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Igniting HOPE in generations that seek Him

Experiencing life change through a personal encounter with God F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R More than 17 years ago my wife and I were dreaming about our ideal ministry We envisioned a place that would equip young people to effectively share the Gospel with others both locally and worldwide We wanted to see God transform hearts toward pursuing Jesus Christ Not much later we found ourselves at Joy El and quickly realized that the Lord had brought us to that very place Seventeen years later we see fruit born that spans the globe Since 1938 the ministry has been igniting a generation that seeks Him Psalm 24 6 There are three significant ways God is doing this through Joy El 1 Through His Word It is the foundation of all our programs It is living and active Hebrews 4 12 We teach it and help children to memorize it 2 Through God s people sharing the love of Jesus Listeners teachers Bible Adventure coordinators 4 12 Leadership program mentors and summer camp counselors and speakers walk alongside the children Paul said it like this We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well because you had become so dear to us 1 Thessalonians 2 8 3 Through our campground Our facility is set apart for this mission Since the first summer camp in 1974 God has been using this beautiful setting for people to leave the routine of life and experience renewal with their Creator Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest Mark 6 31b God is on the move Will you join us Igniting hope in generations that seek Him AARON E ZIEBARTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Experiencing life change through a personal encounter with God F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R More than 17 years ago my wife and I were dreaming about our ideal ministry We envisioned a place that would equip young people to effectively share the Gospel with others both locally and worldwide We wanted to see God transform hearts toward pursuing Jesus Christ Not much later we found ourselves at Joy El and quickly realized that the Lord had brought us to that very place Seventeen years later we see fruit born that spans the globe Since 1938 the ministry has been igniting a generation that seeks Him Psalm 24 6 There are three significant ways God is doing this through Joy El 1 Through His Word It is the foundation of all our programs It is living and active Hebrews 4 12 We teach it and help children to memorize it 2 Through God s people sharing the love of Jesus Listeners teachers Bible Adventure coordinators 4 12 Leadership program mentors and summer camp counselors and speakers walk alongside the children Paul said it like this We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well because you had become so dear to us 1 Thessalonians 2 8 3 Through our campground Our facility is set apart for this mission Since the first summer camp in 1974 God has been using this beautiful setting for people to leave the routine of life and experience renewal with their Creator Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest Mark 6 31b God is on the move Will you join us Igniting hope in generations that seek Him AARON E ZIEBARTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Making d i s c i p l e s w h o w i l l e x p a n d G o d s K i n g d o m M I S S I O N Providing opportunities for people to experience life change through a personal encounter with God V I S I O N With God s miraculous power Joy El Ministries will make disciples of Jesus Christ who will expand God s Kingdom around the world through spiritual multiplication C O R E V A L U E S The Glory and Worship of God Bible Based Empowered by Prayer Integrity Unity God s Work God s Way

Making d i s c i p l e s w h o w i l l e x p a n d G o d s K i n g d o m M I S S I O N Providing opportunities for people to experience life change through a personal encounter with God V I S I O N With God s miraculous power Joy El Ministries will make disciples of Jesus Christ who will expand God s Kingdom around the world through spiritual multiplication C O R E V A L U E S The Glory and Worship of God Bible Based Empowered by Prayer Integrity Unity God s Work God s Way

A rich history A P R E S E N T N E E D In 1932 Walter and Marie Jensen saw hopelessness in the faces of children and THEY PRAYED God grew their concerns into a real burden for the spiritual needs of thousands of unreached children and again THEY PRAYED In simple obedience they ran Bible camps focused on scripture memorization in their Florida home Children s Bible Mission was officially born in 1935 Since that humble beginning thousands of lives have been transformed by a saving relationship with Jesus As a result of continued faithful obedience to God s call the impact has been world wide Today servants too numerous to mention continue to ignite hope in the lives of children in a magnitude only made possible by God s power The call to bring the Word of God to the hearts and lives of children is stronger and clearer than ever at Joy El Daily we see events unfold that shake the stability of our nation and the world The social support structures which historically have supported Biblical values seem to be eroding Yet we know that our hope is in the Lord As the Jensens saw Bible Clubs as an answer to the lack of hope they saw in the lives of children so Joy El is called to intentionally and lovingly provide children the opportunity to put God s Word into their hearts and to live out His truths Nehemiah learned of the need to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and HE PRAYED The Jensens saw the emptiness in the lives of children and THEY PRAYED Today we see more than ever the world wide need for the truth and power of God s Gospel and WE PRAY Such an amazing melding of two stories The Jensens desire to minister to young children through Bible memorization Nehemiah s need to rebuild physical walls Today Joy El needs walls built and rebuilt to continue God s ever expanding call to minister God s Word and truths to young people who boldly impact His world for Him P R A Y G O G I V E C E L E B R A T E

