas." Peter Marshall

Cancún Christian Fellowship comprado y entregado cinco kilos de carne de vacuno, cinco kilos de carne de cerdo y tres paletas de los huevos a la Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párrafo de esta semana.

Nina compró y donó pañales, libros y juegos en nuestro trabajo misionero. Todos son elementos útiles y necesarios. Gracias Nina, le echo de menos en su ausencia.

TJ comprado y entregado dos cajas de leche en la actualidad. Nos alegra que están de vuelta de TJ.

Datos de interés: En los últimos tres meses el sitio ha sido visitado por la gente en los Estados de los Estados Unidos, Alaska, Canadá, México, Australia, el Reino Unido, Nueva Zelanda, Rusia, Colombia y Argentina. No puedo explicar Rusia, Colombia y Argentina, pero siento que los demás están conectados con nuestras cartas misión petición. Como hemos discutido previamente, nuestra misión de cartas de solicitud se envió a las iglesias en países de habla Inglés en todo el mundo sobre una base semanal.

Pensamiento de la semana: ¿Se ha preguntado cómo somos capaces de llegar a tantas personas para las donaciones financieras. La verdad es que no pedimos a nadie por donaciones financieras. Ponemos amigos, familiares, conocidos y colegas de trabajo en nuestra lista de correo y enviar nuestro boletín de noticias cada semana. Dejamos que el boletín de hacer nuestro hablar por nosotros. Hemos encontrado que una vez que la gente vea lo que estamos haciendo y que realmente necesitan ayuda, muchos están contentos de que nos ayuden en nuestra actividad misionera. Por favor, siéntase libre de enviar nuestro boletín semanal para las personas en su lista de correo. Usted se sorprenderá de cómo el Señor va a trabajar con usted para realizar milagros.

RECUERDE: "la obra de Dios ha hecho en el camino de Dios nunca carecen de suministros de Dios." Hudson Taylor

TJ ha regresado de los EE.UU. y ha llegado al fondo. He recibido varios correos electrónicos positivo de TJ en su ausencia y es bueno tenerlo de vuelta.

Si alguien se encuentra con Jack Thomas, dile que lo extrañamos y esperamos verlo pronto.

Además, si usted ve Luis Sosa y su esposa, hacerles saber que tenemos dos sillas caliente esperando por ellos el domingo.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga el artículo (s) a la iglesia y los dará a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los artículos donados.

Por supuesto, los alimentos siempre deben ser entregados el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y nos permiten poner los fondos en otras áreas de alimentos necesarios. Si usted desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el Miércoles.

Si no estaban en la iglesia el domingo, que te perdiste. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el Domingo. Tom

September 23, 12010 Weekly Newsletter and Update

2010-09-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4 10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

If you are considering a donation, here are some items that are needed:

1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers #6
3. Cubed Pork
4. Hotdogs
5. Eggs
6. Chicken
7. Cubed Beef
8. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars
9. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks

“To walk by faith, not by sight, is to accept God’s plans for your life.”

Yesterday, Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered five kilos of ground beef, ten kilos of chicken and three pallets of eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

“Merely giving God bits and pieces of ourselves in service is not enough. We must give Him everything that we’ve got. We must love Him with all our heart!”

Rylee and Tyson Lipp deliverd a generous supply of twin bed sheets and other items along with a case of milk to the orphanage today.

Cartoon Night has been postponed for a week because several of the children are sick. We will probably reschedule it for October 5th and yes, we are looking for volunteers to help us. Last Cartoon Night, we were lucky enough to have Trish, Katherine and Karen providing support.

“I cannot imagine how the clockwork of the universe can exist without a clockmaker!”

www.cancunchristianfellowship.com has posted a great picture of our Wednesday Ladies Group. It is on the front page and we know you will like it.

Here is some really exciting news. For the past few months we have been planning a once a month bazaar to sell donated items that the orphanage cannot use. The desired location for the bazaar is on Federal Highway 307 between Colonia de Pescadores and Colonia Zetina Gazca (west of Puerto Morelos). The desired location is a closed taco stand that has very adequate cover and high visibility. We had a conversation with the “mayor” of Colonia de Pescadores today and it appears that we are several steps closer to our dream becoming a reality. He is also offering suggestions and solutions for advertising the bazaar to draw the maximum number of people. We will keep you updated.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring them to church and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items. Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and put funds in to other needed food donations. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

What a great group in church this past Sunday (13 faithful souls). If you weren’t there, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4:10 Como cada uno ha recibido un regalo, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en el sitio web: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com y también echa un vistazo a nuestro Blog en http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/.

