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
We welcome volunteers!
Many happy volunteers assist CEF in the work of the Lord to
reach children with the Gospel of Christ. There are prayer warriors,
office assistants, Good News Club workers, and many others. There are these and
other opportunities waiting for your special touch.
There are procedures and requirements to meet for those working with
children. For example, you must download
and complete some paperwork, such as application and
background check, and sign the CEF Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Protection
Policy.
For those not working directly with children, there is less paperwork. In any case, your help is both desired and needed. Please contact
us to discuss how God would use you in furthering His work to reach kids for
Christ!
Volunteer Opportunities with CEF Durham Sep. 29, Oct. 27, Dec. 8, 2010
are the next scheduled envelope stuffing
and mailing parties at the John O'Daniel Exchange Building - 801 Gilbert St. - Durham - 12 PM
Child Evangelism Fellowship looks to provide involvement opportunities for volunteers with diverse talents, interests, and experience. Below are some descriptions of volunteer roles available at CEF Durham.
(1) Ministry Supplier
CEF welcomes donations of all kinds; descriptions below are only guidelines to express the types of supplies needs
present.
• Snacks in bulk - Skittles, Starburst and other candy in individually wrapped packages (not chocolate for summer-time, as it melts in the heat), individual chips and cookies bags, and Capri Sun (or other individual bag or box) juice drinks
• Prizes- Small take-home toys and prizes for both boys and girls ages 4-14
• Materials- Crafts supplies including glue sticks, scissors, and construction paper to be used in club ministries
• Equipment – Outdoor games supplies including balls, jump ropes, and hula hoops
(2) Club helpers
Helpers assist in basic management and supervision of club site and activities. Assist teachers or leaders with games, snacks, seating during teaching, maintaining order.
(3) Club teachers
Teachers present memory verses and bible lessons to the children during the club. Help with other activities as needed.
(4) Club team leaders
Leaders organize team meetings, plan club activities, and delegate volunteer roles for team members.
Volunteer opportunities in clubs during the short term include the following dates:
Friday July 2nd 6-8 pm: Durham Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Monday July 5th-Friday July 9th: Various times and locations
Saturday July 17th 11am-3pm: Bless Cornwallis Community Celebration in Cornwallis Apartment Complex
Saturday July 17th 3-5pm: Oxford Manor
Monday August 2nd-Tuesday August 6th: Various times and locations
Opportunities continue throughout the year in across numerous Durham communities.
(5) Administrative Assistant
Assistant helps with a variety of tasks in the CEF office, including record keeping of database, communication to 5 Day Club teams, handling of permission slips, creation of announcements and flyers, and inventory of supplies.
(6) Cassie’s Garden Facilitators
Facilitators aid with a number of extracurricular activities, including fishing, gardening, reading, horseback riding, camping arts, special discipleship activities, and music.
Volunteer facilitators with Cassie’s Garden can contribute in the following ways:
• Use their unique knowledge in the above areas to help teach the gospel to kids
• Provide transportation to and from events
• Coordinate with CEF to bring the above activities to Durham communities
While opportunities with Cassie’s Garden are ongoing, short-term needs include volunteers to assist with the Hope Reigns program this summer on Wednesday mornings from 8-10am.
(7) Sports Camp Director
Director uses organizational skills to manage personnel, schedules, and supplies for upcoming sports events.
(8) Sports Camp Coach
Coaches oversee camp activities and instruct and encourage campers as they develop their athletic skills.
(9) Sports Camp Supplier
Suppliers handle logistical preparation of supplies at sports camps through the summer. Possible tasks including assembling lists of needed supplies, communicating with churches and other groups for supplies funding, purchasing, storing, and distributing supplies (may include T-shirts, basketballs, soccer balls, or goals) to sports camps, and maintaining contact with sports camp leaders regarding ongoing short-term needs.
(10) Sports Camp Promoter and Scheduler
Promoters coordinate with organizations and churches interested in putting on camps to determine logistics of a partnership with CEF.
Volunteers are needs for the upcoming sports camp Monday July 26th-Friday July 30th in the Cornwallis neighborhood.
(11) Prayer leader, intercessor, or organizer
CEF has both short-term and long term needs for prayer. We welcome individuals interested in praying for long term needs and mission goals as well as those interested in praying for a specific event or activity. Volunteers in prayer can also pray actively in the community through prayer walks, visitations, and group prayer meetings.
(12) Office Assistance
CEF welcomes volunteer help with a number of regular ongoing tasks,
including handling some phone and email communications,
preparing printed materials for distribution,
and other typical office-related tasks.
Volunteers invest into the kingdom
time, heart, talents, and passion
Some say you can only be sure of two things, death and taxes. Wait one
minute, I know of at least three more. Like the love of my wife or better, the
love and forgiveness of my Lord Jesus Christ. You can also be sure
of several other things when you think of CEF Ministries in
Durham. For several years its 300 or so volunteers have been
giving of their time, finances, and talents. They give all
year enabling its work of reaching boys and girls with the
Gospel to flourish. A group of Christian women, mainly widows,
have met monthly to handle the CEF mail. Usually around a big
table this faithful bunch sings, tells stories,
laughs, eats, and quotes Bible verses while stuffing
dozens, even hundreds of envelopes. Other volunteers use their
energy, talent, and passion to directly impact children and
youth on city courts, backyards, and after school programs.
Coaches, musicians, teachers, and people who love kids are
needed for this operation to function efficiently. Every
volunteer is a blessing to the CEF staff and more importantly
to city kids being touched year-round.
Impact that one volunteer can make...
you gotta hear this!