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“What matters is the power of God working in the midst of our ministry. The power of God comes
through prayer; prayer is the work of the ministry. When it’s all said and done, it is prayer that makes
the difference.” – Reese Kauffman
PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH OR POST this information on the Internet such as websites,
Facebook and other social media. We often share prayer needs, which if made public, could
hinder a ministry or bring harm to our staff and volunteers. Thank you for understanding and
thank you for praying.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 1
International Board of Trustees 2018
Linda Altimus: perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you,
Praise for new GNCs starting this fall. because he trusts in you.”
For new members for the Central Indiana Chapter Yvonne Clark, Michigan
committee. That my children and grandchildren will allow the
Lord to guide them in their life decisions.
Melvyn Bassett, Bermuda
Praise for the opportunity to be part of the For local ministries in Michigan and around the
dynamic CEF ministry. world, for spiritual and financial support.
For the extension of CEF in Bermuda: increase in Vassilios Constantinidis (Ilona), Brazil
Good News and 5-Day Clubs. We are thankful For our health, especially Ilona's.
for our first CYIA training in Bermuda.
For protection.
Walter Bortree (Josie), Pennsylvania
David Cook (Laraine), United Kingdom
Praise for the GNCs in our public schools; pray for
That the seven workers in Britain would be
more open doors. Pray the GNCs would be a
strengthened by the help of Philip and Denise
faithful presence, salt and light in the midst of
Annett in promoting CEF, training of volunteers
an increasingly wounded and broken culture,
and pastoral care of the workers.
blameless and innocent, children of God
without blemish in the midst of a crooked and For God’s wisdom and guidance for Regional
twisted generation, among whom they shine as Director Gerd-Walter Buskies and the
lights in the world, holding fast to the Word of leadership team in Europe to ensure a smooth
life. transition of the work in Europe after the sale of
Kilchzimmer.
For our entire family: Brian, wife Denise, and
granddaughter Brynn; Tim, wife Jan, and Mary Jane Crowell (Ron), Illinois
grandchildren Jimmy and Emily; Brad and Jenn. Bless the name of the Lord and be blessed by Him
That all would have an intimate knowledge of as we stand before Him in Jesus’ righteousness.
Jesus that nothing can shake.
Keep us in the Word and thus faithful to sound
Samuel Dy (Esther), Philippines doctrine in life and ministry work.
For the CEF leadership team in the Philippines.
Help us to be defined by a biblical paradigm
We are searching for a leader to pastor our area
rather than a worldly one.
workers, support their spiritual and ministry
needs, and eventually become national director. Bill Elgin (Carolyn), Pennsylvania
For unsaved family members.
For Rev. Joel Indico as he pioneers ministry in
new areas. Pray for help in areas where For granddaughter Cora and husband, who just
religious cults and Islamic faith are dominant. left for Thailand for several years to teach in a
Christian school, and other grandchildren in
George Chantelau (Carole), Pennsylvania
college.
Praise for all God has done for me; pray He
continues to help us be a blessing to others. Gary Jones (Pat), South Dakota
Praise for the Mailbox Club in SD—for the ten
Carole’s three children and spouses seem to have
known as well as unknown salvations and the
no spiritual interest. We are thankful for
340 students influenced by the lessons, for the
opportunities to influence the five
23 who completed two series of lessons and
grandchildren, ages 7-13. Pray God will get the
earned their Bible.
attention of these loved ones.
Pray that more boys and girls will start and follow
That a time-consuming life insurance issue (no
through with the Mailbox Club lessons, that
fault of my own) will soon be resolved; that I
souls would be won, and disciples made.
will live out Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep him in
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 2
Gabriel Kamudu (Mala), Mauritius Harold Stenfort, California
For the Lord’s provision for needed funds to Praise for Tony Cruz, new state leader for
complete the campsite project in Mauritius. Northern California; pray for wisdom as he
learns his new role as state director.
For more Good News Clubs so that more children
can be reached. For local directors for two chapters.
For the Lord’s protection and provision over my Lane Thrush (Tondra), Pennsylvania
family, children and grandchildren. Praise for God's grace and mercy that are new
every day.
Rachel Kasonde, Botswana
That our training for early childhood education Praise for my godly wife and the love she has for
teachers will be allowed to include TCE 1 for all children.
the teachers in the country of Botswana.
Jim Tice (Nancy), Indiana
Single-parent families are the majority in For the salvation of my grandsons, Garret age ten
Botswana. Pray that the boys who are raised in and Carson age seven.
these homes without a father will come to
For patience as I deal with my 95-year-old mother
Christ and grow up to be godly leaders in their
in failing health.
families and country.
Debbie Walsh (Dennis), North Carolina
Harry Mihet (Tammie), Florida
For volunteers and churches to partner with CEF
That God will continue to open new doors for the
in the Greater Greensboro Area (NC). The
Gospel and raise up a new generation of bold
opportunities are vast, and the doors are open;
Christians willing to take a stand for His truth,
the workers are few.
no matter the cost.
For our family, as our daughter and son-in-law
For the ministry and team of Liberty Counsel as
are adopting four or five foster children, ages 6
we continue to defend the constitutional right
to 14, which are one sibling group.
of CEF to spread the Good News. We have
several active CEF cases and boldly ask the Lord Ralph Wendel (Linda), Indiana
for victory in each one. For someone to serve as assistant state director in
Indiana.
Judson Pothuraju, India
For those in different parts of India who are That many funds will be raised at the Central
suffering from both drought and excessive rain. Indiana banquet on September 20.
Major political parties are toying with the idea of Al Winterman (Janie), Florida
early elections to suit the ruling party. For a smooth start to the new Good News Club
Minorities (Christians and Muslims) continue to year in Collier County Florida.
suffer. Praise that God’s work continues.
For success in my new role as chair of the
For Regional Director Jeremiah's serious health International Board of Trustees.
issues.
That CEF will continue to spread the Gospel of
Jesus Christ around the world.
