2012 HANDBOOK2012 HANDBOOK2012 HANDBOOK

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Dear student and parents,

Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is an exciting and challenging program! Through it, you will be stretched as you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ

with children.

CYIA involves a lot of people—students, parents, staff, volunteers. So, it’s important that everyone has the information they need. This handbook is an easy-to-find, one-place-to-go resource for the most

important information about CYIA.

We hope this handbook will be helpful to you.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to

contact us. (Our contact info is on the back cover.)

For Christ and the children,

The Staff of CEF of ND, Northwest Chapter

All marks and registered marks in this document are the property of Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc.

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Inside

New in 2012—For returning students .............. 4

About CEF and CYIA ................................... 5

Application .............................................. 7

Training Camp .......................................... 8

Summer Ministries

5-Day Club .................................... 10

Fair Ministry ................................. 12

Camp Good News ........................... 13

Work Schedule........................................ 15

Ministry Partners ..................................... 16

Fund Raising .......................................... 17

Scholarship .......................................... 20

Lodging, Transportation, Meals ................... 23

Packing Lists .......................................... 25

Camp Information .................................... 29

Representing Jesus Christ (Code of Conduct) .......... 31

For Parents/Guardians .............................. 34

Meet the Staff ........................................ 38

Important Dates ...................................... 40

Contact Information ...................... Back cover

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New in 2012 For returning students and parents

Most of the information in this handbook is the same as

years past. Here’s what’s new:

Changes to the Fund Raising Program

We are making changes to the fund raising program to ensure that we can process gifts in a timely manner and send pay checks earlier in the fall. Prayer- and Fund-Raising Letters

This year, students will write and assemble letters before Training Camp. In years past, this happened during Training. More information on this will be included with your Welcome Packet (that bundle of information you receive after we look at your application).

Fund Matching

We plan to continue fund matching, but we’re making changes to the program. More details will be announced in the spring.

5-Day Club “Focus Weeks”

On the work schedule, you’ll notice that we’re designating certain weeks to certain areas. If you can work those weeks, but not in the areas shown, please still sign up—we’ll work with you to set up clubs in your area.

New for 2012

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About CEF and CYIA

What is CEF?

CEF, or Child Evangelism Fellowship, is the world’s largest Christian mission to children. CEF exists to evangelize children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to establish them in God’s Word and a local church for continued Christian living.

Learn more about CEF Locally: www.nwchapter.com Worldwide: www.cefonline.com

What is CYIA?

Christian Youth in Action, or CYIA, is a program of CEF. CYIA trains and sends teens to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children.

Learn more about CYIA www.nwchapter.com (Click on “CYIA”)

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About CEF and CYIA

What is the purpose of CYIA?

CYIA exists so that students can GROW, LEARN, and SERVE. Through an intentional spiritual formation program, students GROW in their relationship with Christ, becoming more like Him.

Students LEARN how to effectively evangelize children through an intensive 9-day training camp and a summer of practical ministry.

After preparing their hearts and minds for ministry, students SERVE by leading a variety of ministries throughout the summer.

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Application

How do I apply? All students interested in serving with CYIA complete a two-step application process.

1. Complete and submit an application form Visit www.nwchapter.com/cyia/apply to

Download and print a paper form or Request a form in the mail

2. Meet with CEF staff

Whenever possible, CEF staff meet informally with first-time applicants and their parents/guardians. This helps us get to know you and your family better.

When will I know if I will serve in CYIA? After we have reviewed your application form, we will contact you. Whenever possible, this happens within 2-2 weeks of receiving your application form.

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Training Camp

What happens at

Training Camp? At Training Camp, we will focus on two things, ministry skills development and spiritual formation.

Ministry Skills

Development

You’ll learn how to evangelize and disciple kids. You’ll focus on 5-Day Clubs and Fair Ministries. You’ll learn how to share the message of salvation. You’ll also learn how to teach Biblical truths through songs, memory verses, stories, games and face painting.

At the beginning of summer, all CYIA students complete a 9-day training camp. We like to call it “Christian boot camp.” It will help prepare your heart and head for a summer of ministry to kids!

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Training Camp

Spiritual Formation

You are also challenged in your own walk with Christ. Daily activities include morning chapels, Spiritual Development Sessions (SDS), and evening devotionals (or “devos”).

A lot of time is spent studying God’s Word, worshipping, and praying. Part of one day is set aside for prayer. During this time, you will get to spend alone time with God, as well as pray and worship with fellow students.

Once you have successfully completed Training Camp, you may serve as a missionary in our summer ministries.

