CEF Sandhills

Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Sandhills

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NOV

21

CYIA Holiday Celebration

Friday, November 21, 2025
5:30-8:30
Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6050 Plainview Hwy, Dunn, NC 28344

All Christian Youth in Action teens are invited to join us on this evening for a time of celebrating what God has done through 5-Day Clubs in 2025!

MAR

06

CYIA Wordless Book Training - Friday & Saturday

Friday, March 6, 2026 — Saturday, March 7, 2026
Friday 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Central Baptist Church, 6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, NC

Register today to attend this two day event for free!

 Medical and Parent Permission forms are required for students to attend. Please bring the completed forms with you. The medical form must be on a single piece of paper (printed back to back) and include a copy of the student's insurance card. Parent Permission Medical Permission 

On this weekend you can expect to –

  • Make new friends
  • Grow spiritually
  • Win prizes and eat free food (dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday are provided)
  • Use your Bible
  • Laugh, sing, and play games
  • Learn how to share the Gospel to kids
  • Earn a free weekend trip (Any student attending wordless book training for the first time is eligible to go to the statewide CYIA retreat on March 21-23 for free!)
  • Discover more about summer missions opportunities in our local community

 

MAR

20

CYIA Spring Retreat

Friday, March 20, 2026 — Sunday, March 22, 2026
Springs of Life Camp 3443 Spring Rd, Patrick Springs, VA 24133

Our spring retreat is a great opportunity to experience Christian Youth in Action, make new friends, or reunite with old CYIA friends. The weekend is full of fun and discipleship for all attending. Those who attended wordless book training for the first time in March, go for free! For more information about the retreat please contact Rita Hall at (910) 890-2828 or at rita@cefsandhills.com.  Please complete registration by March 9th. Payment is expected no later than March 21st and can be made by Paypal, check, or cash.  Payment by Paypal should include a note with the student's name and "CYIA retreat" written in the description. 

 

APR

10

CYIA Training - Friday & Saturday

Friday, April 10, 2026 — Saturday, April 11, 2026
Friday 4:30 - 9:00 Saturday 9:00 - 3:00
Central Baptist Church, 6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, NC

Come join us for a 5-Day Club demonstration, picnic, and training! Interviews or Wordless Book evaluations are available from 8:00 - 9:30 by appointment. 

MAY

01

CYIA Applications Due

Friday, May 1, 2026

Please fill out your application BY MAY 1st! If you are a new student, make sure you start here and go through the Phases at the top of the page. If you are returning CYIA student, please start here and follow the Phases at the top of the page. Thank you for considering Christian Youth in Action! We look forward to this year!

JUN

13

CYIA Training Camp

Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Sunday, June 21, 2026
Springs of Life Camp 3443 Spring Rd, Patrick Springs, VA 24133

Training camp is when CYIA from all over the state gather together to encourage one another and learn to reach children with the gospel. There will be training on how to present Bible lessons, missionary stories, and so much more. This is an important time to connect with other students with the same passion and vision for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn more about CYIA.

JUN

23

5-Day Clubs kick-off week

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Friday, June 26, 2026
8:00 - 1:00
Cumberland County

This week is designed to provide a week of CYIA training in the context of live, local 5-Day Clubs (half day format). 

JUL

06

5-Day Clubs in Harnett/Sampson Counties

Monday, July 6, 2026 — Friday, July 10, 2026

Register for a local 5-Day Club

JUL

11

Children's Good News Spectacular in Fayetteville

Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00AM– 3:00PM
Crown Complex Expo Center, Fayetteville, NC

 

Come for a family fun day of moon bounces, joust, slides, games, prizes, popcorn, snocones... ALL 100% FREE!!!

The Good News Spectacular is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship. To ensure child safety all volunteers are background checked prior to service. Additionally, they are required to operate within closely defined CEF child protection policies. The event is an action-packed time filled with stage events, rides, games, snow cones, drinks, and popcorn. It is all free! Any sharing regarding faith, particularly the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is done with parental permission. We hope you’ll join us for a spectacular day!

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JUL

13

5-Day Clubs in Cumberland County

Monday, July 13, 2026 — Friday, July 17, 2026

Register for a local 5-Day Club

JUL

20

5-Day clubs in Robeson County

Monday, July 20, 2026 — Friday, July 24, 2026

Register for a local 5-Day Club

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