BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CEF Dallas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CEF Dallas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cefdallas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CEF Dallas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250831T152155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T153237Z UID:11059-1758189600-1758214800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day @ ICR Discovery Center DESCRIPTION:Join CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day! \nIn honor of North Texas Giving Day\, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday\, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center! \nCome explore Exhibit Hall\, watch a show at the Planetarium\, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes\, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice! \nBe sure to stop by for a special book signing event celebrating the release of ICR’s new graphic novel\, Project Artifact. Grab your own copy and get it signed by author and host of The Creation Podcast\, Trey Bowling! \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to embark on a journey of exploration and wonder with your loved ones! Ticket sales are limited\, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! \nDate: Thursday\, September 18 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation:\nICR Discovery Center\n1830 Royal Lane\nDallas\, TX 75229 \n  \nFor more event information\, please call 800.743.6374 or email discover@icr.org. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/north-texas-giving-day-icr-discovery-center/ LOCATION:ICR Discovery Center\, 1830 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75229 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ntxgd-at-icr-discovery-center.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250731T011914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T011914Z UID:10972-1757322000-1757332800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Teaching Little Kids DESCRIPTION:The Teaching Little Kids course will prepare you to share the Word of God with language that young children can understand so they have an opportunity to receive Christ. \nClasses will be Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturdays from 9:00am until 12pm.  Light snacks will be provided. \n** PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be open until September 1\, 2025. During this time\, if you need to withdraw from the course\, a full refund will be issued. \nAfter September 1\, 2025\, NO REFUNDS will be issued for dropping or not completing the course. We will apply the credit toward the same course at a later time\, or another course offered by CEF Dallas.  URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/teaching-little-kids/ LOCATION:Grace Chinese Baptist Church\, 1112 W Parker Rd.\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Teaching-Little-Kids-10-×-5-in2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250808T194519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T152453Z UID:11030-1756713600-1758229200@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Support CEF Dallas through North Texas Giving Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community initiative\, and the largest community-wide giving event in the Nation. \nNow in its 17th year\, NorthTexasGivingDay.org continues to expand as a one-stop shop for supporting our local community every day of the year through cause campaigns\, matching fundraisers\, group giving events\, and nonprofit-led fundraising efforts.\nThanks to help from generous givers and sponsors\, Communities Foundation of Texas covers all transaction and technology fees\, ensuring 100% of each donation made on the site goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas counties\, all year long. In 2024\, the program connected over 3\,200 local nonprofits with givers\, raising more than $70 million. \nThis year’s North Texas Giving Day culminates on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025. Giving through the website for the 2025 is open now! Of course\, CEF Dallas supporters are always welcome to give through our website. \nVisit the CEF Dallas page on the North Texas Giving Day website to learn more!\nNew this year: \nJoin CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day! \nIn honor of North Texas Giving Day\, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday\, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center! \nCome explore Exhibit Hall\, watch a show at the Planetarium\, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes\, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice! URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/support-cef-dallas-through-north-texas-giving-day-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CEFD-NTXGD-2025-Web-banner-11.25-x-4.5-in-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T103000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250808T202357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T202357Z UID:11048-1755509400-1755513000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:JYC 2025 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Child Evangelism Fellowship® JYC™ Jumpstart Training! \nOver 8% of the world’s population of 8.2 billion is between the ages of 11 and 15. That means there are approximately 656 million young people in the Junior Youth Challenge® age range worldwide. \nAre we doing all we can to reach this age group with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and disciple them in the Word of God? CEF® believes God wants us to do more! \nJunior Youth Challenge is a program designed to reach and teach these young people so they can know and grow in Christ. \nJoin us for the JYC™ Jumpstart Livestream Training event on August 18 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. \nDuring the training event\, you will learn how to establish a JYC Club in your ministry area. \nYou can access the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oJ1bFIVFrcc URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/jyc-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jyc.