“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior-yes the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” Luke 2:10
Every birth is a
miracle, every child a gift from God.
When Jesus came into the world it was an awesome experience. I can only
imagine how shocked the shepherds must have been when the angels announced this
joyous event.
Excitement bursts inside of me at the thought of returning
to Canada to celebrate the birth of my Savior with loved ones this Christmas.
The Recovery Ministry is placed on hold for two weeks so our team members can
gather with their families to celebrate this special event. Snuggling with
grand babies and reconnecting with family and friends fills me up and prepares
me for the ministry in Mexico.
I am grateful for each of you, God’s people that support me
in the work He has called me to serve in. I cannot reach the goal of bringing
healing to the nation of Mexico without a team. Rick Warren says, “It takes a
team to fulfill a dream.” Thanks for being part of the team as we serve, give
and pray together for the people of Mexico.
This past year serving in the Recovery Ministry has been incredible
and amazing. We have seen people cry out to God for help and to be set free
from their troubles. Once they find freedom from addictions, harmful memories,
broken marriages and the list goes on and one, the participants openly share
their stories of how they have found freedom from their hurts, habits and
hang-ups.
Jeanette’s Story
Jeanette turned to drugs and alcohol in her teenage years to
cover her pain and disappointment. She met and married a man like herself that
was addicted to drugs. Both went to church and accepted Jesus into their hearts
but continued to struggle in their marriage. After joining Celebrate Recovery,
Jeanette was able to release the anger stored up in her heart and found joy and
peace. She recognizes that God has brought restoration and healing into her
life. These changes have blessed her
marriage and her relationship with her husband and children. Jeanette is now
giving back and is a facilitator at Celebrate Recovery. It’s gonna be a
joy filled Christmas for Jeanette’s family.
Jeanette
Jeanette is now co-facilitating the English Women's Celebrate Recovery Step Study group. In January she and her team will be launching The Landing at Calvary Chapel Rosarito. The Landing is Celebrate Recovery's student ministry geared towards Junior High and High school aged students.
Jeanette is now co-facilitating the English Women's Celebrate Recovery Step Study group. In January she and her team will be launching The Landing at Calvary Chapel Rosarito. The Landing is Celebrate Recovery's student ministry geared towards Junior High and High school aged students.
As you enter into this Christmas season and celebrate the
greatest gift ever, may you be filled with HAPPINESS, PEACE OF MIND and LOVE as
you celebrate the birth of our Savior with loved ones.
Feliz Navidad,
Cheryl Hoople
