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Student Thunder Team Arrives Safely Back Home

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:20:00 GMT

Jen, Abby, Candace, Mildred, & Rebecca all arrived back to South Carolina today after three and a half weeks on the overseas mission field in Trinidad. This was CEF of SC's first Student Thunder team - a mission to provide advanced students of our summer Christian Youth In Action the opportunity to experience CEF abroad. "The trip was awesome! God really showed up! I am excited to be home but I'm really miss Trinidad!" said Rebecca, our 'unofficial' missionary reporter. We will be getting together with these students and leaders in the next few weeks to interview them and allow them to share their experiences on video. We'll premiere the footage on cef-sc.org as soon as it's available.

Beaufort Conference Set to Begin

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:35:00 GMT

The "Good News Across America - Childrens Ministry Conference" tour begins in the Beaufort / Hilton Head area on August 2nd at Lowcountry Community Church, 801 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. The one-day conference will be of benefit to anyone wishing to reach and teach the truth of God's Word to children - parents, pastors, Sunday School teachers, VBS workers, and children's workers of all sorts. Registration and info can be obtained online at cef-sc.org

Trinidad Team Flies Back to U.S.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:25:00 GMT

The four students and two leaders that have been in Trinity for the past two and a half weeks have made their way back to the States on Saturday July 19th. Working with the CEF representative in Trinidad, the team ministered to hundeds of children. "We could stay much longer, but it's good to be home." Rebecca Rhoads, one of the team members said. We'll be bringing video interviews in the weeks ahead of these youth and their experiences in CEF of SC's first Student Thunder overseas summer mission trip. Be looking for further developments.

Trinidad Missionary Needs Your Prayers

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:05:00 GMT

Rebecca Rhodes, one of our six Student Thunder missionaries to Trinidad makes a plea for prayer and shares about the mission:

Hey every one or should eye say the faithful few! lol its a joke! SO i need ALL of your prayers, well not me but the church here in Trinidad! they are so confused, its like thely are bein lead in a colt and not in Gods word! It truly breaks my heart. The kids and teens are so confused because us missionaries are telling them one thing when the pastor is telling them another! The pastor actually asked us to use the Bible less in our lesson! He even scheduled a puppet show for Friday, which cut our time short, which meant we didn't get everything in! It truly breaks my heart. then the puppet show was making fun of various things about going to Hell! And the kids were laughing. Well some happy news is that we're all doin very well! We have made great relationships with our host and family and with the childrens music minister at the church. One of the little boys in our host family, named Jaseme is going to be having surgery in Oct. so pray for him. Then the childrens music min!
ister, Lendon, his wife left him. Hes a really good guy and you can tell God is using him, so pray for him as well!
BY THE WAY WE WATCHED KUNG FU PANDA TONITE!! it was good SO any ways thats about all i have for now! Take care, I love you all and may God bless!

By the way if you don't like KFC you should go to Trinidad, it's really good here, if you LOVE good beaches you should go to Trinidad, If you love mountains you should go to Trinidad, and if you love to have a good time you should go to Trinidad

More News From Trinidad

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:05:00 GMT

Here's another report from Rebecca Rhodes, one of our six Student Thunder missionaries to Trinidad:

So today was amazing! two little girls got saved!!! party in heaven! for your prayers specifically please pray for our attitudes. there is a church we are working in that doesn't want us to present a long gospel presentation but would rather us do more drama and games and crafts. we got a little fust at by them! it was very difficult to not loose our temper with them.God did provide a way of relaxation afterward though. A man named bobby took us to the beach named Maracus where we ate bake and shark. it is the best food i have had since i have been here! There were so many fish in that part of the ocean that when you were swimming you feel the fish hit your legs! thankfully there are NO sharks or jelly fish! Our host family is so nice! Infact if it wasn't for them i wouldn't be talking to you now! any ways i have a TON of pics that i will be puting on facebook when i get home! tomorrow marks the ten day mark for being in Trinidad, then we will be back in Missouri for!
1-3 days! i love being here, but i must admit i miss the US! Exspecially Missouri and SC! When i first arrived to missouri, i couldn't stand it!!! but within a matter of hours everyone felt like family! Thoughs of you in CEF, I STRONGLY encourage you to do Student Thunder next year, if only to go to Missouri, God will strecth you and work in your heart in ways you never thought! I love God, isn't He so amazing! He knows everything before it ever happens!!!Any way, i hope to hear from you ALL! it helps to keep the homesickness away!

Good News Across America Ministry Conferences

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:35:00 GMT

The teacher training team has launched the Good News Across America Children's Ministry Conferences across the state. Provided especially for children's workers of all sorts, parents & pastors, the one day conference is sure to be a hit with such topics as; How to Lead a Child to Christ, Teaching Life Changing Bible Lessons, Engaging the Christian Child, and more. Check www.cef-sc.org for details, locations, and registrtation information.

