Joy El seeks to provide opportunities for people to experience life-change through personal encounters with God.
As we provide opportunities to encounter God, as we evangelize, as we encourage and as we equip individuals for active ministry, we recognize that God will use people in this process. We want the next generation to be known as a Generation that seeks him.

Igniting a generation that seeks Him.

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Joy El Retreats

We are excited to share everything Joy El Retreats has to offer and the amazing experiences we have to offer.  A life-changing experience is just a click away!
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Group Retreats

Our desire at Joy El Camps and Retreats, a provider of Christian retreats in PA, is to make the process of planning and booking your retreat stress free and enjoyable!
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Summer Camps

Experience God in His creation!  Come explore a summer of opportunities that await your child.
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Power Over Darkness

  John 3:1 says, “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.”…

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