In the fall of 2014, our Good News Club enrollment exceeded 50, and our team asked the school to provide space for two separate Clubs: one for children in grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5. The younger club was very high-energy—and questions often addressed issues that arise in the Read more…
We all continue to persevere in coping with the COVID19 pandemic. When things go wrong in our lives, we need to always trust God and ask Him, “What do You want me to learn?” We have been doing exactly that in our Peninsula chapter. Our state-wide prayer chains, led by 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…
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…
There is Another Harvest Choosing pumpkins, picking apples, running through corn mazes, jumping in piles of colored leaves… Experiencing the splendor and bounty of fall with children is so much fun! Their eyes grow big at the sight of sooo many pumpkins of every shape and size. The littlest one Read more…
God’s Calling Has No Boundaries An interview with Manu Costas, a young man born in Romania who came to work in America, found Jesus, and – wanting to share that joy with children – has volunteered in Good News Club for 3 years. Q – Manu, how old were you Read more…
This summer 60-80 youth from all around Virginia will be trained through Christian Youth in Action© to teach 5-Day Clubs©. Boys and girls will play fun games, sing and hear how Jesus wants to be their Savior and friend. What can you do? Pray about sending a team of teens Read more…
Engaging Christian Youth This Summer What is the best way to engage teens for Christ? Must the activity be mostly fun/high-action to compete with video games in capturing their attention? Perhaps a better strategy is to actually challenge our teens to be missionaries NOW, giving them a purpose and place Read more…
Last week Thursday I was with the Good News Club at Stonehouse Elementary School. Ken Sanborn invited the Gideon’s to distribute the New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs. What I saw will forever be in my eyes and soul. I was deeply blessed and the children were also. One little Read more…