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COVID Doesn’t Limit God

7 Dec 2020
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  • Annual Ministry Report
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Designing With Purpose

27 Feb 2018
The Stories   Last year, Priscilla Choi spent her grade 12 March break helping organizations who serve the poor in Toronto. As the Nova Scotia student walked [...]
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Eyes on Advent

30 Nov 2020
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Faithful Together Despite Campus Closures

29 Sep 2020
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First Year University at Circle Square Ranch

8 Jan 2021
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First-Time Camper Grows Into Full-Time Leader

1 May 2017
“I didn’t know it was a Bible camp,” Quin Stouffer says about his first trip to Austin Circle Square Ranch in Manitoba. “But it was probably the most fun camp […]
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God Who Provides in Every Season

11 Nov 2020
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God’s Voice Catches a Student by Surprise

31 Dec 2017
The Stories   “When I first came to church and KCF, I wasn’t a Christian. I was super like, ‘what the heck is all this?’ But now I’m actually discerning […]
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Grieving the Loss of Summer Camp

22 May 2020
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  • Annual Ministry Report
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Hiking Beyond Comfort Zones

3 Jul 2018
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🥛 Jesus satisfies our spiritual thirst. ⠀ ⠀ 🥛 Jesus satisfies our spiritual thirst. ⠀ ⠀ 😔 We all know what it's like to have met our physical needs (with #snacks and maybe some #naps) yet still feel thirsty... ⠀ ⠀ ...for something. 😕⠀ ⠀ Justin Yuen (pictured with his family) shares in today's lenten prayer guide that sometimes it takes moments of silence with Jesus to find satisfaction for our souls. ⠀ ⠀ It's not too late to hop on the lenten prayer guide train. (link in bio)⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #lent #intervarsitycanada #jesus #silence #solitude #spiritualdisciplines #disciplines #eyesonJesus #easter #thirst #devotional #campusministry #campministry
Students in campuses across Canada are just finish Students in campuses across Canada are just finishing up their reading weeks today 📚 📚 😱 ⠀ ⠀ For some, this week was a much needed break amidst a difficult semester. For others, midterms and more Zoom lectures loom as they approach the tail end of a unique semester. Many students are feeling overwhelmed! Will you join campus ministers across the country today to pray for campuses and students?⠀ ⠀ Follow the link in our bio to find an InterVarsity chapter near you to lift up in prayer.⠀ ⠀ #intervarsitycanada #campusministry #pray #campus #discoverJesus #campusfellowship #community #prayforcampus #readingweek #oncampus #Jesus #studentministry #connectoncampus #readingbreak #studying #zoomlecture #overwhelming #peace
People around us at school and in the workplace ar People around us at school and in the workplace are longing for connection, community, and deep down, for a relationship with God. ⠀ ⠀ In a recent blog, Monica Lai shares her longing to initiate authentic friendships and for her friends to experience the transformative and liberating work of God in their lives, just like she has experienced in her own. ⠀ ⠀ Monica explains that she realized genuine connection and relationships are desperately needed in our culture which values independence over interdependence, and self-sufficiency over humility and reliance. ⠀ ⠀ This is a powerful reminder for us all to keep our eyes and hearts open to how God can bless people through our connections with them. Who can journey with this week?⠀ ⠀ #friendship #connection #notalone #community #Jesus #studentministry #church #tenthchurch #gospel #christiancommunity #everyonewelcome #ubc #intervarsitycanada #workplaceministry #campusministry #oncampus
When you’ve registered for camp, but still have When you’ve registered for camp, but still have to wait until summer. . . . #backinthewater #backonthehorse #berniememe
"When God has led Amy to places that she did not a "When God has led Amy to places that she did not ask to go and called her to serve in ways she had not planned, she has always said yes. Love for the lost, compassion for the brokenhearted, devotion to prayer, and passion for teaching God’s word have become the defining traits of Amy’s ministry and the joys of her life."⠀ ⠀ 🙌 Amy's journey in life has been intertwined with @ontariopioneercamp for 70 years. Read more about Amy's inspirational service at ivcf.ca/stories ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #pioneercampontario #intervarsitycanada #history #legacy #service #devotion #porthope #womensministry #jesus #faithful #testimony #campforlife #camplifer #godisgood #compassion #campministry #studentministry #youthministry #childrensministry #retreats #retreatministry
