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Exploring Hot Topics through the lens of Scripture

Joy El NewsBy cacproOctober 7, 2021Leave a comment

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?

Joy El NewsBy cacproSeptember 22, 2021Leave a comment

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

Joy El NewsBy cacproSeptember 15, 2021Leave a comment

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

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandSeptember 7, 2021Leave a comment

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!

Joy El NewsBy cacproAugust 23, 2021Leave a comment

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

Joy El NewsBy cacproAugust 3, 2021Leave a comment

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

Joy El NewsBy cacproJuly 22, 2021Leave a comment

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…

First Comes Camp, Then Comes Marriage…

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJuly 1, 2021Leave a comment

By: Stephanie Ziebarth Barnabas Mentor Coordinator   Aside from admiring his dodgeball prowess, Carly Erisman did not consider Juan Grazette as anything more than a friend during their first few…

The Bridge Principle

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJune 29, 2021Leave a comment

By: Kaleb Jentzsch Associate Director of CIA   Picture a bridge. Yes, they come in many shapes and sizes but picture any bridge you want. Perhaps an old wooden covered…

A Reason to Celebrate

Joy El NewsBy Miriam AnkerbrandJune 17, 2021Leave a comment

Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program   When you think of graduation ceremonies, you probably think of photos, decorations, certificates, tears, and all things sentimental. While each…

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