Back to School

Back to School

“But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”

We are heading back to school next week to resume Good News Club and begin brand new Clubs at several sites. This week we will meet with our volunteers over three days and in two locations to distribute curriculum, share updates and pray over the teams, schools and the many children who will learn who Jesus is this semester.

Last week, we celebrated Ruth Diaz birthday with a potluck lunch and were so grateful that Arianna Knee could join us. Arianna not only volunteered in Good News Club last year, she was a summer missionary and will join our staff in June as a Field Missionary. We missed Deborah Naigaga, Training Coordinator, who was traveling back from visiting her family in Uganda, but it was great to be together and we are all excited about the new year.

Preparing for each semester is very time consuming. Trish Wright, Office Supervisor, prepares curriculum sets for every team plus many additional supplies, with the help of our amazing office volunteers: Evelyn, Barbara and Gisele. This is the time of year when every volunteer is “de-activated” in our system while we collect the annual Worker’s Compliance Agreement. Volunteers can’t return to Club without recommitting to serve in accordance with CEF Policies and Procedures. With the large number of volunteers, this takes time and diligence. Trish does a great job!

Volunteer Training

Several people have applied to be volunteers and trainings will be scheduled in the days to come. If you are recruiting more team members, please ask them to apply as soon as possible. It takes time and we want to deploy as many resources as possible so more children will meet Jesus. It’s important to apply only through the Central Valley South website. Please use the “Become A Volunteer” button and forward this email to anyone interested in applying for the ministry.

Deborah Naigaga in one of our Youtube video’s. Subscribe at “cef4kidsfresno”

Praise God with us for:

1. Every child who heard the Gospel and believed in Jesus so far this school year. May those who heard, but didn’t profess faith with us, remember what they learned and believe in Jesus.
2. The volunteers who serve so faithfully, preparing and praying for their Clubs. May their joy be overflowing as they return to the mission field and may all obstacles be removed that threaten their ability to volunteer.
3. The Local Governing Committee and staff He has called and their commitment to serve Him without hesitation and with a heart of gratitude for our Lord and Savior.

Pray with us for:

1. Health and safety as ministry resumes for the volunteers and children. May the campuses be safe and hearts receptive to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Approvals for additional schools and quick processing so no time is lost. We have served in 62 schools since September but have requested more to expand the ministry.
3. Many new children will be registered so everyone has the opportunity to hear about Jesus and believe in Him as their Lord and Savior.

CEF NorCal, Central Valley South

1322 E. Shaw Ave, #110, Fresno CA 93710

559-226-5539

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