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"Intercessory prayer is an act of communion
with Christ, for Jesus pleads for the sons of
men." Charles Spurgeon
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 3Pray that we will be committed to the importance of each CEF Culture Point:
Godly leadership at every level.
The spiritual welfare of our workers.
Prayer as our foundation.
Evangelizing children.
A clear and biblical presentation of the Gospel.
A commitment to excellence, for the glory of God.
“There are two essential elements needed in our Child Evangelism Fellowship ministry: absolute
obedience to the Word of God and prayer. If these two elements would be applied to their fullest
extent, results could be realized above anything we could ask or imagine.” – Reese Kauffman
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Executive
Reese Kauffman For our daily finances for ministry needs and for
That children in North Korea will have Good News grace so God will trust us with more resources.
Clubs.
That I will guard my walk with the Lord, that
That the purpose of Every Day Initiative--for God’s Word will be real to me, that I will see the
saved children worldwide to spend meaningful hand of God in my life and for wisdom and
time with God every day, learning to be discernment as I lead the ministry.
obedient disciples--will become a reality, and
Rita Wockenfuss
for God’s leading as we develop programs and
That I will serve as Reese’s secretary with wisdom
materials.
from above— “first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
That the movement in CEF to train children to open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,
reach children will continue to grow and spread impartial and sincere” (James 3:17).
worldwide.
For the salvation of my sister Kathy in Phoenix,
For my wife Linda as she travels with me and who is a Jehovah’s Witness.
helps in the ministry, for our three children and
Praise for the opportunity to teach an after-school
their walk with the Lord and for my son Bucky
Good News Club, beginning in December. Pray
who is looking for a possible career change.
for a strong team and many children to attend.
For protection from the adversary and his
strategy to cause disunity in the ministry.
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Communications and Marketing
Claire Koenig For guidance as we lead the children’s ministry at
For family back home and for acceptance of my our church.
being in ministry.
For my parents who are taking care of my aging
For God to continue to give guidance in what He’s grandparents.
asking us (interns) to do this next year.
Andrew York
Rachel Wigginton For Stephanie and me as we continue to grow as
That Mark and I in our first year of marriage will first-time parents, learning new things about
be drawn closer to God and that we will honor parenting every day.
God in our marriage.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 4 For our daughter Madelyn to continue to grow Thank the Lord for all that He has provided for us
and be healthy. We are so blessed to have her in this past year—a beautiful home, a healthy baby
our lives. girl, excellent health and so much more.
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International Ministries
Phillip Annett be a blessing to Moises, the IM team and
Praise for God’s help at the recent National missionaries around the world.
Directors Institute in Sri Lanka.
For protection physically and spiritually for all
Praise for the super team of trainers who invested our missionaries.
so much into the course and into the lives of
Praise for our son Samuel’s salvation this year!
national directors who attended.
Pray for Eden’s salvation.
That God will help me to be an encouragement to
That our hope is only in God and that it is a strong
CEF workers as I teach and share in other
and confident hope.
countries.
Colter Brown
Bogdan Bassara
That I will know the joy of the Lord in ministry
Praise that our youngest son, Piotrus (5),
this year.
accepted the Lord at the end of July.
That Anna and I will purposefully disciple our
For Dominika (13) and Filip (10) as they grow in
children so they will know the Lord.
the knowledge of Him.
That God will bless the work of my hands for His
That I will have discernment to deal with the
glory.
emails and other messages that come from
around the world concerning the CEF Sharon Charlton
International Literature ministry—that all the For lost loved ones and for those not walking
decisions made will result in reaching and closely with the Lord.
teaching more children.
For family who have ongoing health struggles—
Praise for the millions of pieces of CEF literature brother Gary, dad Alvin and aunt Elda.
that have been sent to over 130 countries and
As the IM Member Care Coordinator, that I will be
smuggled to more, and for all the materials
an encouragement and a help to those on the
being translated into 90 languages.
field.
Czesław Bassara
That I will be able to keep up with all the
Praise for the translation of textbooks for CEF
communications I receive daily. At times it can
Bible Training at Home that is in process in 25
be overwhelming.
languages. That those textbooks will be
published and help the CEF family grow Moises Esteves
spiritually. Praise for those who served in the past in IM and
for the new staff the Lord has brought to IM
For more support and a new car for Konrad and
during 2018.
Dorota Płudowski as they administer the CEF
International Bible Teaching Ministry. For growing love, forgiveness and unity in the
worldwide CEF family.
For Helena and me as we enjoy our five
grandchildren and their parents. The two For wisdom and the ability to discern the will of
younger grandchildren need salvation. God each day.
Bethany Bates Brenda Hanson
That God will grant wisdom and efficiency to me It was a great blessing for Jerry and me to be part
beyond measure as I serve in IM, and that I will of a CMI in a new language.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 5 Praise God for completion of Every Day with God That fruit will come in the ministry my husband
Book 6. This is the last planned book of the and I are working towards through our church.
early reader devotional series.
Pam Martinez
Pray for wisdom in updates and changes being Praise for a wonderful home for my mom and me.
made to the Wonder Devotional Books. God’s Pray it may be a way of outreach and blessing to
guidance is needed in every step that is taken. others.
Ask God for direction in developing a program For the many changes and new protocols related
that can be used worldwide in training children to finances that occur as ministry expands
to witness effectively to their peers. Kids have around the world.
open doors to other kids that the rest of us don’t
For healing from my autoimmune liver disease
have. We need to take advantage of this
and for strength and peace each day if that is
opportunity to reach many children around the
not His will.
world with the Gospel.
Kendra McGraw
Brent Hautle
Praise that I have been able to serve as the
That we will be a blessing to individuals and
communications administrator for one year in
churches who support us as we are currently on
September.
furlough.
That I will be able to manage my time to
That we will find new ministry partners. Several
accomplish all I need to do and glorify the Lord.
long-time supporters have gone to be with the
Lord in the last two years. That the Lord will change me to be more like Him
and that I will show His love to all those with
Both Jen and I have aging parents who are a long
whom I come in contact.
distance away.
