2016 CE Launch

Past, present and future volunteers are invited to celebrate Christian Endeavour in SA at the CE Launch, Thursday, 28 July at Grace Kensington (formally St Matt’s). Gather at 6pm for a shared meal (provided) and stay on to:

pray, worship & hear testimonies
honour long term volunteers
grab camp promo
sign up for another year
hear how we can support you
learn what’s new

It will be a great chance to introduce future leaders to the CE community so please consider inviting over 18’s who have a passion for children’s or youth ministry, including developing leaders.

For catering purposes please rsvp to christian.endeavour@ce.asn or click ‘going’ on the facebook event by Monday 25 July.

Volunteers are invited to the CE Launch

Past, present and future volunteers are invited to celebrate 90 years of Christian Endeavour camps in SA at the CE Launch, Thursday, 30 July at St Bart’s (Norwood) (directions). Gather at 6pm for a shared meal (provided) and stay on for:

prayer, worship, testimonies and supper
recognise long term volunteers
receive camp promo for your community
be the first to hear about the Network scholarship

It will be a great chance to introduce future leaders to the CE community so please consider inviting people who have a passion for children’s or youth ministry, including developing leaders. Use facebook if that helps!

For catering purposes please rsvp to christian.endeavour@ce.asn by Monday 27 July.

Partner in Praise & Prayer for December 2014

Junior & Senior Camp

Thank God for successful training days and team BBQ’s
Pray campers arrive open to the Spirit shaping them
Pray first time campers would feel welcomed
Thank God for leaders to alongside and support campers – fill them with God’s love and wisdom as they prepare
Pray that final preparations go smoothly
Pray for protection and safety when travelling to camp and when on camp
Ask that the weather be not too hot and not too cold – but just right
Thank God for camp speakers and leaders and ask that they are filled with the Holy Spirit – that they may speak transforming truth into the lives of campers
Pray that campers know Jesus Christ as their Saviour
Ask God to bless partnerships with churches as follow up is done after camp

The Network

Ask God for volunteers to step forward as coaches as we pilot SEQUEL, a coaching program, in partnership with Access the Story
Ask God that campers who want to go deeper with Him will sign up to the SEQUEL
Pray that campers and leaders would be inspired to dream big with how they can do God’s work on earth and that people would apply for grants ($100 give away each month for Kingdom projects)
Bless country campers as they are given a $20 bookstall voucher

The State Board

Thank God for new members who help protect and promote the vision, beliefs and practices of SA Christian Endeavour, pray for continual growth
Pray for new Board Members to rebuild and guide SA Christian Endeavour, for Christ and the Church

New Volunteers – training venue and time changed

We apologise for any inconvenience, especially with such late notice, but the Scripture Union training for all new CE leaders will still be this coming Saturday (Nov 1st), but the venue has been moved and the time changed:

The venue is now Glenunga Uniting Church, (Corner of Bevington and L’Estrange St, Glengunga).
The time has changed to 3:20pm – 4:20pm.

Due to the late change, we understand if you are no longer able to make this training, and can offer an alternative online training if you would prefer to do that at your own convenience.

Please RSVP (Junior or Senior)for this Saturday’s training or let us know if you would prefer to do the online training instead.

Again, sorry if this causes any inconvenience.

In Christ,

Kevin Hull, Junior Camp Director

Cam Maxwell, Senior Camp Director

on behalf of the camp committees

Calling all Country Volunteers!

Know any country volunteers who might want to head to Junior or Senior camp? The CE Network and State Board will pay 50% of the fees for any country volunteer coming to 2014/15 Junior or Senior Camp and who lives more than 150km away from Mount Barker. Why we think it’s worth the investment:

camps gain valuable volunteers
volunteers are encouraged by working alongside others
country campers are keen to come when they know their leaders will be there

If this is you, sign up for Junior or Senior camp, or invite any country volunteers you know who would be keen to serve.

We’re giving $100 away a month

Inspired to put Jesus’ word into action?

The CE Network has tweaked ‘Your Project’ and we hope it helps you be doers in your faith.

Each month we’ll give $100 away to help you encourage and empower people to be renewed by God, to worship Him, to act in love toward others, to be in community and to go out on mission. Check out ideas here.

Campers and volunteers from 2014 camps can apply. Hear what Lorinda has to say about CE Network’s grants program.

If you’re interested in supporting the CE Network grants by contributing financially each month let us know. It will mean we are able to encourage, equip and empower more young South Australians to practically live out their faith. Exciting!

Pack your cape for Junior Camp!

Want to be a superhero on Jesus’ team? Find out how on Junior Camp in 2015. We’ll explore the superheroes of the bible – from the bravest to the most unlikely. There will be plenty of fun on camp with tons to do including sport, craft, drama and a great speaker called Steve Stokes. He’s really funny and tells great stories!

Camp goes from January 5-9 2015 at Cornerstone College in Mt. Barker. If you’re a kid aged between 9 and 13 then we’d love to see you there! (And if you have older brothers or sisters you might want to tell them about Senior Camp)

We are searching for leaders to be musicians, elective and sport coordinators, drama members and small group leaders of aspiring superheroes and super-heroines (kids) for the week. If you are a children’s ministry leader or interested in children’s ministry, and 18 or over, then we invite you to prayerfully consider being a part of the 2015 CE-SU Junior Camp Team.

Important dates for leaders

– 6 December for training, Rostrevor Baptist Church

– 4-9 January for camp, Cornerstone College, Mount Barker

Blessings,

Samuel Pryor

Junior Camp Community Liaison

2014 AGM

Our 2014 AGM brought 35 people together from around the state, and from varied generations and denominations, all eager to hear what happened in 2013 for CE.

Find out about the year that was by reading the 2013-14 Annual Report.

We hope that CE continues to inspire SA’s young people to follow Jesus for another 126 years which is why we are eager to more people become members to help shape CE’s future in South Australia.

The Board is also seeking members to guide the organisation. Please contact the State Chair, Jessica Routley, for more information.

Partner in Praise & Prayer for March 2014

Thank God for new members who help protect and promote the vision, beliefs and practices of SA Christian Endeavour, pray for continual growth
Pray for new Board Members to rebuild and guide SA Christian Endeavour, for Christ and the Church
Thank God for a Junior Camp theme (Superheroes), the return of Steve Stokes as speaker, a new Camp Committee member, and a willing hospitality team
Ask that God will soon raise up and confirm a Junior Camp Director of His choosing
Thank God for new people joining the CE Network team. Ask that God will continue to grow this team so that they can move forward with the Mentoring Program
Ask that God will show the CE Network team useful ways to support country campers, particularly those in the Eyre Peninsula

Join us

If the CE vibe of coming together with people from different Christian backgrounds resonates with you, join us by becoming a member. Our membership is a mix of past campers, current volunteers and long-time supporters – all people who appreciate the impression CE has made on them.

CE South Australia supports Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Country Focus and Your Project and receives input from its membership. Becoming a member allows you to have a say in CE’s direction and future.

We encourage you to join us on this venture.

Find out more about membership