New Hire, New Horizons It blows my mind that I am coming up on my first month at Child Evangelism Fellowship. Learning a new job is always challenging, and it seems especially with CEF I am truly learning something new each day because there is a lot to get oriented with. However, it has been […]
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Saying “Hello!” and “Goodbye.” Say hello to Dillon Wertman. He is 25 years old and our new staff member. I remember Dillon when he was a little boy and attending Good News Day Camp at Manbeck’s E. C. Church, Rock. As a little boy he would listen intently to God’s Word being taught always paying close
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A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a training called “Every Child’s Identity in Christ” held in another CEF chapter. It was led by a ministry called Center for Biblical Unity. Over the weekend we talked about what children are being taught through social media, their school or family about their identity,
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Reaching The Children In Your Neighborhood Look around your neighborhood. How many children live there~ 10? 25? 50? Would you be surprised to learn that 80% of them do not attend church? How will they hear about the One True God so that they have an opportunity to believe in Him? How will they know
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September Prayer and Praise 1. Thu. Praise God for the many congregations who supported our summer missionary team. 2. Fri. Janet Kramer faithfully grades the Mailbox ClubTM lessons and writes a personal note with each lesson. Pray for the children to continue without reminders. 3. Sat. Pray for Katie Burian, Bobby Oravitz, Xander Burian, Anna
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The Servant in Battle I have a book of Puritan prayers titled, The Valley of Vision. It is a help to me when I am seeking to be still and pray. One particular prayer was an encouragement to me during the week of July 25th, “The Servant in Battle.” It reminded me that “Calvary broke the dragon’s head, and I contend with
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Dear Friend of CEF, During the months of July and August we do not send our normal newsletter. We do appreciate your prayers during our camp season. Thank you for praying for us! I have been thinking about the Good News Clubs in the fall. I am especially burdened because it seems like each year
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June Prayer & Praise 1. Wed. Praise God for all the volunteers who have a burden for the children of Schuylkill County and have said, “yes!” when God called them to help with this ministry. 2. Thu. Pray for more Good News Club® volunteers. 3. Fri. Pray for the schools to remain open to Good
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Meet the Summer Missionaries Prayer Requests CEF Staff • Shelley Hikes, Ministry Director: boldness, and strength in sharing the Gospel. Wisdom! • Linda McCarthy, Office Manager: prepares for fall Good News Clubs, and helps at camp. • Jerusha McCarthy, Field Staff: Camp co- director. Physical endurance, and wisdom in leadership. • Elizabeth Garcia, IT Specialist:
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I folded and put away the chairs from my Good News Club®. As I thought of the children who sat in those chairs, I prayed a silent prayer for them. I put away the flannel pieces from the last lesson. How I loved that lesson about the relationship between Jesus and Peter, and how that
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