Christian Missionary Pilots works with small churches, and missionaries, that are points of light in a very dark world; their ‘size’ isn’t as important as the fact that they are obeying God’s call to ‘go’ … our calling is to assist them in ‘staying’ and ‘shining’ …

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President’s Corner … Curtis DeVore

 Reviewing my years of ministry with CMP, something I recall often is a phrase that was drummed into my mind by my first pastor, Wayne Frase. This was at Peninsula Baptist Church in Palos Verdes California many years ago. Wayne used to repeat this phrase often from the pulpit. As I pondered these two words it seems the Lord kept reinforcing their significance in Christian service. I’ve seen it played out in every work of CMP.  It is… “Commitment and Faithfulness”, “Commitment and Faithfulness”. This was repeated on purpose so that it might be a part of your thinking as well. You see it’s Commitment and Faithfulness that get’s the job done. What job am I referring to?

Advancing God’s Kingdom. This is our calling and commission by the Lord! Supporting missionaries in the field in many ways or serving in support at home base.  

This is what Christian Missionary Pilots is all about; why we labor together in love for the Lord, and each other. Some times serving the Lord is fun but more often, it’s continual plodding, sacrifice of time and sticking to a job or project until completed.  

It’s showing up for meetings and volunteering your time and talent…or learning! It might be signing up for a mission trip or taking on the responsibility to cover a certain area of ministry with one of our committees; It can be flying, driving or visitation. Let these two words become a part of you and you’ll know joy and fulfillment in His service. (The real upside of all of this is you’ll enjoy rewards in heaven as well).

CMP BOARD MEETING …

The board will be meeting Friday February 17^th at 7:30PM at the Warehouse Conference Room. All members of CMP are welcome to attend. If you have an interest in leadership we would encourage you to set in and observe and see if the Lord would like to use you in this area of ministry. If you just want to observe, that’s ok too…

 
2012 CMP Board and Officers ...

At the January General Meeting the following board members were confirmed along with administration positions. A seven-member board has been approved with the following officers: Curtis DeVore… President, Bill Kayter…Vice President, Debbie Benvenuti… Secretary Treasurer. The Members at large are: Ed Thompson, Ed Vickery, Greg Kruly and Hank Rowell.

Arizona Committee … Curt Webb

We are currently working on the 2012 Missionary Conference and are looking for people to help plan and participate in the event.  We will be meeting at the Webb residence on Friday, Feb 3, 2012 to discuss and plan details.  The Missionary Conference is being planned for the last weekend in May and is where we bring the Missionaries together in one location so that we can minister to them, they can minister to us, and the LORD ministers to everyone.  Please consider using the gifts that the LORD has given you to assist in this endeavor.

Also, we are in process of planning various trips and work parties throughout the year.   Please be in prayer as we seek the LORD’s direction for these events.  Please let us know how you would like to participate.  You can the warehouse number at 714-979-2415 to leave a message and receive additional information.

Hyder … Hank & Bobbi Rowell 

The January 21st work day was fantastic, We got the bathroom fixtures all in thanks to Andy and Brian who spent a full week working at Hyder. All the fans got put up, The air conditioners are in and working, The water heater in and working, all sinks and cabinets are in, all the inside and out got painted, even the sign out front. The septic tank is in and working. 

All this was accomplished only because of your prayers. Yes He does answer prayer. Next is the handicap parking, sidewalk and the approach , this will be in cement. We need to tile the showers and are in need of tiles. Please pray that God will again provide our needs. I will try to be at the February 18 meeting.  If you miss this meeting you will have missed a wonderful meeting. Charley Harley will be there along with a video of Gods work in Hyder. Mark your calendar now.

From the Membership Committee … Curt Webb

The Membership Committee is excited to announce the CMP 2011 Year In Review Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 6:00p – 8:00p.  This event will replace the usual General Meeting on Saturday morning. 

 The purpose of this event is to show what the LORD has done through CMP during last year and give the Membership an opportunity to come together and fellowship with one another.  We’ll be having an awesome dinner, a silent auction with exciting items, a DVD presentation of the 2011 activities, and great fellowship.  The proceeds from the silent auction will go to help fund the Missionary Conference and other events CMP has slated for 2012.  We are looking to have the event at the CCCM Fellowship Hall, but we are still working on the final details of the location.  So please mark your calendar, please pray for the event, and we’ll see you there!

Sharing the Blessings …  

“Blessings and thank you for your faithfulness every month to send us the “goodies.” We so appreciate your continuing effort . Please relay to our friends how much they are appreciated.”  Rancho Santa Marta 

“God be with you all.” Louie & Alvina, Leupp. AZ 

“Thank you for your sponsorship of this ministry through your prayers, notes, encouragement and support.  We thank Jesus that we can serve Him in Peru through the kindness shown to us through great ministry friends.” John & Pilar, Peru 

“Thanks for your prayers & encouragement, its such a blessing serving the Lord and all that He is doing in India. God is faithful...Wishing you and the CMP fellowship all the best. Praise God!” Rudy, India  

Time to renew your membership for 2012 if you haven’t already 

We have already received a number of renewal checks for the year 2012 and our drive usually runs for four months, January through April. Paid up members are voting members. We have some friends and members who send a check monthly some by a designated bank but don’t care to commit to membership…that’s ok. We just want to know your preference. If you’ll send along the cut out “CMP Contact Form” below in the enclosed return envelope we’ll know your preference. If your not sure whether you have already been covered, call one of our board officers and we’ll let you know.

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Christian Missionary Pilots Contact Form

_____Please send me an application for membership

______Please accept / renew my membership for 2012. A check for $30.00 (individual) or   $35.00 (married couple) is enclosed.

____Please add my name to your mailing list (please specify regular or email)

____Please remove my name from your mailing list (please specify regular or email)

____Please make address / phone number changes as indicated below

____I would like to have CMP’s prayer chain pray with me about:

____Please have a Board member / Committee chairperson contact me. I would like more information about how I might help in this area.

In Jeremiah 1:1 God said, “before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” God also knows his plan and purpose for each of us. Have you found yours yet, or are you still looking? CMP could be an answer.

Please simply cut out and mail this form back to us at the address on the front of the newsletter. We would be blessed to hear from you as the Lord moves us forward in 2012 ….

Board Meeting
Friday, February 17 @ 7.30 PM
CMP whs 

General Meeting & Breakfast
Saturday, February 18 @ 9 AM
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
(upstairs)

 Arizona Meeting
Friday, February 3  @ 7 PM
Curt & Julene's home
call 714-979-2415 for info

Operation Christmas Stocking
Thursday, February 16 @ 7-9 PM
CMP whs 

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CMP Prayer Chain

is available to you!
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Greg & Patricia Kruly
@ (714)427-0777

“pray without ceasing.”
1 Thess.