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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Pastor Erick Schuringa present the 4th message in our Lent Series “Come to the Living Rock” entitled “Cornerstone” He will be looking at a passage from Ephesians 2:14-22.
For the fourth Sunday of Lent our message will explore the rock and stone images of walls, cornerstones and temples. These are concrete word pictures that describe our relationship with God in Jesus and with each other.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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Celebrating 10 Years of Kids@Mountainview Camp!
JOYFUL GIVING
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Upcoming Offering:
April 6th A.M. – Kathleen & Colin Wassenaar, serving with Engineering Ministries International (EMI) in Phnom Penh- Cambodia - EMI is a nonprofit Christian development organization made up of architects, engineers, surveyors, and construction managers who use their skills to serve the least reached worldwide. We design hospitals, schools, water systems, and many other facilities that enable our Christian ministry partners to fulfill their calling and transform their communities. Together we are designing a world of hope. Stay in Touch with the Wassenaars: send them an email if you would like to receive their monthly updates @ kathleen.wassenaar@emiworld.org; colinwassenaar@gmail.com, or check out their blog that contains more photos and stories: thewingsofdawn.wordpress.com.
Double Your Gift to Resonate Global Mission - Resonate Global Mission has a great opportunity for your giving to God’s mission through the Christian Reformed Church! Now through April 30, any amount you give for our special campaign will be matched, dollar for dollar, by a generous donor! Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org/Double
Calling young adults age 18-30! World Renew extends an invitation to join us in Nicaragua this summer from August 9-17. We are recruiting young adults to experience God in another culture while developing a perspective on poverty, missions, and community development. Apply for a $1,000 CAD bursary! To learn more about this trip and to register, visit: bit.ly/nicaragua2025info
Journey with World Renew in Uganda! - Join the World Renew Uganda Discovery Tour from August 9–19, 2025, and experience the transformative power of God firsthand. Visit communities focused on maternal and child health, food security, and conservation agriculture. Connect with youth empowerment clubs and village savings groups, witnessing how lives are being changed for a brighter future. Experience the breathtaking Murchison Falls, embark on an exciting safari adventure, and immerse yourself in the incredible beauty of Uganda. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2025ugandainfo
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! To discover more visit crcna.org/ministryshares.
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SOCO Beach Project Update:
If you are a young adult between 18 - 29, there's still time to consider this summer opportunity (May-August) to deepen your faith and live in intentional Christian community, all while having a summer job in beautiful Port Dover. For more information: www.southcoastbeachproject.org. Read up on the latest SOCO news and the April monthly donor fundraising campaign: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-march-27-8568335
This invitation is for anyone interested in mission! Disciples Making Disciples invites you to Stand Up! An evening event on Monday, March 31at 7:30pm at the Brock Campus. Join us for as we encourage one another in faith and in mission. Beth Fellinger will lead us in thinking creatively about mission and moving forward in the liminal space we find ourselves in, using Luke 13:11-17. Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K6uv8rkWR3qjC7vV9ibBODb-rW_rrWCRvMMLCb7oqPg/edit?ts=67914b6c Directions to the Faith and Life Center on Brock Campus can be found in the registration form!
Holy Songs of Joy Concert - Join us on April 4 for Redeemer's spring concert, Holy Songs of Joy. Tickets will be available soon at redeemer.ca/events.
Youth Life Reps: Choose Life Niagara invites high school and post-secondary students to our Youth Life Reps meeting on Friday, April 4 at 6:30. We will be kick-starting our series on euthanasia with a pizza night! Join us to equip yourselves to defend life and for a fun evening with other pro-life youth. For more info and to register, visit chooselife.ca/events or email info@chooselife.ca .
March for Life: Choose Life Niagara invites high school and post-secondary students to join us on our annual March for Life trip to Ottawa! Leaving Vineland Carpool at 5:00 am Thursday, May 8 and return at 9:30 pm Friday, May 9. Cost is $120 and includes the National March, the Youth Conference, the Rose Dinner, accomodations, and coach bus. Register at chooselife.ca/events OR email info@chooselife.ca.
Awake to Praise Choir: Join us in praising our Creator on Tuesday, April 8th at 8pm at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Center in St. Catharines – a great way to share the gospel! Tickets still available. Visit: informationwww.awaketopraisechoir.com. No livestream will take place this season.
Tickets are now available for the annual combined concert of the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Choir at FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton on Saturday, April 19 at 7:30pm. The choirs will be accompanied by Ryan Vandenberg (Organ), Andre Knevel (Organ), and Naomi Noorduyn (Piano) and the 16-piece Scott Harrison String/Brass/Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are $25 & $35. via www.hosanna-choir.org, a choir member, or Wendy den Hollander at 905-628-1211 or at hdenhollander@yahoo.com.
