During the Easter season, I was able to participate in an egg hunt at a local church. Unfortunately, the leaders did not allow me to search for eggs, but they did ask me to share a gospel message with the children! I used a giant version of the resurrection eggs, which tell the story of […]
It happened at an egg hunt – May 2018 Read More »
For a printable copy of this month’s newsletter, click here. 1. Thu. Pray for the party club that meets in Mahanoy City tonight. Pray for God’s Spirit to move in the hearts of the children who attend: drawing them closer to Himself. 2. Fri. Kay Artz and Danette Roberts faithfully grade the Mailbox ClubTM lessons
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Sometimes life gets out of balance. It happens. Not intentionally or with the wrong motives. Sometimes there is a need that is so urgent everything else gets put on the “back burner” until later when we have time to get to it. Sometimes I think that’s what happened in missions. The need is so urgent
It’s All About Balance – February 2018 Read More »
Let me tell you about some of the children in my Good News Clubs… Sitting in the front row is a little girl, who wears a knitted cap, hair standing out all over the place. Those hands of hers need to reach out and touch everything in sight. Yet she knows the concepts of the
A Note From Connie – January 2018 Read More »
A little girl from Good News ® Club came for counseling yet was not ready to make a decision for Jesus. Two weeks later she again came for counseling, this time her heart was ready to receive the gift of salvation. My heart was touched by this little girl in her wrinkled school uniform. Once
Was Jesus thinking of me? – December 2017 Read More »
November 2017 Prayer and Praise 1. Wed. Today is CEF® World Day of Prayer. Pray that every country would be open to the Gospel through Good News Club®. Pray especially for an open door into North Korea. 2. Thu. Thank God for the faithfulness of Kay Artz and Danette Roberts as they grade the Mailbox
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“I want to, but I don’t know how to use it!” Those were the words a little girl in Good News Club® said to me as I encouraged the children to read their Bibles. Well, something had to be done about that! So, we used the two clubs that I teach as test clubs to
For God’s Glory – October 2017 Read More »
October 2017 Prayer and Praise 1. Sun. Praise God for all the faithful volunteers. It takes many people working together for God’s glory to reach the neighborhood children. 2. Mon. The fall Good News Club® begins this week. Pray! “Please Pray for West Penn Elementary School Good News Club that many children will come and
October 2017 Prayer Calendar Read More »
Recently I was asked to share a 2-3 minute testimony about CEF at an event I was attending. The first thought that came to mind was, “How am I going to take 20 years of ministry and put it into 2-3 minutes?” A look back over the years reminded me of a few facts: ✓
Thoughts from the Director – September 2017 Read More »
She went to each volunteer and asked if she could have a hug. After receiving all her hugs she announced, “This is now my favorite jacket…..because you all have hugged me in it.” Children today are longing to feel loved, accepted and special. Through clubs and camps, CEF has innumerable opportunities to meet this longing
“Are You The One?” – June 2017 Read More »