FGGAM just received this news release from New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez’s office……we think that the Church and organizations like CEF should be involved! The Governor needs to get behind the effort to stop killing babies in our state, by stopping abortion. Only God can change the awful conditions many of our children are living in. Many children because of abortion, don’t even get the chance to live! God can change hearts, not marketing schemes. What do you think? There is no meat and potatoes here. STOP ABORTION NOW FOR HEAVENS SAKE! Let us PULL TOGETHER AND STOP ABORTION!
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Catholic leaders are expressing skepticism about a new “Pull Together” state campaign aimed at tackling child abuse. Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester and Las Cruces Bishop Oscar Cantu say state resources should instead be placed toward expanding earlier childhood education and programs fighting poverty and not on a public relations push.
Governor Susana Martinez Announces Community Engagement Effort ‘Pull Together’ to Improve Quality of Life for Every New Mexico Child
Effort Connects New Mexicans in Need to Resources; Encourages Community to Find Ways to Help
Rio Rancho, NM — Today, Governor Susana Martinez and CYFD Secretary Monique Jacobson unveiled “Pull Together,” a community engagement effort that calls on New Mexicans to join the fight in improving the quality of life for every child and making our state the best place to be a kid. The effort includes connecting New Mexicans in need to resources in their communities and around the state, while also helping those who want to make a difference find ways to help.
“As Governor, I will never stop fighting to improve the lives of our children, and I believe that is something that every New Mexican can get behind,” Governor Martinez said. “That is why it’s so important that we all pull together – as neighbors, family, and fellow New Mexicans – to make our state the best place to be a kid. Because at the end of the day, we owe it to our children to give them the brightest future possible. ”
The main focus of the effort is to encourage communities to play a role in improving the quality of life of every child – whether that’s learning how to be a better parent or finding ways to help another family.
The Pull Together effort will direct New Mexicans in need to various resources available through state and local agencies, businesses, and nonprofits. This includes where to find low-cost child care assistance, free summer meals, substance abuse and behavioral health treatment and services, and tips on how to keep children safe.
The effort will also serve as a resource to help New Mexicans who want to make a difference in their community. This includes adopting or fostering a child, donating a backpack to a child in need, reporting child abuse or neglect, or even applying for a job at CYFD.
“It is important that New Mexicans know that to improve the quality of life for our children one agency cannot do this alone,” said CYFD Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson. “It takes all New Mexicans working together and helping each other, to make a true difference in the lives of our children regardless of existing challenges in our state.”
Pull Together will provide a multi-pronged approach to reach New Mexicans who need support or want to help. Information is available online through PullTogether.org, literature, and through a resource and referral line. In addition, television and newspaper ads will run statewide to raise awareness of the program and encourage people to get involved.
For more information on how to find support, resources, or ways to help out in your community, New Mexicans can visit PullTogether.org or call 1-800-691-9067.
Here is one of our votes for an organization that can help change hearts……in the homes and schools of New Mexico…….
Alan Wimbish
As with all CEF ministries, the purpose of Good News Club is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
Can we really teach the Bible in public schools?
What is taught in Good News Club?
Each week an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press is presented. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme.
Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. Every club also includes strong discipleship training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth. All children are encouraged to attend a local church.
Who teaches a Good News Club?
Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering their time and energy to teachGood News Club. They are trained by Child Evangelism Fellowship to have a club that is exciting and informative so that children will want to keep coming. Teachers are asked to sign the CEF Statement of Faith and agree to abide by the policies of the organization. Adults working with the program are screened according to our child protection policy.
In the United States there is a movement among churches to adopt a public school Good News Club. .
How can I get involved?
There are several opportunities to be involved with a Good News Club. You can pray for the children and teachers in the club. Become a club teacher or helper by contacting your local chapter and asking about training and opportunities.
The greatest need for CEF of New Mexico right now is for Christians who are burdened to reach boys and girls in their city and county and can help form a local committee so that a local chapter can be developed. With local workers in a particular area, the work will grow tremendously and quickly allowing us to reach more boys and girls in NM with the Gospel! We also need financial investors who want to see their money invested for eternal rewards. Find out more at cefonline.com