💩📚🤷🏽 "Hauling manure and hay with a pi 💩📚🤷🏽 "Hauling manure and hay with a pitch fork isn’t normally part of first year university dorm life. But this year is full of surprises..." ⠀ ⠀ Find out about an unexpected way God is at work in some 1st year students' lives in Eastern Ontario on our blog: ivcf.ca/stories⠀ ⠀ #intervarsitycanada #circlesquareranch #leadinternship #community #communitylife #infrontenac #dormlife #campministry #discipleship #worship #prayer #jesus #growth #horses #barnlife #barn #rurallife #together #faith #biblestudy
Today’s #interntuesday from Winnipeg is known fo Today’s #interntuesday from Winnipeg is known for being thoughtful, kind and getting very excited about any prospect of drinking bubble tea. Meet Hannah Guerrero. ⠀ ⠀ She recently graduated from Community Development, Public Affairs and Policy Studies at Dawson College and Concordia University. As she reflects on her university years, she is in awe at God’s faithfulness - how God spoke to her through studying the book of Mark in first year, taught her to trust him, to love others and to lead.⠀ ⠀ In her final year, Hannah was touched while at a retreat as she heard stories from campus ministers about how God called them to give their lives to share the gospel with students. She felt God changing her heart from the inside-out and saw breakthrough in several areas of her life. So when she felt God call her to trust him and apply to the campus internship (on the day applications were due), she was excited to say “YES”!⠀ ⠀ An outdoors enthusiast, Hannah is always down for a hike, a bubble tea or playing the guitar.⠀ ⠀ You can support her ministry at ivcf.ca/donate.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #interntuesday #intervarsitycanada #winnipeg #studentministry #jesusoncampus #studentrevival #jesus #university #universityministry #studentsforjesus #campusfellowship #Concordia #dawsoncollege #yesjesus #bubbletea #God #bibestudy #trustgod
Time for a fresh calendar! While the kick-off of 2 Time for a fresh calendar! While the kick-off of 2021 is just a number on a page, let it be a reminder of the complete-overhaul, abounding-mercy fresh start that Jesus offers those who choose to trust in him.⠀ ⠀ Throughout the InterVarsity family we look forward to a year of vibrant, creative campus ministry and fun, life-changing experiences for campers at lakes and barns across the country. ⠀ ⠀ While we get excited about the things that 2021 will hold, it's an incredible relief that our deepest hope is in Jesus. No matter what comes, God is good and reigns above it all.⠀ ⠀ #summercamp #newbeginnings #newyearsresolution #newyears #baptism #newlife #jesus #salvation #pioneerpacific #ocean #happynewyear #freshstart #2021 #goodbye2020 #faith #joy
You can join the mission to reach young people wit You can join the mission to reach young people with the hope of Jesus. Your year-end gift will help recover losses caused by camp closures & support young people through this unique season. 🤗 Donate today at ivcf.ca/2020-impact⠀ ⠀ #generous #donate #intervarsitycanada #strongtogether #community #gospel #mission #campusminsitry #studentministry #campministry #jesus
InterVarsity has been up to lots this year. ⠀ ⠀ Devotionals, podcasts, book studies, meet-a-prof, camp-in-a-box, day camps, small retreats, maintenance projects, food share program, prayer walks, collaborative art, digital pilgrimage, camp@home activities, workplace ministry pilot programs, theology of work course, bible studies.⠀ ⠀ Wow. Wow. Wow. ⠀ ⠀ Check out the ministry snapshot for a clearer picture at ivcf.ca/2020-impact ⠀ #intervarsitycanada #campministry #daycamp #campforkids #christiancamp #studentministry #biblestudy #virtualbiblestudy #meetaprof #bookstudy #pilgrimage #prayer #prayermovements #prayerwalks #workplaceministries #theology #devotional #podcast #sabbath #togetherapart #jesusoncampus #godismoving #studentmovement #christian #youthministry #childrensministry #campathome #campinabox #community #jesus
This week, Campus Minister Tony Lai gives us a pee This week, Campus Minister Tony Lai gives us a peek at the inner world of the Christmas wise men as academics undertaking a precarious journey. Link in bio. 🐫🐫🐫⠀ ⠀ #wisemen #christmas #reasonfortheseason #campusministry #intervarsitycanad #academia #ancientacademics #conviction #truth #journey #jesus #phdstudents #postdoctoral #babyjesus
Would you take some time to pray for people in you Would you take some time to pray for people in your networks and neighbourhoods who might be alone or far from family this Christmas?⠀ ⠀ Many students who normally would travel home to see parents and friends, will spend the holidays at school. Pray for friendship, rest and peace for students away from home. ⠀ ⠀ #ReasonForTheSeason #Christmas #NotAlone #Jesus #BabyJesus #pray #TogetherApart #PrayTogether #Community #GodWithUs
Today we bring an #internTuesday feature from the Today we bring an #internTuesday feature from the Rocky mountains. Meet Euan, coming in from @AlbertaPioneerCamps.⠀ ⠀ As a camper at Pioneer, Euan has fond memories of swimming in glacier-fed streams and being on top of mountains while on out-trips. He became a camp counselor and learned to cherish the relationships he made with friends and the closeness he felt with God in the depths of serving. ⠀ ⠀ Euan’s friends can count on him to be there to help out with a smile on, no matter what’s going down. When not helping out you can find Euan playing rugby, cross-country skiing or cooking up some pancakes in the kitchen.⠀ ⠀ Euan has a servant heart and a peaceful spirit. He is always willing and happy to help.⠀ ⠀ #interntuesday #intervarsitycanada #albertapioneercamp #pioneercamp #rockymountains #gapyear #christiangapyear #cabins #discipleship #summercamp #mentorship #community #communitylife #smile #albertalife #rockymountainlife #serve #explore
