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He Became Flesh & Dwelt Among Us
He Became Flesh & Dwelt Among Us
You're invited to this year's ACF Ontario Winter Retreat. It's going to be a fun and Spirit-filled weekend as we rediscover God's awesome presence in our journeys on campus. The retreat will start with getting acquainted with our keynote speaker, and other students across Ontario. Then the fun continues throughout the weekend, with socials, games, workshops, and outdoor activities. We'll spend time with God and each other as we fellowship, network and grow together. Our hope is that you'll leave this retreat feeling refreshed and reassured that God is with us always - in our faith, relationships, and communities.
Day Passes Now Available for Purchase!
Day Passes Now Available for Purchase!
You're invited to this year's ACF Ontario Winter Retreat. It's going to be a fun and Spirit-filled weekend as we rediscover God's awesome presence in our journeys on campus. The retreat will start with getting acquainted with our keynote speaker, and other students across Ontario. Then the fun continues throughout the weekend, with socials, games, workshops, and outdoor activities. We'll spend time with God and each other as we fellowship, network and grow together. Our hope is that you'll leave this retreat feeling refreshed and reassured that God is with us always - in our faith, relationships, and communities.
Theme Song
Theme Song
I Am Not Alone - Psalm 23
Location
Location
Muskoka Woods Camp
Weekend Playlist
Weekend Playlist
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WEEKEND PRESENTERS
WEEKEND PRESENTERS
Keynote Speaker
Pastor Samson Sembeba
Pastor Samson Sembeba
Pastor Samson, born and raised in Michigan, currently serves as lead Pastor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The message for this retreat centers on "God With Us", which speaks to the personal life experiences he has had throughout 2023. He will combine engaging stories with practical Biblical guidance for growth in the world. An author of "More Than a Degree" and soon-to-be-released "Changing the Story," Pastor Samson is passionate about empowering students to thrive spiritually and professionally.
Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Pastor Samson's heart beats for University & College students, seeking to facilitate transformative experiences. Whether on the basketball court, studying scripture, in-between-classes, or spending time with his amazing and beautiful wife, Natali, he finds joy in connecting with God and others. His resounding message is "You are not alone. God is with you. Move in faith!"
Pastor Joseph Martin
Pastor Joseph Martin
Morning Devotionals
Pastor Emily Kuchurivski
Pastor Emily Kuchurivski
Personal Reflections
Shannon Martin
Shannon Martin
Retreat Mentor
Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates
Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates
Bob, a professional comedy juggler and variety entertainer based in Cambridge, Ontario, embarked on his show business journey in 1995 after winning the Canadian Juggling Championships. Despite growing up on a pig farm near Forest, Ontario, Bob's passion for juggling and performing led him to develop advanced skills during his post-secondary education, earning diplomas from the Baptist Leadership Education Centre and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. He ventured into cruise ship performances in 2000, entertaining audiences for Holland America, Disney, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity.
Bob, who married Jane in 2007, currently juggles his professional performances, often headlining on cruise ships and entertaining at corporate events, galas, and ministry functions. Jane, a former teacher and children's ministry director at two large churches, joined Bob's entertainment business after they married. Now, business partners in their family enterprise, they also homeschool their 12-year-old son. Their shared love for travel has taken them worldwide, and they both actively serve in their church. Besides juggling, Bob enjoys hobbies like snowboarding, rollerblading, motorcycling, and video games, while Jane is passionate about decorating, home renovations, shopping, and being a mother.
Together, they cherish garage sale adventures, thrift store searches, and outings on their Can Am Spyders. If you find yourself backstage with them, Bob appreciates Jumbo Sour Keys, Ruffles Salt n Vinegar chips, and cold Diet Coke, while Jane prefers Smartfood Popcorn, Smarties, and Tim Hortons Coffee.
