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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

 

Sports Outreach 
More Than Gold Sportsreach
Download the More Than Gold News (MTGNEWS.pdf); about 2 MB

More Than Gold sports camps and clinics were established in 1996 to build solid sports skills and strong Christian character.  Basketball was the first sport used for this purpose.  After 14 years, there have been soccer, baseball, wrestling, and all-sports camps/clinics in multiple states, foreign countries, and across North Carolina. More Than Gold is also a Gospel ministry resource for Upward, Junior Prep Stars, Salvation Army, and others conducting sports programs for children and youth.
   
                                            Pictured above are Coach Tywan Lawrence (left), and 
                                                                                                            More Than Gold Founder John Blake (right).

Gym courts, fields, and black tops are common sites for MTG Sportsreach camps and clinics. Campers (7-14 years old) have attended half-day and full-day camps and clinics at churches, schools, parks, and street corners for the past 14 years. Cross training, Today's Heroes, contests, and team play highlight all camps and clinics sponsored by CEF Ministries of North Carolina in Durham. Local coaches, players, church leaders serve as staff.

 
Campers are expected to listen and follow 'Today’s Heroes'              2009 Campers & staff at Salvation Army club in Durham


2010 Camps & Clinics  for the fall season to be held M-Th  4:00 - 6:00 PM
Current dates and cities will be listed soon for all four day camps at gym locations, sports outreach clinics and weekly development camps during 2010-2011. These meet in city parks and community centers. Priority sports will be basketball, soccer, general fitness and organized play.

Sports Outreach Mission Trips
July 19-31, 2010 in Boston

In 2009 the CEF Durham sports staff held six basketball camps in Little Rock, Arkansas with staff and volunteers from 26 states. Sports outreach events, specifically, basketball camps/clinics were conducted at local churches and city courts. Over 1,800 kids were reached during a week of outreach through Bible clubs and sport camps. The first target city was Chicago in 2008 where outdoor parks and courts experienced the unique outreach of More Than Gold.

      
   Instruction and Awards                               Focus                                               Individual mentoring and discipleship

Recent camps were held at Grey Stone Baptist Family Life Center in Durham April 17, 2010. This 1-day camp included basketball, cheerleading, and soccer. A soccer clinic was held at the Oak Creek Village July 9, 2010.

 


 
Sample MTG Sports Playbook      inboundsministries.com     Register/pay online-click Make a Donation button 

 More Than Gold values: Put God First, Show Respect, Do Your Best, and Be Thankful are drilled daily


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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