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Backyards. Parks. Daycares. You can teach 5-Day Clubs in any of these locations, inviting the neighborhood kids to hear about Jesus. A Club is a one-and-a-half hour class that meets for five consecutive days. It includes exciting activities like games, songs and lessons. Kids have fun learning with you as their teacher!

Summer Ministries

5-Day Clubs

Your role: Teacher You will help lead the club meeting. You might teach a Bible lesson, a song, a review game, or another exciting part of the club!

Time commitment: 1 shift, usually 6 hours per day. During 5-Day Clubs, you will prepare for, teach, and travel in-between clubs. Usually, you teach 2 clubs per day.

Please Note: If you sign up for a 5-Day Club week, you must be available to work the entire week. Whenever possible, please do not schedule anything that would conflict with teaching 5-Day Clubs (such as a doctor’s appointment, baseball game, etc).

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Summer Ministries

5-Day Clubs (continued)

Typical 5-Day Club Schedule * Times vary. All activities are required unless otherwise announced.

SUNDAY

Evening Orientation meeting

Inviting kids to clubs

MONDAY—FRIDAY

* Students work one shift each day for the whole week.

1st shift 2nd shift Activity

Morning Afternoon Gather at central meeting place for

devotionals, prayer, and preparation

Club #1

Noon Early

evening Meal break

Afternoon Evening Club #2

Return to central meeting place

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Summer Ministries

Fair Ministry

Your role: Face painter or game leader

Time commitment: 1-2 shifts, usually 4-8 hours per day CYIAers work up to two shifts each day. Each shift is about 4 hours. You do not have to be available every day of the fair. Simply choose the shifts you’d like to work.

Whether it’s at Williston’s Upper Missouri Valley Fair or the State Fair on the edge of Minot, our fair ministry tent brims with children. Here, you have the chance to tell the story of Jesus, using face painting and carnival games.

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Summer Ministries

Camp Good News

Your role: Camp staff member

CYIA students serve in a variety of roles at camp.

Some of the possible roles include the following:

Counselor-in-Training (CIT): Younger students are invited to participate in the CIT program. There are two sessions of CIT—one during each camp session. You may attend one session.

Counselor: Counselors watch over a cabin of campers. Counselors are selected based on their level of commitment through the summer, years of CYIA experience, and level of maturity. (See the next page.)

Camp Good News meets during the warm days of August. It’s a place where kids can have fun in the outdoors as they are taught from the Bible! Camp highlights include boating, swimming, chapel, and Mama Linda’s meals...but the best is getting to know the kids and demonstrating to them what God’s love.

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Summer Ministries

Camp Good News (continued)

Time commitment: 1 week per camp session

Each camp session lasts 6 days, beginning with an orientation meeting on Saturday evening. Camp ends with a closing rally the following Friday afternoon. Depending on your availability, role at camp, and staffing needs, you may work one or more weeks of camp.

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Work Schedule

When will I work? Your schedule is based on the work schedule you submit with your application. We will give you an updated work schedule at Training Camp. About one week prior to each ministry that you’ve signed up to work, we will contact you to confirm details.

Do I need to serve in every ministry? No. We understand that your summer will include many other important things, like time with family and friends, vacation, other camps, etc.

We do ask that you serve as often as you are able. Most students commit to serving in at least four different ministries.

Can I change my work schedule? Much of our planning is based on your work schedule. So, it’s essential that we can count on you to serve in the ministries that you have signed up for.

Of course, we understand that unexpected, urgent situations happen—like an illness or a family emergency. If you need to change your work schedule, please contact our Ministries Coordinator right away. (Contact information on the back cover.)

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Ministry Partners

Introduction

Effective ministry happens when a team of people work together. For CYIAers, your team includes prayer partners. Your team may also include financial partners. Learn more about these partners below. Prayer Partners

In CEF, we believe that prayer is essential to effective ministry. So, we require that every student recruits at least 10 prayer partners. These are people who commit to praying regularly for you. If you are admitted into the CYIA program, you will receive a packet that explains how to recruit your prayer partners. Financial Partners

Students who wish to receive a stipend for their work recruit financial partners. Financial partners are people who believe in the value of your work. They want to make sure that you are compensated for serving in summer ministries. If you are admitted into the CYIA program, you will receive a packet that explains how to recruit financial partners. (To learn more about the CYIA fund raising program, see the section on fund raising.)

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Fund Raising

Students who wish to be paid participate in the CYIA Fund Raising Program. Below are frequently asked questions on the program.

Should I raise funds?

This is a question for you and your family to prayerfully consider. Some students decide they do not need a salary. Others decide they need a salary due to their financial needs: like college savings, fuel for their car, or supplies for school.

