March 17th, 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 Multiplies Life.” He will be focusing on the book of John chapter 12 verses 20-36.
Jesus talks about both being glorified and dying. This mysterious pairing is found in nature, in the image of the Son of Man, and is a call to focus on the greater good. Jesus calls us to be those who follow him into ways that multiply life.
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UPCOMING OFFERING: March 24th A.M. – Redeemer University is a Christian undergraduate university offering programs leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees. From its Hamilton, Ontario campus, Redeemer has prepared graduating classes — the next generation of Christian leaders — for more than 30 years. Redeemer students are being shaped by the Reformed Christian commitment to see faith woven through all aspects of learning and life. Across the world, from the classroom to the convocation stage to careers and churches, our faculty, students and alumni are making an impact.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the Institute for Christian Studies in Italy for ART in Orvieto! ART in Orvieto is 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 three-week residency for those interested in engaging the intersection of art, religion, and theology. Financial aid is available for grad students, K-12 school teachers, and professional artists. Visit icscanada.edu/art-in-orvieto, or email recruitment-coordinator@icscanada.edu to learn more - Applications are due March 31.
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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 Complete Sufficiency Of The Cross - Christ’s sacrifice is completely sufficient to satisfy God’s wrath, and yet, sometimes we forget. Join Groundwork as we study Isaiah 53:6; Galatians 2:20-21, 3:1-3, 3:24-27, & 6:14-15; and Romans 5:9-11 & 6:1-4 to discuss the source of this truth, how we can keep our fears at bay, and how we can keep a right perspective about our salvation and our deeds. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: The Not-So-Triumphal Entry - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. Ever wonder why Jesus chose to ride a donkey? By selecting a donkey, he declared that he was there to get to work—God’s work—and he wasn’t threatening anyone. Donkeys aren’t flashy. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Lent and Easter Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - What would happen if we all listened to others just as deeply and lovingly as God listens to us? How would that change our family life, our work life, our interactions with our neighbor, or our online presence? 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.