Si usted está considerando una donación, aquí hay algunos elementos que se necesitan para:
1. archivador de bloqueo
2. Pañales # 6
3. Carne de cerdo en cubos
4. Hot dogs
5. Huevos
6. Pollo
7. En cubos de carne
8. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de barras de fruta
9. Lunchbox cajas de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas

"Para caminar por la fe, no por vista, es aceptar los planes de Dios para tu vida."

Ayer, Cancún Christian Fellowship comprado y entregado cinco kilos de carne de res molida, diez kilos de pollo y tres paletas de los huevos a la Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párr.

"Simplemente dar pedacitos de Dios y pedazos de nosotros mismos en el servicio no es suficiente. Tenemos que darle todo lo que tenemos. Tenemos que amarlo con todo nuestro corazón! "

Rylee y Tyson Lipp entregar una generosa cantidad de hojas con dos camas y otros artículos junto con un caso de la leche para el día de hoy orfanato.

Noche de dibujos animados se ha aplazado una semana debido a que varios de los niños están enfermos. Probablemente va a reprogramar para el 5 de octubre, y sí, estamos buscando voluntarios que nos ayuden. Última Noche de la historieta, tuvimos la suerte de tener Trish, Katherine y Karen proporcionar apoyo.

"No me puedo imaginar cómo el mecanismo de relojería del universo puede existir sin un relojero!"

www.cancunchristianfellowship.com ha publicado una gran imagen de nuestro Grupo Miércoles señoras. Es en la primera página y sabemos que usted va a gustar.

He aquí una noticia muy emocionante. Para los últimos meses hemos estado planeando una vez al mes bazar para vender los artículos donados que el orfanato no puede utilizar. La ubicación deseada para el bazar es por la carretera federal 307 entre Colonia de Pescadores y Colonia Zetina Gazca (al oeste de Puerto Morelos). El lugar deseado es un puesto de tacos cerrado que tiene cobertura muy adecuada y de alta visibilidad. Tuvimos una conversación con el "alcalde" de la Colonia de Pescadores de hoy y parece que somos varios pasos más cerca de nuestro sueño se haga realidad. Él también ofrece sugerencias y soluciones para la publicidad del bazar para dibujar el número máximo de personas. Les mantendremos informados.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga a la iglesia y los dará a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los artículos donados. Por supuesto, los alimentos siempre deben ser entregados el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y poner los fondos a otras donaciones de alimentos necesarios. Si usted desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el miércoles.

¡Qué gran grupo en la iglesia el domingo pasado (13 almas fieles). Si usted no estaba allí, que te perdiste. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el domingo. Tom

2010-09-21T09:12:00.000-07:00

Please view our website, www.cancunchristianfellowship.com for the complete picture of who we are and what we do and we hope you will consider joining us as a Mission Partner.

Cancun Christian Fellowship Orphanage Outreach

Orphanage outreach should be at the heart of all Christians. "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress" (James 1:27).

The need for rescuing orphans is enormous. These children need shelter, nutrition, education, health care, a relationship with their God, and a well-grounded spiritual foundation for their future. "God calls orphans 'the fatherless,' whose cries are echoing across time, waiting for the ears of the church to hear" (Fields of the Fatherless by C. Thomas Davis). It's time for us to listen!

•"In you the fatherless find mercy." (Hosea 14:3)
•"You are the helpers of the fatherless." (Psalm 10:14)

Orphanage Outreach is a Calling for All Believers

God is looking for those who will answer the call. He seeks those who, in unconditional love, will help these children carry on. God is waiting for people who willingly respond to the cry of those who are in need. Those who can't pay back, and have already given all. Those whose hearts are broken, whose souls are torn. The poor, the lonely, the fatherless.

