Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Sandhills

Wordless Book Training

Friday, March 5, 2027 — Saturday, March 6, 2027

RSVP 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 20-22 for free!)
• Discover more about summer missions opportunities in our local community
   

CYIA Spring Retreat

Friday, March 12, 2027 — Sunday, March 14, 2027
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. 

To attend please:

1. complete registration by March 1st.
2. complete $100 payment by March 12th by Stripe, check, or cash.  Payment by Stripe should include a note with the student's name and "CYIA retreat" written in the "Special Notes" section on the first page/Emailed to cefsandhillsnc@gmail.com. 
3. Submit Parent Permission and Medical Permission forms. If they have already been completed for 2027, it is only necessary to register for the retreat and pay. 

CYIA Training - Friday & Saturday

Friday, April 9, 2027 — Saturday, April 10, 2027
Friday 4:30 - 9:00 Saturday 9:00 - 3:00
Central Baptist Church, 6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, NC

Join us on these two days for a great time of training! Interviews or Wordless Book evaluations are available on Saturday for those who are planning to apply and participate in the summer program. RSVP today! New to Christian Youth in Action? Don't forget to bring your completed parent permission and medical form with you!

CYIA Applications Due

Saturday, May 1, 2027

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!

CYIA Training Camp

Friday, June 11, 2027 — Saturday, June 19, 2027
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.

5-Day Clubs kick-off week

Tuesday, June 22, 2027 — Friday, June 25, 2027
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). 

5-Day Clubs in Harnett/Sampson Counties

Monday, June 28, 2027 — Friday, July 2, 2027

Register for a local 5-Day Club

5-Day Clubs in Cumberland County

Monday, July 12, 2027 — Friday, July 16, 2027

Register for a local 5-Day Club

5-Day clubs in Robeson County

Monday, July 26, 2027 — Friday, July 30, 2027

Register for a local 5-Day Club