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CEF NorCal Central Coast
CEF® NorCal Central Coast includes Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties!
We are so blessed by the diversity here, in people and our landscape. We have beaches, mountains, and farmlands that are home to more than 700,000 people.
However, according to a 2019 Barna study, the Monterey-Salinas area was listed as the 21st Most Post-Christian City in the America.
That is why our endeavor to share the Good News of Jesus with the children in our community is crucial- for the lives of these children and to bring glory to God!
Our passion is to reach every child with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciple them in God’s Word, establish them in a local church, and help them to find ways to serve.
We are keenly aware that all we desire to accomplish for the Lord can only happen with His blessing, as we ask that you would join our 24/7 prayer team by claiming one weekly 30 minute slot.
The more of us praying in unity for God’s guidance and provision and the closer we will be to His will in all we do.
“Prayer is not optional for the Christian; it is required.” -R.C. Sproul.
Please pray with us as we seek His face!
What is a Good News Club?
CEF NorCal Central Coast’s passion is educating children about the Bible.
We believe it sets the standard for living, and helps children grow as they learn about Jesus Christ.
Good News Clubs® are exciting and fun-filled clubs held once a week for 60-90 minutes in public schools!
Each club is led by trained volunteers and includes a clear presentation of the Gospel on a child’s level and an opportunity for children to trust Jesus as their Savior. These clubs use strong discipleship methods that build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth.
5-Day Club®
5-Day Clubs are an exciting, fun-filled hour and a half club held each day for five consecutive days. They include a dynamic Bible lesson, creative learning activities, inspiring missionary stories, meaningful songs, and life changing Scripture memorization.
These clubs usually revolve around a special theme, and can be hosted anywhere! Parks, schools, backyards, churches, or apartment complexes have all become meaningful locations when the Gospel is presented.
Volunteer with CEF Central Coast
Volunteer are the backbone of CEF’s ministries, and there are a variety of opportunities to serve!
We need volunteers at our outreach booths at community events, to host a Good News Club or Party Club, and to be the teachers in the Good News Clubs.
All of our volunteer are screened and trained to ensure successful Gospel presentations and to stay in alignment with CEF policies.
Volunteers range from 12-82 years old and can be from any denomination or walk of life.
Financial Partnership
Your partnership with us creates an eternal impact!
The funding we receive provides these clubs for free to children all around the Central Coast. It allows us to train our volunteers so that they are confident and able to share the Gospel well. It also allows us to provide quality materials at all of our outreaches.
Your gift makes a big impact on our world!
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What are some of the benefits of Good News Clubs?
Benefits of Bible Stories for Children
- Teaches Children to Follow the Word – If you want your child to learn to live a life filled with love and kindness, Bible study is the perfect way to help them treasure God’s word. They learn the essential aspect of following God’s best way.
- Provides Guidance – Children learn guidance through life lessons of the Bible. By listening to Bible stories, they learn about God’s word of how we should live and how to follow the path of righteousness.
- Strengthens Them – The Bible doesn’t promise a life without obstacles, so children must learn how to face problems in life. The Bible teaches kids to trust God and understand how their faith can move mountains.
- Teaches Life Issues – Kids are going to experience many types of life issues and need to understand how to handle them. Bible stories explain how many different types of people faced problems in life with faith.
Benefits of After School Programs
- Builds Confidence – After school programs help children push themselves in different ways to build confidence. They get to interact with other kids and find their strengths. Children learn positive character traits through various after school activities.
- Teamwork Skills – Children work together and communicate to grow their teamwork skills. It’s important to let your child work towards a common goal and accomplish a task with others to understand the essential aspect of teamwork for success.
- New Friendships – After school activities are the perfect way for kids to interact with others outside their classrooms. They get to meet different types of people and learn to socialize with everyone. New friendships blossom as they enjoy time together in after school programs.
- Safety – Guardians know their children are in a safe place learning and playing with other people in after school activities. Monitored after school activities allow kids to have freedom in a safe place.