“What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” What gives something its value? Is it rare, scarce, or sentimental? What qualities make something precious and valuable? We assign value to something that is important to us. Jesus tells us what is most precious and valuable to Him. You are! God …

Genesis 22:1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “ Abraham !” And he said, “ Here I am .” Genesis 46:2 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “ Jacob, Jacob .” And he said, “ Here I am .” Exodus 3:4 When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to …

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Have you ever experienced Difficulty, Distress, or Danger? In all circumstances, the Lord has an answer for you in His Word - the Bible. He has not left you helpless, hopeless, or hapless. Psalm 50:15 “And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” The …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7  And the peace of God, which …

"I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." - Song of Solomon 2:1 May's birth flowers are lilies of the valley and hawthorn. The song "The Lily of The Valley" comes to mind. The chorus of the song calls Jesus as the "lily of the Valley" (Song of Solomon 2:1-2), and "the bright and morning star" …

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures," Unity is a state of oneness and harmony. When we …

Big Idea: God gives you His strenght to be bold for Him. Scripture: Acts 9:20-31 Memory Verse: “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." -Romans 5:8 ESV Word Up!: God is strong! From the moment that Saul met Jesus on the road to Damascus, his life …

Submitted by Ms. Pam Burton TCUSD Good News Club Team Leader and Area Coordinator Photo: Courtesy of TCUSD Good News Club Teachers on March 30, 2022 @Arcadia County Park #NationalWalkInTheParkDay #NationalSiblingDay Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together …

Submitted by Pam Burton TCUSD Good News Club Team Leader & Area Coordinator Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just us through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned” When God first created man in the Garden of Eden, everything was …

Big Idea: Are you willing to follow God's directions? Scripture: Acts 8:3-4; 9:1-22 Memory Verse: “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." -Romans 5:8 ESV Word Up!: God can save anyone! Saul tried to “earn” God’s approval by following His laws …

Big Idea: God gives peace and courage in persecution. Scripture: Acts 5: 12-42 Memory Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” -John 14:27 ESV Word Up!: The Holy Spirit gives peace …

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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us," - Hebrews 12:1 Thank you to our committee board and supporters of CEF Ministry that we were able …

Big Idea: Believe on the Lord Jesus to save you. Scripture: Acts 2:1-41 Memory Verse: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the …

Big Idea: Jesus' death and resurrection mean that you can be forgiven of your sin if you believe in Him. Scripture: Matthew 28; Luke 24; Acts 1:1-14 Memory Verse: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, …

Big Idea: Jesus can help you obey God when you are tempted. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Romans 5; Hebrews 2; 4 Memory Verse: “For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” -Hebrews 2:18 ESV Word Up!: Jesus wins! Series 3 Lesson 5 …

Big Idea: Only Jesus can save you. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, 13-17; Luke 1:5-24, 39-45, 57-65; John 1:26-29; Luke 3:1-22 Memory Verse: “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” -Philippians 2:13 ESV Word Up!: Only Jesus saves! This week’s lesson introduces …

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Big Idea: Follow Jesus’ example of obedience. Scripture: Luke 2:40-52 Memory Verse: “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” -Philippians 2:13 ESV Word Up!: Obey God! In today’s Bible lesson, we get a glimpse into the boyhood of Jesus when he was 12 years …

Big Idea: Worship the Lord Jesus as your King. Scripture:Matthew 2:1-23; Luke 2:39-40 Memory Verse: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” -Luke 2:11 ESV Word Up!: Jesus is King! This week’s lesson was a Biblical and historical account of the wise men …

Big Idea: Jesus is the Savior God promised to send. Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20 Memory Verse: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” -Luke 2:11 ESV Word Up!: God keeps His promises! In this lesson, we see God‘s faithfulness …

This content is sourced from cefonline.com #TeachKidsArticles. Original Author: Lydia Kaiser Listen to more content like this on the CEF Teach Kids podcast through your favorite podcast platform.  #TeachKids #KidsMin For some people, it’s hard enough to get back to church in person let alone go to …

1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2  For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3  and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine …

Lesson 6: Jacob and Esau Are Reunited Big Idea: God wants to make you more like Jesus. Scripture : Genesis 29:1-30; 31:3, 17-18; 32:3-32; 33:1-4, 18-20; 35:1, 9-15, 27-29 Memory Verse: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Teaching …

Lesson 5: God Changes Jacob Big Idea: Jesus can change you from the inside out. Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-28:5, 10-22 Memory Verse: “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12 ESV Word Up!: Jesus can change me! Teaching …

Dear CEFSGV Friends and Family, Happy Spring 2022! You may have seen fireworks that lit up the sky in commemoration of the new year! How amazing is our Creator God to speak of “lights” and it came to be in the very beginning. The Bible says in Genesis 1:3, "Let there be light"; and there was light. …

Big Idea: God has provided a Savior for you. Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 11:17-19 Memory Verse: “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12 ESV Word Up!: God provided the Savior! Teaching Objective: The unsaved child …

Big Idea: Depend on your faithful God to keep His promises! Scripture: Genesis 12:2; 15:1-6; 17:1-7, 15-19; 18:1-15; 21:1-7; Romans 4:3 Memory Verse: “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” -1 Thessalonians 5:24 ESV Word Up!: God is faithful! Aren’t you thankful that God is faithful? …

This content is sourced from cefonline.com #TeachKidsArticles. Original Author: Lydia Kaiser Listen to more content like this on the CEF Teach Kids podcast through your favorite podcast platform.  #TeachKids #KidsMin Even though COVID restrictions have lifted, some people are having a hard time …

Big Idea: Faith is trusting in Jesus alone to be saved. Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9; Romans 4:3, 11-21 Memory Verse: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” -1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Word Up!: Trust in Jesus alone! Living by faith—that isn’t as easy as it …

YTD Stats (Sept-Nov 2021) Gospel reached to 676 children (112 professions of faith) Spring Super Seminar Date: Saturday, January 22, 2021 Time: 9:30AM - 4:00PM Start raise your expectations today! Challenge God on His promises! Be bold and claim them! Children in Stanton Elementary School Good News …

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a manobserving his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into …

Light of Life Cheer (Word Up!): Jesus is the Light! We are all born into the world with a problem called sin that we need to be saved from. The Bible says that sin is like darkness because it blinds us from seeing the truth and keeps us separated from God. Jesus is totally different from everything …

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is …

By QuaranTunes GENESIS, The beginning of days EXODUS, God’s people were slaves He gave them His law in LEVITICUS In NUMBERS they wandered in the wilderness DEUTERONOMY, blessings or curse Five books of Moses are the first They’re called the Law, now let’s see The 12 books of Israel’s history JOSHUA …

Dear San Gabriel Valley Friends and Family, As Thanksgiving Holiday approaches, we look forward to the season of giving thanks and count the myriad of ways in which God blesses us. In today's self-indulgent culture, indifference and lack of appreciation is very common. But as Christians, we are …

Submitted by Pam Burton Psalm 113 is part of a collection of Psalms in what is known as the Hallel (from which we get the word Hallelujah) that the Israelites sang during various yearly festivals. Psalm 113 proclaims that God is worthy of our worship. Although He is enthroned in the highest place, …

Psalm 34:19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 “ We are  hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed;  we are  perplexed, but not in despair;   persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—" 1 Peter 4:12 …

Big Idea: Live your life to bring glory to God. Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Memory Verse: "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Word Up! : Give glory to God! “Where do all of the different languages come from?” Many children will not …

Big Idea: God, who is just, can save you from sin. Children will learn that God, who is just, can save them from sin. God had to punish sin. The evil of fallen mankind that was seen in Cain’s murder of Abel was only the beginning of man’s depravity. The people on Earth had become so violent the …

Submitted by Pam Burton, Good News Club Teacher @ TCUSD Sourced from VENTURE magazine. Copyright ©️ 1977 by Christian Service Brigade. 1. The Bible, God's Word, was originally written on the scrolls in the Hebrew language (the language spoken by the Israelites during the Old Testament times). 2. To …

Submitted by Pam Burton Do you know why you were given the name you have? Was it to honor a special relative, or was it given because of the season in which you were born, or was it because your parents simply liked the meaning of your name? Whatever the reason, your name is very important! In …