The Cancun Christian Fellowship family stands together to honor this calling. We extend helping hands to those in need. We hold in our hands the opportunity of rescuing the very lives of many of God's most precious children. As believers, we have made this our primary mission, to give these children a second chance, a new beginning at the hand of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Orphanage Outreach is a Ministry with Meaning

Cancun Christian Fellowship's family has a true heart for orphanage outreach and we are reaching out to the children at Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza in Colonia Alfredo Bonfil, Mexico. This orphanage provides the children much love, shelter, food, an education, and most importantly, a solid Christian foundation.

•"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Luke 18:16)
•"Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me." (Matthew 18:5)
•"It is not the will of your Father that one of these little ones should perish." (Matthew 18:14)

Orphanage Outreach, Share in the Blessing

We hope that you will join us in our orphanage outreach and lend a helping hand to the children of Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza! Please don't walk through your life without ever having known the power of a smile on the faces of these children. Share with us the reward of knowing that God lives in the hearts of these children because we have decided to love them. Together, we can share the blessing of people's faithfulness to the children and to our Lord Jesus Christ.

•"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." (Matthew 25:35)
•"And Jesus took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them." (Mark 10:16)

Ref: allaboutgod.com
Ref: NIV Bible
Ref: Life Application Study Bible

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Cancun Christian Fellowship / Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV

9/17/2010 Newsletter and Mission Update

2010-09-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4 10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

It’s good to have Henry back. Henry, you were missed in your absence.

It has been a rather slow week. It seems to be the cold and allergy season for many of our mission workers.

If you are considering a donation, here are some items that are needed:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers # 6
3. Ground beef
4. Hotdogs
5. Eggs
6. Chicken
7. Pork
8. Lunchbox size packages of fruit bars
9. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks

“God knows that being a Christian in a sinful world isn't easy. As you pray, be honest about your frustrations, but also be thankful that your hardships are only temporary. Use your prayer time to refocus your sights on heaven, and ask God for the peace you need to face the day ahead.”

This week Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered ground beef, whole chickens and pallets of eggs to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza.

TJ found donations for, purchased and delivered a case of milk and multi unit boxes of nutrition bars. Thanks TJ…we are going to miss you when you are in the US.

Mona has returned from a summer of traveling the world and, on return, donated clothing and other items for our mission work. Thanks Mona!

Our Mission Committee met today and agreed on our mission plan for the next thirty days. We are currently discussing plans to help make the children’s Christmas all that it can be. In addition we agreed to maintain our weekly food donations and also discussed a once a month Bazaar to sell items that have been donated but cannot be used.

“When you pray, be honest. God knows how you feel and there's no use in hiding it. If you're frustrated or angry or confused, let God know. And then allow God a time to speak. Read His word or just be silent in His presence. Allow Him to comfort you and remind you of His love.”

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring them to church and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items. Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and put funds in to other needed food donations. If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver your donation for you on Wednesday.

What a great group in church this past Sunday. If you weren’t there, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4 10 A medida que cada don que ha recibido, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en la página web: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ y también echa un vistazo a nuestro blog en la web http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/ .

Es bueno tener de nuevo Henry. Henry, que no fueron captados en su ausencia.

Ha sido una semana bastante lento. Parece que el frío y la temporada de alergias de muchos de los trabajadores de nuestra misión.

Si usted está considerando una donación, aquí hay algunos elementos que se necesitan para:
1. Bloqueo archivador
2. Pañales # 6
3. De carne molida
4. Hotdogs
5. Huevos
6. Pollo
7. Carne de cerdo
8. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de las fruit bars
9. Lunchbox cuadros de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas
"Dios sabe que ser cristiano en un mundo pecador no es fácil. Al orar, ser honesto acerca de sus frustraciones, pero también estar agradecidos de que sus dificultades son sólo temporales. Utilice su tiempo de oración para reorientar su mirada en el cielo, y pedirle a Dios por la paz que necesita para enfrentar el día por delante ".

Esta semana Cancún Christian Fellowship adquiridos y entregados carne molida de res, pollo entero y las paletas de los huevos a la Casa Hogar Niños Esperanza párr.

TJ donaciones para encontrar, comprar y pronunció un sector de la leche y cajas de varias unidades de las barras de la nutrición. Gracias TJ ... vamos a echar de menos cuando se encuentra en los EE.UU..

