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orious teaching materials and training to lead the Bible study lessons for churches all across Peru. The leaders who were called to share the message of Christ at our church all declared their lives and classes have been changed for the better. The children of Peru are eager and excited to learn what next week’s lesson is and the teachers themselves are enthusiastic for the material There is no greater feeling than when all the children bring back their worksheets filled out on Sunday and they want more of God. Hearts are being changed across Peru. God works in them at their young age and the promise of the Lord is kept. There will always be many obstacles in the journey of life of the children. While we pray for them and place our faith in God, As the director, I can say with all we have the assurance that He who conviction, that the training we loves children will use them as receive through COJ is more than evangelists to their homes, families, we give thanks for. It is a blessing neighborhoods, and communities. from God that invigorates us in In today’s society, there are many Proverbs 22:6 our ministry; gives us new ideas; controversial topics that can lure prepares us with new methods; and and mislead the children and youth equips us to not just get the children’s attention. away from God. The world says one thing while the bible says another. This is the fight us in the ministry have. But also presents God in a way that is appealing and interesting to the children without sacrificing the We need to stay alert and fervent in prayer for the truth of God. It is not enough to give a lesson, it is children to be protected from the enemy’s attacks. In important to work with children in a dynamic and this time, where thi s generation is being attacked, it is effective way so the Word of God will be sowed into so important for families and churches to unite with each heart. That is the main objective of COJ. God in prayer. God’s team will be victorious in the face of any challenge not becuase of who we are, but The COJ ministry also helped to network us with because of who we become in God’s team. others who are obedient to the voice of God and a part of what God is doing in this generation. Teachers I am grateful to our Abba Father for the COJ ministry could fellowship with other and create innovative for helping to strengthen the bond and relationship we teaching plans. Without this ministry, it would be have with our Father through all the aid they provide. I otherwise impossible to have multiple churches teach pray that God will continue to bless this ministry. and learn from the same material on a grand scale. “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” www.coj.org 7