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Do You Know Your Enemy?

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 23, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director  Knowing the enemy is as important for a believer as for a military commander – both are engaged in battle. Scripture tells us that…

Logan Visits the Creation Museum

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 4, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director After returning from the Creation Museum, Logan was very excited. He had seen God’s truth in new ways. The trip had a big impact…

Following the Leader

Joy El NewsBy cacproApril 27, 2016

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Development Coordinator  At our recent Father Daughter Retreat, the speaker challenged the dads to be leaders for their daughters, to set examples for them and guide them. …

Physical training is of some value: How do we raise Christian children in a sports-obsessed culture?

Joy El NewsBy cacproApril 12, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director “What an idiot! Take him out of the game! He can’t play!” These were words I heard from a mother at a soccer game…

Why One Child Attends Released Time

Joy El NewsBy cacproApril 6, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Do you remember when you were in elementary school? I am amazed at the things that come to mind. I remember the lunch line…

An Easter Released Time Revival!

Joy El NewsBy cacproApril 4, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Jan writes:  I have a praise to share!  A Children’s Minister at a local church texted me today with the following message:  “Hi there! …

Finding Answers As We Traveled

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 22, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director  This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to the Creation Museum with 34 other people from Joy El. This trip has been…

Living Out a Familiar Song

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 10, 2016

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Development CoordinatorDo you remember the song that went like this:  “Be a missionary every day!  Tell the world that Jesus is the way!”  I’m sure it’s a…

A Much Greater Prize

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 26, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director What child doesn’t enjoy earning prizes?  Memorizing verses and earning points has been a big part of the Released Time Bible program for many…

Will It Be Destroyed?

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 22, 2016

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director  “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into…

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