Nothing like God showing up at staff training!
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have just finished an amazing time of staff and 4.12 training – One hundred and fifteen high school and college students have been…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have just finished an amazing time of staff and 4.12 training – One hundred and fifteen high school and college students have been…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director http://www.joyelcamps.org/content/power-camp Time with old and new friends In your cabin or day camp group, you will enjoy the games, chapel, go-karts and pool with…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Remembering Reba Miller (1921-2015) Reba Miller was a part of Joy El Ministries from 1944 to 1967. She served as the “Bible Lady” until…
By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Ministry Coordinator The murder of local teen Melissa Collins has deeply affected her entire community (http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/breaking/man-charged-with-murder-of-missing-stepdaughter/article_e97cb1d8-ffab-11e4-8884-2bb6a437c918.html). Her death at the hands of her own stepfather–someone…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director On occasion I have mused with a few other staff about value and benefits of Joy El’s Released Time Bible Program. I asked the…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth – Executive Director For many years, the Joy El Jubilee has been a memorable event for Grandparents, Parents and Children. I asked a few people lately, why…
What are some of your strongest childhood memories? A vivid memory for me is going to the Terrace movie theater (it has since been demolished) as a family and watching…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth I have visited almost twenty of Joy El’s Released Time programs this year. I am grateful for the volunteers who are committed to fulfilling the great…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Children often amaze me. They are innocent, full of energy, brimming with creativity, and extremely, extremely persistent. Last Tuesday at our celebration banquet we…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director For some reason, I often find myself showing up at the right place at the right time. Or maybe the wrong place at the…