Cancun Christian Fellowship: November 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter 11/25/2013

Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

Our Mission: We honor God by serving others. We share a responsibility to bring God's love to hurting people. We are a Christian Mission Outreach dedicated to showing people, through our actions and love, the life changing power of Jesus Christ.

11/25/2013

Our Mission Outreach

1. Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza: Cancun’s only Christian orphanage located in Colonia Alfredo Bonfil.

2. Ciudad de la Alegria A.C.: “City of Joy”: A Catholic multi-function shelter on Cancun’s west side. Our work is primarily with the Women and Children’s Shelter.

3. Centro de Integracion para Drogadictos y Alcoholicos A.C. (CIDA): A private addiction recovery facility located in Leona Vicario. We are the primary benefactor for CIDA.

“We are healed to help others. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are saved to serve, not to sit around and wait for heaven.” Rick Warren

If you would like to join us as a Christian Mission Partner, our current needs include:

1. Multivitamins and Vitamin B Complex

2. Cleaning supplies (kitchen, bathrooms and laundry)

3. Toilet paper

4. Twin size sheets (fitted and nonfitted)

5. Men's pants and shorts (waist size 28-42)

6. Men's shirts and t-shirts (size m-xl)

7. Sandals and Flip Flops (all sizes)

8. Women's dresses, pants, shorts and blouses (size s-xl)

9. Tooth paste and tooth brushes

10. Games activities, coloring books in Spanish for children newborn to 10

11. 40 Liter or larger aluminum or stainless cook pots with lids

12. Aspirin and Naproxen

“I don't want to live in the kind of world where we don't look out for each other. Not just the people that are close to us, but anybody who needs a helping hand. I can’t change the way anybody else thinks, or what they choose to do, but I can do my bit.” Charles de Lint

If you have clothing or commodity contributions to support our work, please contact Cherilyn Martin. We sort all clothing before delivery. Strive to make sure all items offered are clean and serviceable. Please ask yourself this question: Would you allow your family to wear the clothes in public? cherilynmartin@gmail.com

“Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help. This week reach to someone that might need a lift” Pablo

WOW!!! Over the past 2 weeks, we delivered two large bags of clothing to CIDA along with six large bags of clothing, two large bags of shoes and two large bags of toys to City of Joy. The donation came from one of our loving mission partners and, as you might guess, we were overwhelmed by their generosity.

“Every day, God grants us the precious gift of life. Yet every day, we squander it with our selfish, petty concerns, rather than helping someone as He helps us.” Kirn Hans

A local mission partner, the manager of a Cancun beauty school, continues to furnish beauticians to cut hair at CIDA every other Tuesday. Besides performing a much needed service, their work helps restore some dignity to the lives of the residents of CIDA.

“The way you treat people who are in no position to help you, further you, or benefit you reveals the true state of your heart.” Mandy Hale

This week, we received a substantial donation of vitamins and toothbrushes and we are very grateful. A small gesture with a huge impact. Both items are desperately needed by the residents of CIDA.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens

We have the absolute best Mission Partners in the world and we have been blessed with gifts to benefit our Christian Mission Outreach. Recent gifts include:

Wayne, Ruth and David*: CCF Mission Outreach

Chris and Family*: CCF Mission Outreach

Teresa*: CCF Mission Outreach

Andy and June*: CCF Mission Outreach

Raul*: CIDA

Clayton and Karen: CIDA

“A healer is someone who seeks to be the light that she wishes she had in her darkest moments.” Vironika Tugaleva

For contributions through PayPal, our PayPal address is tom@cdymexico.com.

No PayPal account? That’s OK, you can still contribute and here are instructions explaining how to make a contribution by check. Please make contribution checks payable to Carpe Diem Yucatan SA de CV (our corporate parent) and mail to:

Cadence Bank

2049 West Grey

Houston, Texas 77019

ATTN: Personal Banker

"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Mike

Today marks the countdown…one month until Christmas Day. For the past eleven months, we have told you what we want to do and have done for the less fortunate that our father has placed in our care. Now is the time of the year that we ask for your financial help. Our goals for Christmas are much larger than seasons past. It is a huge undertaking but, with your help, it will be the best Christmas ever. Our Christian Mission Outreach currently encompasses:

1. 9 children at Casa Hogar

2. 10 mothers and children at City of Joy

3. 121 residents of CIDA

Our goal is to furnish Christmas gifts for 140 and to provide Christmas dinner for the 121 residents of CIDA.

