In our 5 county ministry area (Orangeburg, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Calhoun counties), there are approximately 19,000 children under the age of 14. Statistics show that less than 20% of these children have the opportunity to attend church regularly. Research by the Barna Group also shows that 85% of children who receive Christ do so before the age of 14. During the school year, CEF has the tremendous opportunity to take the Gospel to children weekly in local public elementary schools through an afterschool program called Good News Club. During the summer, we offer a similar program called 5-Day Club to children in daycares, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Vacation Bible Schools. All programs are taught by CEF trained volunteers and offered to the children free of charge.