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A Student’s Thank You to Urbana18 Donors

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Can You Really Hack for Jesus?

31 Dec 2018
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What Revelation Revealed to Students at Urbana18

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  • Two Campers Are Making a Difference in Their Neighbourhood
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Wishing you and yours a very happy Canada Day! We' Wishing you and yours a very happy Canada Day! We're praying you can be with loved ones today as you rest and reflect on all the best things about this country of ours.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #CanadaDay2020 #CanadaDay #happycanadaday #intervarsitycan #intervarsitycanada #intervarsity #Canadalove #welovecanada #truenorth #canadianministries #ohcanada #studentministry #campministry #summerministry #summertime #july1
Starting CEGEP next year? ⠀ ⠀ Our InterVarsity Starting CEGEP next year? ⠀ ⠀ Our InterVarsity groups in Quebec are partnering with Power to Change to bring you an event where you can meet other incoming CEGEP students, connect with a Christian fellowship, and ask questions about starting school via distance-learning. Don't miss it!⠀ ⠀ -Event deets-⠀ Date: June 25th⠀ Time: 7-8:30pm⠀ Registration: http://p2c.sh/youthcegep⠀ ⠀ Hope to see you there! . . . . . . . . . . #cegep #futurecegep #cegepstudent #incomingcegep #studentsoffaith #studentministry #eventsforstudents #studentevents #studentqanda #q&a #networkingforstudents #quebecministry @p2cstudents
In these times of prejudice and injustice, third-y In these times of prejudice and injustice, third-year McGill student Kersaint offers a unique invitation to all of us as we seek peace and reconciliation. Read his story at intervarsity.ca or through the link in our bio. .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . . . . . .⠀ #seekjustice #seekmercy #walkhumbly #prayfirst #prayerwarriors #prayerispowerful #pray #seekGod #God #jesus #love #christianity #studentresponse #georgefloydresponse #callforjustice #callformercy #callforreconciliation #callforhope #havehope #turntoJesus #turntoscripture #readscripture #godsword #studentministry #intervarsitycanada
"During this time, I have learnt to be grateful fo "During this time, I have learnt to be grateful for friends, family and InterVarsity—particularly for the people holding me accountable to regular bible study, productivity, and healthy living." -Josh, InterVarsity at Concordia (full story in our bio)⠀ ⠀ What have you been grateful for as we've been in quarantine? ⠀. . .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #quarantinelife #covidcoping #copingwithcovid #intervarsity #community #faithcommunity #jesus #God #studentministry #studentsoffaith #studentsforjesus #christianstudents #christiansofig #christianministries #canadianministries #concordiastudents
McMaster student Hannah has been praying all throu McMaster student Hannah has been praying all through quarantine and shares ways you can pray for students like her who continue to be affected by the coronavirus. Find her story through the link in our bio 💞 .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #prayersinquarantine #quarantineprayers #prayinginquarantine #prayerworks #prayerispowerful #powerofprayer #prayforstudents #mcmasteruniversity #collegeministry #studentministry #campusministry #studentsforjesus #jesuslovers #godislove #love #god #jesus #quarantine
Inspired by friends from camp, the McKay family st Inspired by friends from camp, the McKay family started giving back to their neighborhood. See the story through the eyes of 8-year-old Niyah and 11-year-old Kai (link in bio). . . . . . . . . .⠀ #blogpost #kidvoices #reflections #quarantinereality #quarantine #outreach #volunteer #neighborhoodoutreach #loveforall #campersofig #studentreflections #studentvoices #intervarsitycanada #ivcan #campministry
"What are you willing to do when no one is watchin "What are you willing to do when no one is watching? How are you willing to treat people when no one sees? How are you going to view and think about black people in your everyday life?" ⠀ ⠀ InterVarsity alumna Tashana offers her perspective on current events in North America and challenges mainstream approaches to racial injustice in our lastest guest blog. Read more at intervarsity.ca (link in bio). ⠀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⠀ #blogpost #racialinjustice #reflections #racialrealities #morethanatrend #standup #act #justiceforpocs #justiceforblackbodies #loveforall #blacklivesmatter #alllivesmatterequally #supportpocs #pocvoices #blackvoices #justice #studentreflections #studentvoices #intervarsitycanada #ivcan
We love to gather together! That's how all of our We love to gather together! That's how all of our ministries function. So we were pretty bummed at the thought of losing one of our most loved annual conferences.⠀ ⠀ But our staff rallied! By God's leading, they adapted our week-long MARKcamps into virtual gathering spaces where students could still come together to spend time in Scripture. ⠀ ⠀ Hear from Dave, who helped create MARKnest, the online version of MARKwest, here: https://ivcf.ca/adapting-ministry-to-the-digital-world/
We are saddened by the recent announcement in Onta We are saddened by the recent announcement in Ontario. Though it means that four more of our camps cannot host overnight programming this summer, we are continuing to pray and ask Jesus what he has for us. ⠀ ⠀ Our Executive Director at Circle Square Ranch Grand River, Andrea, wrote a touching blog to share her feelings about the announcement. Visit the link below or in our bio to read more⠀ https://ivcf.ca/grieving-the-loss-of-summer-camp/
