October 27th, 2024 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Pastor Erick Schuringa will present the 7th message in the “Just Love” fall series, entitled “Stay On Side”. He will be looking at 1 Corinthians 13 verse 6.
This week we look at what seems like an obvious statement: "do not delight in evil, but rejoice in the truth." However, in practice this may be harder than we think. Evil can be slippery and we need to know the truth on which we will focus. We will start in 1 Corinthians 13 and then travel through a variety of biblical texts on this subject.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: World Renew – World Hunger Sunday: Sharing Christ’s Hope Through the Gift of Knowledge - Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu’s oft quoted, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime," explains one crucial way World Renew shares Christ's hope with communities in food crisis. World Renew works to provide communities with the training and tools needed to help them sustainably produce enough food, so no one goes hungry. Next week is World Hunger Sunday and through our gifts we can help World Renew provide communities with the knowledge they need to become food secure. To learn more, go to: www.worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
Thank you so much for your support through regular offerings to the Bridge Church. This gift is a welcome help. By God’s grace, we serve 50 – 70 warm, nutritious breakfasts 7 days a week, in partnership with the great staff and a host of volunteers at Third Space Cafe. Our daily numbers are growing. It’s not the ministry anyone imagined in 2014 when we started, but it’s the ministry God has given us. We look forward to sharing more news about the Food Recovery Program that we are involved in. Please visit us at the www.thebridgenf.ca. Thanks again and we pray that you are all well. Lots of lovefrom the Bridge Church Family
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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Your invited to The Great Hymn Sing/ Organ and Brass Concert with Salvation Army Meadowlands Band and organist John VanderLaan on Sunday November 3 at 2:30pm at Grace Community (Ancaster) CRC. A freewill offering will take place. Donations will go towards the Salvation Army’s Annual Kettle Campaign. Together we can help this army turn cold nights into more comfortable ones for those that need it most. Invite a friend. We hope to see you there. Contact John VanderLaan at 905-648-3170.
Wolters Centre Natural Sciences and Mathematics Lecture - On November 5, join us at Redeemer for a free public lecture hosted by the Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship. Dr. Dave Warners and Dr. Matthew Heun, visiting scholars in the field of natural sciences and mathematics, will be delivering a lecture entitled "Beyond Stewardship: New Approaches to Creation Care," building off their book of the same name, as they explore new ways of understanding humanity’s responsibility to care for the world. Learn More
Campus Visit Day November 8th - Come to Redeemer's campus for a group visit for prospective undergraduate students and their families! The day will include a tour, lunch with faculty, a student life panel and opportunities to ask questions and connect with future classmates. Campus Visit Day.
The Cairn Christian School Annual Family Fun Fest is on again! We are so excited to see everyone, and we have so many things planned! Please mark your calendars! This event will be held on November 9, 2024, at Smithville Christian High School in Smithville. Please join in the fun; click the link below for more information and to place your chocolate letter or Christmas urn orders online! Thanks so much for supporting our schools in this way!! We greatly appreciate it! If you have questions, please contact Amy VanSoelen at . vansoelenamy@gmail.com / https://cairn-christian-school-funfest.myshopify.com/
The Table Fundraiser Dinner is coming up on Saturday, November 9th, at 6:00 pm. We would love to have you join us for an evening of fun, food, prizes, and stories at the beautiful Club Capri. The menu includes salad, pasta, roasted chicken, dessert, coffee, and drinks. Feel free to come as a group. Tickets are FREE. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1013824786227?aff=oddtdtcreator. We're thankful for our generous individual partners who are sponsoring tables to cover the cost of the hall and meals. We're also excited to offer a silent auction with amazing donations. We look forward to sharing dinner together and some exciting stories about what's happening at The Table.
Momentum Choir presents We Are Loved (Sunday, November 10 at 4pm) a journey through music and stories about the hardships and triumphs of the relationships we have. This concert promises to leave you with inspiration and contemplation. Please email info@momentumchoir.ca if you have any questions. Get your tickets here today!
Awake to Praise Choir: Tickets are available at the FirstOntario PAC in St. Catharines for Monday, November 11, at 8:00 pm. Please visit our website at www.awaketopraisechoir.com. Bring family, friends, or neighbors to this unique opportunity: "For King and Country," a concert of Remembrance. Net proceeds will go to Word and Deed.
Come and See What God is Doing: In 2024 and 2025, we’re bringing together Christian Reformed people from across North America in the spirit of fellowship, encouragement and renewal. Fifteen people from Classis Niagara are invited to attend “Gather”, which will be held from Monday, Nov. 18 (dinner at 5 pm) - noon on Wed., Nov. 20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Niagara Falls, where they will join groups from four other regional classes. Through facilitated storytelling in small groups, participants will discuss ways God is bringing life to our congregations; how we can encourage greater participation; and where God is leading. All expenses will be covered through a generous grant. Registration closes October 14. Interested? Contact Wendy de Jong, statedclerkniagara@gmail.com. Need Info? Visit crcna.org/Gather.
