12/3/2010 Newsletter and Update

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