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God’s Word Comes Alive!

Joy El NewsBy Jeanette BieseckerDecember 28, 2018Leave a comment

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator     Recently, I visited one of our Bible Adventure classes. Bible Adventure is a part of Joy El, a Christian camp and retreat center in PA.  When I arrived, the school coordinator greeted me, “Oh, we’re glad you’re here today!  We’d love to have you be a listener!…

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Joy El Missionary Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Joy El NewsBy Jeanette BieseckerDecember 11, 2018Leave a comment

By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement   When she first traversed the grounds of newly established Camp Joy El, a Christian Camp in Pennsylvania, Lois Ann Glessner (then Hunsberger) had no inkling that her future would be so deeply entwined with that of the camp. She recalls, “I was just a kid and I…

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Stepping out of the comfort zone

Joy El NewsBy Jeanette BieseckerDecember 4, 2018Leave a comment

By Nate Marshall, Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program   “There is no way I can do this.”   That is one of the first responses most of us give when doing something out of our comfort zone – and most times it’s a natural response, but not the place God wants us to…

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