A rich history A P R E S E N T N E E D In 1932 Walter and Marie Jensen saw hopelessness in the faces of children and THEY PRAYED God grew their concerns into a real burden for the spiritual needs of thousands of unreached children and again THEY PRAYED In simple obedience they ran Bible camps focused on scripture memorization in their Florida home Children s Bible Mission was officially born in 1935 Since that humble beginning thousands of lives have been transformed by a saving relationship with Jesus As a result of continued faithful obedience to God s call the impact has been world wide Today servants too numerous to mention continue to ignite hope in the lives of children in a magnitude only made possible by God s power The call to bring the Word of God to the hearts and lives of children is stronger and clearer than ever at Joy El Daily we see events unfold that shake the stability of our nation and the world The social support structures which historically have supported Biblical values seem to be eroding Yet we know that our hope is in the Lord As the Jensens saw Bible Clubs as an answer to the lack of hope they saw in the lives of children so Joy El is called to intentionally and lovingly provide children the opportunity to put God s Word into their hearts and to live out His truths Nehemiah learned of the need to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and HE PRAYED The Jensens saw the emptiness in the lives of children and THEY PRAYED Today we see more than ever the world wide need for the truth and power of God s Gospel and WE PRAY Such an amazing melding of two stories The Jensens desire to minister to young children through Bible memorization Nehemiah s need to rebuild physical walls Today Joy El needs walls built and rebuilt to continue God s ever expanding call to minister God s Word and truths to young people who boldly impact His world for Him P R A Y G O G I V E C E L E B R A T E

Why is the Joy El mission important to me Unleashing G o d s m i r a c u l o u s p o w e r A H O P E F IL L ED F U TU R E Marcus first came to Joy El as an Angel Tree Camper at age 12 His life was very difficult His heart change took place his second summer at Joy El as he developed a connection with camp speaker Dan Meredith While at camp Marcus was convicted of his sin and began a relationship with Jesus At the end of the week Dan suggested Marcus join Joy El s 4 12 Leadership Training Program Through the 4 12 program Marcus learned how spiritual disciplines such as memorizing Scripture reading his Bible daily and prayer could be incorporated into his daily life His mentor Bill met with him regularly and challenged and encouraged him as he continued to grow in his faith Marcus also learned how to share his testimony and how to be a leader Marcus graduated from the 4 12 program in the spring of 2019 served as a senior counselor for summer camp and began an internship at Joy El Through his internship Marcus continued to be challenged to grow and develop his spiritual disciplines He knows that he is being equipped for the call God has placed on his life Because of the investment in his life Marcus is moving beyond his difficult past toward a future full of hope in the promises of God Names have been changed My involvement in Christian camping began at the age of 7 I have been a camper a program director a speaker and an executive director The commitment that Joy El has had over the years until this very day is what is important to me It is about Christian adults investing in children and teens to lead them to Jesus and to disciple them to follow Christ as they go out into the world Joy El is coming alongside and preparing them for what lies ahead Joy El staff builds lifelong relationships with young people and mentors them even after they leave Joy El 2 Timothy 2 2 is being lived out each day at Joy El Adding much needed facilities will only enhance this mission GREGG GARMAN