Do I have to raise funds?

No, you do not. However, please be aware that you are not guaranteed a salary if you do not.

If I want to be paid, why do I have to raise funds?

Please see our fund raising policy (page 18).

How do I raise funds? Please see the info on our fund raising program (page 19).

When will I be paid? Contributions designated for you will be distributed in the early fall.

How much will I be paid? We can not guarantee an exact amount. However, the amount you receive will be based on the following: 1) the funds you raise AND 2) how much you work

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Fund Raising

CEF Fund Raising Policy

“Ask God. Tell His people.”

CEF is a non-profit, Christian missionary agency. We depend on God through prayer for all of the funds we need for all of our expenses—including staff and CYIA salaries. We believe that God primarily provides for missionaries’ needs through fellow Christians. So, we make our needs known to other believers and ask them to prayerfully consider giving financial gifts. Fund Matching

To help supplement students’ fund-raising efforts, CEF will match a portion of the funds raised by eligible students. Students who are eligible for the Northwest Chapter Scholarship are eligible for fund matching. (See the section on Scholarships for eligibility requirements.) Generous donors make fund matching possible.

Please note: As of February 2012, the Fund Matching Program was under revision. Revised details will be available by mid-April 2012.

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Fund Raising

CYIA Fund Raising Program

CYIA students raise funds by sending letters. In order to qualify for a salary, you must send at least 40 letters. We will guide you through this process. It includes two major steps:

1. Make a list of people to send letters to Before Training Camp, you will receive a “Welcome Packet” with directions on how to prepare this list. 2. Write and send letters By a set date before Training Camp, you must write and prepare your letters for mailing. CEF will provide a letter template and supplies to help you do this. Your “Welcome Packet” will include detailed instructions.

New for 2012

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Scholarship

Northwest Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship amount

This scholarship covers the balance of the CYIA Training Camp registration fee after receipt of the $20 deposit and any other funds (such as outside scholarships).

Purpose

Established by the chapter board, the scholarship exists for two reasons: 1) to help students defray the costs of Training Camp and 2) to encourage students to serve the Lord throughout the CEF summer ministries.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Successfully complete the CYIA Training Camp.

2. Participate in the CYIA Fund Raising Program

3. Serve in CEF summer programs for at least four weeks.

One week equals any of the following:

One week of 5-Day Clubs One week of Camp Good News® 10 shifts of Fair Ministry

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FAQ

Does time at Training Camp count towards the scholarship?

No.

How do you determine eligibility? CEF staff determine eligibility based on the work schedules submitted with applications. Policy

Students who receive this scholarship agree to serve at least four weeks. Students who do not meet this requirement by the end of the summer will be asked to pay the balance of their registration fees.

Exceptions to this policy will be granted if the student does not meet this requirement due to situations beyond his or her control, such as a

serious illness

family emergency

cancellation/rescheduling of a program

Other situations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarship

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Lodging, Transportation, Meals

How will I get around?

You’ll need to arrange your own ride to these places:

CYIA Training Camp

Camp Good News

Fair ministry sites

5-Day Club central meeting places (more below)

the towns where you will be working in 5-Day Clubs or Fair Ministries

For 5-Day Clubs, we will designate a central meeting place. You’ll need to provide your own ride to and from this place. CEF will arrange transportation from the meeting place to the clubs.

When it’s necessary for CEF to transport you, a staff member, an adult volunteer, or a trusted, older student will drive.

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Lodging, Transportation, Meals

If I work away from home, where will I stay?

If you work away from your hometown, CEF will arrange your housing and meals. You’ll say with trusted, Christian adults. We always assign at least two students of the same gender to each host. Many hosts are families of current and former CYIAers; others are trusted, long-time friends of CEF staff. All hosts have been thoroughly screened and have cleared a criminal background check.

Will I need any spending money?

Personal purchases (like snacks) are your responsibility. It’s a good idea to have money on hand for 2-3 meals. Ministry expenses, such as club supplies, are covered by generous donors.

When will I eat? What will I eat?

If you work during a meal time, you’ll have a meal break.

When you stay at home, we ask that you pack a sack lunch.

When you stay away from home, most meals will be provided by volunteers and home-stay hosts.

