Offering Schedule for February 2022
Feb. 6th A.M. – Congregational Services – As a denomination, we are committed to meeting the needs of people doing local ministry; listening better and hearing more from our churches; and following the leading of God in the work we do together. The congregational services ministries seek to partner with your church and help you partner with your community and other churches as you respond to God's call to go out and love. Each of our ministries addresses an important part of the ministry areas the CRC has identified as our collective calling: Faith Formation, Gospel Proclamation and Worship, Mercy and Justice, and Servant Leadership.
Race Relations is mandated by Synod “to design, organize, and implement programs that will assist the denomination, churches, and members in eliminating the causes and effects of racism within the body of believers and throughout the world”. Because there is a need for leaders and their congregations to have more effective ministry in the diverse communities they serve, there is also a need to have assistance in becoming culturally intelligent. The Office of Race Relations offers the resources and tools to develop this capacity.
Feb. 13th A.M. – Benevolence: Your contribution to Mountainview’s Benevolent Fund provides assistance for those in need in our church family and in our local community. These include basic needs such as food, clothing, housing and schooling. A church and community of our size has many varied needs within it. Please continue to support our ministry of Benevolence.
Feb. 20th A.M. – Family Outreach (Christian Community Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Group) - All across Ontario Family Outreach is building response teams consisting of volunteers who are sensitive to the dynamics of alcoholism. When asked to respond, they offer assistance to all family members who are directly involved in substance abuse; in doing so, they direct spouses, siblings and parents to professional help, counseling and advice. Local volunteers are ready to assist anyone who needs initial help, information or just someone to talk to. In keeping with the A.A. code, all contact is confidential. Please give generously to the cause of Family Outreach.
Feb. 27th A.M. – Smithville Christian High School is providing an authentically Christian education to teens from all over central Niagara.Smithville Christian High graduates are serving God and bringing shalom all over the world. Your gift will be used to keep tuition in check so that many families can have access to the exciting programs that enable our students to thrive. Thank-you for your part in keeping Christian education affordable at all levels.