100 Women | 1 Heart - You’re invited to an inspiring evening of generosity, fellowship, and food. On April 24th from 7:30-9pm 100 women will unite to raise $10,000 for the Indigenous Family Centre and support their incredible work. Indigenous Family Centre is a CRC-supported ministry in Winnipeg. You’ll hear from keynote speaker Shannon Perez, a Sayisi Dene woman and the director of the centre. Join us at CRCNA Office. Can’t attend? Give a gift crcna.regfox.com/100-women-one-heart
On April 26th the Cairn Christian School Board of Directors is hosting our annual Gala dinner! Join us in person for an evening of musical entertainment, delicious chef-prepared food, & a silent auction OR pick up a prepared meal to enjoy at home— all in support of Christian education! To reserve or order, visit https://bit.ly/CairnDinner2025
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - October 13-24, 2025: Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (4 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress or loneliness? Want to talk to one of our psychotherapists or counsellors? We are here to help ! Please call 905.309.0944. We will be answering the phones Monday - Friday daily between 9am – 4pm. Sessions typically run about an hour. All of our services are free and confidential. Sometimes we all need help!
Has ALCOHOL OR DRUGS taken over your or a loved one’s life? Family Outreach Ontario can help. There are literally thousands of Christian recovering addicts out there… you may be sitting beside one in church next Sunday. Confidentiality guaranteed. Visit our web site for more info at www.familyoutreachontario.com, contact us at 905-933-3994, or e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
ReFrame Ministries Provides Devotions, Podcasts, and Blogs - Start a new Biblical habit with resources from ReFrame Ministries. DEVOTIONS including the Today devotional offer short daily meditations and scripture. Kids Corner includes devotions, especially for children and guardians. PODCASTS help you dig into scripture with Groundwork, explore pop culture and Christianity with Think Christian, or energize your church communications with Church Juice. BLOGS offering spiritual advice for parenting, dating, and more are available in new posts from Family Fire. Learn more about the spiritual habit of praying with ReFrame’s prayer ministry.
Groundwork: Jesus Predicts His Death - During the season of Lent, we reflect and prepare our hearts for Easter. Similarly, Jesus tried to prepare his disciples for his death. Join Groundwork as we study Mark 8:31-36 and Luke 18:31-34 to study Jesus’ words and see how Jesus’ journey to the cross invites us to follow Him in faith, sacrifice, and hope. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Lent: Jesus' Sacrifice for Us - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Lent: Jesus’ Sacrifice for Us” at www.kidscorner.net. Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to die? Discover the answer in this kids’ devotional that shows how much Jesus loves you, why He made the ultimate sacrifice, and how His amazing victory gives us hope! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - In Acts 2:42-47, we read how the early church lived and worshiped in community, “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people” (v. 47, NIV). Think of your own church community this week. How can you make everyone feel welcome? Look at things in your church like the raised platform (pulpit area) and the seating. Is everyone in your congregation able to access these areas? Is the building welcoming to visitors? Do you have a way for individuals who may be sensitive to noise to participate in worship? Spend some time this week talking with others about how you can welcome everyone to your church community. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive.
Family Fire - Family Fire is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
Forty Days of Prayer for Synod - Join people from across the denomination and around the world for 40 days of prayer leading up to Synod 2025. Writers of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, and places, from CRC congregations and ministries have shared prayers on the theme, Journey With Jesus. Find resources and sign up at crcna.org/synod/prayer.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are deeply grateful to our financial administrator, Mrs. Yvonne Weaver, for her hard work, wise stewardship, accounting acumen, and faithful service. Her time with us has been a blessing, reflecting God's provision and care for our school. With her departure, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to join our team! This part time position will preferably begin the beginning of May. Apply to office@smithvillechristian.ca by Friday, April 11th.
Treasurer Needed: Classis Niagara is seeking an individual to serve in the role of Treasurer. This is a part-time position that comes with a $6500 stipend. Familiarity with QuickBooks is essential. Ideally the individual will have some experience with bookkeeping work for non-profit organizations, however this is not a prerequisite. The workload fluctuates around the meetings held in February, May and October, along with additional year-end responsibilities. If you would like more information of what is involved or to apply, please reach out to our current treasurer, Diane Zantingh, treasurer.niagara@gmail.com, or call 905-975-6630.
Camp Shalom Summer Staff - This summer at Camp Shalom, our theme is "Paid in Full." We’ll be sharing the message of God’s grace and generosity with 1000+ campers, teaching them how He gave the ultimate gift of Jesus Christ to cover all their debts. We're hiring 45 young adults looking for fun and with an interest in sharing the Gospel, as counselors, lifeguards, kitchen staff, and maintenance staff. All positions are paid and you must be 16 years old before Dec. 31st, 2025, to apply. Visit www.countrysidecamp.com to apply and for info on positions.
Become a Certified Lifeguard! Camp Shalom is excited to offer on-site Lifeguard Training! Whether you’re looking for an amazing summer job at camp or want to work at your local pool, becoming a lifeguard is a valuable and rewarding skill.
What better place to earn your certification than right here at Camp Shalom, surrounded by a supportive community and a beautiful outdoor setting? This training is open to anyone who is interested, so don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential lifesaving skills and prepare for a great job. Visit this LINK for more details.
We Are hiring at Shalom! Working at Shalom is a great opportunity to share your gifts and talents in a wonderful workplace and to become involved in the community! We take pride in offering the best possible care and making Shalom home for our residents. Become part of the team! We are always accepting resumes for potential future hiring.