As you can see, we truly need your help. No donation is too large or too small and all donations will be appreciated.

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

cherilynmartin@gmail.com

tommartinmx@gmail.com

Or our US phone number 713 529 8078

We are very pleased to inform you that Dr. Adeline Regina Jalem (Usha) is now producing Christian inspirational video messages. To enjoy Usha’s lessons in the internet, simply click on the link below and be sure you give her a big hug in church: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRdqC3ayg2gG5QhsnSI1kcw

Usha, your Cancun Christian family is very proud of you.

“You either choose to help others, or you don't choose to help others... THERE IS NO IN-BETWEEN!” Martin R. Lemieux

The purpose of tithing, found in Deuteronomy 14:22-23 (NLT), is made clear: to “teach you always to love the Lord your God.” By practicing good tithing habits, scripture tells us we are showing God our desire to put him first in our lives.

“Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.” Horace Mann

Katherine Phillips is our Team Leader for our Building Spiritual Bridges Outreach with City of Joy Cancun. To assist Katherine, contact her at church or email her at kphillips99@hotmail.com.

Our Christian Men’s Group (the CCF Good Guys) meets every Tuesday at 10:00 AM sharp at the McCafe at the intersection of Nichupte and Kabah. Supplies for CIDA are purchased and delivered every Tuesday by CCF Good Guys. If you would like to be a part of our work, contact Tom Martin at church or tommartinmx@gmail.com.

Remember, Community of Faith Cancun always meets at 10:00 AM SHARP at the La Quinta Hotel Downtown.

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

Cancun Christian Fellowship Sunday Service

“Cancun’s Community of Faith”

La Quinta Hotel and Suites (Salon Sol)

Avenida Tulum, Sm 14, Mza 4, Lote 2, Cancun, Mexico

Sunday Service and Mission Outreach Team Leaders: Cherilyn & Tom Martin

City of Joy Outreach Team Leader and Music Ministry: Katherine Phillips

CCF Good Guys: Antonio, Gary, Andy, Trevor, Doyle and Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church

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Cancun Christian Fellowship Newsletter 11/10/2013

Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

11/10/2013

Our Mission Outreach

1. Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza: Cancun’s only Christian orphanage located in Colonia Alfredo Bonfil.

2. Ciudad de la Alegria A.C.: “City of Joy”: A Catholic multi-function shelter on Cancun’s west side. Our work is primarily with the Women and Children’s Shelter.

3. Centro de Integracion para Drogadictos y Alcoholicos A.C. (CIDA): A private addiction recovery facility located in Leona Vicario. We are the primary benefactor for CIDA.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens

If you would like to join us as a Christian Mission Partner, our current needs include:

1. Multivitamins and Vitamin B Complex

2. Cleaning supplies (kitchen, bathrooms and laundry)

3. Toilet paper

4. Twin size sheets (fitted and nonfitted)

5. Men's pants and shorts (waist size 28-42)

6. Men's shirts and t-shirts (size m-xl)

7. Sandals and Flip Flops (all sizes)

8. Women's dresses, pants, shorts and blouses (size s-xl)

9. Tooth paste and tooth brushes

10. Games activities, coloring books in Spanish for children newborn to 10

11. 40 Liter or larger aluminum or stainless cook pots with lids

“Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give.” Ben Carson

At the Day of Judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read, but what we have done. Thomas a Kempis

We have the absolute best Mission Partners in the world and we have been blessed with gifts to benefit our Christian Mission Outreach. Recent gifts include:

Wayne, Ruth and David*: CCF Mission Outreach

Chris and Family*: CCF Mission Outreach

Teresa*: CCF Mission Outreach

Raul*: CIDA

Xavier: CIDA

Tom and Sue: CIDA and City of Joy

George and Jean: CIDA

Katherine: CCF Mission Outreach

Calvin Reformed Church: CCF Mission Outreach

Gerardo: City of Joy and CIDA

For contributions through PayPal, our PayPal address is tom@cdymexico.com.

