Camps for City Kids usually are held for 4 consecutive days during the summer months and school holiday sessions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, some camps this year will meet virtually or in small groups. No matter how we meet with the kids, all of these camps emphasize putting God first in every aspect of play and life. Building solid athletic skills and strong Christian character during drills and team play are expected of every camper. Basketball, Soccer, and Tennis are regularly offered, but other sports like Wrestling, Baseball, Football, and Black-top Games have been held in the past. Sports camps, clinics, and tennis academies are typically held in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Fitness and healthy lifestyles are emphasized during all sessions. Please sponsor-a-city kid to attend a camp during the late Summer and Fall seasons using button on this Stewardship page. See update and report on camps this summer on Camps for City Kids page.
New resources from CEF to help you teach and minister to children
Check out these resources for kids stuck at home during COVID-19
Stuck at home is a devotional booklet available from CEF Resources for families during the COVID-19 pandemic and other situations which might create fear and uncertainty in your kids. These devotionals will come to your email. You can print them for your child to read and think about, let them read it from your device, or forward it to their device. Reading and discussing each devotional along with your child would further enhance the value and may give you a springboard for further helpful conversation. See additional resources on this page and here.
Stop the Spread Are your kids anxious in these days? Many families and friends are afraid of what would happen if they tested-positive for COVID-19. What are things your family is afraid of right now? God’s promises in this pamphlet will help them fight the spread of fear! Read this online interactive version of the Stop the Spread pamphlet…
The Greatest Doctor— Online Tract
Is COVID-19 the worst problem that we are facing or is there a more dangerous problem? The Coronavirus is a huge problem, but this tract reveals our even bigger problem! Find God’s solution through His Son, Jesus Christ. Get answers for yourself, your child, and others in your life as you read and share this thought-provoking message. Read the pamphlet right now (below) and find out more.
Our God-Given Mission
Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®) of North Carolina in Durham has a simple, but profound threefold purpose: evangelism, discipleship, and connecting local churches to unchurched children and families across our area. For 26 years, Child Evangelism Fellowship has reached city kids in the surrounding Durham area. Through our Good News Clubs, sports camps, and collaborative events with dozens of ministry partners, we’ve been able to share the gospel with children of all ages. Thousands have accepted Christ as their Savior and many lives, families, and communities have been changed. Biblical discipleship is happening weekly in schools and neighborhoods.
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During 2017-2018, CEF Durham conducted 122 weekly clubs, camps, and special events in the Durham – Orange – Alamance county area. 550 made decisions to follow Christ. Some adults/parents are in discipleship classes and others are surrendering their lives to Christ in local jails. 2019 reported over 10,000 youth and adults reached through various CEF ministries. We are seeking dedicated new volunteer staff and new camp sponsors as we expand the outreach to 10,250-15,000 city kids each year.
CEF Durham annually reaches children, youth and their families with Gospel centered activities within their neighborhoods and schools as well as at special community events. 2020-2021 will be capacity-building in these 3 areas:
1) 10% increase in Good News Clubs and sports-related outreach
2) 500 volunteers needed to double the impact of character education and sports-related ministries in the areas where CEF Durham serves by 2021
3) $100,000 additional funding to support the capacity-building of direct ministry efforts (100 donations of $1,000)
CEF Durham annually reaches children, youth and their families with Gospel centered activities within their neighborhoods and schools as well as at special community events. 2020-2021 will be capacity-building in these 3 areas:
1) 10% increase in Good News Clubs and sports-related outreach
2) 500 volunteers needed to double the impact of character education and sports-related ministries in the areas where CEF Durham serves by 2021
3) $100,000 additional funding to support the capacity-building of direct ministry efforts (100 donations of $1,000)
Events, Workshops & More
We are always hosting events in order to bring the community together, please be sure to come out and enjoy the fun.
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