Happy Scripture Sunday! Outside of Michael's office you will find his life verse, Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Today we’re checking in on CEF of MI Grand Valley Chapter in Michigan! The local director, Anna Sytsma shares an update on their summer ministries: “I'm very blessed to have a great team of 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 students helping me this summer. I understand how impacting 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 can be as I attended the training myself as a teen. This summer we've got 18 clubs scheduled! I love seeing the detectives come out in clubs and seeing the kids react to them. It's a lot of fun! In one of our clubs during the prayer time teaching in 5-𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 I explained how a detective badge gives access and how we have access to God. I asked if anyone had any prayer requests and here's what some children shared: ‘My dad isn't always truthful and says he'll visit us but doesn't. Please pray he will be truthful, and we can see him.’ Another shared: ‘My mom made some bad choices and is in prison please pray for her.’ These kids who come to our clubs can come from rough backgrounds we never really know what they go through, but we get to love them and show them Jesus. A few weeks ago, we had our largest club of the summer which had close to 80 kids! This is our second year of this club, and we saw some families in the community who do not attend the church come. It's exciting to see them come to club every day.” Follow 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Grand Valley Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069127762355

Read the full article at the link! https://www.cefonline.com/articles/teach-kids-articles/how-to-lead-a-child-to-christ-teaching-kids-about-assurance-of-salvation/ #teachkids #CEF

Feeling called to ministry? Hear an inspiring testimony from Jenna as she shares her journey and how God led her to serve at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! #CEF #internship

Midweek photo dump to close out July! What a fun and full week it’s been — we’re soaking up every moment. Grateful for the strong bonds and great memories being made at 𝘊𝘌𝘍, where hard work meets good times! #CEF #recap

Read the full article at the link: https://www.cefonline.com/articles/teach-kids-articles/teaching-world-evangelism-through-christian-parenting-cef/! #teachkids #CEF

When you walk into Bobbie's office, you will find several verses of encouragement covering her walls. One of her favorites is Isaiah 40:8: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. #scripture

Today we’re checking in on 𝘊𝘌𝘍 of Dallas. You can be praying for this chapter as its director, Brian went to be with the Lord this year. One of Brian’s prayer requests was to have 25 students at 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 this year—God answered that prayer and surpassed Brian’s expectations—28 students participated in 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 this summer. 𝘊𝘌𝘍 of Dallas shares, “The Lord has done and is doing amazing things through 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 2025 and the people who were part of it! Once the training week was completed, graduates put their skills to work at 5-𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. 5-𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 has provided an opportunity for the students to demonstrate and refine their leadership abilities. The students going out to the clubs have really stepped up to the challenge and are interacting and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the children at the daycares. We've also seen new friendships form among the students. One of the 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 students had no intention of participating in 5-𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 due to her schedule. But by the end of the 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 training week she was signed up for a day of clubs and enjoyed it! The Lord is so faithful to call, to equip, and to make a way! Additionally, members of the 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Dallas staff connected with new people and have been able to share more about 𝘊𝘌𝘍 with them.” Follow CEF of Dallas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEFDallas

Read the full article at the link! https://www.cefonline.com/articles/teach-kids-articles/3-ways-kids-judge-others-teaching-values-to-children-in-a-godly-way/ #teachkids #CEF