CEF of Peninsula sent five teenagers to a week-long Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) training camp at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center from Sunday, June 20, to Saturday, June 26. CYIA is a program designed to train teenagers and young adults in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. Read more…
“God completely changed my life!” Haley Tapia, a 19-yr-old college student at Thomas Nelson, was to give her testimony at our PKids 1st Dinner on March 27th, 2020. The dinner was postponed due to COVID-19. I was so looking forward to hearing how God has been at work in her Read more…
When kids begin to say they are bored after school is out, point them to the one who loves them more than they can imagine. Encourage your children or grandchildren to read the Bible, pray, and spend time with God each day with these children’s devotionals from CEF Press. Order Read more…
The 2020-2021 school year was difficult for everyone – students, parents, concerned grandparents, and teachers. CEF of Peninsula is so grateful for the dedicated Good News Club teams who found new ways to connect with their GNC members: Zoom, home visits (distanced), goody bags with devotionals. This is our way Read more…
Obeying Orders from His New Commander During the COVID crisis we have seen true heroes emerge. Public servants like Policemen and Policewomen, Doctors and Nurses, Firefighters, Grocery Store Clerks, and Food Service Workers put other people’s needs above their own safety. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Let’s not Read more…
Heroes of the Faith: Their Stories Don’t you wish children could have true, godly heroes? Who do today’s children – the leaders for the next generation – admire and want to emulate? Two aspects of heroism that are missing today are right living and self-sacrifice. Too many sports heroes, stars Read more…
“I’m bad,” Andy confided to one of the small group shepherds at Good News Club. Her answer was, “No, you are precious to God.” Andy* was in kindergarten. He had a hard time sitting still and liked to get attention any way he could. Needless to say, Andy was already Read more…
CEF of Peninsula – Spring Virtual Fundraiser CEF reaches out to children through teams of screened and trained volunteers who teach after-school Good News Clubs® (GNC). Each GNC is a fun-filled hour held once a week with a clear presentation of the Gospel. Over 100 volunteers from area churches have Read more…
Discovering Jesus / Mary Slessor 5-Day Ministry Kit (ESV) How can you or your church reach out to children this summer? Perhaps you would like to have your own Bible Club in your backyard. Smaller churches can ask members to host 5-Day Clubs outdoors in their neighborhood. Then hold an Read more…
Across Virginia, CEF Chapters are praying and planning for the week-long teen training camp – Christian Youth in Action® – the last week of June. Teens 13 years and up learn how to share God’s message of salvation on a child’s level. Then teams of 2-3 youth leave totally prepared Read more…