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First Year University at Circle Square Ranch

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"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
As advent commences, join InterVarsity staff as th As advent commences, join InterVarsity staff as they reflect on how their own experiences shed light on the ancient stories of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and wise men. For each week of advent we will post more reflections interspersed with scripture.⠀ ⠀ To join us on this advent journey, go to the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #advent #christmas #shepherds #wisemen #nativity #hope #peace #joy #jesus #reasonfortheseason #intervarsitycanada #community #adventtogether #biblestudy #family
🐄 I know you’ve been hoping that #internTuesd 🐄 I know you’ve been hoping that #internTuesday would have something to do with cows this week. Well, you are in luck!⠀ ⠀ Today, we introduce you to Albert Brouwer, friend of livestock and campus intern in Winnipeg. ⠀ ⠀ After being a part of InterVarsity community at the University of Alberta while studying animal health, Albert felt God lead him to take the leap to become an InterVarsity intern. He cherished times as a student chatting with friends about how God was transforming their lives and wanted to do more.⠀ ⠀ After a summer working at a dairy farm, he keeps the intern house well-stocked with milk and homemade yogurt. He is known for his gentle compassion 🤗 and enjoys reading 📚, hiking 🏞️, tasting new foods 🥙 and finding clothes that fit just right 👔. ⠀ ⠀ You can donate to help fund his ministry at ivcf.ca/donate.⠀ ⠀ #interntuesday #intervarsitycanada #winnipeg #studentministry #jesusoncampus #studentrevival #jesus #university #universityministry #studentsforjesus #campusfellowship #dairyfarmer #God #bibestudy #trustgod
Frank Liao, 4th year SFU business student, writes Frank Liao, 4th year SFU business student, writes about slowing down: ⠀ ⠀ "...When I first heard about Sabbath as a discipline, I was really confused. I had never heard about the concept while growing up in church, and it didn’t fall in line with my lifestyle at all. What was the point of taking a break and slowing down for a whole day when we’re always being told to be productive? This especially applied to me as a business student, with everyone constantly looking for ways to get ahead in their own career path. However, it was becoming painfully obvious to a few close friends and mentors that I was not living a healthy lifestyle with my constant “go, go, go” mentality. So they suggested that I should try it out and see if it helped."⠀ ⠀ To read the rest copy paste https://ivcf.ca/slow-down/⠀ ⠀ #sabbath #slowdown #rest #10commandments #faith #blog #businessstudent #sfu #livelikejesus #wisdom #studentlife #studentministry #studentsforjesus #bestill #jesusoncampus
"...It is such a joy to live dependent on God's pr "...It is such a joy to live dependent on God's provision because his gifts are a tangible expression of his care for us. His intervention in our struggles reminds us that our Father knows what we need, approves of us and delights in our imperfect efforts. His unlikely solutions reveal to us that God isn’t easily confined by our expectations. His generosity is a gesture of how He entrusts us to lead and love alongside Jesus..."⠀ ⠀ Read more about God's provision from a camp staff! Visit ivcf.ca (link on homepage)
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