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May 8, 2019
Two Decades of Operation Barnabas Team Blogs
The first Operation Barnabas summer ministry team photos were posted during the summer of 1999. Bill Clinton was President. A gallon of gas cost $1.22. The movie The Sixth Sense had just come out and high-speed Internet was just beginning to be available. Dial-up was the most common way to connect to the Internet. IContinue reading →
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May 7, 2019
Staff Accountant Job Posting
Email cover letter and resume along with completed application to Jesse DeBoest at jesse@cenational.org if interested. CE National is seeking a staff accountant to work in the finance department and assist the chief financial officer. CE National is a Christian ministry that serves as a catalyst to see all believers live ON MISSION. Our ministriesContinue reading →
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May 5, 2019
Meet the Operation Barnabas West Team Leaders for 2019!
Timothy Kurtaneck, director of youth leadership training at CE National, said, “I am thrilled to be leading the West OB Team with this roster of adult leaders! I believe they will have significant impact and make an incredible difference in the lives of their team members for the cause of Christ that will go farContinue reading →
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May 4, 2019
Two Churches Recently Visit Urban Hope Philadelphia
Grace Community Church from Frederick, Maryland and Valley Grace Brethren Church from Hagerstown, Maryland visited Urban Hope Philadelphia last weekend. Both groups experienced inner-city ministry. If you would like to know more about Urban Hope Philadelphia or Los Angeles, visit urbanhope.net. Related Article Here’s how CE National helps to equip pastors and church leaders.
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May 3, 2019
Over 150 Attend Heritage Day 2019
Heritage Day 2019 was a great time of fellowship and growth. The special guests were Dr. Walt Mueller, Piercing Word, Ed Lewis, and Tess Schafer. Ed Lewis, president of CE National, led worship with the vocalists from Piercing Word. Tess Schafer shared about a ministry at her church in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, where they are turningContinue reading →
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April 27, 2019
Urban Hope Philadelphia News
Grace Church in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Valley Grace in Hagerstown, Maryland, arrived today at Urban Hope Philadelphia. The group from Grace church will partner with Convoy of Hope Philadelphia to help with their large block party near Urban Hope. On Sunday a group of college seniors from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is coming for theContinue reading →
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April 26, 2019
Easter Celebration at Community Grace Goshen
Jim Brown, lead pastor of Community Grace Church in Goshen, Indiana, and CE National Board of Director’s member talks about the Easter services at his church. “God moved in a powerful way in our three Easter services. There were 270 decisions for Jesus in our adult services and 90 decisions in our children’s ministries. WeContinue reading →
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April 19, 2019
It’s Not Too Late. Apply for City Life This Summer!
Looking for a way to serve this summer, but don’t have time for a lengthy ministry trip? Why not consider City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity for high school students! This summer, City Life goes coast-to-coast as we partner with CE National’s two Urban Hope locations. City Life East, June 1–8, will be locatedContinue reading →
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April 16, 2019
Urban Hope Cares is May 4th
Please pray for Urban Hope Cares day of service. On May 4, 2019, people from Urban Hope Philadelphia will work hard to impact their neighborhood for Christ. There will be people going door-to-door, offering to serve the community. The HopeMobile truck will play music and provide a platform for people to give testimonies. There willContinue reading →
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April 14, 2019
Brighton Chapel Visits Urban Hope Philadelphia
Students and adults from Brighton Chapel, Howe, Indiana, were at Urban Hope Philadelphia March 31-April 6. Urban Hope was privileged to not only have young people but to have four adults, including the Brighton Chapel senior pastor and the youth coordinator. The group served in several ways: Homeless ministry (food, prayer, etc.) Praying for peopleContinue reading →
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April 14, 2019
Learn How Plastic Bags Help the Homeless During Heritage Day 2019
Tess Schafer, from Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, will be at Heritage Day. Tess will talk about how the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church makes mats for the homeless out of platic bags. Tess is married to Aaron, youth pastor of the Meyersdale church. The couple discovered the mats on the way to the 2018Continue reading →
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April 13, 2019
Momentum’s Got Talent Submissions Now Accepted!
Momentum Youth Conference is now accepting submissions for Momentum’s Got Talent 2019! MGT encourages students to develop skills such as videography, poetry, creative writing, media arts, graphic design, art work, spoken word, interpretive Scripture memorization, dance, vocal solo, youth band, etc. Students enter MGT by creating and uploading a video of themselves performing whatever theyContinue reading →
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April 8, 2019
Urban Hope Training Center Los Angeles Renovations Complete
The renovations for Urban Hope Training Center in Los Angeles at the Grace Brethren Church of Norwalk are fully complete! Special thanks to donors who made the renovations of these bathrooms/showers, dormitory spaces, and training center rooms possible. See more pictures on the Urban Hope Los Angeles website. Here’s how CE National helps to equipContinue reading →
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April 7, 2019
Dr. Walt Mueller Will Speak on Grand-parenting Gen Z for Heritage Day 2019
The featured guest speaker for Heritage Day 2019 will be Dr. Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Also on the schedule is a special performance by Piercing Word and worship led by Diane Susek. Heritage is April 26, 2019, at Shady Maple Smörgåsbord, in East Earl, Pennsylvania. Find out moreContinue reading →
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April 6, 2019
A One Week Experience Your Students Won’t Forget: City Life 2019!
One week: Even the most busy students should be able to give at least one week to serve others with purpose! City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity, at both Urban Hope locations, is the perfect way for high school students to spend a week of their summer focusing on and serving in ministry. StudentsContinue reading →
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April 6, 2019
Tony Livigni to Speak at Momentum Youth Conference
Tony Livigni will be one of the main session speakers during Momentum Youth Conference 2019. Tony Livigni is the campus pastor of the Medina East Campus of Grace Church. He has served at Grace Church for 12 years, serving in college and young adult ministry for 7 years and leading the Medina East Campus forContinue reading →
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March 31, 2019
Momentum Early Bird Registration Extended to April 1
Since March 31 falls on Sunday, the Momentum Youth Conference early bird registration has been extended to Monday, April 1. Pay your $75 Momentum Youth Conference deposit by April 1 and save $25. Registration for Momentum 2019 opened February 1 at buildmomentum.org. The week will feature nationally known speakers and amazing worship as we focusContinue reading →
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March 31, 2019
Elevate Student Ministry Video of Urban Hope Philadelphia Trip
Elevate Student Ministry from Connection Christian Church visited Urban Hope Philadelphia in February. The group produced a great highlight video of their trip.
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March 31, 2019
Three Western Pennsylvania Churches Visit Urban Hope
Three churches were at Urban Hope from Western Pennsylvania on March 15-17: Grace Fellowship in Avis, Community Grace Brethren Church in Everett, and Liberty Grace in Johnstown. Find out more about Urban Hope at urbanhope.net/philly.
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March 30, 2019
A Great Week with a Purpose: City Life 2019!
Looking for a way to serve others with a purpose, to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and have a great time doing it? This is the concept behind City Life, CE National’s eight-day ministry opportunity for high school students! This summer, City Life is ministering coast-to-coast as we partner with CE National’sContinue reading →
