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Missionary-Area Ministry Coordinator Intern Colossians 1:10 "And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: Bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." The past 11 years have been spent running an Insurance Agency. After participating in Chicagoland '08 last year, my life was changed. A revelation was brought before me that I could not ignore. After our church, Crossroads of Hillside partnered with Child Evangelism Fellowship hosting 5-day clubs at our homes, I saw firsthand the faces and hearts of the children hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I too hungered to learn more of His word and grow to be more like Him. There is a special need for our children today, and I am honored to have the Lord work through me to help prepare our future leaders of tomorrow...God's way! Since becoming full-time with CEF, on October 1, 2009, I have been busy doing the Lord's work. -Our second semester of Good News Club has started at Sunnyside Elementary School, this club hosts 22 children eager to hear the Gospel. This is one of the 43 clubs that CEF coordinates throughout Chicagoland. -Met with the Superintendant of Hillside School with hopes to start a Good News Club there, waiting for update. -Spoke with Principal of Jefferson School in Bellwood with hopes of also starting a Good News Club there this year, also awaiting update. -Raising Ministry Support and Prayer Partners -Taking TCE1, Teaching Children Effectively, a 13 week course that provides increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children, effective methods of evangelism, skills for organizaing and conducting children's Bible classes. A vital part of our learning consists of in and out of class practicum's. I also enjoy teaching at the various Training Workshops, showing others how to conduct Good News Clubs. Thank you for viewing my blog, please check back for updates. Please PRAY for all these events.










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We left out today heading toward Michigan for a training workshop on support raising. Many of us are underfunded as we have been called to go out and preach the gospel. This is one of the toughest responsibilities in doing Gods work. The joy of teaching others who God is, is what we find honor in, however God tells us in many scripture verses that this too you must do. As we are traveling nearly 3 hours to Michigan with one of our newest additions to our CEF family, little William wanted us to sing lullibies to him, and we found joy in doing so. Singing all the carols of this blessed season that we could think of. Well we are here now and our wonderful friend Megan and her friend Jessica welcomed us with dinner and fellowship. They provided sleeping quarters for us at the camp where the workshop is being conducted at 8:00am tomorrow morning. That reminds me I better get some sleep so I can take in a the information that will be provided for us. Check back shortly for updates. Love and goodnight.
This is an incredible experience. The eye opening information that I am learning brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart, as I revel at the ways to teach children effectively. It all makes sense. The syllabus for Level 1 TCE teaches the ingredients for leading a Child to Christ, scripture memorization and just how important the Teacher is, just to name a few. It confirms that if we as Teachers are not prepared, we can not expect to prepare our children. The teaching methods are simple yet effective. Bible history facts are being taught on a level that is engaging as well as informative. It stimulates your mind, creativity and understanding of God’s word. Providing a whole new appreciation and love for learning God’s word.