NOVEMBER 26th, 2023 News
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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick will present the first message in our Advent series beginning with “In Our Panic, God Shows Up”. He will be taking a look at the book of Genesis chapter 3 verses 8-24.
This week we start at the beginning with Adam and Eve. The feeling in this story is the panic that comes with being caught in sin. However, there are many points of hope and promise as well.
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS SERVICES:
Sunday Dec. 24 - 10 AM Christmas Drama "God with Us"
Sunday Dec. 24 - 6 PM Candlelight Service "He is Here"
Monday Dec. 25 - 10 AM Christmas Day
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: December 3rd 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.
NEW AGAIN SECOND USE STORE in Beamsville is looking for new volunteers. Help support Cairn Christian School by volunteering for an hour or 3 hours, daily weekly or monthly. We are looking for help with customer service, sorting donations, cleaning and organizing and also cashiers. This is a great way for students to get their volunteer hours and also for you as parents and grandparents to give back to your community and schools. Questions? Contact Sandra: (289)566-8463 or newagainbeamsville@gmail.com.
It's Giving Tuesday! - This coming Tuesday, November 28, is now known at #GivingTuesday - a day to give just a little bit back to make our world a better place! The NewGround program (formerly called Operation Manna) of Diaconal Ministries Canada equips and supports churches who want to make a difference in their local communities. This year we saw a sharp increase in grant requests: from $35,000 last year to $90,000 this year! Diaconal Ministries would love to help these churches be on mission in their own backyards: will you help us help them? Donate today - every single dollar will make a difference to a community in Canada that needs to see and experience the love of Jesus! Visit https://diaconalministries.com/donate-now today.
Through our partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank, World Renew is joining the Humanitarian Coalition’s Gaza Emergency Response, responding to those left vulnerable by the Israel-Palestine crisis. Click HERE to Give.
We are mindful that there are tremendous needs in Israel and Palestine. As a humanitarian organization we work where we are invited, where the needs are greatest, and where local authorities may not be able to be relied upon for relief or capable of an adequate response without external involvement.
As our trusted partners assess conditions and identify civilians in greatest need, World Renew will support them in sharing Christ’s hope through the provision of emergency medical and health services and supplies, and other emergency aid as we are able to. Read World Renew’s full statement here.
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A few devotional options for the advent season (two from CRC Ministries):
CRC Network: 5 Ways Families Can Explore Waiting and Hope this Advent
Thrive - Justice: Advent Devotions (sign up here to have them emailed to you)
Indwell Advent Sunday Devotionals: Hope@Home (sign up here to have them emailed to you)
Are you looking for an Advent Bible Study to do with friends or your church community? Are you struggling with how to respond to the overwhelming sorrow and loss present in the world today? The writers of the Psalms were also struggling with deep loss: violence, poverty, war. And, in the midst of such losses, they called God to account, demanded justice, and professed hope that the Creator God would set things right. This fall Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat will be teaching an online four week course: "Inhabiting the Psalms: Ancient Songs for a Time of Crisis" that weaves these ancient texts with more recent musical and poetic reworkings of the Psalms. Sunday evenings Nov 26-Dec 17. Go to www.bibleremixed.ca for more info.
"Advent in the Neighborhood" Free Webinar - How do you share the hope and peace of the gospel with your neighbors this season? Many of your neighbors might not know what Advent is, but most of them likely get into the festive spirit of Christmas. Advent is a wonderful opportunity to share the love of Christ, but how? Join us Monday, December 4 from 7-8:30 pm EST for a free webinar. Learn more and register at: www.resonateglobalmission.org/adventwebinar
Right Now Media has Advent (& Christmas) Studies and devotionals for adults, kids and families. Check out our Mountainview Page for some ideas or search under “Advent” and “Christmas”.