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250513T021938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T012519Z UID:10868-1754730000-1754744400@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Back to School Children's Ministry Conference DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the Back To School Conference  \nFor Teens and Adults \nSaturday\, August 9\, from 9 am – 1 pm (lunch included) \nFirst Baptist Church at the Fields\, 1401 Carrollton Parkway\, Carrollton \nFREE! \nLast year’s conference was awesome and we’re doing it again! Sessions will be presented by CEF trained and certified teachers to better equip Good News Club and other children’s ministry workers to evangelize and disciple children.  \nGuest Speakers: Amy Davison\, Mama Bear Apologetics and Emily Steele from ICR \nTopic: Apologetics \nAmy Davison will be our guest speaker this year. Amy graduated with a Master’s in Apologetics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. Since joining Mama Bear\, Amy has taken an active role in writing and also serving as co-host on the Mama Bear podcast. Amy and her husband\, Mike\, are both Air Force veterans and have a heart for helping parents and kids love God with their minds. Together\, they are raising three boys and a little girl in Texas. When Amy isn’t doing Mama Bear things\, she enjoys staying up late reading and visiting antique stores. Amy also has a general weakness for comedies and Earl Grey tea. \nEmily Steele joined ICR in 2023 coming from a career as a teacher of future teachers. She graduated in 2013 from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Dramatic Arts. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership from Liberty University and graduated with a Master of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech University in 2017. She taught Education and Training at a public high school for 7 years and also sponsored the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) chapter at her school where she held various leadership roles in her area and in the state. Miss Steele brings her passion for creation\, love of event planning\, and enthusiasm for students and education to her role as the Children’s Education Specialist on the events team. \nAttending the Back To School Conference will enhance your evangelistic skills and discipling abilities to better serve our Lord Jesus Christ. \nSign up with some friends and join us for a morning of great teaching and relationship building! URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/back-to-school-childrens-ministry-conference/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church at the Fields 1401 Carrollton Pkwy\, Carrollton\, TX 75010\, 1401 Carrollton Pkwy\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BACK-TO-SCHOOL.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250513T021128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T194928Z UID:10865-1759345200-1759345200@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:TCE-1 2025 DESCRIPTION:Registration will open soon for TCE-1\, with CEF Dallas! \nTeaching Children Effectively Level 1 is a 33-hour course designed to train teachers to evangelize children using the Word of God effectively and to organize and carry on an effective children’s ministry in their community and in public schools – primarily through Good News Clubs\, 5-Day Clubs\, and Party Clubs \nTCE1 will be taught by CEF instructors \nThe course will be held in October. \nDetails about specific dates and times\, as well as location will be available soon! URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/tce-1-summer-2025/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TCE-1-Postcard-Facebook-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250428T124948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T124948Z UID:10844-1749459600-1749834000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:CYIA at Believer's Bible Chapel DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/cyia-at-believers-bible-chapel/ LOCATION:Believers Bible Chapel – 2116 Old Denton Rd Carrollton TX 75006\, 2116 Old Denton Rd\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CYIA-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250428T124141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T124141Z UID:10837-1747308600-1747315800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-lunch/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cefdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/VAL.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20250204T020508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T020508Z UID:10731-1740214800-1740240000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:TCE-1 SPANISH DESCRIPTION:This is an 8-week course\, which takes place on Saturdays from February 22 through March 29 at \nIglesia\, Casa de Dios y Puerta del Cielo\, 204 Bankhead St. Garland\, Tx 75040 URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/tce-1-spanish/ LOCATION:Iglesia\, Casa de Dios y Puerta del Cielo\, 204 Bankhead St. Garland\, Tx 75040\, Iglesia\, Casa de Dios y 204 Bankhead St.