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2017 Christian Youth in Action

Christian Teens – Central Oregon is a needy mission field!  Is God calling you to help fill the need?  Now is the time to start planning for Christian Youth in Action!  A summer missions opportunity right where you live! You can join this group of teens who are...

Leslie Isitt is Back!

Leslie Isitt graduated from Children’s Ministry Institute in June!!!  She has returned to Central Oregon and applied for Ponderosa Chapter’s Summer Intern Position.  We are so very thankful for young people who recognize the importance of reaching children...

Table Sponsors for Celebration Dinner!

We appreciate the following businesses and/or individuals who have sponsored one or more tables at Ponderosa Chapter’s “Volunteer Celebration Dinner” on May 15th: New Life Radio 97.5 and 104.9 fm; Earls Shell/Highlander Motel, LaPine; Dana St. John;...

Teen Missionary Training

2015 Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) – summer missionary training for teens who love the Lord and understand the importance of reaching children in their neighborhoods with the Good News of Jesus Christ.  Pre-training is required for any teen who desires to...

2014 CEF International Conference

Over 1400 CEF workers, from 81 of the 188 countries that CEF has an active work in, were present for this conference. What a blessing to hear how the Lord is working in the hearts of children throughout the world! Betty had the privilege to meet Jan Johnson, Ponderosa...

2014 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

“It felt like the Lord was in the room” was stated from a volunteers husband who attended.  He was in the room!   The Lord’s Spirit is evident in the lives of those who faithfully serve – reaching Central Oregon children with the Good News of...

2014 Christian Youth in Action!!!!

47 teens from several CEF of Oregon Chapters joined us at  Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) pre-training in April!  For teens interested in attending the  CYIA State Training week in June there is still opportunity to attend pre-training in the Salem or Roseburg areas...

Good News Club® Fall Kick-Off

Saturday, September 6, 2014  9:00 am-3:30 pm Anyone planning to teach or help in a Good News Club this fall needs to attend this Fall Kick-Off .   It is free to attend, and here’s what you’ll find: Preview of the 2014-2015 GNC curriculum and materials Preview of GNC...

National Day of Prayer  by CEF Staff Thank you for praying.  Please go to Prayer and Praise page.  

Part-time Field Missionary

Leslie Isitt has been accepted as a part-time “Field Missionary” serving Central Oregon with Ponderosa Chapter/CEF.  What a blessing to have young people interested in serving the Lord in the needy mission field of Central Oregon! More on this coming...

Summer Intern-Blessed while being a blessing!

 It was a blessing to serve with Jessica Stinson the  summer of 2013!  Per her last pray letter she too was blessed by following God’s leading and serving Him as Summer Intern. Jessica is now off to college.  Special thanks to all who supported Jessica in prayer...

“Who is God?”

This question was recently asked by a child attending Good News Club. How fortunate for this child to have a Good News Club teacher available to answer this very important question!  Romans 10:14 says “How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And...

The Lord is Doing Great and Mighty Things!

God is doing great and mighty things through through His  faithful servants.  The Gospel message is being shared-the lost are coming to Christ- those who give are receiving blessings for their faithfulness.  We have opportunity to share the love of Christ with...

2011 School Year Opportunities!

2011 summer ministries ended successfully!  Now it is time to move into school year ministry!  Opportunities to reach children with the Good News of Jesus Christ abound!  Is God calling you to the local mission field?  Souls are ready and waiting.  More Good News...

2010 Summer Successes!

Numerous faithful volunteers and CYIA teens made it possible to reach over 1,000 children (some adults) with the Good News of Jesus Christ this summer!  Central Oregon lives are being changed through the sharing of God’s Word and His amazing love.  It is...

2011 CEF International Conference – May 16th- 21st, 2011 – Are you interested in meeting CEF missionaries from all over the world?  In receiving exceptional training to effectively reach children for Christ?  CEF International Conference is for you. ...

Training for Children’s Workers

Monthly Good News Club Teacher Training Super Seminar Training – One day training events Teaching Children Effectively (TCE) – Level 1 – 30 Hour Accredited Course Christian Youth in Action – Leadership training for Christian teens Monthly Good...

Good News Club Teachers and Helpers Needed

Please join us in prayer – asking the Lord to stir the hearts of His people in Central Oregon to respond to the greatest need  Central Oregon public school children have.  Children need peace, hope and security; this and more can be found in Jesus Christ. The...

Wordless Book Page

The Wordless Book was first used to share the Gospel message by Charles H. Spurgeon in 1866 .  It has been adapted and used effectively throughout the world since.  The Wordless Book is a simple method of sharing the unchanging Gospel message. Child Evangelism...

CEF of Oregon – Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA™)

Are you a Christian teen interested in an opportunity to serve the Lord in a ripe, affordable and one of the least reached mission fields?  If so, Christian Youth in Action is for you!  Start planning now to join a winning team of Oregon teens for the  2010 CYIA...