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A Little Prayer in a Tattered Bag

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 21, 2024

Here is a throwback post from 2020: As a staff member who is often working behind the scenes, there are times when you wonder if what you are doing is…

Bible Adventure Student Responds to God’s Love

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 14, 2024

One can never know what God’s plans are and how He will move through His people who are willing to be obedient. *Emily (name changed) * and her husband served…

T Bar Camp

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

Benefits of Christian Camping, Summer CampBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 7, 2024

Here is a throwback post from 2018: 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…

Coffee & Community

Coffee & Community

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 23, 2024

      “The small group created an environment where I could intentionally deepen my relationship with my friends and God,” Abby shared. “I felt I could talk about anything…

New Perspective; Renewed Passion

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 9, 2024

  I recently had the humbling experience to go to Uganda on a missions trip.  My oldest daughter and I have run in the Harrisburg Marathon for the past 8…

Celebrating 50 Years Spring Journal (1)

Prayer Letter

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 3, 2024

As I write this letter, the Easter story, the greatest story, has been shared at every Bible Adventure/CIA.  My prayer is that it is being shared in every church and…

Summer Staff On The Road

Summer Staff on the Road

Summer CampBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 2, 2024

One of the parts of my job is recruiting college-age to serve at Joy El as summer staff. This presents a unique opportunity to share what God is doing at…

Blog Post

What Have you Wept Over ?

Joy El NewsBy Amy DiehlMarch 26, 2024

    Can you remember the last time you noticed that God had something special planned for you? I had one of those moments last week. On Wednesday I visited…

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Seeing God at Work in CIA

CIA, Joy El News, MentorBy Amy DiehlFebruary 26, 2024Leave a comment

Seeing God at Work in CIA   I want to introduce you to a seventh-grade middle school student in one of our Christians In Action (CIA) released time Bible programs.…

The Faces Of Spiritual Multiplication Part 7 Bella’s Missionary Journey

The Faces of Spiritual Multiplication Part 7- Bella’s Missionary Journey

MentorBy cacproFebruary 13, 2024Leave a comment

Bella Kauffman began formally investing in others at the young age of 13, which is when she began publishing a Christian magazine online. Being the prolific person she is, she…

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