Good News Club®
What is a Good News Club?
Boys and girls ages 5 through
12 gather with their friends to sing interesting visualized songs. They enjoy
playing games that help them memorize a verse from God's Word. Through the
missionary time they learn of children around the world who are following Jesus.
The visualized Bible story applies God's Word to what is happening in their
lives. They play review games that help them remember what was taught. An
opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as Savior is given. Activities that help
them grow in Christ are presented.
Where Does a Good News Club Meet?
Good News Clubs meet in the neighborhood where children live. We want to
make it easy and convenient for them to attend. They meet most often in the
friendly atmosphere of a home. This home can serve as a link between the church
and the child's home, bringing the good news right to where the child lives.
They can meet in a community center or most anywhere children will gather
together.
Can we really teach the Bible in public schools?
Yes! The Gospel has been taught freely in public schools all over the world
for some time. Now children in the U.S. have that opportunity, too!
In 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central
School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools in the United States
after school hours on the same terms as other community groups.
Who Teaches a Good News Club?
Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering
their time and energy to teach Good News Clubs. They are trained by Child
Evangelism Fellowship to have a club that is exciting and informative so that
children will want to keep coming. Teachers are asked to sign the CEF® ®
Statement of Faith and agree to abide by the policies of the organization ( CEF®
is noncharismatic).
What Can a Good News Club do for My Neighborhood?
A Good News Club can identify a home in the neighborhood that is safe for a
child to go to in time of trouble. It brings the teaching of biblical morality
to his neighborhood. It connects the child and his family to others where they
live developing a good community spirit. When you leave your home on Sunday to
go to church, others in your neighborhood know you are religious. When you teach
children in your neighborhood God's Word, your neighborhood learns what you
believe.
    
5-Day Club®
What is a 5-Day Club?5-Day Club is an exciting, fun-filled hour held each day for five
consecutive days. It includes: dynamic Bible lessons creative learning
activities inspiring missionary story meaningful songs life-changing Scripture
memoryWho Sponsors the Club?5-Day Club is sponsored by CEF®, an international, Bible-centered
organization, which has been in existence for over 60 years. CEF® currently
ministers in over 140 countries, teaching biblical principles to more than three
million children each year. Who Can Attend?
5-Day Club is open to all boys and girls between the ages of five and
twelve, regardless of religious background. You are welcome to attend the club
with your child.Who Teaches the Club?
Christians who are concerned for the spiritual well-being of your child
teach the club. These teachers have received specialized training from CEF®.
Is There Any Cost?There is no charge for your child to attend. An optional missionary
offering will be taken each day.How Will the Club Benefit Your Child?
Your child will learn: biblical principles, moral values, character
qualities, respect for authority.
Will Your Child Be Safe?
CEF® has taken specific steps to insure the safety of your child. All club
workers have been carefully screened as required by CEF's child protection
policy.
Christian Youth In Action®
CYIA is a great way to learn how to effectively share thee
Gospel message with boys and girls. Child Evangelism Fellowship has thousands of
young people just like you who participate in this program each summer. Not only
does CEF provide the training but also many opportunities to witness the miracle
that takes place in children who hear and receive the good news.
Is CYIA for you?
Have you ever wanted to witness a miracle? Have you ever felt the need to share
the message of salvation with someone who's never heard? Have you ever wished
you really knew how? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CYIA is
for you!Who can go?
CYIA is open to high-school- and college-age young people. In some parts of the
USA the program has expanded to include younger teens and even some adults.
When and where is the training? What's the cost?
Training camp dates are each June at California Baptist University in Riverside.
Training is lots of work but also lots of fun. It's always exciting to be with
others who love the Lord and are serious about serving God. Training will
include instruction, recreation, and a great time of fellowship with new
friends. Call (562)866-1870 for an application today.
Locations of the Clubs?
Throughout the Greater Long Beach area. Summer ministries vary from town
to town, but the main focus for summer is 5-Day Club®. A 5-Day Club
is a neighborhood Bible club held in a home, backyard, park, or other location
one hour a day for five consecutive days.
Teaching Children
Effectively Training courses
About the CourseTeaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to
offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual
and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to
lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain
a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the
instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child
evangelism. Course Objectives
To provide each student with: Increased knowledge about the
spiritual needs of children Effective methods of evangelism Basic Skills for
organizing and conducting productive children's Bible classes Practical ideas
which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls
InstructorsAll course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are
trained and certified by CEFÆ Inc. Course Accreditation
Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to
offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual
and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to
lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain
a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the
instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child
evangelism. To provide each student with: Increased knowledge about the
spiritual needs of children effective methods of evangelism Basic Skills for
organizing and conducting productive children's Bible classes Practical ideas
which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls All course instructors
specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEF Inc. TCE
is an extensive course of the Children's Ministries Institute in Warrenton, MO.
Credit for this course, taken at one of over 280 extension sites across the
United States, may be applied toward the complete 12-week diploma program.
Academic credit may be available through various colleges. Students can earn
five Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in professional education or in Bible for
completing this course. Course Subjects
• The Child in the New Testament
• The Importance of Conversion
• How to Lead a Child to Christ
• Encouraging the Newly Converted Child
• Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
• The Invitation
• Counseling the Child for Salvation
• The Neighborhood Outreach
• The Importance of the Teacher Discipline
• Visual Communication in Teaching
• Scripture Memorization
• Teaching with Music
• Teaching Children to Pray
PLUS! - Participation in five
children's classes applying the knowledge gained in the course. Other TCE Courses
Level 2 focuses on training Christians to guide saved children
in a systematic process of spiritual growth. (30 hours). Prerequisites
To enroll in TCE Level 1 you must be: • A born-again Christian
• At least 15 years of age
• Willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions Certificate Info
A certificate will be awarded by CMI to all who successfully
complete the course.
 Correspondence
Courses to help children grow in the Lord
As a means of on-going support and follow-up, we encourage the children that
attend our programs to enroll in the Mailbox Club. The Mailbox Club is a Bible
correspondence club which can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Bible lessons are sent by mail to the students. Through these lessons they learn
the great truths of the Bible.
Children especially love the Mailbox Club. It satisfies three of longings.
1. Children like to belong to a club.
2. Children like to receive mail
3. Children like to learn about God.
If you would like to enroll a child write to:
Mailbox Club, CEF Inc.,
P.O. Box 348, Warrenton, MO, USA 63383-0348 | 