Why is the Joy El mission important to me Unleashing G o d s m i r a c u l o u s p o w e r A H O P E F IL L ED F U TU R E Marcus first came to Joy El as an Angel Tree Camper at age 12 His life was very difficult His heart change took place his second summer at Joy El as he developed a connection with camp speaker Dan Meredith While at camp Marcus was convicted of his sin and began a relationship with Jesus At the end of the week Dan suggested Marcus join Joy El s 4 12 Leadership Training Program Through the 4 12 program Marcus learned how spiritual disciplines such as memorizing Scripture reading his Bible daily and prayer could be incorporated into his daily life His mentor Bill met with him regularly and challenged and encouraged him as he continued to grow in his faith Marcus also learned how to share his testimony and how to be a leader Marcus graduated from the 4 12 program in the spring of 2019 served as a senior counselor for summer camp and began an internship at Joy El Through his internship Marcus continued to be challenged to grow and develop his spiritual disciplines He knows that he is being equipped for the call God has placed on his life Because of the investment in his life Marcus is moving beyond his difficult past toward a future full of hope in the promises of God Names have been changed My involvement in Christian camping began at the age of 7 I have been a camper a program director a speaker and an executive director The commitment that Joy El has had over the years until this very day is what is important to me It is about Christian adults investing in children and teens to lead them to Jesus and to disciple them to follow Christ as they go out into the world Joy El is coming alongside and preparing them for what lies ahead Joy El staff builds lifelong relationships with young people and mentors them even after they leave Joy El 2 Timothy 2 2 is being lived out each day at Joy El Adding much needed facilities will only enhance this mission GREGG GARMAN

Refreshing the tired the worn and the overcrowded DINING HALL BLUEPRINT D I N I N G H A L L Just as the kitchen is often the heart of the home our Disciples Dining Hall is the place where heartfelt connections are made at Joy El We often serve hundreds of people four meals per day The wear and tear from many years of heavy use are visible upon entrance Also immediately evident are the laughter extended conversations excitement and relaxation of guests and the energetic humble service of the 4 12 Leadership Training Program students who serve our campers and guests CLASSROOM 2 DINING ROOM W E L C O M E C E N T E R O F F I C E S PA C E One of our staff members was recently asked by a guest Your office is a closet While that minister of the Gospel responded with a smile she is not the only valued team member in inadequate office space In fact most offices are shared some by up to five people CLASSROOM SHEPHERDS LODGE 1 H O U S I N G M E E T I N G S PA C E F e e d i n g t h e b o d y n o u r i s h i n g t h e s o u l Remodeling and expanding this central building will help us serve more guests more effectively and make their experience more positive Joy El is beyond housing capacity many weeks each year It is deeply disappointing to turn away people who might encounter God here due to a shortage of housing space

Refreshing the tired the worn and the overcrowded DINING HALL BLUEPRINT D I N I N G H A L L Just as the kitchen is often the heart of the home our Disciples Dining Hall is the place where heartfelt connections are made at Joy El We often serve hundreds of people four meals per day The wear and tear from many years of heavy use are visible upon entrance Also immediately evident are the laughter extended conversations excitement and relaxation of guests and the energetic humble service of the 4 12 Leadership Training Program students who serve our campers and guests CLASSROOM 2 DINING ROOM W E L C O M E C E N T E R O F F I C E S PA C E One of our staff members was recently asked by a guest Your office is a closet While that minister of the Gospel responded with a smile she is not the only valued team member in inadequate office space In fact most offices are shared some by up to five people CLASSROOM SHEPHERDS LODGE 1 H O U S I N G M E E T I N G S PA C E F e e d i n g t h e b o d y n o u r i s h i n g t h e s o u l Remodeling and expanding this central building will help us serve more guests more effectively and make their experience more positive Joy El is beyond housing capacity many weeks each year It is deeply disappointing to turn away people who might encounter God here due to a shortage of housing space

Making more room to serve more people Our long range plan indicates the need for an additional meeting room that will hold 100 200 people We consistently receive requests for additional lodge style housing Adding a building that offers both of these features will meet a very real need in our ministry to guests and will also alleviate our staff housing shortage during intense summer camp weeks Refreshing the tired the worn and the overcrowded WELCOME CENTER BLUEPRINT DINING HALL BLUEPRINT SHEPHERDS LODGE BLUEPRINT 7 PASTOR S APARTMENT 6 5 16 CLASSROOM 2 15 14 4 DINING ROOM 3 8 13 2 10 CLASSROOM 1 9 11 12 1 1 F e e d i n g t h e b o d y n o u r i s h i n g t h e s o u l Doing all things decently and in order Remodeling and expanding this central building will help us serve more guests more effectively and make their experience more positive Upgrading and expanding the dining hall will result in losing almost all office space Building a central welcoming office location is a needed improvement to ministry operations It will be a plus for guests and for the staff who serve them 7 3 4 6 5 2

