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Why I Serve at Camp

9 Jul 2019
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As we welcome you to campus, we want to know: what As we welcome you to campus, we want to know: what do students need?โ € โ € After a year where so much was missed, transitioning back into โ€œnormalโ€ life sounds kind of overwhelming! ๐Ÿ˜…โ € โ € Weโ€™re here to offer a community for you to find connection and rest ๐Ÿ˜ด Come de-stress, have fun and remember what itโ€™s like to ~safely~ hang out with people without needing a screen!โ € โ € Read some responses to this question on our latest blog post. Link in bio!โ € โ € #amissedgeneration #COVIDimpacts #intervarsity #IVCan #campus #camp #studentministry #lostandfound #universityneeds #highschoolneeds #community #connection
Prayer ๐Ÿ™ gratitude ๐Ÿ˜Œ connecting with friends Prayer ๐Ÿ™ gratitude ๐Ÿ˜Œ connecting with friends ๐Ÿ‘ฅ joining InterVarsity - these are some of the things that students said helped them get through this season.โ € โ € What has helped you or students in your life?โ € โ € We are grateful to continue navigating these changing waters with you. Check out what some of our staff and students have reflected on about the challenges theyโ€™ve faced this year on our latest blog. Link in bio!โ € โ € #amissedgeneration #COVIDimpacts #intervarsity #IVCan #campus #camp #studentministry #lostandfound #challenges #isolation #community #friendship #Jesus
Hands up if you had a virtual graduation ceremony Hands up if you had a virtual graduation ceremony or none at all โœ‹ If you missed prom or couldnโ€™t take part in your senior sports season ๐Ÿ–๏ธ If you started your first year of college or university online ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ˜ญWhich was most significant to you?So many milestone moments were missed last year, and we mourn the ways your endings and beginnings lacked the celebration they deserved.But we are excited for what God has in store this year, so comment below: what are you looking forward to most?Read how students and staff have answered this question on our latest blog post! Link in bio!
"Young people can be resilient and there have been "Young people can be resilient and there have been positives for some in spending more time with their families, connecting more deeply with friends, reflecting on life and trying new activities. But we canโ€™t ignore their losses"โ € โ € From loneliness and isolation, to a decline in church attendance, to missed milestones like graduations and summers working at camp, these last 19 months have resulted in so many losses, especially for young people who have disproportionally lost more experiences that will never come their way again.โ € โ € Over the next week, we'll be posting stories of how COVID has uniquely impacted students, and what InterVarsity Canada is doing to help bridge the gap. Read more with the link in the bioโ € โ € #amissedgeneration #COVIDimpacts #intervarsity #IVCan #campus #camp #studentministry #missednotlost #lostandfound #students #uofa #graduates #pioneercamps #western #campers
๐Ÿ’ก Ever had a major lightbulb moment in a classr ๐Ÿ’ก Ever had a major lightbulb moment in a classroom or lecture hall? โ € โ € Maybe linear algebra took on a new dimension, you finally digested how a cell's metabolism functions or your comprehension of maslow's hierarchy of needs was taken to a new level. (Get it? ๐Ÿ™„) โ € โ € ๐Ÿ“š Pray that professors would come to submit ultimately to God's incredible truths as they learn and teach. Pray for Christian professors to be strengthened in their faith and effective in their witness to Jesus on and off campus. โ € โ € #professors #faculty #intervarsitycanada #everycampus #prayforschools #campusministry #studentministry #jesusoncampus #universitylife #prayer #pray
"Wait... InterVarsity isn't a sports club??" ๐Ÿค "Wait... InterVarsity isn't a sports club??" ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ โ € โ € Well sports are definitely involved at times, but InterVarsity is so much more than that! Come discover people who are passionate about Jesus, community, food and loving campus! โ € โ € Still don't know how to share what InterVarsity is all about? Share this post or comment below on YOUR InterVarsity experience!โ € โ € #intervarsity #IVCan #campuslife #sports #fastfacts #community #food #friends #acrossCanada #leadership #potlucks #manuscript #study #bible #christiancommunity