Big Idea: Faith is the only way to come to God. Our world is broken. People go their own way all the time, leading to acts of evil around the globe. The brokenness that entered the world with the sin of Adam and Eve is exemplified in Cain’s murder of his brother. Today’s Evangelistic Narrative …

#OctoberNewsletter Dear CEF® San Gabriel Valley Family and Friends, Job 35:10 "... God my Maker, who gives songs in the night." We praise God for His sovereignty and faithfulness! Despite all the challenges, our chapter is continuously blessed to stay on mission. Because our chapter office is under …

Big Idea: Believe on Jesus to save you from sin. Why do bad things happen? Why do people get sick and die? These are very real questions that the children you teach may be wondering. The story of Adam and Eve in this Evangelistic Narrative Bible lesson supplies the answer to these questions. …

Big Idea: You can know God the Creator King. Children are bombarded with the theory of evolution and many cultural influences that say, “There is no God!” This Evangelistic Doctrinal Bible lesson on Creation is critical for today’s children. They can know that not only is there a God, but He is the …

Submitted By Pam Burton How many of us have stood at the ocean water’s edge and felt the wet sand pull from beneath our feet? There’s a geological term for this called liquefaction. If we so choose, our feet can stand upon the Sure Foundation that will not give way which is Jesus Christ the Rock of …

Lesson 1 The King Has Spoken! Big Idea: The Bible is God’s true message to you. Today’s children are growing up in a secular culture that is increasingly intolerant of biblical Christianity. Many children don’t know who the one true God is, let alone what the Bible is and why they should trust it. …

Big Idea: You can remember to say thank you to God! Even with all the hard things that can happen in the lives of the children today, they still have much to be thankful for! This lesson helps point children to the eternal things they can thank God for -- things that will neer change no matter the …

In alphabetical order with Old Testament and New Testament verses. Who is God to you? The Bible tells us He is God Almighty, the Creator, the Everlasting God, the God who sees you, and so much more! The Lord already knows everything about you (see you Psalm 139) and He wants you to know Him …

Big Idea: Jesus has power to save you from sin and rule your life. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” Peter declared. He understood. Peter got it. Jesus is the Christ—the anointed one. He is God Himself who came to Earth. Yet Peter and the other disciples didn’t understand the …

#September Newsletter Dear CEF® San Gabriel Valley Family and Friends, Proverbs 22:6 "Start children off on the way they should go, ... and even when they are old they will not turn from it." During this time of uncertainty, we can be assured that God loves us, wants us to know Him, and has a plan …

Big Idea: Jesus is your only hope for salvation. In this evangelistic narrative lesson, the story of the ten lepers was told. They were banished from society, but one man was an outcast for an additional reason. He was a Samaritan. Even without leprosy this man would have been ostracized. Add to …

By Pam Burton John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the WAY, and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” Have you ever been lost on the road despite your best efforts with Google maps or had your vision on the road obscured and can’t see the road ahead? Seven hundred …

Big Idea: Jesus came to make the way for you to have eternal life! Jesus did many amazing things while He was on Earth—so many, in fact, that the Bible says they are innumerable (John 21:25). Jesus did not come just to show He is the great physician. He did not come just to show He is the provider. …

Big Idea: Jesus is the all-powerful God. You can trust Him! The waves were crashing. The wind was howling. The rain was pouring. The disciples were panicking. But the Lord was sleeping. He had perfect peace in the midst of the storm. The disciples could have had that same peace. They could have …

By Pam Burton In the Bible we learn that the Lord has many names for Himself that reveal His character. One of the names of the Lord is Jehovah-Nissi which means “the Lord our Banner”. We can find the reference for this in Exodus 17:15 “and Moses built an altar, and named it the Lord is My Banner”. …

Big Idea: You can know God through Jesus. We have access to the Creator of the universe, who loves us personally. In fact, He sent His only Son to bring a new level of revelation to us. Through Jesus we see the attributes of the Father displayed in tangible ways. Jesus is the healer, protector, …

What does a heart make you think of? When you see a heart you might think of love or nice things. When the Bible talks about the heart it's talking about the part of you that thinks, feels, and makes decisions. Help kids learn more of what the Bible says about the heart in this video! "And I will …

