What Now...After Momentum Youth Conference?

 Remember What God Did...

What do I do now...?

Find out more on the Momentum Followup Pages.

NexGen--Affecting The Next Generation

NexGen is a one-day conference that aims to equip Christians to effectively engage the next generation with the gospel. NexGen is Saturday, September 20 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Grace Church North Campus, Akron, Ohio.

NexGen is two mini-conferences within one conference...

The theme this year is "Tag - You're It," and will motivate and equip children to tag others with the gospel. Read more and get a registration form.

New Sign For CE National Life Application Center

A new sign now greets visitors to the CE National's Life Application Center.

The sign replaces the old, wooden one on Wooster Road, across from the entrance to CE National. The new sign has a marquee which will be used for announcing special events.

Special thanks to Art Bushen, Building and Grounds Coordinator, for his work planning and ordering the sign.

Bible Quizzing Resources from Waldorf

The Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf, Maryland, has quizzing resources online. There are resources and information specific to the Chesapeake District, but other resources that can be used by anyone interested in quizzing. Find out more on their website...

Only 33 Days Left Until "See You At the Pole"

See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends teachers, government, and their nation. See You at the Pole™ is not a demonstration, political rally, nor a stand for or against anything.

See You at the Pole™ is scheduled annually on the fourth Wednesday in September, which is September 24th in 2008. The suggested starting time is 7a.m. If that doesn't work for your school, choose a time that will work for your school, but let everyone at your school know!

To find out more, go to www.syatp.com.

It's A Wrap--TK Reflects on OB 2008

Each year I write a "wrap up" to conclude the OB ministry. Here is this year's edition...

So what do I say in conclusion to an unbelievable summer of ministry training and ministry experience? Here are some concluding thoughts as I have had almost a month to gather my thoughts regarding Operation Barnabas 2008:

I am grateful for faithful young adults who know and seek God. Read more on TK's Blog... 

Maryland Youth Worker Ordained to the Ministry

Larry Everett with TK

Timothy Kurtaneck was able to represent CE National and gave the charge on Sunday afternoon at the ordination service. TK says, “Larry is a man of joy and passion. It is obvious that Jesus lives within him. Anyone who knows Larry is blessed by his servant spirit and willingness to help others in any way possible. He is a great model of what it means to live a life of ministry and is a dear brother and friend.”

Larry has been married to Andrea for 22 years and their children are Philip, Rebekah, and Joshua. Congratulations Larry and may the Lord continue to use you in His work!  

First Baptist Church Uses CE National Lending Library

"Thanks once again for allowing us to borrow literature for our Summer Bible Camp. We had six salvations and one call to full-time ministry during our week at Springs of Life Camp in Patrick Springs, Virginia. We appreciate your services that you provide for workers like us."

Sherri Caster
Junior (ages 8-12) Teacher
First Baptist Church, Rockwell, N.C.

CE National Awards

National Church Awards are designed to encourage and honor faithful servants in ministry. Each year various awards are offered for churches to nominate individuals and/or ministries deserving of the honor. Each week we'll highlight a few of the winners from each category. For a full list of awards, go to the CE National Recognitions Page.

Outreach Idea of the
Year Award
Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Soldotna, Alaska
Neighbor 2 Neighbor
“Care 2 Run” “Coats 4 Community”

Faithfulness Award

Agnes Bracker--Grace Brethren Church, Osceola, Ind.

For her many years of faithfulness as an encourager to believers, a prayer warrior, and a verse listener in Awana.

Ministry Rooms Named at CE National's Russell Center

The CE National Board of Directors is proud to announce the naming of the three main rooms in the Russell Center.

For the better part of the last eight years CE National has worked diligently to see a training center at the Life Application Center become a reality. For the past 20 months, The Russell Center has been used for a large number of ministry opportunities and activities: It serves as The National Institute classroom, hosts the Operation Barnabas leaders’ retreat weekends, OBI orientation, OB teams, cabinet meetings, board meetings, training sessions, Fireside Dialogues, National Youth Worker conferences, corporation meetings, and numerous other events. Read more...

Momentum 2008 Student Now In Heaven

Matthew Helmick, Momentum East 2008 student, was recently killed in a tragic farming accident.

Matthew was an "incredible young man!", Janet Rowland posted on Matthew's guest book. "He mowed my grass to earn money for his missions trip which he was so proud to be part of. He spoke to me of his love of the Lord, his church, his family and his farm. He was truly an amazing person whom God has a much bigger plan for in heaven."

Charles Wright also wrote, "I met Matt during Momentum and even though I only knew him for a week it was the best week I think we ever had."

Please be praying for the Helmick family and Crossroads Community Church in Akron, Ohio.

Read about Matthew on the Akron Beacon Journal website and sign Matthew's guestbook.