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Packing Lists

Training Camp □ Bible □ Notebook □ Pens/pencils □ Balance of your registration fee □ Ministry team rosters (already completed) □ Pillow/bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blankets) □ Extra blanket □ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.) □ Towels/washcloths □ Clothing for all temperatures (CYIA Training weather tends to range from cool and rainy to warm and dry) □ At least 2 pairs of shoes (in case of wet ground) □ Casual dress clothes (for picture day, practice club, and Commissioning Service) □ Spending money for canteen □ Water bottle □ Mosquito/tick repellant □ Sunscreen □ Phone card (if needed)

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Packing Lists

5-Day Clubs □ Bible □ Pens/pencils □ Curriculum bag (make sure it has all of the pieces, like Bible lesson and missionary story visuals, verse visuals, etc.) □ Mosquito/tick repellant □ Sunscreen □ Water bottle If staying away from home: □ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.) □ Clothing for all temperatures (5-Day Club weeks can experience weather ranging from cool and rainy to warm and dry) □ CYIA t-shirt □ Spending money for personal expenses □ Phone card (if needed)

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Packing Lists

Fair Ministry □ Bible □ Wordless Wristband □ Spending money for personal expenses (like fair food!) □ Mosquito/tick repellant □ Sunscreen □ Water bottle If staying away from home: □ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.) □ Clothing for warm to hot temperatures (Fair ministries are held in a tent. The tent is usually very warm by mid-day.) □ A few pieces of clothing for cooler temperatures (like a wind breaker and jeans) □ CYIA t-shirt □ Phone card (if needed)

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Packing Lists

Camp Good News □ Bible □ Notebook □ Pens/pencils □ Pillow/bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blankets) □ Extra blanket □ Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.) □ Towels/washcloths □ Clothing for warm to hot temperatures (Camp is held in early August, which usually has warm, dry weather in the 80s and 90s) □ A few pieces of clothing for cooler, rainy weather (like a wind breaker and jeans) □ Modest swimsuit (men: trunk style; women: one piece) □ Flip flops (for the water front) □ Spending money for canteen □ Mosquito/tick repellant □ Sunscreen □ Phone card (if needed)

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Camp Information

Directions Training Camp is held at Mt Carmel Camp,

about 35 miles east of Minot, just north of US Hwy 2.

From the west (Minot): Take US Highway 2 east. Five miles east of Granville, as you come to mile marker 177, you will see a red and white sign for Mt Carmel Camp on the north side of the highway. Turn north and drive approximately 2.5 miles. The camp entrance will be on your left.

Phone (701) 728-6951

Mailing Address CYIA Training, c/o Mt. Carmel Camp, 6301 5th Ave N,

Towner ND 58788

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Directions Camp Good News is held at Camp Bentley,

about 50 miles southeast of Minot along US Hwy 52.

From the west (Minot): Follow Hwy 52 toward Velva. Continue on this road through Voltaire and Balfour. Camp is 4 miles before Drake, on the right (south) side of the road.

Phone (701) 465-3736

Mailing Address

Camp Good News, c/o Camp Bentley, Drake ND 58736

Camp Information

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Representing Jesus Christ

(Code of Conduct)

As a CYIAer, you represent Jesus Christ while teaching kids about Him! As His representatives, we commit to the following.

We’ll seek and honor God

We will maintain active prayer and devotional lives.

Daily quiet time with God is essential to our effectiveness, passion, and testimony in ministry.

We will honor God with our bodies, both in the way we dress and in the way we treat our bodies.

Clothing: The way we present ourselves to children and others impacts our effectiveness at sharing the Gospel. We will dress modestly and in good taste. The following types of apparel are not acceptable:

“short shorts”

pants that reveal underwear or appear too tight

shirts that reveal midriff

spaghetti strap tops

anything bearing inappropriate advertisements or logos.

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Representing Jesus Christ

Our bodies: The use of drugs and alcohol is strictly forbidden. If I struggle with any form of self-injury (such as an eating disorder or cutting), I will seek immediate counsel from CEF staff and other trusted adults.

We’ll respect other people

We will be on time for all classes, meals, duties, and activities.

We will consider others when using electronic

devices. We will not use electronic devices (such as iPods and cell phones) during training or 5-Day Clubs, fair ministries, and Camp Good News.

We will remain above reproach in our relationships

with others. In order to maintain high standards of Christian conduct, we will not meet alone with a person of the opposite gender unless we are in public view.

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Representing Jesus Christ

We are responsible to our local CEF staff in regards to our work assignments. We won’t work in another chapter without the permission of our local director.

We’ll strive to do our best

In order to serve as a summer missionary, we

must complete all assignments at training. You will not be allowed to work as a summer missionary until all assigned work is satisfactorily completed.

The CEF staff reserves the right to approach you on any of these issues, keeping in mind that the goal for this program is to equip you to effectively minister to children and to grow in your Christian faith. Misconduct and/or violations of these expectations may result in suspension from the CYIA program after proper counseling by the staff.

