A rich CEF heritage has impacted my whole life. It has been and continues to be my life! “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Read more…
Two 5-Day Clubs in June Our summer ministry of week-long 5-Day Clubs (5DC) started the last week of June in two locations. Williamsburg The teens who trained for a week in CYIA camp at Eagle Eyrie put their training to the test with a home club in Jacquie’s backyard. Only Read more…
Two weeks ago at the beginning of a Good News Club (GNC) meeting, a teacher pulled me aside and asked to speak with me. She said, “I want all of you to know that you are having an impact on the students at our school. You are making a difference. Read more…
CEF of VA Christian Youth in Action Training “Lydia was 14 years old when she picked up a brochure from a ministry she’d barely heard of called Child Evangelism Fellowship. This brochure, unlike many other ministry brochures, captured her young imagination and she knew, ‘God wants me to do this.’ Read more…
Disciple Teens to Grow the Kingdom of God When you ask Dianne Tate how she finds teens willing to teach children about Jesus, she answers, “God brings them to me.” Yesterday I was privileged to watch Dianne and her team work as a unit to host a Valentine’s Day Tea. Read more…
Problem Child + Holy Spirit = A Changed Life It is really important to pay attention to each child—especially the ones who seem to be the least receptive. One year we had a first-grader who was a real problem. He was very large for his age and was defiant. He Read more…
This is the devotional addressed to GNC Leaders and Admins at Peninsula’s GNC Kickoff by Martha Clouse, GNC Coordinator for the Williamsburg area. These last 18 months have been frustrating for you and me. We have not been able to meet with children to tell them about Jesus. But, Read more…
It has been said that a child of 5 has the greatest faith, a whole-hearted faith and confidence in someone or something. Faith is being sure of what they (children) hope for and certain of what they (children) do not see. (11:1) By faith a child can understand that the Read more…
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…
“Secret of the Watermelon” Party Club Although this party is meant to be a one-day club in the summer when watermelons are just getting ripe, the story can be modified to reflect a harvest theme. Use it in your neighborhood for a back-to-school party, harvest party, or in Sunday School Read more…