Mona ha regresado de un verano de viajar por el mundo y, a su regreso, donó ropa y otros artículos para nuestro trabajo de misión. Gracias Mona!

Nuestra Misión Comisión se reunió hoy y acordó nuestro plan de misión para los próximos treinta días. En estos momentos estamos discutiendo los planes para ayudar a hacer de Navidad de los niños todo lo que puede ser. Además nos pusimos de acuerdo para mantener las donaciones de alimentos semanales y también discutió una vez al mes Bazar para vender artículos que han sido donados, pero no se puede utilizar.

"Cuando ores, sea honesto. Dios sabe cómo se siente y no hay uso en ocultarlo. Si estás frustrado o enojado o confundido, que Dios sabe. Y luego permitir que Dios un tiempo para hablar. Leer su palabra o simplemente estar en silencio en su presencia. Dejad que sea Él a la comodidad que usted y recordarle de su amor."

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga a la iglesia y los dará a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los objetos donados. Por supuesto, los alimentos debe estar siempre el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y aporte de fondos a otras donaciones de alimentos necesarios. Si desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar su donación para que el miércoles.

Lo que un gran grupo en la iglesia el domingo pasado. Si usted no estaba allí, te extrañamos. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a Tom

9/8/2010 Newsletter and Mission Update

2010-09-08T17:03:00.000-07:00

1 Peter 4 10 As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com and also check out our Blog Site at http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

Claudia, a new mission partner has donated two large bags of new clothes and Diana, another new mission partner has donated a nice selection of children’s toys to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Both of these ladies were recruited by TJ. We offer a warm welcome and Thank You for our new partners and a big thank you to TJ for his continued support.

TJ also visited City Club and picked up two “giant” cans of tuna and four kilos of cheese. Last week I told you he purchased and delivered a case of eggs. At the time, I did not realize that a case contained fifteen dozen eggs. That is a great donation TJ.

If you want to make a donation, here are some items we would like for you to consider:
1. Locking file cabinet
2. Diapers # 6
3. Ground beef
4. Hotdogs
5. Eggs
6. Chicken
7. Pork
8. Lunchbox size packages of cookies
9. Lunchbox size boxes of fruit drinks

If you want to make a food donation but do not have time to go to the orphanage, we will be happy to deliver for you on Wednesday.

“Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can” John Wesley

Rylee Lipp delivered a case of milk and some cookies to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza this week. Rylee also donated two large bags of bar soap. Thanks Rylee, you are off to a great start.

We would like to take a minute and tell you about Esther Mancilla, the wife of Pastor Asencio Mancilla and the “mama” of Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza. Every day, she works at a multitude of endless jobs and always does it with a smile and compassion. Her work does not end when the sun goes down either. The orphanage averages fifteen children, many of them very young. As parents, we all know that young children require constant attention, attention that often keeps Esther awake much of the night. When watching her as she goes about her duties you never know that she has had a sleepless night. You will see that you are in the presence of a unique and wonderful lady with a heart of gold. We hope you all have a chance to meet Esther and witness what we have. We are very lucky to have her as a partner and friend.

TJ’s donated two cases of milk while his friend Bob donated very nice outdoor furniture to the orphanage. TJ was kind enough to truck it over there. Ben, Angeles Alba and Jon Murphree, more friends of TJ donated shoes, sheets, clothes of all kinds, assorted kitchen and dining room items. Thanks guys.

“The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service.” Billy Graham

Cancun Christian Fellowship purchased and delivered five kilos of meet and three trays eggs to the orphanage this week. We have found the best prices on “fresh” ground beef are at Bodega Aurerra.

Between donations from TJ and Cancun Christian Fellowship, the orphanage has all the Tuna it needs for a while. We will let you know when their supply starts to decline. The babies that require diapers now need size 6. I think that is the largest size available.

We are currently working on the next “Cartoon Night” for the children. This time we will be showing Road Runner, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and Mickey Mouse cartoons that should be favorites for all. We are looking for volunteers to help us.

If you have a mission project you are working on or have an announcement, please email us know so we can get the information in the newsletter.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books, games etc) please bring them to church and give them to Cherilyn or Laurie for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items. Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and put funds in to other needed food donations.

