Testimonials from Christian Youth in Action camp Being at the CYIA training camp with the teens was both physically and mentally challenging for the 7 adults from our chapter. At the same time, we experienced so much joy watching the teens grow in their faith and grow in unity as Read more…
Kids’ Mini Guide to the Bible Boys and girls can find their way around the Bible–God’s library of 66 books–by using this mini guide. Kids will learn what God says about anger, fear, respect, pride or love. How to get to Heaven, what God is like, how to know the Read more…
What is it like at the state-wide CEF of VA Christian Youth in Action Camp? During the day teens are doing classwork, eating, practicing for a graded presentation, eating, having a bit of free time, eating, gathering for worship… …and then finally dropping into bed to sleep! Each night after Read more…
Carol Smith gave teenager Erin Mannix a ride home from a CEF meeting the summer of 2017. Carol was so impressed by Erin’s testimony that she asked her to write it out. This is a reprint of that inspiring message. The testimony of a Christian Youth in Action summer missionary. Read more…
Easy Summer Party Club Are you inspired by the teens’ example of reaching out to children where they live in the summer? You can easily host your own backyard Bible Club! Use this summer-themed party. Secret of the Watermelon This party is perfect for a one-day club in the summer Read more…
Ready to Trust! Diana Doyle, Matoaka GNC Leader shares this story: This year we had a sweet 1st grader come to Good News Club each week with such happy excitement. She never missed a club meeting. She listened to the Bible story and gospel presentation with active enthusiasm, but never Read more…
U-Nite® – Songs to Dance To? Zory, one of our returning CYIA teens, says that she likes to play the CEF songs on her phone to dance to. That is something I never thought of, so I decided to check it out. Following Zory’s instructions, I used my phone and Read more…
George Barna in his book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, states: “…if you want to shape a person’s life—whether you are most concerned about his or her moral, spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional or economic development—it is during these crucial eight years (ages 5-12) that lifelong habits, values, beliefs and attitudes Read more…
5-Day Club Kit Here at CEF of Peninsula, we love to train teens to present the gospel to children. The kids look up to the teens and are impressed that they love Jesus, too! But, if you don’t have trained teens around, you can teach a 5-Day Club yourself at Read more…
Easter Story Cookies Making these cookies together the day BEFORE Easter is a hands-on object lesson for children of just how much Jesus loves you and them. Each ingredient represents a part of the Easter story, including the surprise ending – an Empty Tomb! Tools & Ingredients 1 cup whole Read more…