Making more room to serve more people Our long range plan indicates the need for an additional meeting room that will hold 100 200 people We consistently receive requests for additional lodge style housing Adding a building that offers both of these features will meet a very real need in our ministry to guests and will also alleviate our staff housing shortage during intense summer camp weeks Refreshing the tired the worn and the overcrowded WELCOME CENTER BLUEPRINT DINING HALL BLUEPRINT SHEPHERDS LODGE BLUEPRINT 7 PASTOR S APARTMENT 6 5 16 CLASSROOM 2 15 14 4 DINING ROOM 3 8 13 2 10 CLASSROOM 1 9 11 12 1 1 F e e d i n g t h e b o d y n o u r i s h i n g t h e s o u l Doing all things decently and in order Remodeling and expanding this central building will help us serve more guests more effectively and make their experience more positive Upgrading and expanding the dining hall will result in losing almost all office space Building a central welcoming office location is a needed improvement to ministry operations It will be a plus for guests and for the staff who serve them 7 3 4 6 5 2

David and Eric s Story R u s s e l l s S t o r y As a young child Russell began a relationship with Jesus As a teenager he saw his father struggle with alcoholism and mental illness Russell lost trust in his Dad As often happens these trust issues transferred to his Heavenly Father as well He began to question God In ninth grade Russell joined Joy El s 4 12 Leadership Training Program Through this he began to really understand the love of his Heavenly Father His trust in God grew He now shares that the 4 12 program helped to keep him afloat during his high school years as he experienced God s faithfulness Approaching the end of his senior year he began to question what was next He was invited to serve as a senior counselor at summer camp He shares that he has never seen so many children begin a relationship with Jesus Once again Russell saw and experienced God s faithfulness Changing Lives J a c o b s S t o r y My Mom died The heartbreaking words were from Jacob a young man who encountered God through the Bible Adventure Program To commemorate his decision to follow Jesus Jacob received a Bible Adventure certificate He looked at this certificate shortly after his mother s death and saw a phone number at the bottom He called the number Nate a Joy El staff member answered Jacob s call They talked and prayed together Afterwards Jacob said I feel much much better now Jacob s contact information was shared with Lisa a Bible Adventure Assistant Director who reached out to Jacob engaged him in discussion and prayer and made further arrangements for Jacob s listener to be involved in Jacob s life for support and encouragement Jacob s story is just one of many There are an estimated 30 000 Jacobs in our communities Search your heart and allow God to use YOU to change lives through the Bible Adventure Program ministry Your financial gift provides children with the opportunity to hear the Gospel many for the very first time Names have been changed J a c k s S t o r y I began a relationship with Jesus during Bible Adventure today Jack told his foster mom Michelle That means God is my Heavenly Father and that I m going to heaven someday This was the moment Michelle and her husband had been praying for At eight years old Jack had already been in over half a dozen foster homes Michelle s family had taken him in after he ran away from his previous foster home He d been kicked out of his previous school and was on his way to getting expelled again Michelle and her husband were convinced that God had brought Jack to their family and they were determined to treat him as their own child This included registering him for Bible Adventure After a few months they noticed a change in Jack s behavior Michelle was pretty sure that attending Bible Adventure had something to do with this but she wanted to wait for Jack to tell her about it On the day Jack officially become a child of God Michelle and her husband s prayers were answered Following his summer service Russell signed up for the inaugural year of Joy El s J Serve program In that program he had the opportunity to gain valuable work experience serve in several Bible Adventure programs and sit under solid biblical teaching A key verse for Russell during J Serve was Ephesians 2 10 For we are God s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do His time in the program helped him discover what God would have him do Today Russell is in college studying to become a financial advisor God used the various ministries of Joy El in Russell s life A shy young man sitting in the back of the room became a minister to others He is the role model he longed to be because of the work of God in his life through Joy El David a counselor last summer noticed when Eric first came to camp that he didn t connect with the other boys in his group He was quiet and kept to himself David wondered what he would discover during their one on one time At Joy El every camper gets one on one time with their counselor When he met with Eric one on one David tried to get Eric to open up to him but Eric seemed almost angry as they talked together In an effort to help his camper open up with him David decided to share from his own life As he talked about his own difficult life he noticed that Eric s attitude began to change Soon he began to share his own story a life of abuse and abandonment at the hands of a drug addicted mother Their two stories had great similarities David was able to help Eric see how God had brought them together in order to help Eric find healing Before he left camp that week Eric began a healing relationship with Jesus

