CEF® of Central Alabama facilitated 22 Good News Clubs® in the 2017-2018 school year and reached close to 1,000 children. Of those children, 74 professed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (John 12:32). These Good News Clubs® were held in the following Elementary schools:
Read MoreMy 2 year old daughter crawled into my lap, grabbed my hand, and placed it perfectly where she wanted on her leg. She then got her milk, re-positioned my hand since moving for milk changed things up, and settled in for some great Curious George cartoon watching before bed.
Read MoreGracious words. They seem to be a scarce commodity these days. We feel the need to vehemently disagree with everyone about everything. I know the world has problems. God even says, “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33, ESV). I surmise though we have more in common than we may think.
Read MoreThe greatest joy I have found in my work with CEF is not what I would have expected it to be when I started. I started this work with the desire to see children hear the Gospel and be changed. While I do still love that work dearly, I have discovered a greater joy in the form of teacher training. When we are faithful, God promises to multiply our work, even 100 fold. One of the ways I have seen him do that is by putting teaching tools in the hands of his people, teaching them how to use them efficiently, and then watching them go out into the fields to confidently harvest.
Read MoreIn teaching God’s word, I have learned so much about God’s word. I have learned to cherish it in such a sweet way. I have seen many times when a passage of scripture takes root not only in your mind but in your heart, your way of teaching it is completely transformed. This spiritual light bulb is a wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit, among other gifts he freely gives those who seek him. I have also learned impactful lessons from those who have led me and worked alongside me over the years.
Read MoreI have been challenged over the years in many ways: working well with my peers, managing my time, sacrificing a leisurely summer, speaking publicly, rightly handling the word of God, adapting to the sudden changes in plans, and many more. But nothing has ever dulled the passion that God granted me when I saw a child completely changed by the good news of Jesus Christ. There are probably hundreds of stories I could tell you, but I will settle for just a few that have been meaningful to me over the last decade and a half of ministry.
Read MoreYou and I know that prayer changes things. Let’s be prayer warriors together and remember God will uphold us with His Victorious hand! In this post we have an awesome online resource and information about an upcoming online prayer event.
Read MoreJ. Irvin Overholtzer, founder of CEF, grew up believing that a strict set of guidelines followed to the letter was the way to salvation. He just KNEW his salvation was not guaranteed. He just knew he couldn’t be saved as a child. But then he started reading the words of the Bible and memorizing verses that explained the truly free gift of salvation. His life would fundamentally change all the way down to shaving his beard and wearing different clothing.
Read MoreAccording to 1 John 5:14, we can confidently come before the Lord and ask BIG things of him. I would like to challenge you to be asking big things on behalf of the 907 students so far that have attended Good News Club over the course of the 2018-2019 school year. I was blessed for the first time to have one of my own children included in those statistics. As the school year comes to a close, ask God to grant these children BIG open hearts and BIG faith.
Read MoreGod is truly amazing! A bit about me if you do not know me yet: I have been involved with CEF in various capacities since 2003 when my brother and I did Christian Youth in Action for many years. While in college I was a volunteer in Good News Clubs. I was the summer coordinator in 2011, and have volunteered in other ways since. I am passionate about the mission of CEF.
Read MoreWe have so much to be thankful for as this year comes to a close, and we have high hopes for and confident faith in what the Lord will do in the coming year. We are asking that you might prayerfully considering making a donation or joining our regular support team to provide the resources necessary to continue to increase ministry and see more boys and girls reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While these statistics can not fully communicate the breadth of work God is doing in the local area, please take some time on our website to read about and pray for the ministries and resources CEF offers year round in Central Alabama.
Read MoreIt is only through his work in us and around us that we can bring the gift of Good News to families in our community through Good News Club. He is giving these families the gift of hearing the Gospel, but He is also granting us the gift of telling it. We want to thank Him above all for all that He has done, but also, we want to thank all of our supporters for your generous partnerships. If you would still like to make an impactful, tax deductible donation toward the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship, you can do so through our website or by sending a git to PO Box 240704, Montgomery AL 36124.
Read MoreIf you have not yet received the summer 2018 edition of Child Vision, the CEF of Central Alabama newsletter, you can see the articles and updates here on the news page of our website. We send out a mail copy, as well as an email copy of that newsletter seasonally.
Read MoreWould you have thought that one volunteer could mobilize an entire church to take on new summer missions in their community in partnership with CEF® of Central Alabama? Well that is exactly the kind of work God has done in Eclectic Alabama!
Read MoreThe fundraiser was a great event, filled with fellowship and fun. However, there is still a financial need to cover summer expenses in the amount of $800. If you would like to give, you can mail donations to PO Box 240704 Montgomery AL 36124 or utilize the Donate button located on our Facebook page.
Read MoreSunday afternoon on June 10, 2018, teens and staff of Child Evangelism Fellowship® of Alabama arrived at Coosa Outdoor Worship Spot for a week of Annual Christian Youth in Action® Training. With the smell of summer woods (and zero cell service) in the air, they set their minds to the task at hand: preparing for a summer of service as ambassadors of Christ to boys and girls.
Read MorePraise God for a successful and wonderful day of fellowship, encouragement, and training in preparation for this year of Good News Clubs. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated, as well as those who helped to serve and to demonstrate! If you didn't make it the training on Saturday, browse this article to catch up on all the great info you missed. Let us know if you have any questions!
Read MoreStarting Sunday, June 10th, teens form all over the state of Alabama will come together for a week of training, team building, and encouragement as part of their commitment to serve with Christian Youth In Action® and Summer Missions.
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