March 10th, 2024 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. This morning we continue our Lent series asking the question, “Who Is this?” This week Pastor Erick answers with a message entitled “The One Who Helps Us Love.” He will be focusing on the book of Luke, chapter 7, verses 36-50.
The story of the woman who washes Jesus' feet with her tears and hair is powerful and evocative. We are drawn in by the unusual events and left wondering many things. The first question for us to consider is "who am I in this story?"
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: March 17th 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 email updates @ kathleen.wassenaar@emiworld.org; colinwassenaar@gmail.com, or check out their blog that contains more photos and stories: thewingsofdawn.wordpress.com.
World Renew extends our deep gratitude for your commitment to advancing God's work of justice and mercy in our global communities. Your gifts during 2023 helped equip 478,504 participants in 1,200 communities for a hopeful future in 29 developing countries around the globe. We give God the glory for all that He has done in 2023! In the spirit of gratitude and humility, we invite your church to continue to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation with World Renew. worldrenew.ca
Through your compassion, in 2023 we saw over 4 million people receive a Bible they can now call their won. By God’s grace you made this possible! Thank you for believing with me that the world needs the Living Word of God more than anything else. Mountainview, as we continue in 2024, can I count on you to continue praying with me that more people will be reached around the world by God’s unfailing love through the Gospel? Hannah Sikkema, Donor Relations, Bible League of Canada
With your generous donation, we continue to feed MANY across our world. Thank you for blessing Niagara Christian Gleaners. Your support is helping us curb food waste, build community and bless hungry, hurting people worldwide in Christ’s name. We couldn’t do it without you.
Thank you for your donations to Beginning Family Services! Your generous contribution plays a crucial role in supporting individuals grappling with difficult life choices and allows us to provide compassionate, trauma informed counselling, information, and resources. There are many barriers to accessing supports including knowing where to get help and trusting that others will listen. We believe that every person deserves care, respect and an opportunity to play a critical role in planning their life. Thank for helping us open pathways for those needing support most and inspiring hope that a promising future remains within reach.
Join us in Inspiring, Empowering, and Equipping Deacons and Congregations - Our Diaconal Coaches have a passion to serve! Working with deacons from the CRC, they help to them engage with their local community, promote stewardship, live justly and love mercy—and work out their calling in their church and community. We want to GROW THE IMPACT of our Diaconal Coach network, allowing them more time to be available for workshops and one-on-one visits with deacons and churches. These new initiatives take extra time and money so we look to generous donors and churches with a diaconal heart to step up and fund these exciting new ventures. Help us grow the impact of our coaches! -Your one-time or monthly donation will help us extend our reach and increase our impact! Donate to Diaconal Ministries Canada today -diaconalministries.com/donate-now/ or via etransfer at dmc@crcna.org
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Brock Campus Ministry: Easter is coming soon, and we would like to invite you to host a gathering with a few international students! Hosts, from all over the Niagara region, can make a difference in internation-al students’ lives by inviting them to their home for a meal this Easter! The gathering can take place any-time over Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Monday (March 24 - April 1, 2024). It's a great oppor-tunity to connect with students who are far away from their own family, and share the love of Christ! If you are interested please sign up here, be-fore March 20: https://friendsfordinner.ca/hosts/hosts-stcatherines/; for more information contact Hilda at hildavk@gmail.com.
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!
SOCO Beach Project Update: Still space to be part of SOCO 2024. 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. Info: www.southcoastbeachproject.org. Have a gently used/new fridge or dryer to donate to SOCO? Let us know. Meet SOCO Board members and see renovation updates. Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-feb-29-6219625
Wolters Centre Lecture: Are We Free? On March 20, the Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship hosts Dr. Lydia Jaeger (Institut Biblique de Nogent, France), for her lecture “Are We Free? Navigating Scientific Determinism and Liberty of Creation.” Dr. Jaeger will explore how an understanding of God as creator provides a helpful and important framework for thinking about science, including implications for understanding human freedom before the face of God.
Worship for Justice Concert - Redeemer is sponsoring The Worship for Justice tour featuring Don Moen, Paul Baloche, and Brooke Nichols when it comes to campus for one of four concerts in Southern Ontario in April 2024. Learn More.
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring a Campus Services Coordinator (OneCard), Athletics Coordinator (Multimedia & Sports Information), and a Head Coach (Women's Volleyball). Learn more about these positions and many others below.
Joining IF:Grimsby is being part of a sisterhood of women who are willing to step out in faith. Forestview will be streaming the conference right from our sanctuary; gathering at tables, learning and growing in a small group atmosphere together with other local women. Great food Great learning Great worship! We hope to see you there! IF takes place March 22-23 along with other IF:Locals around the world! The theme for this year is "Because of Jesus" John 8:12.
Join IF:Grimsby: Friday March 22 from 6pm - 10pm (session 1 starts at 6:30); Saturday March 23 from 9am - 5pm. Your ticket includes an IF:Local ticket, snacks & lunch, and our in-person experience. Only Friday - $25; Only Saturday - $50 (including lunch); Whole event $65 (including lunch). For those attending who have dietary restrictions please email info@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca
Dutch Easter Hymn Sing - Immanuel and Grace Community CRCs invite you to a Nederlandse Paas Zangmiddag on Good Friday, March 29 at 3pm at Grace Community CRC in Ancaster. Sing well known Lent and Easter hymns as well as some of your favourite Dutch Songs of Faith. For more, contact John VanderLaan at 905-648-3170 or Femke Visser-Elenbaas at 289-887-2201
The 13th annual combined concert of the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Christian Male Choir concert which will once again be held at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm. 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 athdenhollander@yahoo.com.
