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 May 9 was the evening for them to glorify God for what He had done through their many years in the program. The evening did…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Every week of summer camp, cabin counselors share a highlight of the week. I just read notes from a week last July. They were so good I thought I would share them with you. My camper opened up to me about her struggles on the first day…
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 making memories, but it’s so much more. It’s the unique mix of gaining an incredible experience and leaving behind habits that hinder growth. Summer camp…
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 women to camp for a week of camp. You may think of Angel Tree as a program that occurs at Christmas…you’ve seen the trees at…
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 room as the children race to meet their listener. Yet on this occasion something was different. The principal came to Bible Adventure. . . let…
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 had reached her final home, bringing many of us out to remember her steadfast passion for Jesus and the Joy El ministry that she shared…
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 the school with it. Sylvia thanked the school coordinator for working with her daughter and said how much it means to her. She told the…