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50 Years of Camp Memories

Joy El NewsBy David RudyJune 28, 2024

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Camp Joy-El, we asked our alumni and staff, past and present, to share memories about camp.  We decided to create a series of memory…

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Truth from God’s Word and Power

Joy El NewsBy David RudyJune 26, 2024

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,…

I was so excited…

Joy El NewsBy David RudyJune 17, 2024

  Each week throughout the Bible Adventure year we open God’s Word and read/study together.  I never want the students to think I am just telling them a story.  I…

She Who Teaches Learns

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 28, 2024

A local homeschool co-op is proving to be fertile ground for 4.12 Leadership Training Program (LTP) students to put their developing leadership skills into action. High school senior and 4.12…

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A Little Prayer in a Tattered Bag

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 21, 2024

Here is a throwback post from 2020: As a staff member who is often working behind the scenes, there are times when you wonder if what you are doing is…

Bible Adventure Student Responds to God’s Love

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandMay 14, 2024

One can never know what God’s plans are and how He will move through His people who are willing to be obedient. *Emily (name changed) * and her husband served…

Coffee & Community

Coffee & Community

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 23, 2024

      “The small group created an environment where I could intentionally deepen my relationship with my friends and God,” Abby shared. “I felt I could talk about anything…

New Perspective; Renewed Passion

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 9, 2024

  I recently had the humbling experience to go to Uganda on a missions trip.  My oldest daughter and I have run in the Harrisburg Marathon for the past 8…

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Prayer Letter

Joy El NewsBy Katie AnkerbrandApril 3, 2024

As I write this letter, the Easter story, the greatest story, has been shared at every Bible Adventure/CIA.  My prayer is that it is being shared in every church and…

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What Have you Wept Over ?

Joy El NewsBy David RudyMarch 26, 2024

    Can you remember the last time you noticed that God had something special planned for you? I had one of those moments last week. On Wednesday I visited…

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