There was a nice group in church last Sunday. If you weren’t there, we missed you. Remember, church now starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

1 Pedro 4 10 A medida que cada don que ha recibido, que emplean a unos por otros, como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en la página web: www.cancunchristianfellowship.com y también echa un vistazo a nuestro blog en la web http://cancunchristianfellowship.blogspot.com/

Claudia, una pareja nueva misión ha donado dos grandes bolsas de ropa nueva y Diana, otro socio de la nueva misión ha donado una buena selección de juguetes para niños de Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párr. Ambas damas fueron reclutados por TJ. Le ofrecemos una cálida bienvenida y gracias por nuestros nuevos socios y un gran agradecimiento a TJ por su continuo apoyo.

TJ también visitó City Club y cogió dos "gigantes" latas de atún y cuatro kilos de queso. La semana pasada te dije que compró y entregó un caso de los huevos. En ese momento, no me di cuenta de que un caso contiene quince docenas de huevos. Esa es una gran donación de TJ.

Si usted desea hacer una donación, aquí hay algunos artículos que le gustaría para su consideración:
1. Bloqueo archivador
2. Pañales # 6
3. De carne molida
4. Hotdogs
5. Huevos
6. Pollo
7. Carne de cerdo
8. Lunchbox paquetes de tamaño de las cookies
9. Lunchbox cuadros de tamaño de las bebidas de frutas

Si desea hacer una donación de alimentos, pero no tienen tiempo para ir al orfanato, estaremos encantados de entregar para el miércoles.

"Haced todo el bien que puedas, de todas las maneras que puedas, a todas las almas que pueda, en todo lugar que pueda, en todas las veces que pueda, con todo el celo que pueda, siempre y como siempre se puede" John Wesley

Rylee Lipp emitió un sector de la leche y unas galletas a la Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párrafo de esta semana. Rylee también donó dos grandes bolsas de jabón en barra. Gracias Rylee, nos dirigiremos hacia un gran comienzo.

Nos gustaría tomar un minuto y le informará sobre Esther Mancilla, esposa del Pastor Asencio Mancilla y la mamá "de la Casa Hogar Esperanza Niños párr. Cada día, ella trabaja en una multiplicidad de puestos de trabajo sin fin y siempre lo hace con una sonrisa y la compasión. Su trabajo no termina cuando el sol se pone bien. Los promedios orfanato quince hijos, muchos de ellos muy jóvenes. Como padres, todos sabemos que los niños pequeños necesitan una atención constante, la atención que a menudo mantiene Esther despierta gran parte de la noche. Al ver como ella a sus deberes nunca se sabe que ella ha tenido una noche de insomnio. Verás que estás en la presencia de una mujer única y maravillosa con un corazón de oro. Esperamos que todos ustedes tienen una oportunidad de conocer a Esther y testigo de lo que tenemos. Tenemos mucha suerte de tenerla como un socio y amigo.

TJ's donó dos cajas de leche, mientras que su amigo Bob donó muebles al aire libre muy agradable para el orfanato. TJ tuvo la amabilidad de camiones que por allí. Ben, Alba Ángeles y Murphree Jon, más amigos de TJ donó zapatos, sábanas, ropa de todo tipo, cocina y comedor variedad de artículos de la habitación. Gracias chicos.

"La forma más elevada de la adoración es la adoración de servicio cristiano generoso." Billy Graham

Cancún Christian Fellowship comprado y entregado cinco kilos de reunirse y tres huevos bandejas para el orfanato de esta semana. Hemos encontrado los mejores precios en "carne fresca de tierra" están en la Bodega Aurerra.

Entre las donaciones de TJ y Cancún Christian Fellowship, el orfanato tiene todo el atún que necesita por un tiempo. Le dejaremos saber cuando su oferta comienza a disminuir. Los bebés que requieren de pañales ahora necesitamos tamaño 6. Creo que es el mayor tamaño disponible.

En estos momentos estamos trabajando en la próxima Noche "Cartoon" para los niños. Esta vez vamos a mostrar Road Runner, Bugs Bunny, Tom y Jerry y los dibujos animados de Mickey Mouse que deben ser los favoritos para todos. Estamos buscando voluntarios que nos ayuden.

