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"John Blake Shares His Heart for City Kids" blog for revolutionary Christians

From Pastors and Leaders
“Our church will be working with kids after school each week. I'm thankful for CEF and those who cast a vision for local pastors to participate in a Good News Club program within our own church community.” a Burlington, NC pastor
“We appreciate you for what you do with the kids here (public housing sites) in the Good News Club... thank you CEF.” DHA


Creative ministries are a vital part of the regular CEF outreach in Durham. Featured above are Ross Family Ministries (clowning) and Paneh Mime International (with mic).

Events

Weekly Sports Camps
To be held this Fall Sep. thru Nov. 4-6 PM outside in Durham communities where CEF club ministry already exists. Multiple coaching and ministry opportunities are available. Contact CEF at 919.399.1979 if interested in serving with these events.


Duke 2010  Reconciler's Weekend Conference
Sep. 24-25 at Duke Divinity School 

Reconcilers Weekend is an annual event hosted by the Duke Center for Reconciliation, which brings a leading practitioner and a leading theologian, each dedicated to a life of Christian reconciliation, to share their stories and wisdom at Duke Divinity School. The program is designed to provide theological and ministry formation to students, pastors, lay Christians, and other ministry practitioners. Online registration is available to the public.


   2011 tentative dates
  
June 26-July 2
     July 10-16

Confirmation of these tentative dates will be available by Nov. 30, 2010 for info and registration regarding the Breakout! 2011 urban boot camp.

 

 


What’s good with you?  
Encouraging words and video found at BrandNewz with Christopher Martin. See the CEF More Than Gold story among many other inspirational clips.


Mission to Malawi
The CEF Durham chapter and CEF of Malawi continued a partnership in 2010 through prayer, training, ministry resources, and supplies. Joseph Khondowe and his staff (above) have reported over 9,500 children receiving Christ in school-based clubs.

 


From friends of CEF
around Durham and beyond...
“Pray for teens losing interest in God and help for our workers to reach out to them. Joseph K, CEF Malawi
"For protection from thieves and for completion of renovations to our new home in Durham..." Smith Family
“Pray for a meeting in August with the new DPS Superintendent Eric Becoats and several ministry leaders (including CEF).” John Blake
"For the Good News Across America mission in Boston this summer for 2 weeks July 19-31." Dottie Whitney
“Pray that more local churches and ministries will participate in the 10 Challenge." CEF Committee/Board
Also current requests & updates

 

 Downloads

Here are links for children/youth workers, urban ministry resources, and application/forms necessary for working with CEF Ministries of North Carolina.  The files below are in pdf format and otherwise as indicated.  You will need a program like Foxit Reader to view pdf files, or Acrobat Reader if you want a more bloated and error-prone program. Some Microsoft Word (.doc format) and PowerPoint (.ppt) files are also provided. You can right-click a link and choose "Save Link As..." (or similar) to download to your computer. See music and curriculum links at bottom like the 7MIT Song (right).

The 10 Challenge


Capacity Building Case Document
Proof of Case document for public review

Volunteers


Adopt-A-School Outreach/Clubs
   Ten Steps to Launching a Good News Club
   Team Member Job Descriptions
   JYC Parent Permission Form (Spanish and English)
   Good News Club Parent Permission Form (Spanish and English)

Forms for New Volunteers and New Staff - English
   Volunteer Forms, Statement of Faith, Protecting Today's Child

Forms for New Volunteers and New Staff - Spanish
   Statement of Faith
   Statement of Faith, page 2
   Protecting Today's Child

Teacher Resources


All resources are free downloads except where indicated. 


http://cefpress.com/  CEF Press - an online store

Literature from CEF Press
Evangelistic and discipleship tools, lessons, materials, and various resources for teaching children and pre-teens are available from CEF Press and can be ordered through the Durham office: Mon. thru Fri. 10 AM - 3:30 PM (please call for an appointment 919.399.1979) or anytime on our web-based contact page.

Good News Clubs
  GAMES.doc (74 KB)
  GodCanInstructions.doc (26 KB)
  GoodNewsClubSchedule.doc (29 KB)
  MyPrayerRequest.doc (23 KB)
  PrayerRequestForm.doc (24 KB)
  ProceduresForGNCPersonnel.doc (115 KB)
  QuietSeatWatcher.pdf (35 KB)
  RULES.doc (22 KB)
  StepsInTeachingTheBibleVerse.doc (23 KB)
  SuggestedGuidelines.doc (106 KB)

Wonder Book and Devotional series
   Wonder Book Instructor Notes
  
Wonder Book Student Notes

   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 7
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 8
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 9
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 10
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 13
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 14
   Teacher Scripts for 60-day Wonder Devotional Book 15

HiSStory Booklet: Teacher's Guide Now Available

       

More Than Gold Sportsreach
Sample playbook available for download

     

 




City Kids
articles by John Blake formally published in Teach Kids! magazine:
   Bus Ride Gone Bad                                          The Last Time
   Does It Matter 7MIT Story                             Value the City
   Examples to Follow                                           When City Kids Don't Get It
   Extra Good News - urban Bible club              All I Can Do is Pray
   Get Your Game On                                            Church - demo for city kids the love of God
   How Do I Teach Them 1                                  Faith - allows city kids to see God
   How Do I Teach Them 2                                  Follow the Leader
   Kids Who Pray                                                  Heart - enables city kids to seek God
   Nowhere to Go                                                   I'm Bored
   Present the Gospel                                           
The Gospel - multiple results
   Prove Your Love                                               Truth - inspires city kids to live for God
   Real Questions...Real Answers                       Whatever happened to that kid
   

The Story of Jesus for Children ...the true story of the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of children for viewing online or by ordering the DVD at http://jesusforchildren.org

Student Ministries


CEF Summer Missions
   Application Information Packet
   Application Forms Packet

Urban Ministry Resources


All downloads are FREE, but consider giving a small donation to the Po-Wen Ching Memorial Fund or Rebecca Sims Memorial Fund.  See donation button below... both funds support students and summer missions.

