Worried Glances Turned to Smiles
Worried glances, long good-byes (usually from the mom), waving to parents until they are out of sight, nervous energy seen in each bus rider-this is the bus experience when we…
Life Decisions
Intro by Aaron E. Ziebarth, CEO; Written by Michael Andreev; Several years ago, in an attempt to help others develop the daily habit of reading God’s word, I began…
Invest Yourself
More than 15 years ago, I became the Barnabas Mentor Coordinator. Having been equipped in mentoring and discipleship before coming to Joy El, I quickly developed a training for our…
His First Bible
Volunteers are so eager to share every time a child begins a relationship with Jesus, so we can rejoice together with the angels in heaven. While that is certainly more…
A Week at Summer Camp Makes a Difference!
Today we began our first day of summer camp 2022. We have seen a significant increase in registrations for this summer. We are on pace to have the most campers…
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,…
A Season to Reflect
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecc. 3:1 This verse comes to mind at the change of every season. This spring brought…
Nineteen seniors graduate from Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Training Program
One of the highlights of our ministry year is celebrating what God has done in the lives of the graduating seniors of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program. There is a lot…
Alive & Active
Never underestimate the working power of God’s Word. Asher (not his real name), a third grade Bible Adventure student, found it difficult to sit quietly for teaching time each week.…
Coming Home
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, moving back to Pennsylvania felt like coming home. After spending 2 1/2 years serving at Joy El as the food service coordinator, in Aug 2017…