Si usted tiene un proyecto misionero que está trabajando o tiene un anuncio, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico para que podamos obtener la información en el boletín.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, juegos, etc) por favor traiga a la iglesia y los dará a Cherilyn o Laurie para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los objetos donados. Por supuesto, los alimentos debe estar siempre el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y aporte de fondos a otras donaciones de alimentos necesarios.

Había un buen grupo en la iglesia el domingo pasado. Si usted no estaba allí, te extrañamos. Recuerde, la iglesia ahora se inicia a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el domingo. Tom

9/1/2010 Newsletter

2010-09-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

We are servants of God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are Cancun Christian Fellowship, an outreach fellowship of believers dedicated to showing people, through our teaching, actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

Remember to look at the new pictures on the website: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ and also check out our BlogSite.

This is the best story of the week. After attending the men’s group and visiting the orphanage and witnessing, first hand, our mission activity, Roy Elliott has doubled his financial donation to our work. I really do not know what to say except Roy, thank you so very, very much.

A quick note on Bodega Aurrera. The milk we purchased last week was Lala brand and we paid MXN 90 a case. We also purchased Tuna that was the same brand previously purchased Wal-Mart but the Bodega Aurrera price was MXN .30 a can less than Wal-Mart. It pays to shop and compare prices.

“We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won’t need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shinning – they just shine.” Dwight L. Moody

We continue to send out mission requests seeking assistance. Over the past few weeks, over 200 requests have been emailed to churches around the world.

Last week we were told that there is a good probability Mark Shook will be attending the English service in the very near future. We will advise you when we have more information.

"Jesus came to pay a debt He did not owe, because we owed a debt we could not pay. Unknown

TJ sent me some fresh pictures that will be going on the website very soon. If you have pictures of your visit to Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza that you would like to share with the world, please email then to us.

Speaking of TJ, you might want to look at a local website, www.cancuncare.com . TJ makes regular posts to their forum giving updated information on our mission work and telling others how they can assist. It is a great idea and I know most of you have forums that you visit and post to on a regular basis.

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible." Corrie Ten Boom

“Cartoon Night” For a first time event, it went great. Cherilyn and I, Katherine and Trish showed up to put everything together. Trish brought pretzels and fruit drinks and Laurie Lipp and her three sons popped the pop corn and furnished the popcorn cups and projection screen and Cancun Christian Fellowship furnished the cartoons, projector and computer. Karen, Miguel’s wife was also there helping the children with their homework and then she helped us. We had a great time and the children had a night they will remember for a long time. A special thanks to everyone that made the first of many cartoon nights a success. Pictures will be on the website this week.

Lisa offered helping hands at the orphanage Tuesday. I think her schedule has her helping there most every Tuesday and Thursday. Congratulations Lisa, it is nice to see you finding your niche.

TJ purchased and delivered a case of eggs, hot dogs and luncheon meat. Cancun Christian Fellowship provided seven kilos of ground sirloin and ten kilos sugar this week. According to Karen, those are items that are always needed. Thanks for the tip Karen.

Trish provided much needed diapers along with donations of clothing, books and other items. Thanks Trish.

If you have a non-food donation (clothing, toys, books etc) please bring them to church and give them to Cherilyn for sorting and distribution. It will allow us to make better use of donated items. Of course, food items should always be delivered on Wednesday. If you take a food donation to the orphanage, please send us an email telling us what you donated. It will keep us from duplicating your donation and put funds in to other needed food donations.

If you have a mission project you are working on or have an announcement, please email us know so we can get the information in the newsletter.

Remember, church starts at 8:55. We hope to see all of you Sunday. Tom

Somos siervos de Dios por servir a los demás. Compartimos la responsabilidad de llevar el amor de Dios a la gente sufre. Estamos Cancún Christian Fellowship y la Comunidad de la Fe Inglés Iglesia, becas de extensión de creyentes dedicados a mostrar a la gente, a través de nuestra enseñanza, las acciones y el amor, la vida cambiando el poder de Jesucristo.

Recuerde que para ver las nuevas fotos en la página web: http://www.cancunchristianfellowship.com/ y también echa un vistazo a nuestra blogsite.