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For Parents/Guardians

Parents/guardians: You are an important part of the CYIA team! Please review this section so that you are aware of the policies we have in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your student.

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For Parents/Guardians

Supervision

CEF supervises CYIA students while they participate in CEF’s programs. (For program specific information, please see the box below.)

CEF can not supervise students during any other time.

Students are supervised by CEF staff and carefully screened adult volunteers.

CEF supervises students during the following programs:

CYIA Training Camp 5-Day Clubs: During the Sunday night meeting, and

daily shifts, Monday-Friday. Fair Ministry: During shifts. Please note: CEF can not be

responsible for students who are on the fairgrounds during any other time.

Camp Good News: Throughout camp. Please note: CEF can not be responsible for students when they are off of the camp property.

Home stays: If students’ work requires them to stay away from home, they will be supervised throughout their entire stay.

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For Parents/Guardians

Transportation

CYIA students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from all program sites. (For program-specific information, see the box below).

When CEF provides transportation, a staff member, screened adult volunteer, or trusted, older student will drive.

Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the following programs.

CYIA Training Camp Good News Fair Ministry

5-Day Clubs: Students are responsible for their transportation to and from a central meeting place each day. CEF will provide transportation in between the meeting place and clubs.

Home stays: If students’ work requires them to stay away from home, they should arrange their own transportation to and from the town they will be working in. (For example, a Bottineau student assigned to work in Minot should arrange his own ride to and from Minot.) CEF will arrange transportation through out their stay.

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For Parents/Guardians

Lodging and Meals

Students should pack sack lunches for meal breaks.

When staying away from home:

CEF will arrange students’ lodging and meals.

Students will stay in the homes of trusted, screened, Christian adult volunteers.

Students will be housed in groups of 2 or more CYIAers of the same gender.

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Meet the Staff

Ben Vinje, Chapter Director

Ben began serving with CEF as a CYIA student in 2003. He has served full-time with CEF since 2008. Ben oversees the chapter’s ministry, focusing on administration and training. Ben is a graduate of Northwestern College (MN) and

the Children’s Ministries Institute. He enjoys being a brother, son, and uncle.

Heather Deckert, Ministries Coordinator

Heather, a Tabor College (Kansas) graduate, began her work with CEF as a CYIA student. During her college years, she served on our summer staff. In the fall of 2011, she joined the full-time staff as the ministries

coordinator. Her main summer-time roles include scheduling 5-Day Clubs and coordinating CYIAers’ work schedules.

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Meet the Staff

Sandy Rose, Administrative Assistant

Sandy joined CEF with a desire to serve in Kingdom labor that bears eternal fruit. Receiving Bible-related degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Sandy has a passion for seeing God’s

Word shape people’s lives. She and her husband Chad reside in Minot, where Chad serves as a pastor for Calvary Alliance Church. During the summer, Sandy oversees records and mailings.

Brandon Fenner, Summer Intern

Brandon participated in CYIA for 3 years before his first year as an intern in 2011. In addition to serving during the summers, he has taught in CEF’s after-school Good News Club® program in Upham, ND and Chicago,

IL. Brandon attends the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, where he studies the Bible and Christian ministry.

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Important Dates 2012

Applications Due ······························································································ May 1 CYIA Training Camp ············································································ June 3-11 Prayer and Fund Raising Letter Deadline ·································· June 11 (Letters must be mailed by this date) Camp Good News, Week 1 (“Williston week”) Staff Orientation ········································································· July 28 Camp Session ························································· July 29-August 3 Camp Good News, Week 2 (“Minot week”) Staff Orientation ······································································ August 4 Camp Session ····································································· August 5-10 For a full schedule, including all summer ministries, please see the work schedule in the CYIA application.

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Child Evangelism Fellowship of ND, Inc.

Northwest Chapter

www.nwchapter.com

Contact Information

Staff Ben Vinje Chapter Director (701) 340-4999 ben@nwchapter.com Best contact for:

feedback about CYIA program

discussing personal matters about your child

Heather Deckert Ministries Coordinator (701) 721-6047 heather@nwchapter.com Best contact for:

general questions

application process

CYIA Training Camp info

work schedules and work assignment info

Sandy Rose Administrative Assistant (701) 340-5772 office@nwchapter.com Brandon Fenner

Summer Intern (703) 895-2356

Mail CEF of ND, NW Chapter PO Box 3579 Minot ND 58702

Facebook CEF of ND + NW Chapter (click “like” to subscribe)

Camps CYIA Training c/o Mt. Carmel Camp 6301 5th Ave N Towner ND 58788 (701) 728-6951 Camp Good News c/o Camp Bentley Drake ND 58736

(701) 465-3736