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March 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 by CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY

Do warm days of relaxing on the beach or sticking close to an air con-ditioner seem too ar away to even imagine? For us summer is just around the corner, and so summer prep is in full swing. Our summer means partnering with summer missionaries and coming together with many other believers to reach out to children through two weeks of 5-Day Clubs and four weeks of  Camp Good News and Kiddie Camp. These ministries are vital avenues of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with children who, in many cases, have never heard.  

Here is a snapshot of our summer schedule. 

  • June 4  Day Camp Orientation Meet-ing for all staff 
  • June 11-24  Summer Missionary Training School 
  • June 26-30    5-Day Clubs
  • July 10-14  Camp Good News Coates-ville Wk. 1 
  • July 17-21  Camp Good News Coates-ville Wk. 2 
  • July 24-28  Kiddie Camp Coatesville 
  • July 31-Aug 4 Camp Good News Ox-ford  
  • Aug 7-11  5-Day Clubs 

Summer Needs

We are in need of an archery leader for our Oxford camp and a kitchen helper for Kiddie Camp. We also need more teen and adult team helpers for Oxford and Coatesville camps. 
 
We again need lots of  new inexpensive items to stock our day camp store—for girls and boys—toys like matchbox cars, small action figures,  sticky goop, stuffed animals, markers, colored pencils, stampers, and balls—always balls! Thank you to all who gave in past years. Your contributions were a huge help!
 

Broken Furnace Blessings 

I certainly didn’t expect blessings to come from our broken furnace, but…

Recently I got a call from our oil company saying the last payment for our heating oil had been paid. The only message the person left was - "Tell them this is from a sister in Christ who loves children."  
We’ve also received several notes and gifts—”Dear Jack, I pray often for Child Evangelism and the ministry in the schools. What a blessing that these dear children hear that Jesus loves them. The enclosed check is to help keep the home and office warm.” 
We now have $4,620 toward our Furnace Project. Only $2,380 still needed! 
 
Praise the Lord for people like you who are praying, working, and giving, often even without our knowledge. Thank you for being used of God to turn a broken furnace into a blessing! 
 
Donate online at cefchester.org through PayPal
 
March Prayer Needs
1. Praise the Lord for the summer staff needs that have been met, and pray for additional staff needed—archery leader for Oxford and adult and teen leaders and helpers.
2. Continue to pray for our school Good News Clubs. Pray that this final month would be the best month of ministry yet.
3. We praise God for the Good News Club team leaders who organized and encouraged the staff for each club.
4. Thank God for the privilege we had this year to work with nearly 80 adults and teens to form our 12 Good News Club teams.
5. Pray for the school staff at each of the schools hosting clubs. We want to be a positive witness for Christ to these folks.
6. Pray that each elementary school will again be open to a Good News Club in the fall.
7. Ask God to cause His Word to take root & bring forth fruit in the hearts of the children in the club ministry.
8. Thank God that His stories are alive and powerful.
9. Pray that children would remember the Bible verses we memorized this year.
10. Pray that the club songs would come to the children’s minds throughout their day.
11. Pray that the missionary stories would continue to inspire the children to reach out to family and friends to share the good news of Jesus.
12. Pray that God would keep our club kids from evil.
13. Pray that each child would come to know God as their good Heavenly Father.
14. Praise the Lord for club staff who love Jesus and who are burdened to share Him with the children in our schools.
15. Please continue to pray for people willing to form a Good News Club team to go into Reeceville and Friendship Elementaries.
16. Praise God that He is still welcoming everyone who comes to Him in faith, even a little child.
17. Pray for God’s hand of protection and guidance over this entire ministry.
18. Pray today for Rev. Wayne McLeod, State Director of CEF of Eastern PA.
19. Please pray for Dr. Mable Ruth Wray, State Director Emeritus. She has been having some health issues recently; pray for her encouragement.
20. Pray for Dr. Jeff Davis, Director of Development for CEF of E. PA.
21. Please pray for Carol Hoover, Field Worker; she has many responsibilities at the state headquarters and throughout the counties.
22. Pray for Brianne Williams, Ministry Trainee for E. PA.
23. Praise the Lord for the blessings that have come from our broken furnace!
24. Pray that the remainder of the Furnace Project goal would be met.
25. Ask God to return His blessing to those who give support in prayer and gifts.
26. We’re thankful for those who give to the day camp store every year. Pray for this need to be met again.
27. Pray for wisdom, strength, and guidance to fulfill our responsibilities.
28. Pray that God’s hand of blessing, protection, and guidance would be on our family—and on yours!
29. Thank the Lord for pastors, churches, and individuals who support CEF through prayer and gifts.
30. Pray for the people interested in serving as Summer Missionaries and Day Camp Leaders this summer. Pray as they finish up their school year. Ask God to prepare them for the ministry ahead of them.
31. It’s our desire to give ourselves wholly to the Lord for His work and His will. Please continue to pray for us.

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