News From Trinidad

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Here's a report from Rebecca Rhodes, one of our six Student Thunder missionaries to Trinidad:

hey everyone from trinidad! it is amazing here! the people are great, the island is small, the temperature is comfuratable (except at night, the host family turns the air down to about thirty degrees) and the people are so kind. I must admit i miss you all! The food is very diffrent. Yesterday we had doubles (kind of like a chalupa from taco bell but more moist). Today we had goat meat, mangos in curry, chicken in curry, and pumpkin. we are not supposed to drink the water here because it could make us sick. well i almost got sick today! We visited two hindu temples and one catholic church. Yesterday we went on a ship calle LogosII, we were drafted to do puppets for the kids. All of us would be very greatful if you would keep us in your prayers! Culture shock is TERRIBLE...i have already experienced some. the first day we arrived, i was the random check person. that was fine and i went outside...then two police officers came out and said that i had meds in my bag and that the police
officer said i couldnt leave, that was the moment i was dreading. One of the police officers was kind, but the other was hateful. Once they told me they had mistaken me for someone else a wave of relief flew over me and began to shed some tears. That made the first night very hard for me! it is getting better, we are making friends and enjoying doing Gods work. Please be praying and I love you and miss you all. May God go with you!

Read Genesis 39:41!!

In trinidad you don't say hanging out you say liming. So im going liming tonight!!!

Trinidad Missions Team Reaches Area

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Four students who have served with CEF of SC's Christian Youth In Action summer student missions over the past 3 to 5 years left June 27th for cultural training at our World Headquarters in Warrenton, Mo. Power packed days of training and activities helped prepare them for their July 4th flight to Trinidad. Candace, Abby, Mildred, & Rebecca, along with Nikki Akridge and Jennifer Thompson all had a great time making the journey. They will be reaching out to the children of Trinidad through 5-Day Clubs, VBS, and outdoor ministries. Please pray for them and the ministry to children.

CYIA Camp Features Remedy

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:40:00 GMT

Christian Youth In Action is CEF of SC's summer student ministry. There are nearly 100 students from across the state that will converge on the campus of Columbia International University for 8 days of intensive training focused on three tracks of education; basic evangelism, advanced evangelism, and leadership development. Our newest track, leadership development, is being taught by several of CIU's professors as well as CEF staff. These studnets may reach as many as 10,000 children over the next 5 weeks. Please pray for their work in the kingdom.

Teacher Training Team

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:51:00 GMT

CEF of SC is setting into action a state teacher training team in efforts to help local areas promote After-School Good News Clubs and develop relationships with churches. "This is something we have been praying for a long time." said Richard Summerford State Director. "This will be a real asset to the new areas in particular and to the more established areas as well." Development of training will be coming in several weeks.

GNC's Coming To A Close

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:30:00 GMT

The Good News Club program which reaches thousands of children on an on-going weekly meeting schedule will soon come to a close. Hundreds of children accepted Christ this year and thousands discipled. Even though the season is now coming to an end, the search for more churches to reach more schools continues. If you or your church is interested in learning how to begin or continue an After-School Good News Club contact your local CEF office.

CEF Expands Into Charleston

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:30:00 GMT

CEF recently open a new chapter in the Summerville / Charleston area. The new board had their first installment of training to help the new work get up and off the ground. "It really helped us see where we need to go." said Dan Critton, chairman of th Palmetto Chapter serving the area. "We are looking forward to the next training." Please be in prayer for the area as several schools now have Good News Clubs in them but many of the schools are very slow to reception. Pray for churches to adopt schools and pray for financial support. If you would like to make a donation for the area, please click the link.

Student Thunder

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:30:00 GMT

CEF of SC is sponsoring a overseas mission trip to Trinidad. The program called 'Student Thunder" is comprised of Christian Youth In Action students who are at least 16 years of age and has served in CEF for at least 2 years with a local director recommendation. Our students are:

Candace Jones from Beaufort

Mildred Nafziger from Greenville

Rebecca Rhodes from Conway

Abigail Boyleston from Orangeburg

Our team leaders are:

Joel & Nikki Akridge from Myrtle Beach

Please be in prayer for these students as they prepare to leave at the end of June 2008. If you are interested in financially supporting these students and this missions trip, please go to the donations link at www.cef-sc.org and indicate 'Trinidad' on the memo line provided.

Summer Mission Applications Now Being Accepted

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:30:00 GMT

If you know of a student that will be at least 14 years old by June 1st, has been a Christian for at least 1 year, and has a passion for God - then connect them to the summer youth missions website www.showmetheaction.com. This is an incredible opportunity for students to learn how to share their faith and become leadership for the next generation church! Applications are now being accepted. Deadline is April 1st. Talk to someone at your local CEF office for more details.

State Board Reviews Past, Looks to Future

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:10:00 GMT

The State Board of CEF of SC met Friday and Saturday, January 11th and 12th for a special planning summit. A review of progress over the past 3 year was highlighted. The recent explosion of development throughout the state prompted re-evaluation of needed goals. New plans have been developed to further assist each local area, especially the new chapters in Charleston, Beaufort, Greenwood, and Florence.