Handel's Messiah The Redeemer concert choir, alumni choir, and orchestra come together this Christmas season to perform Handel's beloved oratorio Messiah on December 1 and 2. This special performance will be Dr. Christiaan Teeuwsen's final performance before retirement, concluding 36 years of faithful service. GET TICKETS
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring a Campus Services Coordinator, Admissions Counsellor, Learning Strategist, and Donor Relations Manager. Learn more about these positions and many others below. APPLY NOW
Momentum Choir is back on stage! Join us on Friday, November 24 to hear our stories, share our joy and challenges and be inspired by another performance! Momentum Choir is a highly disciplined, professionally facilitated choir comprised of musicians who live with a disability. When the music starts, disability takes a back seat! This concert, called Our Crowded Table, will bring you through a journey of what it's like to dream, hope, and design a world where everyone's table is crowded. Buy your tickets HERE
Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers, McNally House Hospice & Local Churches invite you to a Special Holiday Memorial Service for those who have experienced a recent loss. Where? Mountainview Church. When? Sunday, Nov. 26th @ 3pm. Would you like the name of your loved one included in the Order of Service? Call 905-945-2755. Donations of food items or unwrapped toys are greatly appreciated.
Join our regional organizers for a special Canadian conversation on our recent storytelling film series, This is Hunting Park. The impacts of environmental injustice are often felt in North American communities that can least afford to cope with the increased heat and hazardous health conditions. One such neighborhood is Hunting Park in Philadelphia. Yet in this community, the hopeful work of faith-based advocacy and community resilience is translating into real change!
On Monday, November 27th, you will have two virtual opportunities to discuss how the stories from Hunting Park can inspire you to step up in your own community for faithful climate action. The first discussion will happen at 7pm EST (hosted by ON organizer David Flikkema) and the second at 7pm PST (hosted by AB organizer Joanne Vandergrift). We encourage you to register today to receive the film screening link and meeting information.
Important Note: Please plan to watch the film in advance of the discussion - when you register you will receive the link to screen the film, as well as the zoom link to join on Nov 27th .
Cairn Christian School Speaker Evening: Do you have a child who struggles with anger? Part II - In this workshop led by Registered Psychotherapists Jess VanderWier and Shannon Wassenaar, you'll get the tools you need to teach your child how to express their anger in healthy ways and restore more peace in your home. Last year we heard Part 1 of this topic. If you missed Part I, this evening is still for you. Join us on Wednesday, November 29 at Cairn Christian School in Stoney Creek. Refreshments served at 7:15 with the evening beginning at 7:30. RSVP at https://bit.ly/CairnNov29
Explore the Intersection of Faith and Art in Italy! - Join the Institute for Christian Studies for ART in Orvieto, an advanced summer studies program in art, religion, and theology located in Orvieto, Italy, a magnificent hill town 90 minutes north of Rome. The program offers an ecumenical exploration of Christian understandings of the arts through a 3-week residency designed for practicing artists, art teachers, graduate students in relevant fields, and other adult learners. The first 8 applicants are eligible for a $500 early bird scholarship. Additional financial aid is available. Visit icscanada.edu/art-in-orvieto, or join us for an online Info Session on Nov. 30 at 6:30pm. Email recruitment-coordinator@icscanada.edu to RSVP.
“Good News” - Start the Christmas season with rejoicing! Join Libertas Male Choir with director Martin Mans in Ancaster on November 29 (7:00 PM at Rehoboth United Reformed Church), in St. Catharines on November 30 (7:00 PM at First Reformed Church), in Port Hope on December 1 (7:00 PM at Port Hope United Church), or in Cambridge on December 2 (7:00 PM at Central Presbyterian Church). Find tickets at www.libertasvoices.com or call 905 522 0001 or 905 745 5609.
Awake to Praise Choir Tickets: There are tickets available for the Dec. 16th, 8 pm performance at the First Ontario Center in Hamilton. Visit our website at awaketopraisechoir.com. A performance you don't want to miss. It is a great gift idea or an opportunity to share the gospel with a friend or neighbor. (Note: you will not be able to print off or download tickets from our website. A physical ticket issued by the concert hall must be picked up before the concert date. We cannot seat you without this physical ticket. On the website, you can select the best pick-up option for you (i.e., choir member, location). Questions? Email awaketopraisetickets@gmail.com.