Esta es la mejor historia de la semana. Después de asistir al grupo de los hombres y visitar el orfanato y el testimonio, de primera mano, nuestra actividad de la misión, Roy Elliott ha duplicado su donación económica a nuestro trabajo. Realmente no sé qué decir, excepto Roy, muchas gracias muy, muy mucho.

Una nota rápida sobre Bodega Aurrera. La leche que compramos la semana pasada fue la marca Lala y tuvimos que pagar 90 MXN un caso. También compramos atún que era la misma marca que anteriormente se compraban Wal-Mart, pero el precio de Bodega Aurrera fue MXN 0.30 puede menos de un Wal-Mart. Vale la pena buscar y comparar precios.

"Se nos dice que que nuestra luz brille, y si lo hace, no tendrá que decirle a nadie lo hace. Faros no disparan cañones para llamar la atención a su brillante - que acaba de brillar. "Dwight L. Moody

Seguimos enviar peticiones misión de solicitar asistencia. Durante los últimas semanas, más de 200 solicitudes han sido enviadas por correo electrónico a las iglesias de todo el mundo.

La semana pasada se nos dijo que hay una buena probabilidad de Marcos estremecieron estará presente en el servicio de Inglés en un futuro muy próximo. Le avisaremos cuando tengamos más información.

"Jesús vino para pagar una deuda que no debía, porque tenía una deuda que no podíamos pagar. Desconocida

TJ me envió algunas imágenes frescas que se va en la página web muy pronto. Si usted tiene fotos de su visita a la Casa Hogar Esperanza párr Niños que le gustaría compartir con el mundo, por favor escriba a continuación, para nosotros.

Hablando de TJ, es posible que quiera ver una página web local, www.cancuncare.com. TJ hace puestos de plantilla a su foro con información actualizada sobre nuestro trabajo de misión y decirle a otros cómo pueden ayudarle. Es una gran idea y sé que la mayoría de ustedes tienen foros en los que va a visitar y escribir en una base regular.

"La fe ve lo invisible, cree lo increíble y recibe lo imposible." Corrie Ten Boom

"Cartoon Noche" Para un evento por primera vez, fue genial. Cherilyn y yo, Katherine y Trish se presentó a poner todo junto. Trish trajo galletas saladas y bebidas de frutas y Lipp Laurie y sus tres hijos se metió el pop corn y amueblado de las tazas de palomitas y pantalla de proyección y Cancún Christian Fellowship amuebladas las caricaturas, proyector y el ordenador. Karen, la esposa de Miguel también estaba allí ayudando a los niños con sus tareas y después se nos han ayudado. Nos lo pasamos muy bien y los niños tenían una noche que recordarán por mucho tiempo. Un agradecimiento especial a todos los que hicieron la primera de muchas noches de dibujos animados un éxito. Los dibujos van a estar en el sitio web de esta semana.

Lisa ofreció ayudar a las manos en el orfanato el martes. Creo que su horario le ha ayudando a que la mayoría de todos los martes y jueves. Felicitaciones Lisa, es agradable ver a encontrar su nicho.

TJ comprado y entregado un caso de huevo, salchichas y fiambres. Cancún Christian Fellowship proporcionan siete kilos de lomo de tierra y diez kilos de azúcar en esta semana. Según Karen, esos son elementos que siempre son necesarios. Gracias por la punta de Karen.

Trish proporcionan pañales muy necesaria así como donaciones de ropa, libros y otros artículos. Gracias Trish.

Si usted tiene una donación no alimentarios (vestimenta, juguetes, libros, etc) por favor traiga a la iglesia y los dará a Cherilyn para la clasificación y distribución. Nos permitirá hacer un mejor uso de los objetos donados. Por supuesto, los alimentos debe estar siempre el miércoles. Si usted toma una donación de alimentos al orfanato, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico que nos dice lo que gané. Se nos impide la duplicación de su donación y aporte de fondos a otras donaciones de alimentos necesarios.

Si usted tiene un proyecto misionero que está trabajando o tiene un anuncio, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico para que podamos obtener la información en el boletín.

Recuerde, la iglesia comienza a las 8:55. Esperamos verlos a todos el domingo. Tom