As the CEF Chicago staff sent out the Summer newsletter they noted that the last mailing for Larry and Linda Craelius went with it. Larry went to be with the Lord June 29, 2020. As the address sticker was placed on the letter they remembered who Larry was and the legacy he left. The staff
Read moreWe will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of The Lord,His power, and the wonders He has done. Psalm 78:4 It seems every generation has a story to share about a difficult time that they experienced as a child. The Great Depression, a war, a recession, the 911 attack. While today’s school age children
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Shortly after the stay-at-home order was issued and churches could no longer hold physical services, a supporter came to Chicago CEF with a great idea. Since Child Evangelism Fellowship has such wonderful materials to reach children and help disciple them in the word of God, he would fund us putting 500 boxes of children’s...
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It’s with sad hearts we must announce that Ignite CYIA 2020 has been canceled. Our CEF Chicago Board and Director met and prayed over the decision to cancel this year’s retreat due to the health risk it would pose. We seek comfort in this disappointing time in God’s word. 2 Corinthians 12:9-11 says, “But he
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Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship® that consists of trained teachers meeting with groups of children after school in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, and just about anywhere that the children can easily and safely meet. Each week, the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson...
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Recently, a principal at a Chicago public school invited her Good News Club teachers to talk about GNC with each classroom. They came upon one classroom watching a video about the recent passing of Kobe Bryant. Their teacher shared how Kobe Bryant had many inspiring quotes and how he was an inspiration to so many. She
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We are excited to announce the second installment of our Meet the Team campaign. Each month we will be introducing you to one of our amazing CEF Chicago staff members along with how you can be specifically praying for them. This month is Ben and Karis Jorden, one of our two most influential
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During the second week of Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) training camp the teens go out into the neighborhoods to teach backyard 5-day clubs. Danny was one CYIAer who headed out with his team to his first 5-day club this summer. He was excited and nervous when they rolled up to the home
Read more We are excited to announce that our Meet the Team campaign has begun. Each month we will be introducing you to one of our amazing CEF Chicago staff members along with how you can be specifically praying for them. This month is Stephanie Anderson, one of our newest team members. Stephanie Anderson – CEF Chicago
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Christian Youth In Action is CEF Chicago’s 11-day training camp for teens ages 12-19. Linnea was one of this year’s Summer Staff. Along with leading a team during CYIA and summer, teaching clubs, and being an incredible example to the younger students, Linnea was baptized this summer. While at the training she and other teens...
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