Urban Missions Boot Camp Breakout! 2011 coming
See pictures, read stories, and get a feel for the Breakout! 2010 edition on the home and student ministries pages. Dates for 2011 - TBA soon. These camps are loaded with current urban training; has focused outreach into under resourced communities; and allows freedom in developing a ministry plan including gospel-centered activities, service projects with city kids, and urban night life for developing God's heart for the city. Classes, rooming, and meals are offered in a secure urban location. 2010 site: First Baptist Church Durham (seen above). Information: UrbanBootCamp2.pdf     Application due May 1st: AppUrbanbootcamp.pdf


7 Most Important Things in the World
(7MIT) is a catechism of sorts to indoctrinate kids in the Message of Salvation as well as incorporates a song for quick memory, singing to others as a witness, and fun.

Song Visuals:
   7MIT Visualized Song - English 
   (original version)
   7MIT Visualized Song - English 
   (updated version 2008)
   7MIT Visualized Song - English
   (newest version at CEF Press for purchase)

   7MIT Visualized Song - French

   7MIT Visualized Song - Spanish
  Updated version Coming Soon!

7MIT Accessories:
   7MIT Cards, 390 KB
   7MIT Song Sheet Music, 540 KB
   7MIT Bookmark, 4.5 MB  

Lyrical arrangement by John E. Blake
Musical arrangement by Sean Blake

When you download the 7MIT please contribute to the Po-Wen Ching Memorial Scholarship Fund for student ministries (see donate button).


D.I.S. Clubs were developed out of a great need. Urban missionaries had to find a way to more effectively communicate with city, multi-ethnic, and GenX kids. Even though city kids were the target -- the results have benefited all kids. D.I.S. Clubs are  extremely fun for the kids and teachers.  There is increased freedom for teachers to meet multiple needs of the kids who attend. These clubs do not force a prescribed teaching method, but incorporate a variety for appropriate use when teaching adjustments need to be made. Many other urban resources that grew out of D.I. S. Clubs can be found in the City Kids Ministry Tool Kits below.

   DIS_CLUB.ppt (Note: 12.3 MB - BIG file! Microsoft PowerPoint format.)
   DisClubPages.pdf  367 KB Updated notes Coming Soon!
   Wordup_Rules_Club_Visuals.pdf   18 KB for Jesus My Savior and Friend series (2008)
   GAMES.pdf   21 KB

5-Day Club® Invitations
   Club_Invitations.doc - Microsoft Word format, 860 KB.

City Kids Ministry Tool Kits

#1. City Kids Tool Kit #1 This download is a compressed folder, 816 KB. Included files are pdf format. Use native tools in Windows XP, or from www.winzip.com, for extracting the files:  CityKidsMinistryToolkit-1.zip

#2. City Kids Tool Kit #2 This is a pdf document, 300 KB:  CityKidsMinistryToolkit-2.pdf

#3. Games 1 & 2 Here are descriptions of group games for club and outreach settings that generate energy and excitement. 115 KB: GAMES_descriptions.pdf

Enough is Enough: Kids are in Pain

  Urban Ministry Models 99 KB
  Student Notes 127 KB
  Instructor Notes 152 KB
  Kids in Pain - ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint, 12 MB)

Developing a Heart for the City

   Developing a Heart for the City - Students Complete Notes 102 KB
   Developing a Heart for the City - LEADER NOTES 109 KB
   Developing a Heart for the City - PARTICIPANT NOTES 85 KB
   Unity Pledge Cards 310 KB
   Unity Pledge Cards - ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint, 610 KB)
   Developing a Heart for the City 2 - ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint, >22 MB)

Music
Christian Hip Hop

A CD entitled "What A Friend" is now available, with contemporary music that proclaims the gospel, to reach kids for Christ in modern urban settings. Produced in 2007 by Child Evangelism Fellowship in cooperation with Hp 4 Digital Works and Solutions. Available from CEF Press, and also from Durham Area Chapter. Some of the artists involved in this project include Chris Martin, K.J., Tico Hudson, Platinum Souls, and Hansoul. Here are the tracks on the CD, with links to four snippets of the songs (in mp3 format) so that you can sample the music:

1. What a Friend!                                                 8. Ride Wit' Us
2. Pep Rally                                                           9. Just Bounce
3. Jesus Is off the Heezy fo' Sheezy                 10. It's Your Birthday
4. Everybody Dancing                                       11. The Art of Holy Hip Hop
5. Everyone Dancin' (Remix)                             12. Spiritual Shedding
6. Undeniable                                                      13. Father Forgive Them
7. KJ's Clap

Lyrics/Power Point Slides of 5 Christian Hip Hop songs
IPEAR teaching of 5 Christian Hip Hop songs


New! "Conkrete Angels" urban curriculum and Holy Hip Hop music from Elementz of Life  http://www.elementzoflife.com/music.htm  The Mission of Elementz of Life™ is to present the Gospel in relevant and engaging formats to unchurched youth and young adults living in contemporary urban culture. This is a Scripture-based curriculum for church and para-church groups. CEF Durham has used the curriculum and music with good reception from middle school teens. Elementz of Life is affiliated with the American Bible Society.

CEF Durham Area Chapter
P.O. Box 1288, 801 Gilbert St., Suite 205 & 207, Durham NC 27702
Phone: (919) 399-1979  Email: cefcenteroflight[@]gospeltokids.org

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