MANDATORY FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
MANDATORY FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Windsor/London/Kitchener
Windsor/London/Kitchener
Departure - Feb 16, 2024
3:00pm - Depart Windsor SDA Church, 5350 Haig Rd, Windsor
5:00pm - Delaware Hall - Western University, 1151 Richmond Rd, London
6:20pm - Kitchener-Waterloo SDA Church, 235 Williamsburg Rd, Kitchener
9:20pm - Arrival at Muskoka Woods Camp
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Return - Feb 19, 2024
2:00pm - Depart Muskoka Woods Camp
5:00pm - Kitchener-Waterloo SDA Church
6:20pm - Delaware Hall - Western University
8:30pm - Arrive at Windsor SDA Church
Brock/McMaster/Mississauga SDA/York University
Brock/McMaster/Mississauga SDA/York University
Departure - Feb 16, 2024
4:30pm - Depart Brock University Library, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines
5:30pm - McMaster Student Union Centre, 1280 Main St W Hamilton
6:15pm - Mississauga Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2250 Credit Valley Rd, Mississauga
7:00pm - Vanier College, York University - 254 Vanier College, Toronto
9:20pm - Arrival at Muskoka Woods Camp
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Return - Feb 19, 2024
2:00pm - Depart Muskoka Woods Camp
3:25pm - York University
5:45pm - Mississauga SDA Church
6:15pm - McMaster Student Union Centre
6:35pm - Arrive at Brock University Library
UofT/Crawford/Scarborough SDA/Oshawa Route
UofT/Crawford/Scarborough SDA/Oshawa Route
Departure - Feb 16, 2024
4:00pm - U of T St. George Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir Toronto
5:00pm - Crawford Adventist Academy, 531 Finch Avenue West, North York
6:00pm - Scarborough Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4350 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough
6:45pm - Ontario Conference of the SDA Church Headquarters, 1110 King St. East
9:15pm - Arrival at Muskoka Woods Camp
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Return - Feb 19, 2024
2:00pm - Depart Muskoka Woods Camp
5:00pm - Ontario Conference SDA Church Headquarters
5:45pm - Scarborough SDA Church
6:15pm - Crawford Adventist Academy
6:45pm - U of T St. George Hart House
Ottawa/Kingston/Peterborough Route
Ottawa/Kingston/Peterborough Route
Departure - Feb 16, 2024
Bus 1
2:00pm - Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2200 Benjamin Avenue
4:00pm - Kingston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 66 Wright Crescent
6:20pm - Peterborough Seventh-day Adventist Church, 649 Romaine St
9:10pm - Arrival at Muskoka Woods Camp
Bus 2
4:00PM - Learning Crossroads (CRX) uOttawa, 100 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N3
4:30PM - Azrieli Theatre, Library Road, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S,CA
5:00PM - Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2200 Benjamin Ave
9:30PM - Muskoka Woods Camp, 4585 ON-141, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0
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Return - Feb 19, 2024
Bus 1
2:00pm - Depart Muskoka Woods
4:50pm - Peterborough SDA Church
7:10pm - Kingston SDA Church
9:15pm - Ottawa SDA Church
Bus 2
2:00PM - Depart Muskoka Woods
6:30PM - Ottawa SDA Church
7:00PM - Azerieli Theatre, Carleton U
7:30PM - Learning Crossroads (CRX) uOttawa
Northern Ontario - Not Updated
Northern Ontario - Not Updated
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Thunder Bay Only
11:00am - Fly out from Thunder Bay International Airport
1:00pm - Arrive at Pearson International Airport
1:15pm - Uber to York University Vanier College
1:30pm - Follow GTA-Oshawa Schedule after York University
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Sudbury Only
2:00pm - Depart from Sudbury SDA Church
5:00pm - Break
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
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Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Thunder Bay Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake. Follow GTA-Oshawa Schedule until U of T St. George, Hart House
4:20pm - Uber to Billy Bishop Airport
7:00pm - Fly out from Billy Bishop Airport
9:00pm - Arrive at Thunder Bay International Airport
Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Sudbury Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake.
4:00pm - Break
6:30pm - Arrival at Sudbury SDA Church
Every year, students from around Ontario gather for a four-day weekend retreat where students are rejuvenated in their spiritual walk, and build lifelong friendships while building up the ACF network. This retreat has been occurring for over 20 years! The weekend features a student-led service of dynamic preaching, powerful testimonies and uplifting praise & worship. Meals are deliciously prepared onsite while there are also workshops and free activity times. By the end of their retreat, students are not only closer to Christ, but they leave the retreat with a renewed commitment to serving God with everything they have on their public campuses. Our mission of building, engaging and empowering chapters on campus are attained realized through this annual retreat.
Past Themes:
Past Themes:
2024: God With Us
2023: Deeper
2022: Comeback: Growth | Purpose | Celebration
2021: Reboot: Thriving In God's Presence
2020: Does Jesus Cares: Empowering Students to Trust in God
2019: Discipleship Defined: Empowering Students for Service
2018: Jesus, A Man for All "Seasons"
2017: Make The World Great Again
2016: Learning to Enjoy the Presence of God
2015: Jesus #IsAllWeNeed
2014: Campus Faith
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