CCF Newsletter 3/21/2011

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.