Tips for transitioning to virtual and live learnin Tips for transitioning to virtual and live learning again... โ € โ € ๐Ÿ‘ผ give yourself grace as you adjust โ € ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ attend all your in-person classesโ € ๐Ÿ–๏ธ be present, ask questions, get to know the people around youโ € ๐Ÿ‘€ schedule in screen breaksโ € ๐Ÿ“š take advantage of study groups! and meet-ups! and InterVarsity Bible studies ;)โ € โ € Adjusting to another school year is tough on its own, let alone getting into a new rhythm post-quarantine โ € โ € If you want to find some new friends on campus, come find your InterVarsity group by clicking the link in our bio!โ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #backtocampus #uviclife #uoftlife #ubclife #froshweek2021 #memorialuniversity #welcomeweek
What word has God given you for this semester? As What word has God given you for this semester? As we've been praying for the students who are returning to campus, we've felt God give us the word ____ (you guys will have to see what he says :)) ๐Ÿ™โ € โ € Well we want to pray this verse over you this semester: "Stand firm in your faith. Be courageous. Be strong. Do everything in love." - 1 Cor. 16: 13b-14 ๐Ÿ’ช โค๏ธโ € โ € Now let's find each other and discover Jesus!โ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #prayerlifestyle #wordofGodspeaks #prayingforyoutoday #prayingforstudents #studentspray #strongandcourageous
Welcome week is underway and we're looking forward Welcome week is underway and we're looking forward to many more moments like this - shared tables with friends new and old! ๐Ÿ‘ฅโ € โ € Campus can be a lonely place, but the table is where food is eaten together๐Ÿด conversations flow ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ textbooks and Bibles studied ๐Ÿ™‡ and laughter spontaneously bursts ๐Ÿ˜‚โ € โ € Who are you inviting to your table, in person or online? โ € โ € Comment on this post and tag the people you're inviting to the table this welcome week! ๐Ÿ‘‹โ € โ € #intervarsitycanada #IVCan #community #campuslife #tables #newfriends #friends #biblestudy #sharefood #connect #welcomeweek #study #textbooks #bible #newexperiences
It's the first week of school, so we can finally s It's the first week of school, so we can finally say this -- WE'RE ON CAMPUS! ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ˜ญโ € โ € We can't believe we're saying those words. It's been a long, hard year, but we're so excited to be meeting with you IN PERSON SO SOON! ๐Ÿ˜ณโ € โ € Connect with students who can show you the best places to study, eat and retreat ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿ›Œ โ € โ € Find YOUR InterVarsity community today! Link in bio!โ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #backtocampus #uviclife #uoftlife #ubclife #froshweek2021 #memorialuniversity #welcomeweek
๐Ÿ™‡ Students are about to head back to campuses ( ๐Ÿ™‡ Students are about to head back to campuses (virtual and IRL) wondering where they will fit in and how they will live their university years.โ € โ € ๐Ÿ‘‰ Campus fellowships have an answer for them - โ € "You belong in community. Come and let's follow Jesus together."โ € โ € ๐ŸŒฑ Pray for new student outreach happening across the country over the next month. โ € โ € #intervarsitycanada #campusministry #studentministry #everycampus #newstudentoutreach #community #belonging #friendship #welcome #101week #welcomeweek #froshweek #notalone #followJesus #togetherapart
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval." - Romans 14:17-18โ € โ € #intervarsitycanada #campministry #watergames #joy #righteousness #inspirational #Godpleasing #peace #joy #HolySpirit #kingdomofGod #service #camp #endofsummer
Now that places are opening up on campus, you've g Now that places are opening up on campus, you've gotta check out the local eats! ๐Ÿคค Every campus has their go-to place ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโ € โ € New students: What new foods are you looking forward to trying when first get on campus? ๐ŸŒฎ ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ•โ € โ € Returning students: What eatery should every student on your campus know about? ๐Ÿฑ ๐Ÿฟ ๐Ÿฅ— โ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #campuseats #bestfoodoncampus #foodielifestyle #ubceats #mcgilleats #uofteats
Thank you ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ˜Œโ € โ € Thank you to every camp Thank you ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ˜Œโ € โ € Thank you to every camp staff, camper, parent, volunteer, crew member, horse and anyone else at camp this summer! Ya'll rock! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ–๏ธโ € โ € This was one of the most difficult summers to work at camp with constantly changing provincial restrictions AND limited staff - but you pushed through and made it a summer to remember for so many campers! โ € โ € Now may the God of rest, who at the peak of His creation looked upon all that He made, all that He called good and very good, offer you all the rest that can only be found in Him - to be made well and whole, being invited back into your homes, schools and workplaces, restored. AMEN ๐Ÿ›Œโ € โ € #camp #IVCan #intervarsitycanada #intervarsitycamp #intervarsity #rest #sabbath #itisfinished #lastdayofcamp #campers #goodbye #solong #farewell #summer #endofsummer
