The Power of Godly Mentors
As a mom of past, present, and future 4.12 students there are many things that I love and appreciate about the program. The number one thing, however, is the mentoring…
The Impact of Serving at Camp
Current summer staffer, Jarren Jenkins shared how camp has influenced his life and his career. “Camp has been such an important part of my life, especially growing up and learning…
Throwback: When your efforts pay off years later
As Bible Adventure is beginning to kick off for the year, here’s a throwback post of God using Bible Adventure to bring kids not only to summer camp but closer…
Jeanette’s “Behind The Scene” Memories
In this weeks 50th blog, Jeanette Biesecker who served at Joy El for many years, shares what it was like working behind the scene. “I started serving at Joy El…
The Pure Joy of an Answered Prayer
Bookkeeper, Miriam Ankerbrand, first started at Joy El in 2012 as the Development Coordinator (and then transitioned to the Group Events Coordinator). She shares a memory back from her 2nd day…
From The Mouth of Babes
God’s Word-Year-Round Impact Each year I am amazed at the growth I see in our Bible Adventure and CIA students as they attend Summer Camp! Some of our students came…
It’s Not Just A Theme
Each year, themes are carefully prayed over the for summer camp and retreats with the desire to provide opportunities for life change in the campers. We know that these themes…
Miriam’s Memories As A Joy El Nurse
Many had special memories of Junior High retreats and Saturday Happenings. Here are just a few: One year during a Junior High retreat, John Bayer borrowed a search light. He…
Flashback: Where it started
By: Jackie Boyer, Assistant Director for Bible Adventure/CIA As Assistant Director for Bible Adventure/CIA, I’m always interested in learning how people became involved with our Bible Adventure (formerly released time)…
Lois Ann’s Fond Memories of 50 Years
Lois Ann (Hunsberger) Glessner has been a fixture at camp since the beginning! She was among the first campers at Joy El in 1974. Her father, Henry, was part of…