School Ministry in the USA!

As we share a report of what God is doing in the Philippine and Ugandan schools, inevitably people will comment, “if only that could happen here.” Yes, we agree with that sentiment and pray that countries where it is still possible to teach Biblical values in the school classrooms during school time will take full advantage of that strategic open door. However, we’ve also been encouraged to learn of some of the ways that people on this continent are letting their lights shine in the schools near them!

One such example comes from one of my (Ruth) sisters. It was wonderful to chat a bit (way too brief but given the number of people at our Thanksgiving celebration, it was good) with both her and her husband. For several years now, as an outreach into their community, my sister has been teaching an after school Good News Club, a program of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), with several other ladies in an elementary school. The numbers have risen to the point that this year, they have split the club into two! Now my sister, her husband, and their son are teaching the children from the older grades while others continue on with children from the younger grades! I was so pleased to hear that each group has about 17 regular attendees! And equally heart-warming was to learn that the school teachers of both classrooms being used for the clubs are Christians! And as icing on the cake, my nephew, who owns a small business on the side, seeks to use any profit for the Lord’s work. For a couple of years now, he has offered a free week at the Maine CEF summer camp for all who have perfect club attendance during the year. Last year, over 12 children enjoyed a week of Christian camp due to their faithful attendance and my nephew’s generosity! God is still very much at work in this continent too—praise Him!