Truth from God’s Word and Power
Perhaps the greatest error we can make is to not know the scriptures or the power of God. Jesus seems to think so when he rebukes the Sadducees. “Jesus replied,…
A Season to Reflect
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecc. 3:1 This verse comes to mind at the change of every season. This spring brought…
Nineteen seniors graduate from Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Training Program
One of the highlights of our ministry year is celebrating what God has done in the lives of the graduating seniors of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program. There is a lot…
Alive & Active
Never underestimate the working power of God’s Word. Asher (not his real name), a third grade Bible Adventure student, found it difficult to sit quietly for teaching time each week.…
Coming Home
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, moving back to Pennsylvania felt like coming home. After spending 2 1/2 years serving at Joy El as the food service coordinator, in Aug 2017…
A Step Up in Leadership
Students in the 4.12 Leadership Training Program have taken their leadership to a new level. The 4.12 LTP juniors and seniors recently held and ran a banquet and fundraiser that…
Life-Changing Prayer
Life-Changing Prayers Today there is a lot of talk in the news about public schools and the challenges in the relationships between the school administration and the community. Recently, I…
Affirming the Call
Affirming the call Joy El has held a special place for Jodi and I ever since I accepted the role of interim maintenance coordinator in April of 2020. We…
Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost “I knew there was a reason I had to be here this weekend” Joe shared. “It was a crazy week with many obstacles but the Lord knew…
Creation and Questions
Recently the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team had the awesome opportunity to take 26 eager students to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky. This was to help students…