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CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship)

Good News Club, Party Clubs and Five-Day Clubs are all part of the EEFC outreach through public schools and neighborhoods. Dedicated adults and teenagers with a flexible schedule have been leading these efforts for more than 40 years. Hundreds of elementary-age children have accepted Christ as a result.

CEF is a Bible-centered, worldwide organization whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God and establish them in a Bible-believing church for Christian living. For more information, go to www.cefonline.com/. For regional ministry information, visit www.ceffoxvalley.org/.

Contact Tom or Sue Dettman at t.dettman@sbcglobal.net. or phone: 847.888.2178 to learn more and get involved.

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GriefShare

Losing a loved one is a painful time when we need someone to come alongside us with compassion and grace. GriefShare provides support to those who are grieving.

GriefShare is a Biblical, Christ-centered grief recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one. It provides valuable tools, which help those experiencing loss to gain new insights and receive strength. The video series features real people, experts in the field of grief recovery, who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The workbook that accompanies the weekly video is a helpful tool which can be used on a daily basis.

The next 13-week session of GriefShare at EEFC will begin on Thursday, January 12, 2012. The group will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM from January 12, 2012 through April 5, 2012.

For information about the group at EEFC, please call the church at 847-695-8812. For information regarding other area groups and meeting locations, please visit www.griefshare.org.

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Jail Ministry

Through jail visits, Bible lessons and regular correspondence, EEFC volunteers support inmates with who desire God’s grace. Learn to share the gospel with those who are hungry for His forgiveness.

On the fourth Sunday of each month, a group of men and women make a trip to Kane County Jail, bringing church services to inmates. Inmates in the monthly church service have expressed a desire to attend and want to be among Christian leaders and volunteers. This ministry is not only an excellent growth opportunity for the inmates to receive Christ and grow in discipleship it is also a great way for volunteers to learn to share the gospel.

In addition to jail visits, volunteers participate in a correspondence program, sending Bible lessons to inmates. These lessons provide a basic understanding of the Bible and salvation. When the inmates complete and return lessons to the church, volunteers review them, adding comments, prayers and encouragement.

For more information about the jail ministry, including the correspondence program, Steve Dominguez at doming@wideopenwest.com.

I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me. Matthew 25:36 NIV

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Foster Care Training

EEFC is a host site for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) foster care training. For more information about this partnership, email Beth Kohler at martzymartz@yahoo.com.

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TLC Pregnancy Services

TLC Pregnancy Services provides a variety of support services to women with unexpected pregnancies. Everything from pregnancy tests to counseling to medical referrals and baby needs essentials are available through TLC Pregnancy Services.