With great sadness, we're announcing that four mor With great sadness, we're announcing that four more of our camps will not be hosting overnight programming this summer. We support our government's decision and their willingness to do what they can to keep families safe and healthy this summer. But we will miss camp! 😥⠀ ⠀ Please pray for our nine camps, six of which will not be facilitating full programming this summer. ⠀ ⠀ To read more about how we're responding to COVID-19, please click here: https://ivcf.ca/covid-19-update/ (link in bio)
Have you tried the [email protected] challenges? Our camps Have you tried the Camp@Home challenges? Our camps have done such a great job of providing families with ways to have all the fun of summer camp from the comfort of their living rooms. ⠀ ⠀ If you're itching for something new and fun to do, check out the free crafts, games, and challenges that Circle Square Ranch Grand River has made. You can find them at https://www.csranchgrandriver.ca/camp-at-home/ 🏕️🏡⠀ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #covidchallenges #covidactivities #activitiesforquarantine #challengesinquarantine #campathome #campinquarantine #covidcamping #campministry #virtualministry #onlineministry #christianministry #christiansummercamps #summercamp #studentministry #youthministry #ministryinquarantine #covidministry #christiansincovid
These times have been crazy uncertain! And many of These times have been crazy uncertain! And many of us still see a handful of question marks as we look toward the summer months.⠀ We've got a new blog up on the mental and physical effects of uncertainty and we want to know: how does uncertainty affect you? Has God brought a particular verse to your heart to help you through this season?⠀ For the full blog, check out https://ivcf.ca/how-uncertainty-affects-us/⠀(link in bio) .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . . . . . . . . .⠀ #affectsofuncertainty #uncertaintysucks #uncertaintimes #covidfeels #covidthoughts #quarantinefeels #quarantinethoughts #graduation #studentlife #studentministry #willigraduate #iwanttograduate #youthministry #ministryduringcovid #ministryinquarantine #onlineministry #virtualministry #newblog #christianbloggers #christianministriesonline
In response to Mark's Gospel students have created In response to Mark's Gospel students have created an entire gallery of incredible art 😍 Swipe >>> . To see more or learn the inspiration behind these pieces visit www.intervarsity.ca/marknest-art-gallery (link in bio) . . . . . . . . . #artinresponsetoscripture #artinresponse #respondthroughart #artpieces #artgallery #studentart #studentmade #marksgospel #gospelofmark #scriptureart #scripture #art #godsword #studentministy #virtualministry #virtualbiblestudy #onlinebiblestudy #marknest2020
🖥📖🙌🏽 Our virtual MARKcamps are going l 🖥📖🙌🏽 Our virtual MARKcamps are going live! This year, we've taken our MARKcamps online and now we want you to share in the experience. Join students and staff from across the country for two live sessions of MARKnest. Study the Gospel, take part in discussions, and share what God is speaking to you. All the details are at www.intervarsity.ca/marknestlive or click the link in our bio.
It is with great sadness that we mark the loss of It is with great sadness that we mark the loss of our friend and colleague, Steve Colby on April 28, 2020. It is with joy we celebrate that he has been welcomed home by Jesus. To read more about Steve's life and impact, visit: https://ivcf.ca/remembering-steve-colby/
MARKwest goes digital as MARKnest! 😯😃😍👩🏻‍💻👨‍💻👩🏾‍💻🎉 . ▪️ Our staff teams across the country have adapted our annual MARKcamps for the online world. How great are they? ▪️ MARKnest is one of four camps happening this week, and we can't wait to hear how they go! Are you taking part? . . . . #repost @daveyvonstone @bcivcf
In light of recent events in Nova Scotia, our Atla In light of recent events in Nova Scotia, our Atlantic Canada Director has reflected on hope in the midst of tragedy. For the full story, visit the link in our bio⠀ . . . . . . ⠀ #novascotiastrong #prayfornovascotia #lovenovascotia #lightinthedarkness
When we can't gather in person, we have to find an When we can't gather in person, we have to find another way!⠀ ▪️ How've you been connecting with your InterVarsity fam these days?⠀ .⠀ . . . . . . . . .⠀ #communityonline #zoomuniversity #zoomcommunity #zoomreunion #covidcoping
Love Sheriff Steve's perspective on connecting wit Love Sheriff Steve's perspective on connecting with God through nature today. What kind of nature can you connect with? 🌱🏡🌲🌳 . . . . . . . . . #socialdistancing #coviddevotions #connectingwithgod #connectwithnature #getoutdoors #godiscreator #creationrocks #studentministry #campministry #quarantine2020 #covidtips #earthday #repost @circlesquaregrandriver
Ingredients for InterVarsity at home (serving size Ingredients for InterVarsity at home (serving size: 2-4):⠀ ⠀ -1 Frisbee⠀ -2-4 Bible manuscripts (or substitute regular Bibles)⠀ -A heap of colored pens, pencils or highlighters⠀ -A dash of worship music⠀ -A sprinkle of snacks (all-dressed chips, wasabi peas, Pocky, and Oreos are proven favorites)⠀ -1 well-charged device for FaceTiming, Zooming, or WhatsApping⠀ ⠀ What would you add to the recipe?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #recipeforfriendship #intervarsity #intervarsitycanada #intervarsitycan #quarantine2020 #tipsforquarantine #quarantinetips #intervarsityathome #studentlifeathome #zoomuniversity #covid19tips #covid19 #campusministrycontinues #campusministry #campministry #studentministry
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