Jim Neigh
For fresh ideas for my design work.
Praise that I’ve had the privilege to serve these
Paul Imig months at IHQ and in particular with our
That I will continue to grow in knowledge and International Ministries team here and abroad.
wisdom in my role in International Ministries
For my son Mark and his wife Rochelle to come
For my family to grow in the grace and knowledge back to a solid walk with the Lord.
of Jesus Christ.
For me as I finish training Tony in his new
For wisdom for my wife, Aleta, as she pursues responsibilities in IM.
ways to use her talents and gifts.
Tony Villanueva
That we will find a home. That God will help our family adjust to our new
place and ministry.
That I will lead my family with wisdom and in a
Christ-like manner. For wisdom as I learn how to serve in
International Ministries.
Hyae Yung Kim
That all the personnel and resources will be That the Lord will guide our daughter Clara
provided for each project to be completed well. according to His perfect will and for His glory.
That the Holy Spirit will work in the hearts of Mark Wigginton
children in the Middle East Region. That the Lord will use me to reach kids as the
children’s minister at our local church.
That I will have a mind of wisdom and revelation
to serve with a joyful and thankful heart. That the Lord will bless the Good News Clubs in
and around Warrenton, MO.
That Ju Hyung and Juhyae will be led by God’s
grace in their studies and future plans, and that That the Lord would bless my marriage with
they will live a life consistent with God’s will. Rachel.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 6Neil Wockenfuss That I will be more disciplined to complete
For accuracy and understanding as I interact with projects at home.
USA-sent missionaries.
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Support Services
Abby Fahland That I will give quality decisions and actionable
That I find the right academic path. items to those who report to me.
That I can finish my associate degree with ease. For wisdom and discernment in making decisions.
That I find clear direction for what is next in my Mark Yeadon
life. That my work will be accurate and punctual.
Kelley Fahland That the information I need arrives on time.
That I will grow in my personal walk with the
That I will show God’s love in my interactions
Lord.
with others.
For wisdom and discernment in my role at CEF.
Ron York
For Mitch’s health struggles, that he would That I will have the wisdom and love for others
continue to work at being healthy. needed to fulfill my responsibilities.
Dean Hunsucker That the Lord will be praised through my service
That my family and I will quickly adjust to life in with CEF.
Missouri.
That my work with CEF will take the Gospel to
That we will finalize the purchase of our house. more children around the world.
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Data Services
Mark Goodwin Ron Hane
For continued spiritual growth in my life and that For funds and time to research, plan, implement
I will be a loving husband and father. and maintain software systems at IHQ.
For Thomas to make new friends in kindergarten That God will bless our work and multiply our
and do well academically and for Conrad who time.
keeps my wife busy at home.
That our grown children will stand with God and
For Hillary and me in the loss of a precious baby walk close to Him.
boy, Jeremy Christopher, to a miscarriage.
Jonathan Neves
That I will learn my new responsibilities quickly
and well, and adjust to life in Warrenton.
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Information Technology
Manuel Mendez Jacob Petrie
For God’s enablement as I work full time and For a closer walk with God.
attend school full time.
For growth in knowledge of my work.
For my family.
That I will find a place to live.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 7Mike Ward That my wife and I will find the right house in the
For continued wisdom, knowledge and kindness right price range.
for our department as we serve the technology
That I will be an effective leader.
needs of the building.
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Mail Processing
Lucille Hutcherson For my grandchildren to grow in love for the Lord
For our family as we struggle with the loss of our as I have opportunity to talk to them. For all of
grandson, Justin. them who are in school to work hard and
experience God’s protection.
For Bob’s health issues.
That Adam will stay in Alpha so he can finish
That our grandchildren will make wise decisions
school and graduate this year.
and turn to the Lord; also for unsaved siblings.
For a good enrollment in our GNC and that many
Nancy Pettig
will make decisions for Christ.
For Gary’s health.
Jocelyn Yeadon
That Brad will get good grades in his second year
That when I pass through the waters God will be
of college.
with me, that the rivers I pass through will not
That I will learn the new Data System and that it overwhelm me, and when I walk through fire I
will work smoothly for us. will not be burned or consumed. (From Isaiah
43:2.)
Karen Spoonster
For my adjustment to changes this year and next.
For smooth operation of the new donor system.
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“Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what
you have, that no one may take your crown”
(Rev. 3:11).
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 8USA Ministries
For strong, called and committed district and Pam Marquette
state leaders, board and committee members Praise for the dedicated and faithful volunteers,
for open positions. board members, committee members and staff
in the USA.
For clear direction as we develop an expanded
Good News Across America outreach for 2019. Olesya Keating
Continued acclimation to CEF life.
For preparation of the National Conference next
May—to provide tools, training, resources, Ability to do my work well.
encouragement and motivation for our front-
Pam Marquette
line staff.
Praise for the dedicated and faithful volunteers,
Erica Alvarez board members, committee members and staff
For guidance for our family to have stronger faith in the USA.
in God, how to grow closer to Him even in the
For the USA Ministries team to serve them with
toughest of times, for wisdom to balance life
joy and excellence.
and ministry, autism services for my son and
direction for my daughter’s future. Dave Olsen
For God’s intervention and strength for Robin and
For wisdom for the direction of the Spanish
me in the process of adopting our four-year-old
ministry and peace to know God is working to
niece Victoria.
meet every need: a bilingual intern, translators’
and proofreaders’ time, bilingual ministry For my walk with God and a grasp of His wisdom
coordinators and missionaries for U.S. chapters, in my roles at CEF, church and home.
and bilingual teens to serve as CYIAers.
For God’s guidance for my children—Jonathan as
Greg Estes he pursues a career and Kayla as she marries
For the military installation GNCs that restarted Matt in December.
this fall and the new ones beginning in 2018
Jan Sturm
and 2019.
