April 2022
Spring has sprung! We see the beauty of God’s creation around us in every season, however there’s something about Spring that is extra special. God’s love for us is evident in the new growth that is springing up around us, in the birds that sing sweet songs to us after a cold winter, and in the wind and rain as they help our plants cross-pollinate and grow.. How perfect that in this month of all things “new”, we celebrate Easter - where our sins are washed by the blood of His sacrifice and we are made new in the precious name of Jesus.
But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8)
May God bless you this Easter and this April.
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When Shalom Manor Grimsby was established as a Christian home for the aged in the 1970s, the founders, the joint Classes of Hamilton-Niagara of the Christian Reformed Churches, envisioned a second location in the Hamilton area to provide services to our elderly in communities further west, such as Burlington, Brantford and beyond. Shalom Manor, Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home and Wellingstone Christian Home share the vision to develop a Christian home that will feature a continuum of care on one campus, blessing our parents and grandparents well into the future. Located at 1411 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton, the new home will be a Campus of Care that serves the aging Reformed Christian Dutch-Canadian communities.
Shalom has already been provided financial blessings to realize their vision for the new $125M Hamilton Campus of Care by:
• Equity contributions from Shalom, Mount Nemo & Wellingstone. • Government capital contributions.
• Government of Ontario commitment for operational funding for 128 additional long-term care beds.
With the Lord’s help and blessing, $22M will need to be raised through support of the broader Reformed community to ensure the new Campus of Care becomes a reality
The Campaign is in a final 90 day drive, running from April to June 30, 2022. For more information on how to support this future long term care facility in Hamilton, please pick up a campaign envelope at the information table in the lobby, or visit www.shalommanor.ca
Resonate Global Mission - Gail Gorfe
We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to meet Gail Gorfe, our new Missionary with Resonate, serving in Ethiopia. It was wonderful to hear of the work she is doing with her family at Bingham Academy.
We have received a request for prayers and financial support from Gail. Their monthly requirement for support is $4500.00 and they are in a crisis situation with funding at present, with just two months of salary remaining, without leaving anything in the required financial reserves. Unfortunately, the pandemic has resulted in decreased donations over the past two years, and their work in Ethiopia is at risk.
To become a monthly partner, or to make a donation, please request a Resonate giving from from the office.