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A Weekend to Reflect

Joy El NewsBy cacproAugust 30, 2019Leave a comment

By Rachel Shively, 4.12 Coordinator In a very fast paced culture, most people quickly move from one season of life to the next and never truly take time to reflect…

Removing Distractions At Christian Retreats In Pa

The Power of Removing Distractions

Joy El NewsBy cacproAugust 23, 2019Leave a comment

By Justin Kipe Director of Camping Ministries One of the key benefits of holding a Christian retreat at Joy El is the time spent away from the routines and distractions…

Where it Started at Joy El Christian Camp in PA

Where it started

Joy El NewsBy cacproJuly 22, 2019Leave a comment

By: Jackie Boyer, Assistant Director for Bible Adventure/CIA As Assistant Director for Bible Adventure/CIA, I’m always interested in learning how people became involved with our Bible Adventure (formerly released time)…

Safe At Christian Camps in PA

Safe? Will my child be safe at sleep-away camp?

Joy El NewsBy cacproJuly 16, 2019Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Every once in a while I receive a question something like this from a parent. They haven’t sent their child to camp before and…

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What is the impact of bad news?

Joy El NewsBy cacproJuly 9, 2019Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Recently while reading the book “Good to Great in God’s Eyes” by Chip Ingram, I saw the significant value of a week-long Christian summer…

412 grad learns leadership at Joy El Christian camps in PA

Learning to Lead through the 4.12 Leadership Training Program

Joy El NewsBy cacproJuly 2, 2019Leave a comment

By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Program Coordinator Kyle Swope was fascinated by leadership at a young age. “I always wanted to learn about leadership,” he says. “It was a big draw…

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What Makes a Good Retreat?

Joy El NewsBy cacproJune 25, 20192 Comments

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator   What makes retreat “Wonderful?”  For some it’s the food.  For others it’s activities and yet other it’s being outdoors.  Some are just glad for…

Christian camps in PA hears from the school

From A School Employee

Joy El NewsBy cacproJune 13, 2019Leave a comment

By Brenda Brazee, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA The guidance counselor at one elementary school where we have a Bible Adventure program thanked Janelle, the school nurse, who is our…

Hearing God's Voice At Joy El Christian Camp In Pa

Hearing God’s Voice

Joy El NewsBy cacproJune 7, 2019Leave a comment

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator Guest group leaders tell us all the time that they can “feel God’s presence” here when they have a Retreat at Joy El.  One…

Screen viewing at Joy El christian retreat center PA

What do you prefer? Screens or people?

Joy El NewsBy cacproJune 5, 2019Leave a comment

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We had just been outside for a good portion of the evening watching our son’s baseball game. There is something about sitting there, feeling…

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