Praise for the adoption of two boys into my
For the locations where I recently met with the daughter’s family (they already have four
Senior Chaplains and their Directors of children of their own).
Religious Education (DRE). We are working to
For a second daughter Shelly, and her family to
begin children’s ministries at three new
attend church and walk with the Lord.
locations. Pray for all coordination with state
and local CEF teams conducting GNCs. Richard Summerford
For my travels in conducting board training
For meetings regarding military bases with
throughout the USA.
leaders in Columbus GA, Little Rock
AR, Charleston SC and Augusta GA. For my continual progress after back surgery.
That I would continue to grow and strengthen my For insight for me and CEF USA as I place new
prayer base. state directors in states with vacancies.
Laura Hayes Ron Tant
That I will walk in a manner worthy of my calling, For healing from migraine headaches.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience,
That I will have the courage of Joshua, the wisdom
bearing with one another in love, eager to
of Solomon and David’s integrity of heart as I
maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of
lead USA.
peace. (From Ephesians 4.)
For USA state leader transitions and successions.
Karen Thayer
For wisdom in daily decisions.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 9 For grace in each spoken and written word. For integrity in every action
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State Chapters
Alabama – Ed Solomon, State Coordinator For 78 churches needed to partner with us to
That our board, local committees and staff will open these schools.
work in unity to move the ministry forward.
For 312 additional volunteers needed to open the
That we will grow church partnerships. schools.
For an increase in CYIA for 2019. Colorado – Sandy Schanker, State Coordinator
Praise for the momentum and impact that
Alaska – Steve McKinley, State Director
Christian Youth in Action is having in Colorado.
For a full-time director for the Fairbanks area.
That we will have unity as we battle the spiritual
For finances needed for increasingly expensive
forces of evil fighting for the souls of children.
flights to remote villages in Alaska.
Connecticut – Brian Evelich, State Director
Arizona – Brian Hughes, State Director
For a godly plan for staff recruitment and
For the children of many reservation
succession planning to strengthen the ministry.
communities that need to know Jesus.
For deeper volunteer, board and committee
For two potential staff people and finances for
involvement to strengthen leadership to reach
them to work in this area of ministry.
the children more effectively.
Praise for the newest local chapter in Yavapai
Praise for four new school relationships to bring
County (Prescott) led by Mrs. Mara Byrd.
the Gospel to more children.
For the missionary staff in Yuma and Pinal
Praise for a special summer fruit-bearing club and
counties where we are actively working to build
fair ministry.
new local chapters.
Delaware – Tim Brining, State Coordinator
Arkansas – Gary Atkins, State Director
For an effective strategy to reach more children.
Praise for great progress on our ministry
infrastructure with 1) QuickBooks--God has For a strong prayer base to move the work
provided gifted state and local chapter forward.
treasurers; 2) websites and Facebook for the
District of Columbia – Tim Flegler, Metro
state and each chapter. Praise for younger
Coordinator
volunteers who are social media savvy.
For wisdom in every decision, that all our work
That the Lord will guide us and provide the godly will honor God and reach more children with
leaders needed for “succession planning” both the Gospel.
on state and local chapter levels.
Florida – c/o USA Ministries
California, N. – Tony Cruz, State Coordinator That God will stir hearts to serve on CEF
That God will enable us to reach 20,200 children a committees in Florida.
year by the end of 2020.
That God will bring leadership to CEF of Central
That God will provide more people to pray and Florida and Marion County.
get involved so every child in our ministries will
Praise for 130 teenagers who came to CYIA
be impacted for eternity.
training this year. Praise for Chuck Martinez
California, S. – Bill Gerhardt, State Director who built the foundation of CYIA to where it is
For each of our 26 chapters to increase by three today.
clubs this year.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 10Georgia – Tyler Refling, State Coordinator For the HUB ministry center and missionary
For staff and leadership across the U.S. and housing renovations to be finished by end of
internationally to reach the level of excellence year.
God intends.
Praise for the many new Hispanic church
That CEF will be a culture of development and contacts.
discipleship to further God’s kingdom.
Praise for all the concrete and construction work
For compassion for those who are being that was donated to finish the parking lot.
persecuted across the world as they share the
Indiana – Don Phares, State Director
Gospel.
Praise for the funds ready to hire an assistant
Hawaii – Matt Walton, State Director state director who will also help with state and
For creativity in ministry to the children on every chapter fund gathering that will work well for
island. our state.
For spiritual and physical strength, health and For the person of God's choosing who will join our
protection for each worker. Indiana team in His good timing.
For children to have hearts hungry for God. For staff and committees to have open hearts and
minds, willing to obey the Lord and His plan for
Idaho – Bob Smith, State Director
Indiana's ministries.
For a local worker in the Eastern Idaho Chapter,
Magic Valley area (part of that chapter). Iowa – Beth Lamb, State Director
For a new committee to form in the Iowa Great
For eight after-school Good News Clubs
Lakes Chapter so it can be revived and
continuing this fall.
chartered again.
That we can find public school teachers in one
For new committees to form in our three
district to sponsor clubs.
unchartered chapters: Northeast, West Central
Praise for new committee members in Treasure and Highlands
Valley Chapter who have a burden for the
Kansas – Merv Wagner, State Coordinator
children and are actively involved.
For follow-up on contacts from two events: Social
For finances for the part-time local director in this Media Money Gathering and Concert Fund-
area to be able to serve full time by January. raiser.
Illinois – Katrina Forseth, State Director For expansion of the state board. The state
For the state board's three-year master plan to chairman and his wife, GNC coordinator, are
come to fruition: Build the Board, Build the Staff resigning the end of the year.
and Build Church Partnerships.
For a place for the Kansas centralized office after
Praise that most of our local chapters have my wife and I move. We are still looking for a
completed the Blueprint training. Pray for house in central Kansas.
continued follow-through on their take-away
Kentucky – Kari Ash, State Director
assignments.
