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Better than Christmas?

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeDecember 7, 2022Leave a comment

Bible Adventure Weekend better than Christmas? That is exactly what the youngest of these three sisters told me on Saturday when asked if she was having fun. In fact, she…

Spontaneous Conversations

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeNovember 30, 2022Leave a comment

This is my first fall retreat season at Joy El, a Christian Retreat Center in PA, as the new program director. I had served as a counselor and helped with…

Mindy in her office

Fresh Eyes

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeNovember 8, 2022Leave a comment

After my first few weeks on staff with Joy El, I had a meeting with my supervisor. She asked me how things were going and what I thought of Joy…

Jed & Adam

Glorifying God Together in the Local Diner

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeOctober 31, 2022Leave a comment

Jed Ritchie and his Barnabas mentor, Adam Johnson, make it a point to eat together at a local diner at least once per month. Because Jed is in Joy El’s…

Answered Prayer

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeOctober 12, 2022Leave a comment

Often times we don’t understand why things work out the way they do and somethings we will never be able to figure out, but I am always thankful for the…

Counselor and camper

Heavy-laden to Hopeful

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeOctober 4, 2022Leave a comment

Over the last few months, Christ has given us the opportunity at Joy El to be part of a great amount of life-change. What a joy for this Pennsylvania Christian…

Life-long Friendships

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeSeptember 22, 2022Leave a comment

“I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the friendships God gave me at camp,” Carlyn* said. “Although high school has ended, I know our friendships will last a…

Walking in Fearless Faith

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeSeptember 7, 2022Leave a comment

“Now I’m really on fire!” “Jesus is still the answer for the next generation!” “We need to be aware of how the culture is shifting and be bold in testifying…

Fall Retreats

Simplifying the Retreat Registration Process

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeAugust 31, 2022Leave a comment

Hello, Joy El Campers!  Welcome to the 2022 Fall Retreat Season.  We are so excited to have you join us.  There are a number of fun weekend events planned, including…

Serving with Passion and Joy

Joy El NewsBy Summer McKeeAugust 29, 2022Leave a comment

Joy El is excited to announce that Gary McCauley has joined the team as development coordinator.   Sit down to have a conversation with Gary McCauley and you will hear…

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