Great Awaits: Christian School Spring and Fall Getaway – Thurs May 2 – Sat May 4 AND Thursday Oct. 24 – Sat. Oct 26, 2024. For more information, or reservations BOOK HERE or call 1 800 605 9653. Use Group Code: 2405CHRISTIAN. Must book by April 2nd
The Niagara Christian Gleaners will once again be hosting a Fundraising Dinner Weekend. The dates this year are Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6 at the West Niagara Agricultural Centre, 7402 Mud St W, Grassie. Doors open for the Silent Auction at 5pm. Dinner is at 6pm. Our guest speaker this year is Mr. Jeremy Frith, CEO Barnabas Aid USA. Seating is limited. A free will offering will be taken. towards NCG’s Operating Expenses. Reserve seats through our website at www.niagaragleaners.org/. Donations for our Silent Auction are appreciated and can be dropped off at the Gleaners any weekday morning. Questions/comments please contact us at ncgdinners@gmail.com. We hope to see you!
Awake to Praise Choir Easter/Spring performances: Friday, April 5 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, April 6 at 5:30 pm and 8 pm. at Vineland Free Reformed Church. Also, Friday, April 12, at 8 pm at the First Ontario Performing Arts Center in St. Catharines. Visit our website at www.awaketopraisechoir.com for more info. All seats (including VFRC) need to be pre-selected from our website. We respectfully request that no infants or children under the age of 5 attend to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable experience for guests and musicians. If you have any questions during the process of receiving your tickets, please email – awaketopraisetickets@gmail.com.
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.
Libertas Male Choir - Concerts at Knox Presbyterian Church (51 Church St E, Elora) Thursday, May 30 at 7.30 pm; Knox Presbyterian Church (59 Riddell St, Woodstock) Friday, May 31 at 7.30 pm; or Mountainview CRC (290 Main St E, Grimsby) Saturday, June 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets: Adult $25, Youth (10-14) $10. Child>10 Free. E transfer: Tjitskevr@outlook.com; Email: rtveld96@gmail.com; Call: 905 522 0001/905 745 5609. Tickets at door: Cash only. Info: www.libertasvoices.com. Director: Martin Mans; Organist: Martin Zonnenberg; Pianist: Joyce Postmus.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
We want to let you know about our special series of Lent devotions Focus on the Cross, from our Today devotional. These devotions are a perfect way to focus on the depth, beauty, and mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ this Lenten season. You can receive this series straight to your inbox, or download them as one file for printing.
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...
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: The Paradox Of The Cross - In the Roman empire, the cross brought death in a brutal, humiliating way. But believers of Jesus Christ find life in the cross. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Romans 5:1-11, and Ephesians 2:8-10 to study the paradox of the cross, remember the profound love of God, and learn how we should live in light of this paradox.. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Healing Love - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Have you ever wanted to do something that you knew wasn’t right? We all wrestle with sin, Jesus goes to the tomb where Lazarus’ family laid him to rest, and miraculously restores Lazarus to life. Jesus also healed Lazarus’ family’s broken hearts. It restored their joy. We might not be able to heal physically those we love as Jesus did. But, like Jesus, we can come alongside them and demonstrate God’s never-ending, always-present love. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Listening to God often involves listening for God’s still, small voice (see 1 Kings 19). How might you quiet other voices so you can be attentive to God’s voice this week? 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
Part-time Office Assistant for Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC). Responsibilities include providing administrative support to Diaconal Ministries’ National Director, other staff, the Diaconal Ministries' board of directors and its committees. Start date is April 1, 2024. Must be able to work at least one day per week at the DMC office in Burlington, ON. Visit our website for the full job description and compensation details: diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities
EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring a School Relationship Manager - Are you a passionate educator who loves connecting students in a Canadian classroom to students around the world? Get excited about broadening students’ knowledge about global education? Comfortable in front of an auditorium of students and clearing through your email inbox? If so, then EduDeo Ministries wants you on our team! Visit http://www.edudeo.com/careers for info. Applications due March 22, 2024. EduDeo Ministries believes education rooted in the Gospel is the best way to bring about whole-life transformation for children and their communities. We exist to advance Christ-centred education for children in the majority world.
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!
Shalom Manor & Gardens is currently hiring for an OFFICE MANAGER (37.5 hours per week). Qualifications: 1-3 years in office management. Must be technically savvy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills is required. Previous experience with governance is preferred. Familiarity with long-term care regulations and industry best practices preferred. Key Accountabilities: lead quality improvement initiatives, including education, administration of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, facility communications, liaison between IT provider and employees, support implementation and maintenance of communication systems, collaborate with vendors to address technical issues, government reporting, support Board of Directors governance. Please email hr@shalommanor.ca to apply with resume.
Camp Shalom - This summer at Camp Shalom our theme is going to be "Something New" based on Isaiah 43. Campers and staff will learn about how God wants to give them something that they'll never have without Him. If you're interested in learning more about this new thing, and you're excited about sharing that great news with kids and adults who have special needs, then we have a position for you! We're hiring 50 young adults for a variety of positions including counselors, maintenance staff, kitchen staff, lifeguards, and more. For more information or to apply please visit www.countrysidecamp.com/apply.