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Celebrating the Growth of 17 Graduating 4.12 Seniors

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 29, 2019Leave a comment

By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Mentor Coordinator The evening was absolutely packed with powerful testimonies and moving blessings. Seventeen high school seniors were graduating from the 4.12 Leadership Training Program, and…

Blog Photo En Boys Cabin

There are many reasons I like Summer Camp

Benefits of Christian Camping, Summer CampBy cacproMay 23, 2019Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, CEO   Every week of summer camp, cabin counselors share a highlight of the week. I just read notes from a week last July. They were…

T Bar Camp

What A Summer Camp Experience Could Mean for Your Teen/Child

Benefits of Christian Camping, Summer CampBy cacproMay 21, 2019Leave a comment

Originally posted by the Christian Camp and Conference Association http://thepowerofcamp.com/what-a-summer-camp-experience-could-mean-for-your-teen/ ThePowerOfCamp.com. Photo Courtesy of T Bar M Camp Spending a week at camp means days filled with next-level fun and…

Christian camp in PA ministers to children of prisoners

The Blessing of Partnership

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 17, 2019Leave a comment

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator Each year I have the privilege of working with the Angel Tree camping program through Prison Fellowship to bring children of incarcerated men and…

Principal shares at Christian Retreat Centers in PA

The Principal Is Coming

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 13, 2019Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth Executive Director Earlier this year I visited one of Joy El’s Bible Adventure programs. If you have ever attended one you know that energy fills the…

Mary Whitmore With Her Youth Retreats Girls

Be Ready

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 8, 2019Leave a comment

By Jan Diaz, Director of Bible Adventure/CIA The harmonies floated through the sanctuary as we sang in celebration, “Safe in the arms of Jesus” acapella and with full hearts.  Mary…

A Privilege To Share God's Word at Summer Camps

A Privilege to Share God’s Love

Joy El NewsBy cacproMay 7, 2019Leave a comment

By Lisa Doyle Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA   Angela*, a Bible Adventure student, forgot her Bible and verse sheet at home. Sylvia*, her mom met the school coordinator at…

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