February 2019 Update

February, 2019

I believe that you all know that I am currently dividing my time between the local (Southeast Wi) and State (CEF of WI) chapters.   It has added variety to my schedule!   I am in more of a support role.    Helping where needed.    Much of what I am doing is related to technical “stuff”  -  internet, online forms, tracking registrations and reminding chapters when of missing documentation.   It doesn’t sound as exciting as working directly with the children and volunteers, but certainly a necessary part of the ministry. 

I have been working with several chapters that don’t currently have local directors yet have ministry going on.   I have been helping with keeping the ministry going.  I’m still seen at some of the training in Southeast and I am also working with the middle schoolers and JYC program.  I’ve also been doing some computer related projects for the local chapter. 

Time sure has passed quickly.   I remember as a high schooler thinking that 2020 was far into the future.  Yet it is next year!   For me, 2020 marks 40 years of full time ministry with CEF.  God has shown Himself faithful in providing for the need all these years.  Some of you have been giving toward my support during these years. I am very grateful to each of you and God for your prayers, encouragement and support.  As the years have passed, people gave as they were able.   The group of regular supporters changes slightly each year.  Some that gave during those first years of ministry are now in heaven.   Or are not able to give because of changing circumstances.   A few of you have just recently started to support. 

For this year, I have been asked to increase my financial support base by $8400.   This seems that an insurmountable goal.   The approach that CEF has is “Ask God and Tell His People”.    I am asking God to provide the needed funding.  And now I am sharing with you the need.  Will you ask God if you could be part of meeting this goal.   As God prompts you to give, be sure to earmark it as Assistant to the Director and add my Account # HQ00 3699 in the memo line or use the response slip so that it will be applied to the goal.  

Another of my goals is to send out more updates.   Email is a quicker and easier way of communication.   Please send me your email address, and I’d be glad to include you in future updates.   Send your email address by emailing me at cgross@cefwi.org or on the response slip.  The need is both for financial and prayer support.     

I appreciate your interest in the ministry to which I am called by God.   Thank you so much.

On behalf of the children,

Carolyn

Carolyn Gross

Assistant to the Directors of

CEF of WI & Southeast Wi

March 2019 Update

 This month Christian Youth in Action is on the minds of many in CEF of Wisconsin.   March 31 is the deadline for young people to sign up to be summer missionaries and attend CYIA (Christian Youth In Action).  We are anticipating that 40-45 young people will be attending the training this summer.  

A tendency of mankind is to put things off until the last minute!  Though we are expecting that 40 young people will sign up,  there are only 5 who have completed there application by mid-March.   The last two weeks will be busy for me as I process these applications and communicate results to the local chapters.   Pray for those that God wants to attend to listen to His call.

Appreciate the expression of love to those of you who responded to my recent letter regarding needed additional support.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.  Thank you also for those who are continuing to give.  It is confirmation that this is where God wants me.  THANK YOU.

 

Carolyn

March, 2019

Praise

à For safety during the harsh weather

à For a new club starting in Holcombe WI. 

à For a good response to my letter regarding support.

à For good progress on customizing the special computer software

à For the opportunities to train and equip children’s workers.

Pray

à For Good News Clubs to finish strong.  Many of them will have their last meeting in March or April

à Pray for God’s choice of Summer Missionaries to work in the Wisconsin. 

à Continue to pray that God would supply the additional $6900 needed in order for me to continue ministering with CEF in Wisconsin

à That preparations in anticipation of having hip surgery this summer will go well.

à For local directors & committee members for several chapters.

à For wisdom as I work in my position  as Assistant to the State Director/Teacher Trainer as well as Assistant to the Exec Director in Southeast WI