Christmas Concert with the 100 voices of the Hosanna Choir, directed by Herman den Hollander, at Grace Community Christian Reformed Church (formerly Ancaster CRC) on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7:45 pm. Participating will be the Bell and Recorder Choirs of CCS-Hamilton. This annual event is a Benefit Concert for the Music Program at Calvin Christian School. Admission is FREE with a collection during the program. Bring a friend or neighbour. For info contact John VanderLaan at 905-648-3170.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS: All are invited to join us as we celebrate Christmas with an Indian Christmas Concert on Sunday December 10th. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the concert to start at 6:30 p.m. All our welcome, and admission is by free will offering.
SOCO Beach Project Update: If you are a young adult (18 - 29), be part of SOCO summer 2024 ~ living in an intentional Christian community while having a summer job, learning how God's story shapes your story to impact the world's story. For more information: www.southcoastbeachproject.org. Check out the SOCO newsletter including an invitation for the Executive Director about opportunities to partner with SOCO. Also, looking for a new - gently used snowblower. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-nov-23-6210225
FAMILY OUTREACH ONTARIO was there for this family and addict. This was his response after accepting he had an issue with alcohol: “I thought I could fix the problem on my own and nobody would know about it. What a mistake that has been. It almost ripped our whole family apart. Thank you so much for your love and care.” Call 905-933-3994, e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com, or visit our web site www.familyoutreachontario.com.
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Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Our God is a generous God. Read Psalm 36:5-9, and spend some time thinking about the abundant gifts God has lavished on us in creation and in other ways. Make a list of everything you can think of that testifies to God’s generosity. If there are kids in your home, invite them to draw pictures of those things. Hang your list where you can see it often! Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
Groundwork: Love God By Loving One Another - Differences and disagreements are inevitable, even among Christians, because the gospel calls people of many ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Join Groundwork as we study Paul’s instructions for Christian living in Romans 14-16 to discover what it looks like to live in a community and to hear the heart of Paul’s message—love for God and love for each other. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: When We All Work Together - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. Did you know that Nehemiah convinced everyone to help build a wall around Jerusalem? Together they finished the work in 52 days! This week’s devotion is all about how when we trust God and work together, he can accomplish some pretty amazing things through us. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Story of Nehemiah.”
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.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Mountainview Mountainview church is seeking to fill the part-time position of Assistant Custodian. At Mountainview our Custodians play a very important role in helping make to our members and guests feel welcome, and comfortable. Our Custodians are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of our church facilities.
The successful applicant will assist the Custodian in providing custodial services for Mountainview Church. The applicant will be responsible for every other weekend (1-2 hours on Sunday morning) and vacation relief for Custodian’s holidays. On-Duty weekends, may also involve hours for opening, closing, setting up, and some cleaning of the church, for rentals and events. This position includes hours during the day and evening. We offer competitive wages.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. Prior caretaking experience is an asset. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check, will be required. Please submit your letter of interest and resume to hr@mountainview.org by December 15th
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! Visit our website and send your resume or any questions to hr@shalommmanor.ca to see if a career with Shalom is a good fit for you!
We are currently hiring in the following departments:
MANOR NURSING: PSW (full-time, part-time and casual); RPN (part-time and casual); RN (casual)
GARDENS NURSING: PSW/HCA (casual); RPN (casual)
ADMINISTRATION: Scheduling Coordinator/Receptionist (part-time)
Hairdresser Needed! We are looking for a self-employed, independent, contract hairstylist to work in our Hair Salon. This position would be two morning per week. Please e-mail your interest to hr@shalommanor.ca.
Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA) Position Opening – We are looking for a part-time (10-15 hrs/wk) Sales Representative for The Banner. They will be responsible for meeting Banner advertising sales objectives by maintaining excellent relationships with our existing advertisers, developing new accounts, and managing the workflow of display ads. This position is hybrid (Grand Rapids, MI, or Burlington, ON, area) or remote anywhere else in the US or Canada. Visit https://www.crcna.org/jobs for details or to apply.