February 2024 – Prayer and Praise

1. Thu. Praise God for our office volunteers. Over the years many people have served the Lord by stuffing the newsletter, preparing camp and Good News Club® registration forms for mailing, stapling, counting crafts, etc.

2. Fri. Pray for the children to learn to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)

3. Sat. Some areas of the county are exceedingly difficult places to minister the Gospel. Pray for God to open hearts and to blind the eyes of the enemy.

4. Sun. Spring semester of Good News Club® begins tomorrow. Pray.

5. Mon. Pray for us “to reach as many children as possible in the Blue Mountain Elementary” School. Tracey Hoppes

6. Tue. Pray “that the Good News Club kids and families plug into a church.” Pastor Jonathan Hikes

7. Wed. Pray for more Good News Club® volunteers. We would like to pursue a few more schools but have a need for people willing to teach in the clubs.

8. Thu. Pray that “God would grow the Schuylkill Haven Elementary Good News Club. Praise for Dillon Wertman’s call to serve!” Annette Holopirek

9. Fri. Praise God for Cathy Nagle who faithfully does the financial tasks for CEF®. She gives many hours to serve God through CEF as our treasurer.

10. Sat. Janet Kramer faithfully grades the Mailbox Club™ lessons and writes a personal note with each lesson. Pray for the children to continue without reminders.

11. Sun. Pray “as I teach the children that they would grasp the lesson points.” Rosella Gottfried

12. Mon. Pray for children who have a hunger for the Word, that their families would attend a Bible teaching church where they can grow in their knowledge of God.

13. Tue. “Pray for the children’s hearts to be open to receive the peace and love God has for each one of them.” Don Billet

14. Wed. Pray for Christian parents to teach their children to have a burden for the lost.

15. Thu. Pray for us “to be enthusiastic helpers, that it will generate and reach the children with God’s great love.” Karen Andreas

16. Fri. Pray for the “children throughout the county.” Tom Kroh

17. Sat. Pray for “more children for Good News Clubs.” Betty Kroh

18. Sun. Pray for the Lord to “give our kids in Pottsville the ability to see God’s love for them and their families.” Karen Wallace

19. Mon. Pray “for boys and girls at BMEW (Blue Mountain Elementary West) to truly understand the gospel and receive the Savior.” Connie Wright

20. Tue. “Pray for continued patience for behavior issues.” Cathy Nagle

21. Wed. “Lord, help us to remember the urgency of teaching our Good News Club children the Scripture so our children can know Jesus as their Savior and stand on the solid Rock as they face their challenges.” Janet Kramer

22. Thu. Pray for the CEF local committee. Pray for Erik Gottfried, John Racilla, Linda Fetherolf, Cathy Nagle, Gale Hurst, and Tom Tilden. Pray for God’s wisdom as they make decisions for CEF of Schuylkill County. Pray for God to raise up additional committee members.

23. Fri. Pray “for a very fruitful spring semester.” Judy Russo

24. Sat. “Pray for the BMEW (Blue Mountain Elementary West) kids to find Christ’s love and want to learn more!” Debra Marbarger

25. Sun. Praise God for Jen Hautle. She volunteers in the office, keeping our child protection paperwork up to date.

26. Mon. Pray for “lots of children excited to be at Good News Day Camp this summer.” Danette Roberts

27. Tue. Pray for the children to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18

28. Wed. Pray for more children to call the Tel-A-Story number 1888-878-8660 or listen online at www.18888788660.com. Pray for the children to sign up for the Mailbox Club™ lessons.

29. Thu. Pray that “many children will come to salvation for those who have not yet trusted in Christ.” Pastor Kevin Roberts