A Lot (of Growth) Can Happen in 10 Years
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…
There is power is sharing . . .
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…
The Most Asked Question of the Summer
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.…
Campers are learning their identity–You can too
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…
A Mother’s Perspective: Sending Kids to Camp Is a Good Choice
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…
Joy El Summer Staff Serve Counter-Culturally
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…
Celebrating the Hard Work and Growth of 4.12 Graduates
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…
Last Night in Our Living Room
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…
The Number One Reason Parents send their Children to Camp Joy El
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director This is the second in a series of “Number One Reasons”. We listen very carefully to parents. We want to know what they like,…
The Number One Reason Children Invite Their Friends to Joy El
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director There are many reasons that children come to camp at Joy El. It is in a beautiful location in south central Pennsylvania with many…