What if all the children in the world had a book in their own language that simply and clearly answered their questions about the God who loves them? That is the goal of The Every Child Project, a unique means of sharing the Gospel with boys and girls who might not attend Good News Club® or Sunday school. Through The Every Child Project, children receive The Wonder Book which lays out the Gospel message by answering questions such as, “Who is God?” and “How can I go to Heaven someday?”

The prototype book, called The Wonder Book, contained 64 pages of text, illustrations, and activities, and was first produced in English, then was then easily translated into French and Arabic and since has been translated into over 100 languages.

Each copy of The Wonder Book contains the first lesson of a discipleship correspondence program called The Mailbox Club. The combination of evangelism and discipleship has been highly effective. It with a series of critical questions. Each of these questions is preceded by “Have you ever wondered”? “Have you ever wondered, who is the true God?” “Have you ever wondered, why Jesus is called the Savior?” These questions are followed by a series of emphatic statements all beginning with “ You can know!” “You can know Jesus saved you from your sin.” “You can know God hears and answers prayer.”

Shortly after distribution began in Europe, a 24 year old man in Morocco picked up a copy of The Wonder Book in a second hand store. As he flipped through the pages he noticed several underlined passages marked by the previous owner. He purchased the book, took it home, and carefully read each page. He then completed and mailed the correspondence lesson that was still enclosed in the back of the book. Along with the lesson, he enclosed a note of thanks for allowing him the opportunity to come to know Christ.

God continues to bless the outreach of The Wonder Book. Individuals and ministries across the nation and around the world are seeing the effectiveness of an outstanding evangelistic tool coupled with a proven discipleship program like The Mailbox Club. It is a wonderful combination!

The Every Child Project

Individuals, groups and Child Evangelism Fellowship units who are interested in distributions of 500 or more copies of The Wonder Book are encouraged to do this through The Every Child Project. The distribution is coordinated through the CEF World Headquarters. Each Every Child - Wonder Book distribution project must be approved in cooperation with the USA Ministries and/or International Ministries departments of Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc.

Applicants are asked to submit information pertaining to the proposed distribution needs, distribution plan including

geographical target area, organizations and groups partnering in the project and distribution schedule.

The goal of the Every Child program includes the following:

1. Finding new ways to reach children that are not already being reached through current ministry programs.
• Partnering with organizations such as Foster parent groups and State Family Service offices to reach children involved in their programs.
• Working with shelters and local outreach organizations such as the Salvation Army and Red Cross.
• Local Pastor Alliance groups and churches.
2. Recruiting with minimal training; opening the door for future ministry relationships with workers interested in reaching children in your area.
3. Offering opportunities for donors to find projects that create immediate ministry growth.
4. Purchasing Wonder Books for distribution as an Every Child project are specially priced and are not for re-sale. Books for re-sale are available through CEF press.
5. Funding for some projects may be partially subsidized by The Every Child Program if finances are available.

To find out more, contact CEF at theEveryChildProject@cefonline.com