Wordless Magic Bag Many children are fascinated with magic tricks. Surprise them with the Wordless Magic Bag that changes color each time you turn it inside out. Hold their attention as you share the gospel of salvation with them using the same 5 colors as the popular Wordless Book – Read more…
Last month – July 11, 2024, to be exact – marked the 23rd anniversary of public schools being open for Good News Clubs! In Milford School District vs Good News Club, the United States Supreme Court determined that “CEF must be given equal access to the schools on the same 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…
This month we would like to highlight a volunteer who has meant so much to our chapter – Carol Allen Smith. I first met Carol at a Good News Club® (GNC) training where she was shepherding a new team formed at her church. We were paired to practice the Wordless 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…
Often as parents, we are looking for other adults to come alongside and encourage our children in their faith. Christian Youth in Action® training camp is one of the places to find such a group of committed adults. The teacher/trainers’ main purpose is to train teens to teach the gospel Read more…
Valentine’s Day Tea for York Co. GNC/5DC Team Each February, the GNC/5-Day Club® (5DC) team from York County holds a Valentine’s Day Tea to share what they learned at Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) and how God used them to lead 5DC children’s ministry this past summer. The gathering is a Read more…
Children’s workers have differing opinions on when to offer incentives. Is it OK to give a reward for memorizing scripture? How about prizes based on attendance, or good behavior? Of course, these incentives mean a child is already coming to a Sunday school or Good News Club and learning about Read more…
Gospel Tract – Where’s Everybody Going Animated Tract with the message: God, the Creator loves you! Watch the video to see the fun! These animated Bible tracts for youths and children help you engage your audience as you share the story of how God loves each and every one of Read more…