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Staying Connected

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandMarch 12, 2021Leave a comment

By: Jordan Wheeler 4.12 Coordinator   Recent studies by the Barna group (and others) have shown that upwards of 6/10 high school graduates that are actively involved in their church…

How Many More Days?

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandMarch 1, 2021Leave a comment

By: Anna Blazes Camping Ministries Assistant   Despite the snowy backdrop, we are already getting ready for  summer here at Joy El! During this season I spend a lot of…

Ministry is Hard, But Worth It

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandFebruary 22, 2021Leave a comment

By Miriam Ankerbrand Development Coordinator   When I was preparing to come work at Joy El almost nine years ago, I spoke with my pastor, Bill Spangler.  I was worried…

The First Bibles They Had Ever Seen

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandFebruary 19, 2021Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director   I shared this story as a part of my Thank You letter in December, I thought I had shared it earlier as a…

You’ve Got Mail

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandFebruary 2, 2021Leave a comment

By Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program   A special memory for many who serve at Joy El are the notes written between fellow staff. Whether summer…

S’more Time in Prayer

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJanuary 26, 2021Leave a comment

By: Lois Ann Glessner BA/CIA Curriculum Coordinator   A cute little gift showed up at my house.  A box of graham crackers, bag of marshmallows, and Hershey chocolate bars tied…

Hope Building

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJanuary 18, 2021Leave a comment

Nate Marshall Director of Ministry Advancement   There is no doubt that 2020 was filled with pain, heartache, and trials. We were all impacted in some form or fashion by…

Good at Being Rich

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJanuary 12, 2021Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director   When is the last time you were impressed with someone’s generosity? Even amidst the difficulties of the pandemic, I have seen God glorified…

Altar of Thanksgiving

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandDecember 27, 2020Leave a comment

By: Courtney Martin Program Director   As we wrapped up our final day of Fall Bible Adventure Weekend we learned about how we can thank God. As we thank Him,…

A Season of Blessing

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandDecember 21, 2020Leave a comment

By Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program 4.12 students are regularly challenged to serve their community and those in need. Despite the change, fear, and hopelessness that…

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