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Prison Ministries
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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. ~Matthew 25:35-36
Prison Ministry - A ministry for reaching the children of incarcerated prisoners.
CEF has committed to coming alongside the children of inmates to help them have the most promising future possible. These kids are bearing the consequences of their parents' actions. An inmate chooses to walk the wrong path and his/her children often follow.
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Fact: In 1980 there were 500,000
prisoners in America; in 1990, one million; and today there are 2.1 million
prisoner incarcerated in this country.
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million children who have a parent under some form of correctional supervision.
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Fact: According to U.S. Senate
Report (Report 106-404 September 8, 2000), children of prisoners are six times
more likely than other children to be incarcerated at some point in their
lives. Without effective intervention strategies, as many as 70 percent of
these children will become involved with the criminal justice system.
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Fact: We must break the cycle of
children of prisoners becoming prisoners themselves. With this critical need in
mind, it is our goal to put the What Went Wrong? booklet in the hands of every
one of the 2.1 million inmates in this country.
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CEF Mailbox Club
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The CEF Mailbox Club™ is an exciting through-the-mail discipleship ministry for children and adults. It began in 1999 as a follow-up course for the spiritual growth of children who had been introduced to the Gospel through The Wonder Book™ and has grown to reach over 255,000 people in more than 130 countries. Twenty-five percent of the students are adults, while ten percent are prisoners.
The CEF Mailbox Club includes six different age-related series of lessons, which are available in English, Spanish, large print and Braille. A series consists of seven to ten lessons, for which there is no charge.
After the student completes and mails in the first lesson, it is processed by a volunteer who prays for any needs the student might have, writes an encouraging note, and sends a new lesson. Students are awarded certificates as they complete each lesson series.
To enroll in the CEF Mailbox Club click here> .
The CEF Mailbox Club works in partnership with other Christian organizations such as Prison Fellowship Ministry and Joni and Friends, and provides the opportunity for volunteers to have an impact on the lives of the spiritually hungry. If you would like information about volunteering in the CEF Mailbox Club at International Headquarters, e-mail volunteer@cefonline.com or call CEF at 800-300-4033.
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Camp Good News
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The international Camp Good News® program has been an active part of CEF's ® ministry throughout the years. Using CEF owned or rented facilities, trained staff maintain an exciting program focused on evangelism and discipleship.
The dates, format, and cost of Camp Good News are typically different in each local area.
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5-Day Club
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What is a 5-Day Club?
5-Day Club® is an exciting, fun-filled one and one-half hour held each day for five consecutive days. It includes: dynamic Bible lessons, creative learning activities, inspiring missionary story, meaningful songs, life-changing Scripture memorization.
Who 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 157 countries, teaching biblical principles to more than eight 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 and are carefully screened as required by CEF's child protection policy.
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.
5-Day Club is a wonderful outreach for your church! Please see our location finder to find a contact in your area. You may also call 1-800-300-4033 and talk with a USA Ministries staff member for more information.
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Good News Clubs
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What is a Good News Club®?
Currently over 3,400 weekly school-related Good News Clubs are held across the nation, reaching more than 119,000 students each week. Whether meeting off campus during school hours or on campus after school, these clubs provide opportunity for children in the public schools to hear the Gospel and learn truth from God's Word.
Can we really teach the Bible in public schools?
Yes! The Supreme Court ruled in 2001 in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools after school hours on the same terms as other community groups. Public school Good News Clubs are an asset to schools and do not add any cost or liability to the school district. Children who wish to participate stay after school one hour per week and must have a signed parental permission slip. Parents and guardians arrange for transportation home.
What is taught in Good News Club?
Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press®. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson's theme.
As with all CEF ministries, the purpose of public school Good News Clubs is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. To accomplish this goal, each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust Jesus as Savior. Each club also includes strong discipleship training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth. All children are encouraged to attend a local church.
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. Adults working with the program are screened according to our child protection policy.
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 teach God's Word to children in your neighborhood, your neighbors learns what you believe. Community centers and housing complexes are also great places for a club.
How can I get involved?
If every public elementary school student in the United States could join a Good News Club, we could revolutionize our culture in one generation!
Many churches have caught this vision and have partnered with CEF to adopt a school as their mission field. They pray for the children, recruit teachersand seek ways to promote the club to the elementary children in the school. Once their team is assembled, CEF comes alongside to provide the training and materials to make the club a success.
You and your church can partner with us! Please see our location finder to find a contact in your area. You may also call 1-800-300-4033 and talk with a USA Ministries staff member for more information.