Praise for sending Martha to serve as missionary
For our focus this year on "Build the Staff" as we staff in northern Kentucky.
look at filling key positions: West Central
Praise for the largest and most diverse group of
Chapter--local director, Northeast Chapter--
CYIAers we've ever had!
local director, Southern Illinois--ministry
coordinator assistant and future local director, For local directors for our two largest cities,
and state office--ministry assistant. Louisville and Lexington, where ministry is
increasing and workers are urgently needed.
Illinois, Chicago – Jonathan King, Metro Director
For funding for the Chicago Hispanic team For an assistant state director, an administrative
workers. assistant for the state office and field workers to
pioneer and develop ministry.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 11Louisiana – Mary Glover, State Director For God to encourage and strengthen the
Praise for new clubs started and for the workers.
faithfulness of workers who have been doing
For a fruitful harvest and that children’s hearts
school clubs at the same locations for many
will be hungry for God.
years.
Minnesota – c/o USA Ministries
For the new Northshore Chapter on the brink of
Praise for the October events held around the
being chartered. They will be bringing the Good
state for informational purposes and raising
News to children in the area north of Greater
funds.
New Orleans.
That each staff and volunteer will serve with the
For the strong committee already being
Lord's strength and wisdom.
developed and the local coordinator.
Mississippi – Andrew Ward, Interim State Director
Maine – c/o USA Ministries
Praise for how significant CYIA training camp has
Praise that many children came to know Jesus as
become in the lives of the students. Several
their Savior during summer ministries.
students now serve on staff at the camp.
That we might do a good job in our follow-up
For the ministry we're working to develop in the
ministry.
southern Delta.
For our state board as we consider the need for a
Praise for staff member Lily Ann Gerhardt who
new state director.
has developed the work in the Vicksburg area.
Maryland – Martha Wright, State Director For God to raise up a local committee to further
Praise for new schools opening for Good News the ministry.
Clubs in various parts of the state.
Missouri – c/o USA Ministries
Praise for recent all-day training for new, For God to provide a state director to lead staff
potential and existing board members. and oversee the ministry.
For our five local committees as they work to For God to give the state board passion to lead
expand the ministry. and a clear vision for the ministry going
forward.
For $50,000 for our state headquarters to hire
more staff. Montana – Dave Howe, State Director
For God to increase the monthly support of CEF of
Massachusetts – Tim Beachell, State Director
Montana.
Praise for church groups from other states that
helped to make our inner-city camp a reality. For committee members for the South Central
For someone to take over as state director. District (Billings).
For Amy as she will be taking over our CYIA For new state board members.
program.
For Jerry Ohs, state chairman, as he continues to
Michigan – Dan Hoven, State Director deal with cancer.
Praise for two new local chapters needing
Nebraska – Jonathan Musgrave, State Director
directors.
For the Elisha Campaign to double our ministry
Michigan, Upper – coordinators. and impact through 2020: finances, staff,
partnership with churches, volunteers and
Praise for one of the largest and most successful
especially children reached.
board and committee Blueprint training
conferences with all chapters represented. That God will increase our state board and local
committee members: bold in faith, influential in
That the conference results in stronger
church and community and God-honoring in all
committees taking the lead in ministry
they do.
development in their chapters.
For favor with God and people as we share what
For a new state director and eight local directors.
He is doing in and through CEF.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 12Nevada, N. – c/o USA Ministries Praise for new directors (4), new chapters (5) and
For a state director. ministry growth.
For a local director for Reno/Washoe County. N. Dakota – Todd Erickson, State Director
For our Williston Basin Chapter and Northwest
Nevada, S. – c/o USA Ministries
Chapter as we search for leaders to grow the
For God to call faithful prayer partners to provide
ministry.
a strong foundation for the ministry to grow.
For our Northeast Chapter committee currently in
For a fruitful harvest and that the hearts of
a rebuild phase, with new members joining the
children will turn to God.
team this fall.
New Hampshire – c/o USA Ministries
For Shar Carlson who is working to extend our
For a team of volunteer trainers and wisdom for
Youth Challenge program throughout the state.
moving the ministry forward.
For wisdom to add another week to our Camp
Praise for two new staff members, a new state Good News program.
coordinator and a new area coordinator.
For Kim Erickson and our state board as we
New Jersey – Jim Gutacker, State Director decide how to best grow this ministry in 2019.
For two new staff missionaries who are raising
Ohio – Mark Horner, State Director
support.
Praise for passionate directors who are fervently
For new board and committee members seeking opportunities to reach children and
statewide. expand their areas.
Praise for a great summer ministry training For chapters in need of directors: Cincinnati,
school. Columbus, Hocking and Ross counties.
New Mexico – c/o USA Ministries For more committee members for Cleveland and
Columbus and for more state board members.
For faithful prayer partners to provide a strong
foundation for the ministry to grow. For God’s help to pioneer new counties and
wisdom as we seek leadership.
For God to turn the hearts of children to Him.
Oklahoma – c/o USA Ministries
New York – c/o USA Ministries
For a fruitful harvest and for God to turn the
Pray for a fruitful harvest
hearts of children to Him.
For faithful prayer partners to provide a strong
For faithful prayer partners to provide a strong
foundation for the ministry to grow.
foundation for the ministry to grow.
For God to turn the hearts of children to Him.
Oregon – c/o USA Ministries
New York City – Betsy Maddox, Metro Director Praise for 148 CYIA students this year and 66
For church partnerships for ten school Good staff, reaching 1,039 children and for the
News Clubs this year. missions offering of $56,738!
For more missionaries in our ministry area: For 200 Christmas Party Clubs this year, reaching
directors for Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and a at least 3,000 children with the Gospel.
coordinator of Hispanic ministries.
Pennsylvania – Mark Wyland, State Director
N. Carolina – Bob Fowler, State Director For wisdom for the state board and state director
For ministry unity, church partnerships, funding to help our staff be effective in reaching
for new leaders and expansion of the ministry. children in their local areas.
For Good News Clubs in all 1,200 public For wisdom as we look to expand school cyber
elementary schools (163 currently). Good News Clubs and for much fruit.
