You’ve Got Mail
By Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program A special memory for many who serve at Joy El are the notes written between fellow staff. Whether summer…
S’more Time in Prayer
By: Lois Ann Glessner BA/CIA Curriculum Coordinator A cute little gift showed up at my house. A box of graham crackers, bag of marshmallows, and Hershey chocolate bars tied…
Hope Building
Nate Marshall Director of Ministry Advancement There is no doubt that 2020 was filled with pain, heartache, and trials. We were all impacted in some form or fashion by…
Good at Being Rich
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director When is the last time you were impressed with someone’s generosity? Even amidst the difficulties of the pandemic, I have seen God glorified…
Altar of Thanksgiving
By: Courtney Martin Program Director As we wrapped up our final day of Fall Bible Adventure Weekend we learned about how we can thank God. As we thank Him,…
A Season of Blessing
By Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program 4.12 students are regularly challenged to serve their community and those in need. Despite the change, fear, and hopelessness that…
Taking the Advantage
Written by: Kim Sanger Assistant Director of Bible Adventure With schooldays looking different this year, Bible Adventure was inevitably going to look different, too. There are many options of how…
No Longer Servants
Jan Diaz Director of the Bible Adventure/CIA Program John 15:15 – “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called…
Lasting Friendship
Written by: Anna Blazes Camping Ministries Assistant Camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn and grow. This growth can be seen in many ways, one of them…
20 Things I am Thankful For
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have so much to be thankful for! I started writing and here are the first 20 blessings that came to mind (not in…