David and Eric s Story R u s s e l l s S t o r y As a young child Russell began a relationship with Jesus As a teenager he saw his father struggle with alcoholism and mental illness Russell lost trust in his Dad As often happens these trust issues transferred to his Heavenly Father as well He began to question God In ninth grade Russell joined Joy El s 4 12 Leadership Training Program Through this he began to really understand the love of his Heavenly Father His trust in God grew He now shares that the 4 12 program helped to keep him afloat during his high school years as he experienced God s faithfulness Approaching the end of his senior year he began to question what was next He was invited to serve as a senior counselor at summer camp He shares that he has never seen so many children begin a relationship with Jesus Once again Russell saw and experienced God s faithfulness Changing Lives J a c o b s S t o r y My Mom died The heartbreaking words were from Jacob a young man who encountered God through the Bible Adventure Program To commemorate his decision to follow Jesus Jacob received a Bible Adventure certificate He looked at this certificate shortly after his mother s death and saw a phone number at the bottom He called the number Nate a Joy El staff member answered Jacob s call They talked and prayed together Afterwards Jacob said I feel much much better now Jacob s contact information was shared with Lisa a Bible Adventure Assistant Director who reached out to Jacob engaged him in discussion and prayer and made further arrangements for Jacob s listener to be involved in Jacob s life for support and encouragement Jacob s story is just one of many There are an estimated 30 000 Jacobs in our communities Search your heart and allow God to use YOU to change lives through the Bible Adventure Program ministry Your financial gift provides children with the opportunity to hear the Gospel many for the very first time Names have been changed J a c k s S t o r y I began a relationship with Jesus during Bible Adventure today Jack told his foster mom Michelle That means God is my Heavenly Father and that I m going to heaven someday This was the moment Michelle and her husband had been praying for At eight years old Jack had already been in over half a dozen foster homes Michelle s family had taken him in after he ran away from his previous foster home He d been kicked out of his previous school and was on his way to getting expelled again Michelle and her husband were convinced that God had brought Jack to their family and they were determined to treat him as their own child This included registering him for Bible Adventure After a few months they noticed a change in Jack s behavior Michelle was pretty sure that attending Bible Adventure had something to do with this but she wanted to wait for Jack to tell her about it On the day Jack officially become a child of God Michelle and her husband s prayers were answered Following his summer service Russell signed up for the inaugural year of Joy El s J Serve program In that program he had the opportunity to gain valuable work experience serve in several Bible Adventure programs and sit under solid biblical teaching A key verse for Russell during J Serve was Ephesians 2 10 For we are God s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do His time in the program helped him discover what God would have him do Today Russell is in college studying to become a financial advisor God used the various ministries of Joy El in Russell s life A shy young man sitting in the back of the room became a minister to others He is the role model he longed to be because of the work of God in his life through Joy El David a counselor last summer noticed when Eric first came to camp that he didn t connect with the other boys in his group He was quiet and kept to himself David wondered what he would discover during their one on one time At Joy El every camper gets one on one time with their counselor When he met with Eric one on one David tried to get Eric to open up to him but Eric seemed almost angry as they talked together In an effort to help his camper open up with him David decided to share from his own life As he talked about his own difficult life he noticed that Eric s attitude began to change Soon he began to share his own story a life of abuse and abandonment at the hands of a drug addicted mother Their two stories had great similarities David was able to help Eric see how God had brought them together in order to help Eric find healing Before he left camp that week Eric began a healing relationship with Jesus

Uniquely positioned to make a difference both here and around the world I have been a part of Joy El Ministries for more than a decade I have served as a board member chairman of the board and chairman of the capital campaign of 2008 2009 which resulted in the building of the Worship Center and Splashground I am excited to again serve as chairman of a Joy El initiative The campus improvements we hope to accomplish will enhance a ministry that God is using in amazing ways to grow His kingdom D I C K M A R K S C A M PA I G N C H A I R WHY INVEST IN JOY EL A key reason Joy El sees such fruit with evangelism is because of our commitment to ongoing discipleship and mentoring Every participant in a Joy El program is involved in some form of mentoring the Bible Adventure children who meet regularly with their listeners the campers who spend one on one time with their counselors the summer staff members who meet weekly with a summer mentor in order to receive support encouragement and personalized ministry training Through this ministry 541 young people prayed to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ during the 2018 19 school year 152 of them during summer camp These numbers cause us to rejoice as each one represents an individual soul One young soul lost her father at a young age and struggled to stay in school due to chronic illnesses She heard the Gospel at Bible Adventure earned a free week of summer camp joined the 4 12 Leadership Training Program and summer staff and now is receiving ministry training at a respected Bible college so that she can reach out to and serve families Another camper although raised in a Christian home was deeply challenged to grow through Joy El She attended camp joined the 4 12 Leadership Training Program and served on summer camp staff She attended mission school and now ministers to human trafficking victims on the other side of the world The impact of Joy El is truly world wide We could tell of young people who are pastors urban educators chefs carpenters doctors and financial planners They all desire to bring God s light into their workplaces Since 2000 we are aware of 10 000 children youth who began relationships with Jesus Only God can see the breadth and depth of the impact for the Kingdom that extends from this place

