December 17th, 2023 News
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UPCOMING CHRISTMAS SERVICES:
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick will present the fourth message in our Advent series, “In our Battles, God Shows Up”. He will be taking a look at the book of Daniel chapter 3.
For the fourth Sunday of Advent, we look at how God shows up for his trusting servants in the battle against worshipping fake gods.
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UPCOMING OFFERINGS: December 24 A.M. – Grimsby Life Centre is a ministry that is committed to providing help for the physical, social, and mental well-being of those in crisis. This loving care is demonstrated through on-going counseling, support and care. All services are free and confidential, and we depend solely on donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and fund-raising events. Thank-you for your support and prayers.
December 25th A.M. – World Renew (Giving Tree/Gift Catalogue): The Deacons invite and encourage you to join in the Giving Tree Project from World Renew! (Tree with ornaments and gift catalogues is in the foyer). At Christmas we celebrate God’s indescribable gift and remember it by reflecting his generous love to others. The goat or rooster, kitchen garden kit, handwashing station, or bicycle that you add to your Christmas list this year for someone you may never know, may be just what they need. God knows them and will provide what they need to take the next step into the wholeness and wellbeing that God intends for them. Thank you for helping people in need through the World Renew Gift Catalogue and Giving Tree Project. TO GIVE:
1. Choose an ornament from the Giving Tree or pick online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
2. Complete the order form at the back of the gift catalogue OR give online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
3. Place cheque/cash and card/form in offering vase OR give online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
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.
ROSE CITY KIDS: Join us in Doubling Your Impact. As a community, we are blessed to have the incredible opportunity to be able to be a witness to more than 700 children and youth @ Rose City Kids in Welland. Every week we provide spaces where children can experience Jesus' love. In a world filled with uncertainties, our children need more than just guidance, they need hope, and Jesus provides the ultimate source of hope, love, and purpose! We are running a $100,000 match campaign where every contribution will be doubled. Please help us reach our goals (give by the end of Dec.). Need more info? Please contact sonya@rosecitykids.com (289 687 5727). Thank you!
Is there a charity close to your heart that you would love to see thrive for years to come? Questions about wills and legacy? Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions about these topics and more throughout the winter to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning. Find out more about the Winter Conversation series here. While you are planning ahead, why not contact a consultant to maximize your year end giving, or set up an appointment to review your will in the new year? Schedule an appointment today!
Christmas Greeting Video from The Banner - Watch a warm year-end video message where Banner editor Shiao Chong explains the impact The Banner has with its journalistic ministry that reaches thousands of people. He shares Christmas greetings to all readers. View it now! tinyurl.com/BannerChristmas23
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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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)
Devotions for a Blue Christmas - In the midst of hard times, find strength and encouragement through God's word. A set of fourteen encouraging Today devotions reassure you that even during the darkest of Christmas seasons, you’re not alone. Receive this free email series and ebook when you subscribe to Today at todaydevotional.com/bluechristmas
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”.
Host an international student for Smithville Christian High School Expand your horizons. Try new food. Offer the gift of hospitality. Enrich your life. You can do all these things and be remunerated for expenses when you host an international student from Smithville Christian High School. New students are arriving at the end of January and we are looking for host homes for them. If this intrigues you and you would like to know more please email Marlene Bergsma at mbergsma@smithvillechristian.ca
Shop Canada’s Newest Christian Bookstore – 21FIVE - You may know 21Five as the bookstore on campus for all things Redeemer. Today we want to re-introduce it to you as Canada’s newest Christian bookstore curating a collection of the best gospel-centred, God-glorifying books and products. We've added hundreds of books to our catalogue recently and will continue that along with giftware, apparel, and more in the near future! Visit us in store or country-wide online to find products that often are only available from retailers outside of Canada. Shop the new 21Five.ca
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
Online Courses with Institute for Christian Studies – Learn with us. Tuition is $1,500 to take a course for credit, $600 to audit, or $400 for first-time auditors. The registration deadline for winter term courses is January 12, 2024 - email academic-registrar@icscanada.edu to register, or visit icscanada.edu/winter-courses to learn more.
Awake to Praise: 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. Questions? Email awaketopraisetickets@gmail.com.
Kerstzangmiddag: A Dutch Christmas Hymn Sing – 3pm Sunday, December 17 there will be a Dutch Christmas Hymn Sing held at Immanuel CRC of Hamilton! Put it in your calendar, and plan to join! For more information, you may contact Femke Visser-Elenbaas at visser.elenbaas@gmail.com.
You are invited!! Who: Young Adults; What: YAWR; When: Fri. Jan 19 – Sun Jan 21 (Early Bird deadline ($65) Jan. 7; Reg. Deadline ($75) Jan 14; Where: Maranatha CRC Woodstock; Why: Connect with other Yas in Southern Ontario, Grow in Jesus.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/W3wfU1zYke3FkDV98
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1rRLnuyqh. We are praying for an amazing turnout of young adults!
SOCO Beach Project Update: Join the SOCO Year-End Giving Campaign - every gift matters. See the on-going renovations. 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. Newsletter: http://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-dec-14-6212733
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.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS – Available under “Community Partners” on our Website. Posted as they come in. Paper copies can be requested from the church office.. Browse through the work of local and CRCNA ministries...
Stories & Strategies: Strengthening the CRC in Canada - Are you interested in learning more about church planting and renewal in the CRC? Join the Canadian Ministry Board for stories (and best practice learnings) and how they might be applicable to your local church context. We look forward to discussing these ideas with you alongside other church members & leaders. More at crcna.org/Canada
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - “. . . and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” In what ways might you make more space for Jesus in your everyday life? Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
Groundwork: Jesus: Our Everlasting Father - Isaiah continued to reveal the nature of the Messiah when he called him the “Everlasting Father.” Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 63:15-16, John 14:6-14, 1 John 1:1-4, and 1 John 3:1-3 to better understand how this revolutionary title reveals the nature of Jesus and discover the comfort and belonging offered to us in Jesus, our Everlasting Father. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: The Shepherds' Joy - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. At the beginning of Luke 2, the shepherds were kind of like the last ones to be picked. They got the long and boring night shift job that nobody wanted to do: watch the stinky sheep. But God picked them for a special task the night Jesus was born. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Shepherds.”
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
The CRCNA is seeking a candidate to fill the full-time, permanent position of Executive Director Canada. A search team has been tasked with recruiting for this position with the goal of having the successful candidate begin on or before May 1, 2024. Learn More at crcna.org/executive-director-canada-search
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.
Cairn Christian School (Stoney Creek campus) has two openings for paraeducator support from Jan - June 2024. One opening is for a PSW/EA to work with a JK student who is on the spectrum. This position is for four days a week (Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.) for 4hrs/day (9am-1pm). The other opening is for a full-time EA to provide support in our Grade 5 classroom. Several years of experience and a working knowledge of learning disabilities would be an asset. Contact Bonnie, at bdesjardins@cairnchristianschool.ca for more information.
We are thrilled to introduce a new role to our Indwell Team in Hamilton. The Event Coordinator will love to plan and carry out key events that unify people who have a shared interest in the ultimate well-being of our vulnerable population.Posting at www.indwell.ca/careers. The closing date for applications is January 9, 2023.
Resonate Global Mission is looking for an accountant to serve for 2-3 weeks in Nigeria. Timeframe for serving is flexible. Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org/opportunity/accounting
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.