COMMISSIONING SERVICE June 6th, 2010

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
How wonderful is that truth.
The Commissioning Service for the 2010 Christian Youth in Action® Summer Missionaries was on Sunday June 6th.
We were blessed with special music performed by Linda & Jeremy Johnson and an encouraging message from David Brauch, Elder of Madison Grace Fellowship Church and grandfather of Alicia and Caleb Jones.
Thank you to all who participated.

Oakfest Monona Oaks Church May 31st, 2010

God was working on Memorial Day at the Monona Oaks Community Church yard in the midst of the sound of live music, clowns, laughing happy kids playing carnival games, hot dogs, and funnel cakes.
CEF had a tent right in the middle of the action where 57 people, mostly children, were told the Gospel message using the Wordless Book. Of those who heard the Wordless Book, 9 made first time professions of faith. Some of those were hearing the gospel message for the first time, and other children were familiar with the gospel message, but had never made a profession of faith. Those who were privileged to tell the Wordless Book, including myself, were blessed to be used by the Holy Spirit to reach children for Christ. It is so exciting to see a child realize their sin, understand the solution, and pray to receive Christ. I will be seeing a few of the children I was privileged to reach, in church, and hope to have the opportunity to encourage them.
Sharon Alden

CEF Carnival May 7th 2010

Friday, May 7th, CEF of Greater Madison held the first annual Spring Carnival for the children who attended After School Good News Clubs this year and their families. Stephen Hunt shared the Wordless Book with everyone. We all enjoyed the games and food and the children participated in singing some of their GNC songs. It was an enjoyable time for children and adults and gave the teachers an opportunity to meet the families of their students. Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who helped make it possible!