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The Harvest

The Harvest is a collection of testimonies from Child Evangelism Fellowship® workers around the world. These stories show how God is working in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We hope that you be encouraged through God’s faithfulness in the ministry as we send his laborers into the harvest.

“And he said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.'” Luke 10:2

Articles

Helping Children Recognize Sin and Win

Helping Children Recognize Sin and Win

It was 9:50 on Sunday morning. I was rushing to set up for my class when the mother of one of my students approached me with a heavy heart. “Please, will you talk to Justin? I found out he has been stealing!” The news was hard to believe.

Easy Steps to Better Classroom Management

Easy Steps to Better Classroom Management

Last week the children in my Sunday school class were unusually rambunctious. As soon as they arrived the morning started going downhill. By the time class was over I was worn out and wondered if I should even be teaching.

What Does It Mean To Be Religious?

What Does It Mean To Be Religious?

Have you ever heard someone refer to a person as being very religious? What does that term bring to mind? Someone who is very conscientious? Someone who is diligent in their religious practices? Someone whose faith is obvious in his daily activities?

3 Ways to Keep Children Engaged When Teaching

3 Ways to Keep Children Engaged When Teaching

Our culture works hard at diverting kids from the real meaning of life. Busy schedules and fractured families have left our children worn out and stressed. This was so true for the community of families in Ridgewood, New Jersey that they decided to halt all activities city-wide for a 24-hour period.

High Calling: ASSESS (August 2017)

Thankfully, in ministry, we have a supreme GPS – the Holy Spirit. Scripture is loaded with how the Spirit indwells, guides, protects, and teaches believers.

Where did the name Christ come from and what does it mean?

Where did the name Christ come from and what does it mean?

The word Christ had a long and interesting history! In the Old Testament, the Jewish people looked forward to the day when God would send a King He chose to rule the entire world. The Hebrew word for this king was Messiah and means “the anointed (chosen) one.” Later, in the New Testament the word Messiah was translated into the Greek word, Christos. The English word Christ comes from this Greek word.

One Child at a Time

One Child at a Time

Enjoying the scenery on a recent vacation became a challenge as the traffic increased. “My goal is to be there by 3 p.m.,” my husband declared as he whizzed by another car. “And we’re going to do it one car at a time!” Goals can be important on vacation but they’re even more critical in the class­room. What goals do you have for your teaching? And how will you know when you’ve reached them?

Press Release — CEF Wins Injunction Against Indiana School District

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Tuesday August 1, an Indiana Federal District Court granted Child Evangelism Fellowship’s (CEF®) requests for a preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional policy that the district used to discriminate against Good News Clubs. Liberty Counsel represents CEF nationwide. One of the ministries of CEF is Good News Clubs for children K-5.

Praying for a bully

Praying for a bully

Zak loved playing basketball at recess. It was his favorite game and he couldn’t wait to get out on the court with his friends. But this tear there was a bully named Josh on the playground. Josh tried to pick a fight with everyone he could. He was bigger than the other boys and he knew it.