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).
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.
Cassies Garden
City kids living in 
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.