Camp Director and lover of chickens, Anne Douglas, Camp Director and lover of chickens, Anne Douglas, opens up this week's Advent reflections with an encouragement to all those who, like shepherds, search out and care for the lost. Link in bio. 🐔⠀ ⠀ #christmas #reasonfortheseason #shepherds #chickens #silkies #silkychickens #chickenlove #sheep #goodshepherd #christmasstory #infrontenac #animallove #jesus #intervarsitycanada #freerangeeggs #searchfortheone #godislove
Yep, it’s #interntuesday and you can be stoked t Yep, it’s #interntuesday and you can be stoked to meet another camp folk.⠀ ⠀ Introducing Sidney Morton. 🏙️🏚️ Sidney has lived in several cities spanning North America in her short life, but this semester she is calling @circlesquareranchbcl home. 🐇⠀ ⠀ While riding horses 🐴 at the barn may be her happy place, she enjoys anything spontaneous, from a good hug to a midnight jog 🤸. She is fierce and fun. ⠀ ⠀ Sidney joined the barn staff team in 2019 and despite only working a few weeks, her camp memories are sweet. She joined the LEAD internship because it’s the best to belong to a friendly, intentional community that puts God first. ⠀ ⠀ One of her best camp memories is worshipping during a campfire the last week of August. She could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and was struck by the beauty of all her friends kneeling and worshipping Jesus. She describes knowing God’s presence in that moment like feeling total peace and being surrounded by love. ❤️⠀ ⠀ #interntuesday #intervarsitycanada #circlesquareranch #bigclearlake #infrontenac #landolakes #gapyear #christiangapyear #discipleship #summercamp #horses #bunnies #mentorship #community #communitylife #barnstaff #horsebackriding #explore
Jesus' earthly father, Joseph, had a very non-trad Jesus' earthly father, Joseph, had a very non-traditional path into the world of fatherhood. In this weeks Advent reflection, campus minister Dave Birrell shares his experience with a non-traditional fatherhood and invites us all to consider what it means to be in God's family. Link in bio. 💛⠀ ⠀ #advent #joseph #maryandjoseph #jesus #babyjesus #reasonfortheseason #christmas #adoption #adoptionstories #adoptivefather #nontraditionalfamilies #family #godsfamily #beautiful #relatives #familychristmas
God is not in quarantine! Throughout this difficul God is not in quarantine! Throughout this difficult season, stories have come from camps and campuses across the country about how campers and students are depending on God, making connections, taking steps of faith, growing in leadership and forging new ways of sharing the gospel. ⠀ ⠀ Now you can join us in thanking God for what he is doing! Read student and camper stories from 2020 by copy pasting: ivcf.ca/2020-impact⠀ ⠀ #hope #2020 #campusministry #youthalpha #virtualministry #virtualcampus #evangelism #biblestudy #togetherapart #covidlife #together #community #summercamp #campers #students #studentlife #bold #jesus #godismoving
In this week's Advent reflection, campus minister In this week's Advent reflection, campus minister Kim Nguyen-Stone reflects on how Mary was favoured and affirmed by God. Find out how God's affirmation of love for Kim impacted big decisions in her own family. Link in bio. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦⠀ ⠀ #advent #reflect #jesus #babyjesus #babies #bigdecisions #family #godslove #godislove #mary #christmas #reasonfortheseason #nativity #intervaritycanada
🌎😃 Online and outdoors, campus communities f 🌎😃 Online and outdoors, campus communities from coast to coast haven't given up on safely being together this semester! Keep it up! @intervarsityatbrock @intervarsitylangara @ivcf.unbc @intervarsityguelph @intervarsitysfu PS. Nice swag 👍 #togetherapart #community #notalone #connected #studentcommunity #campuscommunity #jesus #intervarsitycanada #lifetogether #swag #christiancommunity #virtualministry
For this exciting #interntuesday, we head out West For this exciting #interntuesday, we head out West to InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta!⠀ ⠀ 🏔️ Meet Timothy Larsen, a LEAD intern embracing his natural habitat in the great expanses of @albertapioneercamps. ⠀ ⠀ When Tim’s fall plans fell through and he found out about the opportunity to work and grow at Pioneer, he was confident it was God’s leading. With a history at summer camp, he loves the opportunity to go deep with people in such a magnificent natural setting. ⠀ ⠀ 🔨 He has been digging in and lending a hand to building projects around camp this season - finishing building cabins, fixing fences and roofs. ⠀ ⠀ Outgoing and adventurous, Tim loves to go scrambling up the Rocky Mountains 🏞️ or ride a horse 🐎 off the beaten trails to find secluded areas of the forest. He has been enjoying playing tactical board games lately too. ⠀ ⠀ #interntuesday #intervarsitycanada #albertapioneercamp #pioneercamp #rockymountains #gapyear #christiangapyear #cabins #discipleship #summercamp #fixingfences #mentorship #community #communitylife #boardgames #albertalife #rockymountainlife #horsebackriding #explore
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