\, Garland\, TX\, 75040 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20241211T234626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002707Z UID:10679-1737104400-1737129600@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Quick Start January 17 DESCRIPTION:Quick Start Training is a multi-media and live training that is scheduled for a full day (7 to 8 hours). We  schedule Quick Start  training as needed to start a new Good News Club. And\, we schedule Quick Starts  before the start of a school semester. They are required by all new volunteers or recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/quick-start-january-17/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20240924T173635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T174335Z UID:10557-1732354200-1732361400@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Party Training - Spanish DESCRIPTION:New this year: Christmas Party Training in Spanish. \nRegistration is now open for our Christmas Party Spanish training on Saturday\, November 23rd\, from 9:30-11:30\, at The Hope Center in Conference Room C. \nStart thinking about where you can share the real reason for the season. Visit our Christmas Party page to learn more. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/christmas-party-training-spanish/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20240924T173159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T173836Z UID:10551-1732267800-1732275000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Party Training - English DESCRIPTION:It still seems early for hot cocoa and Christmas cookies\, but it will be here before we know it! \nRegistration is now open for our Christmas Party training on Friday\, November 22nd from 9:30-11:30 at The Hope Center. \nNew this year: Spanish training on Saturday\, November 23rd\, from 9:30-11:30\, at The Hope Center in Conference Room C. \nStart thinking about where you can share the real reason for the season. Visit our Christmas Party page to learn more. \n  URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/christmas-party-training-english/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20240924T175329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T175544Z UID:10567-1729850400-1729864800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Treat Bag Packing Party DESCRIPTION:Christmas Treat Bags are an exciting part of our Christmas parties! \nJoin us on Friday\, October 25\, at 10:00 a.m. at The Hope Center Chapel for our annual Treat Bag Packing Party! \nAll adults and teens are welcome. Please email Lori Jennings to RSVP. \n  URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/annual-christmas-treat-bag-packing-party/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20240912T182209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T182212Z UID:10530-1728153000-1728162000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Vision Dinner 2024 DESCRIPTION:Because seating is limited\, reservations are required. Adults only\, please. An opportunity for a financial faith promise investment will be provided. Complimentary parking available. R.S.V.P at www.CEFDallas.org/VisionDinner. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/vision-dinner-2024/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20230529T212952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T223448Z UID:9707-1708162200-1708173000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Empowered Parenting DESCRIPTION:Registration opens January 1\, 2024 at https://cefdallas.org/empoweredparenting/ URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/parenting-todays-child/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20240108T160106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T160230Z UID:10130-1706346000-1706371200@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Quick Start Training January 27\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Register online: https://cefdallas.org/training/quick-start-training/ \nChrist Community Church\nLocation: 701 Centennial Blvd. Richardson TX 75081 URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/quick-start-training-january-27-2024/ LOCATION:Christ Community Church Location: 701 Centennial Blvd. Richardson TX 75081\, 701 Centennial Blvd\, Richardson\, TX\, 75081\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20231031T233719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T223551Z UID:10009-1705136400-1705161600@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Quick Start Training\, January 13\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Register online: https://cefdallas.org/training/quick-start-training/ URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/quick-start-training-january-11-2024/ LOCATION:Coppell Bible Fellowship\, 751 W Sandy Lake Rd\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20230726T112847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T113239Z UID:9845-1696584600-1696590000@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Party Club Demo and Training at The Hope Center DESCRIPTION:Come to our Christmas Party Club Demo and Training on October 6\, 2023\, at 9:30 at The Hope Center to learn about this year’s Party Club curriculum. You can register by clicking this link. Want to know more about our Party Club Ministry? Visit our Party Club Page! URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/christmas-party-club-demo-and-training-at-the-hope-center/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20230717T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T201511Z UID:9820-1695254400-1695340799@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day 2023 DESCRIPTION:North Texas Giving Day is September 21\, 2023. \nPlan to participate in this great day of fundraising! Not only will your gift increase our impact\, on this day we’ll have opportunities to increase your gift through matching grants! URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/9820/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182359 CREATED:20230622T151641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T125156Z UID:9765-1692957600-1692968400@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Back to School Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nWe’re excited to host you for our 2023 Back to School Kickoff on August 25 at The Hope Center.  \nThis event is designed for those who will lead Good News Clubs in 2023-2024. If you are a returning GNC leader or team member\, or if you are planning to start a GNC this school year\, this event is for you! \nYou can register now on our Eventbrite page. \nPlan now to attend and learn all about the plans for 2023-2024! \n\nGet a look at this year’s GNC curriculum\nUpdate your club registration info and meeting dates\nRegister your club volunteers\nLearn about exciting CEF partnerships\nLunch is provided\nAnd more!\n\nWe can’t wait to see what the Lord does through your club in the upcoming year! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTY CLUBS\n \n \n \n \n \n To help kids hear the message of salvation\, a Party Club provides the perfect opportunity. It can be held once a month\, several times a year\, or just once a year anywhere children are. It can be incorporated into an existing program such as a Sunday School class\, a daycare schedule\, or just about any time. Learn more here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GOOD NEWS CLUBS\n \n \n \n \n \n Good News Club ®  mobilize and train volunteers from local bible-believing churches to meet with children in schools\, as well as community centers\, homes\, churches\, and even online These students have been given parent’s permission to attend. Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. Learn more. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/back-to-school-kickoff/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182400 CREATED:20230601T182053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T123815Z UID:9709-1692261000-1692289800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:Quick Start Training DESCRIPTION:GET STARTED WITH QUICK START TRAINING\n \n \n \n \n \n So you’re going to start a Good News Club! Congrats on this step of faith! Get ready to watch God work in the hearts and minds of children in your club. \nIn preparation\, CEF will help equip you through a series of quick training sessions designed with you in mind:  Good News Club Quick Start Training! \n\nThe sessions are tailored to the needs of new teachers or those who want further training.\nEach session gives you what you need to successfully teach children in your club.\nHow to teach the three essential parts of Good News Club (Bible lesson\, Memory Verse and Wonder Time)\nYou will also learn how to pull these elements together into a weekly club your kids will love.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n UPCOMING SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe next date is August 17\, 2023. You can register here. You can also contact us to schedule a training for your group.\n\n \n REGISTER HERE FOR A QUICK START NEAR YOU\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TRAINING CONSISTS OF THESE SESSIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n Good News Club® Demonstration (60 min.)\n This high-energy video provides the BIG picture of how Good News Club materials\, methods and team members work together to impact kids with the Good News! \n \n \n \n \n \n Guiding Children to the Savior (47 min.)\n This interactive presentation merges clear instruction with concise demonstrations for each step of giving an invitation and guiding a child to the Savior. \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Verses and Songs (40 min.)\n Instructions and demonstrations equip participants to effectively teach songs and memory verses using the tried and true IPEAR method\, which includes Introduction\, Presentation\, Explanation\, Application and Repetition. \n \n \n \n \n \n Managed Fun (30 min.)\n Practical methods and suggestions are included throughout this video to help Good News Club teams manage their club in a fun and productive way! \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Evangelize Children (25 min. approx.)\n Discover the urgent need to reach children with the Gospel by examining the teaching of Jesus Christ and by meeting real children who have been transformed by God’s power! \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching CEF® Curriculum (39 min.)\n Take a guided tour of CEF® curriculum to examine how it works and how it all fits together to share God’s truth with kids! Explore the key teaching elements of the GNC as this video introduces the innovative resources available to help lead each part with excellence! \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to the Team! (22 min.)\n Participants will meet each member of the Good News Club team and see how they all work together before\, during and after the club to accomplish the goal of reaching children with God’s Good News! \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick Start Training is a multi-media and live training that is scheduled for a full day (7 to 8 hours). We  schedule Quick Start  training as needed to start a new Good News Club. And\, we schedule Quick Starts  before the start of a school semester. They are required by all new volunteers or recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers. URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/quick-start-training/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T182400 CREATED:20230528T215453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T215453Z UID:9700-1685613600-1685620800@cefdallas.org SUMMARY:SUMMER TRAINING - DINOSAUR TRACKS LESSONS DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/summer-training-dinosaur-tracks-lessons/ LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR