During summer ministry with CYIA (Christian Youth in Action, a two-week intensive training to teach 5-Day Clubs), 5-Day Clubs, and teams going to other areas or countries, it is easy to lose sight of the spiritual battle being waged behind the scenes. This year has been incredibly hard for our Chicago CEF team. We have had
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Have you ever wondered if teaching children leaves a lasting impact? Maybe you resonate with the teacher who said, “You teach kids the Gospel and you don’t always see them respond. Sometimes they grow up, get into gangs, and even wind up in jail. But then, God-willing, they will remember what they were taught.” We all
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“I love working with the children who don’t come to club well-dressed, who don’t seem perfectly put-together and well-cared for at home.” My co-club teacher was really good at noticing these children, and she lavished love on them. Many of us have memories of that special adult who took an interest in us, who made
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Lost: 1: not claimed 2: no longer known 3: ruined or destroyed physically or morally (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Many children are lost. Their parents don’t notice where they go. Their relatives don’t take time to learn their favorite colors. They have sinned, and like the rest of the human race, they cannot stop. She wouldn’t meet
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