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10 Keys of the Kingdom

"John Blake Shares His Heart for City Kids" blog for revolutionary Christians

From Pastors and Leaders
“Our church will be working with kids after school each week. I'm thankful for CEF and those who cast a vision for local pastors to participate in a Good News Club program within our own church community.” a Burlington, NC pastor
“We appreciate you for what you do with the kids here (public housing sites) in the Good News Club... thank you CEF.” DHA


Creative ministries are a vital part of the regular CEF outreach in Durham. Featured above are Ross Family Ministries (clowning) and Paneh Mime International (with mic).

Events

Weekly Sports Camps
To be held this Fall Sep. thru Nov. 4-6 PM outside in Durham communities where CEF club ministry already exists. Multiple coaching and ministry opportunities are available. Contact CEF at 919.399.1979 if interested in serving with these events.


Duke 2010  Reconciler's Weekend Conference
Sep. 24-25 at Duke Divinity School 

Reconcilers Weekend is an annual event hosted by the Duke Center for Reconciliation, which brings a leading practitioner and a leading theologian, each dedicated to a life of Christian reconciliation, to share their stories and wisdom at Duke Divinity School. The program is designed to provide theological and ministry formation to students, pastors, lay Christians, and other ministry practitioners. Online registration is available to the public.


   2011 tentative dates
  
June 26-July 2
     July 10-16

Confirmation of these tentative dates will be available by Nov. 30, 2010 for info and registration regarding the Breakout! 2011 urban boot camp.

 

 


What’s good with you?  
Encouraging words and video found at BrandNewz with Christopher Martin. See the CEF More Than Gold story among many other inspirational clips.


Mission to Malawi
The CEF Durham chapter and CEF of Malawi continued a partnership in 2010 through prayer, training, ministry resources, and supplies. Joseph Khondowe and his staff (above) have reported over 9,500 children receiving Christ in school-based clubs.

 


From friends of CEF
around Durham and beyond...
“Pray for teens losing interest in God and help for our workers to reach out to them. Joseph K, CEF Malawi
"For protection from thieves and for completion of renovations to our new home in Durham..." Smith Family
“Pray for a meeting in August with the new DPS Superintendent Eric Becoats and several ministry leaders (including CEF).” John Blake
"For the Good News Across America mission in Boston this summer for 2 weeks July 19-31." Dottie Whitney
“Pray that more local churches and ministries will participate in the 10 Challenge." CEF Committee/Board
Also current requests & updates

 

 Cassie's Garden

City kids living in 10 Durham under-resourced communities will be physically, mentally, and spiritually nurtured in Cassie's Garden throughout their growing school years.  The Youth Life Foundation Center in the Cornwallis Rd. Apartments is the first location to incorporate Cassie's Garden into their program.  A room is dedicated for Cassie's Garden especially for special enrichment activities. Other communities scheduled to start their own Cassie's Garden are Carriage House Apartments, Liberty St. Apartments, and a new location in Northeast Central Durham. The first seeds in Cassie's Garden have been planted, but funding and volunteers are still needed. Planting a Cassie's Garden in all 10 target-communities will help CEF complete its Systematic Model for Effective Ministry (see below).  Personal involvement is necessary for city kids to be nurtured in a beautiful Cassie's Garden.
             



Room dedicated to Cassie's Garden at the Youth Life Foundation after school program in Durham


Kathleen Blake, known to so many as Cassie, was a Duke University graduate and a devoted wife for 54 years to her husband, Jim Blake. In 1952 they were married in Duke Chapel and began a family of five children and seven grandchildren. She was also a teacher's assistant in the Durham Public Schools. Cassie enjoyed life, many friends and her family, especially while at the coast, playing on the beach, or riding her bike, or even on a raft drifting lazily past the closest pier or over the roughest, big wave. She loved to dance, sing, and throw birthday parties for her kids. In all her endeavors of life she blessed those around her with laughter, warmth, and service. Besides staying active and planting flowers in her garden, Cassie was devoted to Christ and a prayer warrior for many including the work of CEF.


CEF Durham Area Chapter
P.O. Box 1288, 801 Gilbert St., Suite 205 & 207, Durham NC 27702
Phone: (919) 399-1979  Email: cefcenteroflight[@]gospeltokids.org

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