The Value of Memorizing Scripture
I recently had a one-on-one mentoring meeting with a student this summer named Matt. He is a first-year student who is serving this summer in the 4.12 Leadership training program.…
Flashback “God is always with me”
Summer camp at Joy El is in full swing and it is such a joy to hear children all over the facility enjoying the activities and worshipping together. When I was a camper, I…
How Camp Became a Reality
A former summer staff member shared her special memories with us, and it includes some big moments in her life! It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since…
Three Transferrable Skills for Grounding Students
“Have you Ever Wondered if you can trust the Bible?” In June our Bible Adventure and Christians in Action team attended a conference at the Answers in Genesis Conference Center…
Sherry Pierce’s memories of “Grown Up” Joy El
Some familiar faces in the 80’s and beyond were Pal and Wynette Laws. Their daughter, Sherry Pierce, shared memories with us that many others can relate to who have “grown…
The Gospel in three circles
The greatest privilege of my job is seeing how the words I say to the counselors I mentor impact not only the counselors, but the campers who are under them. …
50 Years of Camp Memories
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Camp Joy-El, we asked our alumni and staff, past and present, to share memories about camp. We decided to create a series of memory…
Truth from God’s Word and Power
Perhaps the greatest error we can make is to not know the scriptures or the power of God. Jesus seems to think so when he rebukes the Sadducees. “Jesus replied,…
I was so excited…
Each week throughout the Bible Adventure year we open God’s Word and read/study together. I never want the students to think I am just telling them a story. I…
She Who Teaches Learns
A local homeschool co-op is proving to be fertile ground for 4.12 Leadership Training Program (LTP) students to put their developing leadership skills into action. High school senior and 4.12…