Rediscover Camp
By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement You know there are great reasons to send your child to camp. Reasons such as: how camp encourages physical exercise and fosters independence. …
The Largest Mission Field in the U.S.
By Aaron E. Ziebarth Do you know the largest mission field in the United States? Recently we realized that there are 53 million public school children within this nation. A…
There Is Nothing Like a Good Celebration!
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director There is nothing like a good celebration! Every Friday night after the week of camp concludes our staff has a big celebration. One Friday…
Summer Camp Prepares You for College?
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director For years I have seen the great value of summer camp–both for those who attend and for those who serve. Recently Juan, one of our…
As Iron Sharpens Iron: The Power of Authentic Fellowship
Each month I have the privilege of reading five spiritual growth updates (SGUs) from teenaged young men in Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Training Program, plus I mentor two 4.12 students:…
God Worked in the Life of a Complaining 3rd Grade Girl
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Have you ever wondered if your service for the Lord is having an impact? Recently at a Released Time (RT) in southern Lancaster County,…
“I Decided to Delete All the Games on My Phone”
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I never know how God is going to show up. This past weekend 100 teenaged students in Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Program gathered for…
His Light Shines in the Darkness
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director At year’s end, we often pause and reflect on the year gone by. This year has been a year like no other at Joy…
Joy El Wins Case, Can Continue to Bring the Gospel to School Children
“`They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the LORD” (Jeremiah 1:19) Joy El was within weeks of having…
He Binds Up Their Wounds
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We had just started the second dodgeball game of the evening. The excitement was running high as sons were attempting to defeat their fathers. …