Because for the moment I cannot do my regular nutso blogging, I wanted to share a quote from the founder of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF). I love the Good News Clubs CEF holds all over the world. Once a lady taught the class in my parents' home. My brother was very naughty, disrupting the club, probably another boy egged him on. I think the teacher was beside herself. Well, wouldn't you know, when it came time to find out who could recite the most memory verses, Michael won. This nice lady was forced to award my brother the prize. He deserved it in a way, but most certainly did not deserve it in another way.

But I do remember attending another CEF Club when I was five years old. The teacher explained the Gospel, that we are all sinners and the Son of God came to die for our sins. I remember, being the serious little child that I was, listening with complete attentiveness, grasping the message and KNOWING that I was a sinner and WANTING Jesus to save me. I believe I became a Christian that day. So CEF Clubs have special meaning for me. We have a great chapter here in the area and I'm looking forward to getting involved. We have a WONDERFUL opportunity right now. It is perfectly legal to hold clubs in the public schools, they cannot deny us use of their facilities. I think each school principal has to agree to let the club begin, but I do think they are not allowed to turn us down because of religion. Perhaps they can turn us down for some other reason. But most principals understand the benefits and welcome the clubs. Permission slips go home with the children and to date about 7 clubs are operating with 240 children attending. A different team of 10 adults leads each club, that is a lot of volunteers. In one school the teachers are leading the club. That is so special. This is a chance we mustn't let pass by, to go be missionaries to these children. Many of them come from underprivileged situations and they get to come hear the life changing message of God's love. We don't know how long this opportunity will be available. Okay, I've just talked myself into getting on board.

Jesse Overholtzer, the founder of CEF, once said; "How wonderful to know that no matter how strong are the forces who possess the land to be conquered, if the thing to be undertaken falls within the scope of God's promises, through prayer it can be done. More than that, it will be done. We are dealing with the living God. He is able. He keeps His every promise. But His promises must be claimed in prayer."

HOPE,
KEM