For established ministry in all 100 counties (80 For new local directors for two areas and for an
currently). assistant state director.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 13Rhode Island – c/o USA Ministries Utah – Eric Lo, State Coordinator
Praise for new clubs beginning. Praise for Utah tapping into financial resources
through foundations and successful grant
For faithful prayer partners to provide a strong
writing.
foundation for the ministry to grow.
For God to open the hearts of potential grant
For the Lord to turn the hearts of children to Him.
makers.
S. Carolina – Lee Stillinger, State Director
For success in setting up GNCs in family shelters
That we will keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus,
in Ogden.
possess the mind of Christ, understand the will
of God, choose to obey in faith and are not Vermont – Fred Thompson, State Director
carried away by our feelings. For wisdom in every decision that all our work
will honor God and reach more children with
That the Lord will protect us from distraction,
the Gospel.
dissention, division, discouragement and defeat.
Virginia – Rita Beale, State Coordinator
S. Dakota – Nathan Middaugh, Assistant State
For an effective strategy to reach more children.
Director
That God is glorified, believers are encouraged, For a strong prayer base to move the work
and funds joyfully provided at our upcoming forward.
state banquet in Huron.
Washington – Jeff Kiser, State Director
For a refreshing Christmas break for our staff. Praise for new laborers over the past few months.
Praise for new Good News Clubs starting in For solid partnerships with local churches as we
Aberdeen and partnerships in Huron to handle strive to help them become equipped to reach
clubs previously dependent on CEF staff. their "Jerusalem."
Praise for the many new board and committee West Virginia – Harry Boekell, State Director
members. That we will increase the number of after-school
Good News Clubs by 20 percent this school
Tennessee, Memphis – Janie Walker, Metro Director
year.
Praise for 30 after-school clubs restarted in
elementary schools with 17 partnering Praise for local CEF committees going through the
churches. Blueprint and Setting the Course training.
Praise for the successful organizational training Wisconsin – Jonathan Schussman, State Director
the Memphis Metro Board received this fall. For local directors needed in Greater Madison,
North Central and Upper Fox River Chapters.
Texas, E. – Nathan Holman, Assistant to State
Director For wisdom for doctors to find answers to
For new CEF ministry in the Brazos Valley area. multiple staff health issues.
For a new local director in San Antonio. That we will be able to reach into counties where
we have no ministry established.
Texas, W. – Janet Johnson, State Director
Praise for eight people serving on the ministry For building our board and committees.
committee to start a chapter in the Midland
Wyoming – Tim Hickman, State Director
area. Pray for them as they step out in faith.
For Jimmy Lundy, our new local director intern
For God's provision of people to start this chapter. for the Central Chapter.
For our CEF staff, board and committee members For a chapter to be established in the southwest
in West Texas to trust God completely with the corner of our state.
ministry, to seek His guidance and to follow
For many volunteers needed from local churches
Him.
to staff available clubs.
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Financial Services
Stephanie Bartz That my son and daughters will get back to going
That I will fear the Lord and faithfully serve Him. to church on a regular basis
That I will remember the wonderful things He has That I will let God guide me as I serve him each
done for me. day at work
Nancy Butler Peggy Kampmann
That both my children will start going to church For CEF to be good stewards of the funds given by
again with their families. our faithful donors.
That my grandsons, Jaiden and Cameron, stay For my heart to be sensitive to God’s voice.
healthy and strong and continue to be eager to
Dick Shirrell
learn about God.
For the Lord’s provision of CEF financial
Praise for a loving and caring husband and family. resources.
Sherry Dewey For wisdom and guidance in good stewardship of
For good health for family. all funds to share the Gospel.
For healing for family from the passing of my For the spiritual growth of the Financial Services
father and brother. team
That God will use me in a mighty way this year to
reach the children and lost family members.
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Creative Services
Ashley Alden Yolanda Derstine
For creativity and ideas as we write and develop That I will show the love of Christ daily in my
curriculum to be used around the world. actions and speech.
That I will manage my time and roles well. That our adult children will trust fully in Christ.
For wisdom for us as we raise Ethan and teach For the salvation of our three grandchildren.
him about Jesus.
Brianna Frook
Jonathan Alden That I would work to glorify God in everything.
For God's blessing on the new video projects in
That I would seek God first.
the works.
That my love for God’s Word would continue to
Praise for the provision of personal finances and a
grow.
new house without foundation problems.
Hillary Goodwin
Thomas Bates
That my time spent on copyright-related work
For protection for our ministry around the world
will be a blessing to CEF worldwide.
and that those who oppose our ministry will
come to know Christ. For my husband and me as we raise our kids to
know and love Jesus--that they would trust Him
That the doors of North Korea will open to Good
as Savior at a young age and live for God.
News Clubs.
That I will be able to reduce stress and care for
For my MS to stay under control.
myself better so I can better care for my family.
That I will grow as a spiritual leader and lead my
Todd Hacker
children to love Christ and others.
That God will help me and my family find a home.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 16 That God will give me wisdom and understanding For my dad as he works at New Orleans Mission
as I try to further my skills for God’s glory. with people who have various addictions; that
he will be able to assist them without being
Nathan Hamilton
overwhelmed.
For creativity and wisdom as I help develop and
revise resources for reaching children with Peter Petkof
God's truth. That I will be able to raise all the support I need
by the end of the year.
For my family to enjoy growing closer to God and
to one another. That this year will bring me closer to God.
For God's wisdom and healing as I deal with That I will gain plenty of experience this year
ongoing health problems and for grace to through my job.
joyfully serve even when I don't feel well.
Sarah Porch
Deb Hane That God will continue to grow me in the
For wisdom and strength to accomplish the work knowledge of Him and His will for me.
before me in a way that gives God glory.
That God will help me to be faithful in my service
For Gabi, Nathan, Andrew and Cala (sophomore in in GNC and my church.
college) to grow in their faith and love for the
For wisdom for me and my family in dealing with
Lord and follow Him.
some health concerns.