Big Idea: You can praise God that He is always at work in your life. The book of Esther has such a satisfying ending—God’s people are saved and His enemies destroyed! Throughout the whole book, God’s hand has been moving, working, and preparing for this glorious ending. And the result? Praise! The …

By Pam Burton “Surely I have composed and quieted my soul” In the evenings before drifting off to sleep as a child, I fondly remember the calming coos of the mourning doves in the palm trees outside my window. This memory was brought back to mind recently when I heard that same soothing cooing, and …

Big Idea: God can give you grace to be humble. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things God hates. “A proud look” is listed first. God hates pride and its fruits. Some say pride is the root of all sin—thinking we somehow know better than God or thinking we are better than others. A perfect example of …

Big Idea: Pray to God and trust Him to help you. “Help us!” God’s people desperately needed His help as the month and day of their approaching destruction drew near. Mordecai challenged Esther with these famous words: “...who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” …

#August Newsletter Dear CEF® San Gabriel Valley Family and Friends, It is truly wonderful to witness how God uses the young people in this year's  Christian Youth In Action  ( CYIA ) Summer Ministry .  He has moved the hearts of many church partners and CEF friends who generously opened up their …

Submitted by Pam Burton Some would gather money Along the path of life; Some would gather roses And rest from earthly strife; But I would gather children From among the thorns of sin; I would seek a childish curl And a freckled, toothless grin. For money cannot enter Into the land of endless day, …

Big Idea: God will give you courage to honor Him. What’s a good story without a villain? In this growth narrative Bible lesson, the spotlight falls on one main character, Mordecai, and introduces the story’s villain, Haman. Mordecai dramatically saves the king’s life but also makes a powerful …

Big Idea: God wants you to trust His plans are best. A good story usually has an interesting plot with twists and turns, maybe a surprise ending, a hero, a villain, and a little romance. The story of Esther has all this and more. But more importantly, it is the story of the great God who saves His …

Submitted By Pam Burton Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Words are powerful! Our words can harm or build up. God spoke the world into existence by His very word. Words have the power to wound or bring healing (Proverbs 12:18). There is …

#JulyNewsletter#IndependenceDay CEF San Gabriel Valley Chapter Office Cleaning / Work Day Date: Saturday, July 10, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT Location: 4054 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 Contact: John Burton Super Seminar Workshop Date: Saturday, July 17, 2021 From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM …

Submitted By Pam Burton Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Genesis 13:5-8 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.  And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together; for their possessions were so great that they …

Big Idea Because of God’s grace, He offers forgiveness through the Savior. God’s grace is astounding! This lesson highlights the amazing grace of God that offers forgiveness to all. Grace is God’s undeserved love and kindness— not getting what we deserve, but receiving what we don’t deserve. …

Big Idea God has promised to always be with you. We can trust God because He knows everything! This truth is clearly shown in the way God worked in Joseph’s life. This Bible lesson shows Joseph going from prisoner to royalty just about as quickly as he went from favored son to slave. Through all …

#CEFSanGabrielValley#JuneNewsletter By Linda Ghabriel What a thought! As we read about Jesus in the gospels, we are seeing the Father. John 1:14 tells us that He is full of grace and truth.  John 3:16 reveals to us God’s love, love so great that He gave us His only Son, not to condemn us …

By Pam Burton I have had the verse Proverbs  27:23 on my heart for awhile. About seven years ago I visited our son who lived in Montana at the time and he was friends with some ranchers that he knew from church. I had visited one of the families. The dad along with his wife and children (they had …

Big Idea God can help you say no to temptation. There are many things in our world today to distract and discourage a child who believes on Jesus. God’s enemy, Satan, is alive and will bring things into the saved child’s life to tempt him and draw him away from God. Today’s growth narrative lesson …

Big Idea Our sovereign God knows what He is doing and He is always in control. That’s the theme of today’s teaching—God is in control. This growth narrative Bible lesson illustrates God’s sovereignty through the life of Joseph. Joseph went from being his father’s favorite to being a slave bound for …

Big Idea God is always at work to keep His promises This week's growth narrative Bible lesson introduces God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each of these families had their problems. Jacob had multiple wives, which caused envy and dissension in his home. But even through this, God kept …