Back to School Goals-GNC in 15 Schools!
The 2010-11 school year was great for CEF of Santa Barbara. We had 10 elementary school clubs reaching over 300 children and over 75 decisions for Jesus Christ, not counting the families reached – moms, dads and siblings.
Our work never ends, however, until we see a Good News Club in EVERY elementary and even junior high school in our area – that’s a current total of more than 25 clubs!
For this coming year, we our focusing on 15 elementary and junior high schools total.
This will require permission from the schools – the permits were submitted to 20 schools last May – and recruiting as many as 45 to 60 volunteers. This is a 50% increase from last year.
Sounds ambitious, right?! It is, but we know who will do it. We also know that we are fulfilling the Great Commission in the most practical and one of the most fruitful ministries. All we have to do is ask, and obey that small voice that is calling us to do our part.
How you can help:
Pray- Join us every Wednesday to pray during the noon hour for Good News Clubs in Santa Barbara. CLick HERE to take the prayer pledge., if you do we pledge to pray for you!
If you also feel so led, join some of us in fasting during that time as well. You don’t need to travel any where to make a prayer meeting, you can join us in spirit, wherever you may be, praying just for 15 minutes that God would supply all that we need – permission at the schools, volunteers support, financial support, and of course, the most important element – kids!
Get the Word Out-Talk to your friends, neighbors, pastors and anyone you think would be interested in hearing about our ministry. We need to get the word out to our community about the great work God is doing here. When was the last time you heard about a mission trip more successful?
Volunteer- We are going to need volunteers with all kinds of gifting. We will need teachers, helpers, snack coordinators, administrators etc. Volunteering will change you, it will enrich your life and draw you closer to God. Just ask ANY current volunteer!
Donate- We need money. No way around that. It takes almost $9/month per child to run a club. It takes about $1,000 to underwrite a club. This includes snacks, curriculum, supplies and special rewards for achievement. If you don’t have a lot of extra cash but love sweets or baking consider donating snacks. It takes money but it also takes a lot of little things that we all have access to. Contact Colleen to coordinate donations, or donate money online HERE.
When we report back next month, we will see the fruits of our efforts!