For God to move in my mom, Sharon, Jeff and Ted
Carla Ratcliff
to believe in Him.
For wisdom, insight and creativity as I lead
Philip Neves Creative Services; that I will be a godly leader, a
That God will convict and chasten two of my friend to my team and an encouragement to
cousins who professed to know Him and are them.
now living lifestyles contrary to His Word and
That our team will have unity and glorify God in
that they will return to the Lord.
serving Him and one another.
That I'll increase in the knowledge of God and be
That the team will effectively and efficiently
filled with the knowledge of His will.
develop print, audio and video materials that
Stephen Nogueras glorify God and serve people around the world.
That we will be productive as interns this year
and all will go well.
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Production/CEF Press
For the team involved with creating, producing and For wisdom in getting pain relief from back
distributing literature: issues.
That each staff member will grow in their love for For a more Christ-like attitude in all I do.
God and one another.
Rich Derstine
For each one to be strong in the Lord for their For our grown children, Stephen, Nathan and
specific task. David, to return to the Lord.
That we will effectively and creatively meet the For our equipment and our bodies to work well.
literature needs of teachers and children
Karyn Dothage
worldwide.
Praise for improvements and repairs on the
Denise Bass building exterior this summer, for the funds
For strength and stamina to do each task in my provided to paint the building and for a folder
department. donated to Press in August.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 17 That we will be able to meet deadlines. That Dale and I will draw closer to the Lord.
That I will have a deeper trust in the Lord’s For our grandson to come to the Lord at an early
provision. age.
Chico Goetz Sheila Manes
For my health issues, that I would heal For the salvation of my grandkids.
completely.
For health for Bob and me.
That as new empty nesters, Cindy and I will be
That I will always keep Jesus as my focus.
better communicators.
Fred Pry
Judy Hagan
That I would be filled with the knowledge of God’s
That I will look to God in everything I do, hear
will for the many decisions I am called on to
Him and do His will.
make.
Praise for faithful volunteers who come weekly to
That I would live as a worthy ambassador of God,
help stuff mail.
pleasing Him.
Praise for equipment and supplies provided to
Jim Woodhead
complete our jobs.
For Matt M, a friend of mine, who has life
Gale Heilig problems.
For harmony and safety within the production
For my nephew David M. who is in prison.
team.
For our son Jake who needs guidance.
For good health.
For our son Andy and his wife Irma to trust the
For efficiency on the machines and for products to
Lord.
be finished on time.
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Customer Services
Barb Bachelder Lucy Scherder
For good health for my children and For the salvation of unsaved family members.
grandchildren.
That I will be an encouragement to those who call
That my grandchildren will grow spiritually as to place orders.
they grow physically.
For discipline and a discerning spirit to be
That my Good News Club will reach more children obedient to God’s calling.
with the Gospel.
Lynn Woodhead
Shaun Chandler That our sons and daughter-in-law will turn to the
For my wife Jennifer as she homeschools our Lord.
boys, Shane and Caleb, and that they will be
That the Lord will bless our efforts as our
attentive and take in what is taught.
department focuses on promoting CEF
That Jonathan and I will be able to keep up with literature.
orders in shipping and that I will be able to keep
Praise for the good team I have in Customer
up with things in the warehouse.
Service and Shipping.
Jonathan Frost
Dee York
That the materials I send out will be used to lead
That I will be a good example spiritually to my
many children to Christ.
kids and grandkid.
That I will be diligent in using the information I
received in TCE 1 this fall.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 18 That as I speak on the phone every day I will be encouragement to them.
able to help callers with CEF material and be an
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Global Partnership Ministry
Aaron Baker For good contacts for annuities, estate planning
That daily I will be anxious for nothing, pray and stock gifts;
about everything and be thankful for blessings,
For the sale of Oregon property.
great and small.
Becky Munson
That I will trust in God with my whole heart, lean
For CEF to fill openings for national, state and
not on my own understanding and in all my
local leadership positions.
ways acknowledge Him.
That our prodigal son will return to faith.
That I will die to self and that Amy, Adam, Asa and
all others will see Jesus in me. Mark Munson
For wisdom for ourselves and our CEF leadership.
Seth Beeson
That I will continue to trust God over this next That we will be successful and fruitful in our jobs
year and seek to glorify Him in all areas of my at CEF.
life.
Tim Noe
That my desire to learn more about God will For God’s divine appointments with prospective
continue to deepen and grow. donors to help provide training, equipping and
support for CEF worldwide.
Bekah Challis
For continued personal growth in my relationship For safety in travel as we visit donors and for
with God, in my life and in my families’ lives. God’s provision in every detail.
Praise for God’s direction in my life this past year. For God to draw Barbara, me, our children and
grandchildren nearer to Christ daily.
For my church, “The Summit,” as we search for a
new pastor since the founding pastor left to Brendan Troost
pursue another ministry. For the Global Partnership Ministries department
as we acclimate to our staffing adjustments and
Nathan Collins
increased workload.
That my best friend back home will accept God
into His life. For our department as we learn and implement
the new Blackbaud CRM software, particularly
For clear focus to make strong connections and
during the holiday rush season.
encourage those in ministry.
For my continual health needs related to a chronic
For wisdom in managing my time.
heart condition and severe migraines.
John Luck
Tim Tuttle
For wisdom for my brother and me as we settle
My dad is 90 with dementia and waiting in a
our mom’s estate.
nursing home until God decides to bring him
For creativity, vision and great ideas to present home. We are praying God will take him soon!
CEF to our partners in a way that will resonate
My 24-year-old son is high on my prayer list. I am
with them and result in resources for the
waiting on God to finish breaking Luke of his
ministry.
strong will to do it all his way and to push God
Nerus McEwen to the side. Luke knows truth and knows
For my personal walk with the Lord and for my ultimately what it all comes down to.
family’s.
For two Bible classes that I lead.
CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 19 I am very thankful for the wonderful life God has That Andrew and I will continue to follow the
and is allowing me to enjoy during this portion Lord, be sensitive to His calling and will quickly
of our eternity. My family is very blessed! turn from sin when it is revealed.
Stephanie York That God will lead us into a deeper relationship
Praise that our family is healthy, and our daughter with Himself and that we can be a blessing to
Madelyn is growing big and strong. those around us.
That I will continue to balance my time at home
and work appropriately.
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Human Resources
Kayla Olsen That my children and grandchildren will have a
For the future ministry God has for me when I close walk with the Lord.
move to Chicago.
That the students at Jonesburg Elementary School
For my foster sister, Victoria--that living with us Good News Club will receive the Gospel eagerly
will impact her for salvation and lead her to a and trust in the Lord with all their hearts.
close relationship with God.
Dottie Whitney
That whatever happens with Victoria, our family That I will be aware and sensitive to those in need
will trust God’s plan and cherish the time we of encouragement and know the best way to
have with her. encourage them.
Mary Watson That I will be like Barnabas and be the daughter
For wisdom and perseverance in serving the staff of encouragement.
as director of Human Resources.
For health and strength to continue serving Him.
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Facilities
Dean Hunsucker Moriah Jones
That we will continue to grow as a team. Praise God for my recent marriage to Montell.
Pray we would build a strong marriage.
Mark Johnson
For my family to be healthy and safe. Chad Yost
For Cody, my oldest son, that he will seek God’s
For the Lord’s guidance in ministry and life.
direction and leading in his life.
Clark Kemper
For my son who is in college.
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CEF World Day of Prayer 2018 Page 20Housekeeping
Yzabel Alvarez Pray as Abby determines her career path.
Praise for all my supportive brothers and sisters
Crystal Seiler
in Christ.
That I will glorify Christ in my work and everyday
That I may be a good example of Christ to my activities.
peers and have a godly influence at school and
That I will take more time to enjoy life and not try
anywhere.
to rush through it.
That I may listen to God for what He wants for my
That I will be a good supervisor over my staff and
future.
as an RA over the interns.
Mitch Fahland
Zach York
Please pray for my health issues.
For college and career and time for everything I
Pray that Kelley and I would draw closer to the need to do.
Lord in our life together
For God’s blessing on housekeeping.
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Dining Services
Mary Drieman For wisdom and grace in my leadership role in the
For family health and safety for my family during kitchen and that I will be a good spiritual leader
several trips and travel this fall. to my team.
For all my nieces and nephews to grow up with Cody Watson
hearts for God and for all to have a relationship For growth in the youth ministry at Frieden’s UCC
with Him. where I serve as youth pastor.
Rhonda Moore Julie Yost
For my unsaved family members. That my children will have a great school year.
For my family’s health and our walk with God. For discernment for future plans for my daughter
after graduation.
Susie Rowan
For grace to deal with daily challenges and pain in
my hands from Dupuytren’s Contracture
Disease.
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First Impressions and Connections
Elin Hoke strength for those struggling with ministry
That I would continue to be a help and stay fatigue.
organized in my work.
For God to heal the heart of our nation and that it
That my family would stay strong in their will be brought back to God.
ministry and reaching the community.
Billy Wilson
Carol Tant That I would continue to strive in my relationship
For God to receive all the glory for the ministry of with Christ and God’s continued provision and
CEF. blessing on my CEF ministry.
For God to encourage our workers who serve For my two middle siblings who struggle with
faithfully day in and day out. For comfort and addiction.
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Education
Dave Bachelder Lynne Herlein
For continued strength and guidance as I teach at For the CMI students to finish strong—just ten
CMI and God’s direction for the future. days until graduation.
Praise for God’s leading in my personal life and That the students will be used in mighty ways to
walk with Him and for my children who all walk expand God’s kingdom in the place He has
with the Lord and serve Him. called them to serve.
Praise for 47 years of ministry with CEF. That I will continually draw close to the Lord and
that He would be honored in my work and life.
Lisa Deam
That I will have an ever-increasing desire to study Linda Martz
God’s Word and a deeper burden for the lost, That the Lord will continue to give stamina and
seeking every opportunity to witness. good health as I serve the students and staff.
That I will teach with passion and clarity at CMI. For the vast number of details I am responsible
for and enjoy doing.
That I will have a servant’s heart and godly
attitude as I minister to each CMI student. Praise for God’s blessings and care throughout
this year in working through my mother’s
Tim Deam
estate—that final details will be expedited
For wisdom in teaching and communicating
correctly.
effectively to the CMI students.
Cheryl Oetting
That I will be more intentional in prayer and
For CMI Online spring registration that begins
studying God’s Word.
November 19; for at least 50 students.
Faith Dugan
That I will be able to manage my time as the next
That the word about online training will spread so
two months will be very busy for me with CMI
believers worldwide will be equipped to share
online registration and the registration of
the Gospel with children in their own country,
spring TCE courses on the field.
community and culture.
For my husband Jeff as he manages and makes
Praise that I’ve passed the half-way mark toward
decisions concerning our farm operation.
a Doctorate in Educational Ministry. Pray that I
will complete the program well and that my Lynda Pongracz
now 92-year-old father will be able to attend Praise for over 363,000 teachers worldwide
my graduation and enjoy the celebration. trained in CEF ministries last year.
Kaitie Harmer For wisdom and vision for the regional education
That I will know Christ and make him known. directors who oversee Institutes and other
training in their regions.
Becca Goodwin
That I will seek to make time with the Lord a For instructors of teachers around the world, that
priority and grow deeper in my walk with Him. their efforts will result in thousands of teachers
trained to reach and disciple children.
That I will see how I can serve God and minister
to others. Praise for the faithful and hard-working team God
has placed in the department of education.
That my brothers Tim and Dave will come back to
the Lord or be saved if they are not. They are For us as we train leaders and develop and update
both living secular lives at the moment. training materials, that we will do our work
with excellence and see a multiplication of
workers.
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