Uniquely positioned to make a difference both here and around the world I have been a part of Joy El Ministries for more than a decade I have served as a board member chairman of the board and chairman of the capital campaign of 2008 2009 which resulted in the building of the Worship Center and Splashground I am excited to again serve as chairman of a Joy El initiative The campus improvements we hope to accomplish will enhance a ministry that God is using in amazing ways to grow His kingdom D I C K M A R K S C A M PA I G N C H A I R WHY INVEST IN JOY EL A key reason Joy El sees such fruit with evangelism is because of our commitment to ongoing discipleship and mentoring Every participant in a Joy El program is involved in some form of mentoring the Bible Adventure children who meet regularly with their listeners the campers who spend one on one time with their counselors the summer staff members who meet weekly with a summer mentor in order to receive support encouragement and personalized ministry training Through this ministry 541 young people prayed to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ during the 2018 19 school year 152 of them during summer camp These numbers cause us to rejoice as each one represents an individual soul One young soul lost her father at a young age and struggled to stay in school due to chronic illnesses She heard the Gospel at Bible Adventure earned a free week of summer camp joined the 4 12 Leadership Training Program and summer staff and now is receiving ministry training at a respected Bible college so that she can reach out to and serve families Another camper although raised in a Christian home was deeply challenged to grow through Joy El She attended camp joined the 4 12 Leadership Training Program and served on summer camp staff She attended mission school and now ministers to human trafficking victims on the other side of the world The impact of Joy El is truly world wide We could tell of young people who are pastors urban educators chefs carpenters doctors and financial planners They all desire to bring God s light into their workplaces Since 2000 we are aware of 10 000 children youth who began relationships with Jesus Only God can see the breadth and depth of the impact for the Kingdom that extends from this place

LEADERSHIP GIFTS Realizing You or your organization can play a key role in helping Joy El reach its campaign goal by choosing to give at one of the following Leadership Gift Levels an achievable goal as God provides 250 000 2 Timothy 2 2 GIVING HONOR 100 000 to 249 999 1 Thess 2 8 There are great opportunities for campaign donors to name buildings and rooms in honor or people God has used in their lives 50 000 to 99 999 Matthew 6 33 25 000 to 49 999 Nehemiah 8 10 EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Through careful planning and prayerful consideration the Joy El Board of Directors has set the campaign goal using a three phase approach The work for each phase will begin as each goal is realized Each and every gift will make a significant difference not only in reaching our goal for the much needed ministry improvements but also in impacting hearts for generations 10 000 to 24 999 Romans 5 8 5 000 to 9 999 John 3 16 2 500 to 4 999 Psalm 24 6 CAMPAIGN MILESTONES T O TA L G O A L 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 PHASE 3 B UILD T H E SH E PH E R DS LO DG E when we reach 2 500 000 PHASE 2 R E MO DE L T H E DINING H A LL when we reach 1 350 000 PHASE 1 B UILD T H E W E LC O ME C E NTE R when we reach 900 000 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well because you had become so dear to us 1 Thessalonians 2 8

