Carlos doesn’t feel like giving thanks or playing his favorite spy games because the military has moved his family… again! His dad’s imminent deployment weighs heavily on Carlos’ mind. Through a series of clues and hidden messages children will discover that because of Jesus, Carlos always has reasons to thank Read more…
Children Trusting Jesus and Putting on the Full Armor of God Results in A Heart of THANKSGIVING and PEACE Putting on the Belt of Truth produces a confident heart. Guiding children to His truth leads to A Heart of Uncompromise. Putting on the Breastplate of Righteousness proclaims one’s true character. Read more…
A young boy who attends the Good News Club at Laurel Lane raised his hand to talk to a counselor about trusting Jesus. Joshua* is a very bright and bubbly 6-year-old. To be sure he understood the Gospel, the GNC counselor asked questions about: who God is man’s problem with Read more…
Child-Friendly Devotionals Is your family struggling with extended screen time as a result of schools not opening this fall? These are some FREE hands-on devotional resources from CEF. Download in pdf format. Then sit together as a family talking about who God is and how He keeps His promises.
Acorns become Oak Trees that drink 50 + gallons of water daily. Jesus commands us to bring children to the Living Water so they thirst no more. He desires children to drink of His living water and share the joy with others. “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me Read more…
Recently most of the extended Clouse family met at Virginia Beach for a week. There were 8 adults and 7 grandchildren all told. Wearing masks as we navigated halls and elevators at the condo was different. Building in the sand, jumping waves, and hearing children laugh was the same. Don’t Read more…
5-Day Club Report: God is Not Hindered by Social Distancing We weren’t certain that any parents would allow their teens to lead 5-Day Clubs this year, much less send children to even an outdoor club. But God… had plans, children He was calling. This is the progress report staff received Read more…
Good News TV Summer Fun Videos Did your children and grandchildren miss out on Vacation Bible School or other fun summer ministries? Why not have your own mini-VBS in your garage or backyard? CEF Ministries has put together 5 video lessons with the same teaching our youth summer missionaries are Read more…
I have been involved in children’s ministry for 38 years. During January 2017, I noticed that our children’s Sunday school attendance was very low. Then in July 2017, I was invited to observe a CEF Good News 5-Day Club. The club was held at the school yard at Bassette Elementary Read more…
What CYIA Camp Meant to Me I first went to CYIA Camp in June 2018 and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. No one teased me about needing to take medication for depression and everyone was so welcoming. I think by the end of camp everyone became Read more…