Great Lakes Christian High School invites you to join us! Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm you are invited to attend our Open House featuring our Amazing Race, students explore while parents attend an info session! To Register: Click here. Friday November 29th 8:00 am-1:30 pm Students are welcome to join our Shadow Day; experience high school as a Great Lakes Laker! (lunch provided). To Register: Click here
Bethany CRC will have a Reformed Book Services’ pop-up store at their church in Fenwick, on Wednesday November 20th 7-9pm, Thursday November 21st 7-9pm, and Friday November 22nd from 9am-12pm. Come browse or purchase a variety Christian books. Questions? Contact Katherine Bokma at 905-714-6257 or katherine.bokma@yahoo.ca. Reformed Book Services book list: www.reformedbookservices.com
All high school and post-secondary students are invited to our annual Choose Life Youth Retreat at Circle Square Ranch in Brantford on Fri. Nov. 22 at 5:45 pm - Sat. Nov. 23 at 9 pm. Education sessions will equip youth to stand for life against abortion. We’ll participate in fun ranch activities: horseback riding, archery, rock climbing and more! The cost is $60 (includes bus cost, Saturday meals, and sleeping accommodation). Visit chooselife.ca/events or email info@chooselife.ca.
Join us as the newly formed Coram Deo Choir (Niagara & Hamilton) for their inaugural Christmas Concert entitled "On this Still Night." A concert at Heritage Reformed Cong is planned on Friday December 6, and at the Hamilton Free Reformed Church on Saturday, December 7th. Ticket information TBA
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (May 27 - June 8, 2025): Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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!
Has ALCOHOL OR DRUGS taken over your or a loved one’s life? Family Outreach Ontario can help. There are literally thousands of Christian recovering addicts out there… you may be sitting beside one in church next Sunday. Confidentiality guaranteed. Visit our web site for more info at www.familyoutreachontario.com, contact us at 905-933-3994, or e-mail us at info@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...
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: How to Live as Christians - In closing his first letter to the early Christians, Peter offers some final advice that remains valuable for us today. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Peter 4-5 to hear Peter’s instructions for acting with love and humility, his assurance that God indeed cares, and his encouragement to stand firm in our faith because we are not alone and God makes us strong. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Beatitude 4: Filling Up with Obedience - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www,kidscorner.net. What does it mean to do what's right and listen to God? God can ask us to do things that might seem hard, like being patient or helping others. Obeying God means knowing and loving God and doing things that improve the world. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Liz and Friend Story Podcast: Trust and Obey.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Today is Reformation Sunday, when churches in a variety of Reformed denominations celebrate the work of Martin Luther and others who influenced generations of Reformed churches like those in the CRCNA. The “five solas” provide a helpful summary of Reformed faith teaching: solo Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola scriptura (Scripture alone), and soli deo gloria (glory to God alone). Spend time reflecting on these solas this week, thinking individually or discussing as a family how important these are in your relationship with Christ. Brought by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
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
Grimsby Life Centre is looking for an Administrative Assistant beginning in January 2025 and going until March 2026 (to fill a mat. Leave). This position is 3 days a week in our office. The right candidate for this role will have a heart for Christ and a friendly, joyful disposition. Please contact Sara at 905 309 0944 or through email saragrimsbylife@gmail.com.
Shalom Manor Gardens is seeking individuals who wish to provide resident-centered care in a Christian community. We are hiring in the following departments:
· Manor Nursing: PSW part-time; RPN part-time, full time and casual; and RN casual
· Gardens Nursing: RPN – Casual
· Gardens Environemental Services: Housekeeper. Full time, Mon- Fri 9AM-3PM
Job Opening! Canada Advancement Church Engagement Officer – This role supports development efforts throughout Canada to promote and enhance the Ministry Shares program. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you will collaborate with the Canadian Communications team, and be responsible for cultivating relationships with donors, churches, and classes. This full-time, hybrid position requires extensive travel across Canada, weekdays and weekends, for speaking engagements. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Job Opening! Faith Formation Consultant - Thrive - The Faith Formation Consultant works with Thrive staff to equip and encourage churches with particular attention to life-long faith formation and discipleship ministries at the congregational, regional, and denominational levels. This is a full time, hybrid position based in Grand Rapids, Mich., or Burlington, Ont. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC) is now accepting applications for the part-time position of Development Coordinator (18 hours/week). This position is responsible for new revenue generation through the development, maintenance, and management of all aspects of Diaconal Ministries Canada’s fundraising efforts. View the complete job description on our website: http://bit.ly/4dP1RBk. Three (3) years work experience in the not-for-profit sector development/fundraising field is an asset, along with a related post-secondary education and a basic understanding of Canadian fundraising laws. Start date is immediate. Send in your letter of application and CV by September 30, 2024, to Ron Vanden Brink, National Director of Diaconal Ministries Canada: rvandenbrink@crcna.org.
Martindale Place, a Christian organization, is looking for a Business Administrator to manage our financial operations and support our amazing team! Are you a finance or business professional with a knack for numbers, an eye for detail, and a heart for service What’s in it for you? A full-time role, a competitive salary, a chance to grow and develop in a supportive, faith-based environment Get details and apply today at martindaleplace.com/careers/