Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants “Life is hopeless without Jesus and children need the hope of Christ.” There are moments when I am reminded of this in very tangible and visible ways. …
A Friendly Competition
A Friendly Competition We live in a society that has adopted the mindset that all participants deserve a trophy just for showing up. In the days of yesteryear,…
Third Generation Mentoring
Third Generation Mentoring This has been a very exciting season for the 4.12 team. We have seen God working in the lives of students and ourselves in so many ways.…
Exploring Hot Topics through the lens of Scripture
Exploring Hot Topics through the Lens of Scripture My supervisor and I grew increasingly enthusiastic this morning as we planned ahead to the January Leadership Training Summit. We were specifically…
Do you have a Bible?
Do you have a Bible? Every child is important to us. Many campers are compliant and blend well with their group but some are challenges. I was riding the day…
Personal Encounters
Personal Encounters I scanned the family groups as soon as we reached the Save-A-Lot parking area to pick up our Chambersburg Day Campers. I was a bus rider that first…
Dishes and Discipleship
During the summer camping programs, 4.12 students serve in a variety of crucial roles. Student-led work crews help with many behind the scenes jobs and help keep the facility and…
I have Jesus in my Heart!
I have Jesus in my Heart! Courtney Martin Program Director Each summer we have several campers who become familiar faces because they attend multiple weeks of camp. One of…
Amazing Answers
There’s something special about the closing staff debrief circle after a week of summer camp. I love it when we go out to the soccer field or sit on the…
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…