LEADERSHIP GIFTS Realizing You or your organization can play a key role in helping Joy El reach its campaign goal by choosing to give at one of the following Leadership Gift Levels an achievable goal as God provides 250 000 2 Timothy 2 2 GIVING HONOR 100 000 to 249 999 1 Thess 2 8 There are great opportunities for campaign donors to name buildings and rooms in honor or people God has used in their lives 50 000 to 99 999 Matthew 6 33 25 000 to 49 999 Nehemiah 8 10 EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Through careful planning and prayerful consideration the Joy El Board of Directors has set the campaign goal using a three phase approach The work for each phase will begin as each goal is realized Each and every gift will make a significant difference not only in reaching our goal for the much needed ministry improvements but also in impacting hearts for generations 10 000 to 24 999 Romans 5 8 5 000 to 9 999 John 3 16 2 500 to 4 999 Psalm 24 6 CAMPAIGN MILESTONES T O TA L G O A L 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 PHASE 3 B UILD T H E SH E PH E R DS LO DG E when we reach 2 500 000 PHASE 2 R E MO DE L T H E DINING H A LL when we reach 1 350 000 PHASE 1 B UILD T H E W E LC O ME C E NTE R when we reach 900 000 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well because you had become so dear to us 1 Thessalonians 2 8

Joy El s Board of Directors Helping as only you can Penny Marks Chair Ward Childerston Vice Chair T HANK YOU Thank you for prayerfully considering how you will give to Joy El s Capital Campaign The projects we hope to fund are vital to our mission providing opportunities for people to experience life change through personal encounters with God This camping season more than 176 children have begun a relationship with Jesus God is at work Join us PENNY MARKS BOARD CHAIR EACH GIFT AS UNIQUE AS THE GIVER Craig Witmer Treasurer Wayne Myers Secretary Aaron Ziebarth Executive Director Dave Matthews Executive Committee Clayton Black Curtis Martin Paul Ritchie Jill Sprecher Scott Stouffer There are needs for all types and sizes of gifts Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you offer toward this campaign effort of Igniting hope in generations that seek Him Rod Teach Ben Thompson Campaign Steering Committee Dick Marks Campaign Chair WAYS T O Aaron Ziebarth Executive Director G IV E Dennis Koontz Campaign Consultant O N L I N E Financial gifts to this campaign can be easily given through our secure online giving portal Visit www joyelcamps org B Y M A I L Simply send your contribution marked Capital Campaign to Joy El Camps Retreats 3741 Joy El Drive Greencastle PA 17225 C A L L U S We are always happy to speak with you directly answer any questions you may have and to accept your donation by phone at 717 369 4539 We would also be pleased to schedule a personal tour of Joy El or arrange for one of our campaign staff members to visit you Jeanette Biesecker Ward Childerston Give and it will be given to you A good measure pressed down shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap For with the measure you use it will be measured to you Luke 6 38 Amy Diehl Gregg Garman Nate Marshall Dave Matthews Paul Ritchie Mike Smith Jill Sprecher Tyler Sprecher Craig Witmer

Joy El s Board of Directors Helping as only you can Penny Marks Chair Ward Childerston Vice Chair T HANK YOU Thank you for prayerfully considering how you will give to Joy El s Capital Campaign The projects we hope to fund are vital to our mission providing opportunities for people to experience life change through personal encounters with God This camping season more than 176 children have begun a relationship with Jesus God is at work Join us PENNY MARKS BOARD CHAIR EACH GIFT AS UNIQUE AS THE GIVER Craig Witmer Treasurer Wayne Myers Secretary Aaron Ziebarth Executive Director Dave Matthews Executive Committee Clayton Black Curtis Martin Paul Ritchie Jill Sprecher Scott Stouffer There are needs for all types and sizes of gifts Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you offer toward this campaign effort of Igniting hope in generations that seek Him Rod Teach Ben Thompson Campaign Steering Committee Dick Marks Campaign Chair WAYS T O Aaron Ziebarth Executive Director G IV E Dennis Koontz Campaign Consultant O N L I N E Financial gifts to this campaign can be easily given through our secure online giving portal Visit www joyelcamps org B Y M A I L Simply send your contribution marked Capital Campaign to Joy El Camps Retreats 3741 Joy El Drive Greencastle PA 17225 C A L L U S We are always happy to speak with you directly answer any questions you may have and to accept your donation by phone at 717 369 4539 We would also be pleased to schedule a personal tour of Joy El or arrange for one of our campaign staff members to visit you Jeanette Biesecker Ward Childerston Give and it will be given to you A good measure pressed down shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap For with the measure you use it will be measured to you Luke 6 38 Amy Diehl Gregg Garman Nate Marshall Dave Matthews Paul Ritchie Mike Smith Jill Sprecher Tyler Sprecher Craig Witmer

Igniting HOPE in generations that seek Him 3741 Joy El Drive Greencastle PA 17225 Telephone 717 369 4539 www joyelcamps org