Here. We. Go. The final stretch! We're almost ther Here. We. Go. The final stretch! We're almost there! ๐Ÿ‡โ € โ € Many of our camps across the country are running their last full days THIS WEEKEND ๐Ÿ˜ฑ ๐Ÿ˜ญโ € โ € Join us as we pray for campers - and parents as they talk about what their children learned at camp, encouraging one another, and "[considering] how we [all] may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" - Hebrews 10:24โ € โ € #camp #IVCan #intervarsity #pioneercamps #circlesquare #weekend #lastday #pray #endofsummer #celebration #intervarsitycanada #intervarsitycamp #bigclearlake
Joining InterVarsity on campus is life-changing ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ € โ € Take part in Bible studies where all your questions are welcome ๐Ÿค” Form friendships worshipping on the quad ๐Ÿ™Œ And let yourself be seen: the studious, anxious, goofy, ambitious parts, and every part in-between ๐Ÿ˜… ๐Ÿ˜Šโ € โ € Were you part of an InterVarsity campus group? Drop three emojis in the comments that best sum up what you loved about it! ๐Ÿต ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโ € โ € Want to join InterVarsity on your campus? Check out the link in our bioโ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #biblestudiesoncampus #biblestudies #clubsoncampus #christiancommunity #christiancollegegroup #manuscriptstudy
From the bustling of fellow students to and from l From the bustling of fellow students to and from lectures, to standing endlessly in line ups to buy lunch or that third cup of coffee - sometimes you just need to hash it out with somebody!โ € โ € Campus ministers have. Your. Back. ๐Ÿ’ฏโ € โ € ๐Ÿ™Œ Whether its coming in clutch with that discipleship meeting or leading a Bible study on a passage you thought you knew, but you didn't know it said THAT thing - campus ministers are always ready to listen, pray and encourage YOUโ € โ € ๐Ÿ˜ Do you know a campus minister? Pray for them as they prepare for a new year with new students to meet, new outreach ideas to try and maybe even some retreats to plan ๐Ÿ‘€ โ € โ € #intervarsitycanada #campusministry #campus #inspiration #leadership #discipleship #campusminister #fullofjoy #backoncampus #vision #followJesus
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more th "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."โ € โ € -Ephesians 3:20-21โ € โ € #summercamp #bible #scripture #wordofgod #hope #glory #jesus #childrensministry #youthministry #intervarsitycanada #discipleship #campministry
What's the BEST thing about the summer ending? (We What's the BEST thing about the summer ending? (We promise this isn't a trick question) โ € โ € WE GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN! And this time, not just on a screen!โ € โ € In a few short weeks, we'll be welcoming you back on campus (and it makes us want to happy dance... at a safe distance!) We're praying that as you get prepared to go back to school, you'll...โ € โ € - feel God's peace in the midst of all the changes and transitionsโ € - get into the rhythm of your new schedule quicklyโ € - be excited about all that the new year has in storeโ € - meet us during Welcome Week!! :Dโ € โ € We can't wait to see you. Get connected with us on campus by clicking the link in our bioโ € โ € #intervarsity #ivcan #studentlife #campusministry #discoverjesus #endofsummer #summerfeels #summervibes #backtoschool #backoncampus
Six InterVarsity camps have some less typical memb Six InterVarsity camps have some less typical members of their staff teams... โ € โ € They are hairy all over, walk on all fours, and somehow weigh in around 1000 pounds despite subsiding almost entirely off of grass. They teach bravery, persistence, strength and precision to campers and staff. โ € โ € Leave a like if you appreciate these "equine missionaries" โ € โ € and throw a ๐Ÿ™ in the comments if you are praying for bravery, persistence, strength and precision for our campers and staff - both human and ๐Ÿดโ € โ € @csranchbigclearlake #intervarsitycanada #infrontenac #summercamp #horsecamp #campministry #horse #horses #pony #ponies #horsecamps #youthministry #childrensministry #retreats #trailrides #ridinglessons
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