Cadence Bank

2049 West Grey

Houston, Texas 77019

ATTN: Personal Banker

“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” Mary Anne Radmacher

Christmas is only 7 weeks away and we continue to plan to provide Christmas for approximately 160 along with a December 21st Christmas dinner for the 120 residents of CIDA. If you would like join us for Christmas Dinner at CIDA, Santa’s helpers are always welcome and will be appreciated.

“What we spend, we lose. What we keep will be left for others. What we give away will be ours forever.” David McGee

We have also started working on our plans for 2014. First on the list is a new addition for CIDA. They do not have adequate dormitories for male residents. Most sleep out in the yard when it is not raining and in the meeting hall when it is. Their beds consist of the typical reclining plastic beach chairs that you see on the beach front hotels. Of course, these are the “plain Jane” models but they serve the need. They are also easy clean and to move inside when it starts to rain. It is our intent to assist CIDA with the funding and construction for the new addition. If you remember, we remodeled 4 bathrooms, installed a septic system and completely remodeled the annex for Casa Hogar para Ninos Esperanza…so building a dormitory should be a fairly easy task. We have the best mission partners in the world and they always come through for a worthwhile project.

“Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water - it will make ripples throughout the entire pond...” Jessy and Bryan Matteo

Last Tuesday night we met with 14 Pastors representing the Global Mission Alliance. The meeting took place at the CIDA facility in Leona Vicario. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit their support for CIDA and it appears we were successful. Pastor Lee and Pastor Kang stated the alliance would like to make approximately five commodity donations per year with the first donation to take place in December. All of the Pastors are from the Atlanta, GA area. I do not have to tell you what a great gift this will be. Cancun Christian Fellowship will be providing Global Mission Alliance with a list of needed items and working with them to facilitate delivery to CIDA.

“Stop looking at social media websites, and instead work out what contribution you can make to the world, and go and do it". "Find your niche, find what you are good at, and focus on that and be a good person along the way.” Thomas Flohr

It was nice have Jean and George and Prince and Kathy in attendance for the past several Sundays. We hope their return to the US was safe and seamless and we look forward to seeing them again in the near future.

“The desire of love is to give. The desire of lust is to take.” Author Unknown

We have a special sermon this week and next week we will start a new Mark Shook series on “All In”. I have started previewing the lessons and I know you will not want to miss them. I know you all agree that the previous lesson on Christians and marriage were excellent.

“Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.” Brian Tracy

This past week we also received a large quantity of clothing from a Mission Partner in Merida. Because of sizes received, the majority of the clothing will go to City of Joy and CIDA. We were impressed with the quantity and quality of the clothing donated.

“It's easier to take than to give. It's nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.” Joan Marques

“You can have everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar

Katherine Phillips is our Team Leader for our Building Spiritual Bridges Outreach with City of Joy Cancun. To assist Katherine, contact her at church or email her at kphillips99@hotmail.com.

The Thursday Evening Christian Women’s Study Group meets at California Pizza Kitchen, Malecon las Americas, at 6:30 PM. For more information please contact Cherilyn Martin at 998-121-1315 or email her at cherilynmartin@gmail.com.

Our Christian Men’s Group (the CCF Good Guys) meet every Tuesday at 10:00 AM sharp at the McCafe at the intersection of Nichupte and Kabah. Supplies for CIDA are purchased and delivered every Tuesday by CCF Good Guys. If you would like to be a part of our work, contact Tom Martin at church or tommartinmx@gmail.com .

Remember, Community of Faith Cancun always meets at 10:00 AM SHARP at the La Quinta Hotel Downtown.

That’s it for today neighbors…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY!
Cancun Christian Fellowship Sunday Service

“Cancun’s Community of Faith”

La Quinta Hotel and Suites (Salon Sol)

Avenida Tulum, Sm 14, Mza 4, Lote 2, Cancun, Mexico

Sunday Service and Mission Outreach Team Leaders: Cherilyn & Tom Martin

City of Joy Outreach Team Leader and Music Ministry: Katherine Phillips

CCF Good Guys: Antonio, Gary, Andy, Trevor, Doyle and Tom

Cancun Fellowship Church

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