By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I already mentioned in a previous blog post (http://joyelcamps.org/pennsylvania_christian_retreat_center/most-asked-question-summer) that I like questions. Questions lead to new insights. They also provide significant accountability. At…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have concluded our programmed weeks of summer camp at Joy El. As I look back, I can think of many children who camp…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We always enjoy when former staff members return to reconnect and see what God is doing at Joy El. This summer, Stephanie and I…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 During our final week…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I have always liked questions. I like to ask them, and I like it when people ask me questions. My children ask me questions.…
By Bailey Wagner, High Adventure Coordinator/Senior Counselor This past week at camp I learned a lot from middle school/high school age kids. The first thing I learned is how much…
by Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Ministry Coordinator I love my kids. Very much. I also sense the months and years slipping away. My three children are 16, 14 and…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Not only have I observed, but guest after guest this summer has commented on the exceptional Christ-like servant attitude of the 4.12 and summer…
On Wednesday, May 27, 12 seniors graduated from Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Training Program. There was great celebration of what God has done in the students’ lives. I found myself…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Last night we were sitting in our family room when we received some special encouragement. Stephanie and I had invited three summer staff members…