What is it that we treasure? The world tells us to seek fame, fortune, and success while God tells us to pursue the things that will last. What are these things that have eternal value? How can mothers empower their sons to seek after lasting treasures?
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:20-21
Speaker:
Ruthie Dunkle is a favorite at Joy El’s Mother Daughter Retreats. She comes to us from Winfield, PA, where she and her husband have retired to a cabin. They served the Lord in the Pastoral ministry for 45 wonderful years. She shows her passions for children as she continues to be a speaker, Bible teacher, and enjoys being a substitute teacher at Northumberland Christian School. She also loves singing with two of her sisters and brother-in-law in a gospel quartet, One Heart-One Voice.
Schedule
March 7-9, 2025. Check in begins 7 PM Friday and event ends 2 PM Sunday.
Who’s Invited
Mothers and sons in grades 1 to 12.
Cost
$190.00 for each mother-son pair. $91.00 for each additional child. Register and pay in full by February 16 to get discount pricing ($180.00/pair, $86.00/additional child). A minimum nonrefundable deposit of $50 will hold your reservation.
Housing
Our cabins have bunk beds and sleep 12. Mothers and sons will be housed in separate cabins–moms with moms and sons with sons. Counselors will be provided for boys’ cabins. Each cabin has its own bathroom with 3 shower stalls, 2 toilet stalls and a large double sink. Campers staying in the lodge pay an additional $59.00 for lodge space. Lodges are reserved on a first-come basis.
What to Bring
Your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, enough clean clothes for the weekend, bathroom necessities and money for the camp store/canteen and friends to share the weekend with.
What to Leave Behind
Cell phones and other electronic devices
Questions? Call us at 717-369-4539 or email [email protected].
Ready to register?
We make it simple! You may register online or call 717-369-4539 to register by phone.
Registration confirmations are emailed 2 weeks prior to each event.
If you do not register prior to that time, no confirmation will be sent.
Registration fees are nonrefundable within 14 days of any event. If a cancellation is necessary in the last 14 days due to illness or accident, a written request to transfer fees to another camp event must be submitted within one week of the conclusion of the original event. A note from a physician must be included. Certain restrictions apply and a transfer fee may be charged.
Call our office at 717-369-4539 or email [email protected] for additional information.
Join us for other great Joy El retreats!
Home School Retreat – for students in grades 1 to 8
Momentum Retreats – for students in grades 6 to 12
Bible Adventure Weekends – for students in grades 2 to 6