May 29th, 2020
What do you think of when you hear the word, strength? Do you think of strong physical abilities, emotional well-being, endurance?
Strength comes in many forms. Some might see it as being a person who can lift heavy things, or as having incredible perseverance, or the ability to adapt in changing circumstances, while others might view it as someone who is emotionally strong in tough situations.
Regardless of your view of what strength means, we know that as it reads in Psalm 46, God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. If you find your strength is lacking,
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually” 1 Chronicles 16:11
Member and Community Assistance
We Care Program
Rev. Kyle Dore, Lead and Family Minister of St. John's Presbyterian Church shared their latest episode of “What’s So Great About Grimsby!” with us.
This episode features Deb Rakonjac who works with West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, as she shares information about the We Care program at WLMH and Hamilton Health Sciences. This program provides a way to gift items to essential workers in the medical community during this pandemic.
The episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7C15axXBk
To donate items and gifts in kind, please send an email to wecare@hhsc.ca. To make a financial contribution or learn more about the WLMH Foundation, please visit www.wlmhfoundation.ca. To donate PPE, you can email PPEdonations@hhsc.ca
McNally House
The Deacons are happy to provide the following information as shared by McNally House:
“Caregiving for a loved one can be both very rewarding and undeniably challenging. And doing so while being asked to practice physical distancing can make it even more difficult. Join us for this online support group to connect with other caregivers in a safe, supportive environment. Share your experiences, or just come to listen, as we discuss caregiving during a time of uncertainty and isolation.”
When: Every other Thursday, starting May 21st from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To Register, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfGqqjgtGN01sX8nypYLw2pnvROU6KDp
For more information or for help registering, please contact Arthur Loik Psycho-Spiritual Clinician 289-668-8118 aloik@mcnallyhousehospice.com
Grimsby Benevolent Fund
For more information about GBF and the services that they provide please visit their website at gbfgrimsby.com. Please also look for the GBF food donation drop off bin at your local grocery store, or drop off your donation at the GBF location.
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Please email deacons@mountainviewcrc.org or contact your neighbourhood deacon directly if you need any assistance, or have any suggestions on how to bless our members and our community!
Faithful Giving
We are thankful once again for your continued faithful giving. If you have been blessed and are able to give to assist in meeting our monthly budget obligations, here are some of the ways you can do so:
E-transfer directed to treasurer@mountainviewcrc.org with the word “Budget” in the message field, and/or the name of the organization to which you’d like to direct your donation.
PAR - an amount of your choosing can be automatically withdrawn from your bank account on a monthly basis.
Mail - please mail any cheques to the church address: 290 Main Street East, Grimsby L3M 1P8
Bridge App - this app has a donation function to make a donation by credit card.
Donations can be mailed to our Financial Administrator’s home, or at his mailbox by the front door. If you do drop them off at Will’s home, please call or e-mail first to let him know:
Will Klein - Home address: 5126 St. Georges Dr, Beamsville ON L0R 1B7 / Phone : 905 641-5133 / wklein5@cogeco.ca or treasurer@mountainviewcrc.org
Our weekly offering schedule can be accessed on our website under Weekly Update > Offerings. You can mail cheques to the Church for these organizations (place a note in the memo section) or look into that organization’s online giving options.