January 7th, 2024 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick will present the first of a 4-part series on Power, beginning with “The Power of Words.” He will be looking at a number of passages Luke 4:31-37; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6; Ephesians 4:14-15.
Words have power. Jesus spoke with authority. Paul taught with conviction. We are called to speak the truth in love. We will explore how these things are connected as we begin the new year together.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: January 14th AM – 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 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.
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!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
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.
You are invited!! Who: Young Adults 18-30ish; What: YA Weekend Retreat; When: Fri. Jan 19 – Sun Jan 21; Early Bird deadline ($65) Jan. 7th; Reg. Deadline ($75) Jan 14th; Where: Maranatha CRC Woodstock; Why: Connect with other YAs in Southern Ontario, grow in relationships with them and with Jesus. Registration: https://forms.gle/W3wfU1zYke3FkDV98. Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1rRLnuyqh; PROMO VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FcfZmrwM09U
We are praying for an amazing turnout of young adults!
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.
MALE-VOICE AUDIENCE PSALM/HYMN SING: All men are invited to a male audience psalm/hymn sing, the Lord willing, on Saturday, February 3 at 7:00PM at Maranatha Free Reformed Church. Whether you sing tenor, bass or just enjoy singing the melody of songs, you will enjoy this event. A beautiful collection of psalms & hymns will be sung. The evening will be directed by Herman den Hollander and accompanied by Tjeerd Klaver on the organ. A free-will offering will be taken for the Niagara Christian Gleaners (Smithville) and Ontario Christian Gleaners (Cambridge). Looking forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, contact hdenhollander@yahoo.com.
It’s time get your tickets for the annual Hosanna & Mattaniah Choirs Concert at HAMILTON’S FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL!! – March 30, 2024, DV Tickets are now available for the annual combined concert of the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Christian Male Choir concert which will once again be held, the Lord willing, at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm. The choirs will be accompanied by Ryan Vandenberg (Organ), Andre Knevel (Organ), and Naomi Noorduyn (Piano) and the 13-piece Scott Harrison Brass/Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are available at $25 & $35, and can be obtained through the choir’s website (www.hosanna-choir.org) a choir member, or contact Wendy den Hollander at 905-628-1211 or at hdenhollander@yahoo.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
Groundwork: Compassion - The Christlike virtue of compassion is more than an emotion. Join Groundwork as we explore Matthew 9:36, Colossians 3:12-14, and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 to discover why the apostle Paul identifies compassion as a defining characteristic in followers of Jesus and what it looks like in our everyday lives. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Caring for You - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Did you know that along with caring for others, God wants us to care for ourselves, too? It makes God happy when you treat your body with respect and care, just like you would treat a special, holy temple. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net , like KC’s The Bible in One Year Plan.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - “Visio divina” is the practice of meditating on Scripture using art or other images. Try it by reading the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 and then meditating on the art in Calvin University’s collection based on this story (tinyurl.com/ProdigalArt). Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
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
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.
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.
Wellingstone Christian Home is presently seeking applicants for a live-in co-superintendent position. This position is responsible for 28% of the superintendent duties at Wellingstone Christian Home, with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2024. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this position, or for more information on the full job description, please contact the Wellingstone Office by email at office@wellingstone.ca or by phone at 905-383-0754.