November 10th, 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 9th and final message in the “Just Love” fall series, entitled “Humility and Hope”. He will be looking at 1 Corinthians 13 verses 8-13.
We conclude the Just Love series recognizing that our walk with God is a walk of love. We are humbled by our need to grow even as we are hopeful because of the faithfulness of God, who is love.
This Sunday we will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
Niagara International Students (NIS), Winter Clothing Drive: Fall is here and winter is around the corner. Many International Students come to Canada without proper winter gear. One of the ways NIS seeks to support/bless them is by hosting a Winter Clothing Give Away on Nov. 20 at Brock. We are looking for good, used, winter coats, gloves, winter boots and blankets. Please connect with Hilda at hildavk@gmail.com if you have items to donate. Thank you so much! Together, with God's help we are making a difference in the lives of many International Students! For more information on NIS check out www.niagarainternationalstudents.com
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: November 17th A.M. – 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.
Adventure Awaiting on Giving Tuesday - On our Giving Tuesday roadtrip your donations are the fuel in this car that is helping the CRCNA reach the four milestones within ‘Our Journey’ strategic plan: Growing in practices of prayer and spiritual discipline; Sharing the gospel; Growing in a multicultural context; and Listening to the voices of every generation. Learn more and donate: crcna.org/canada/giving-tuesday
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Help us Make Double the Impact with Rose City Kids We are excited to announce our $200,000 match campaign- an incredible opportunity to see your generosity doubled to bless children and youth in our community. Every dollar given will be matched, meaning twice the support for the 700 children and youth God has placed in our lives to serve. At Rose City Kid's, we believe in sharing the love of Jesus with each child who walks through our doors. Through your support, we can continue providing a safe place where kids experience God's love, learn Biblical truths, and grow in hope for a brighter future.
How can you help: Donate today, and your gift will be matched! Together, we can provide meals, mentorship, and faith based programs that shape young loves and bring them closer to God. Let's join hands in reaching and uplifting each child He has called us to serve.Donate today and double your impact! Thank you for considering. Together, were building a stronger foundation in Christ for the next generation. Campaign runs: November 1- December 31, 2024 www.rosecitykids.com
(Ways to give: e transfer (office@rosecitykids.com), cheque, cash, credit card)
Further questions please contact Barb Donker (905 788 9800) or office@rosecitykids.com
The Star of Bethlehem - On November 29, join Redeemer University for a night of musical wonder, featuring a performance of The Star of Bethlehem (Josef Rheinberger) by Redeemer's Concert Choir with orchestra. Tickets will be available at the Redeemer Box Office starting November 7. Learn More
Fall Open House - Come to Redeemer’s campus on November 30 and see what we're all about! We've opened our doors to give prospective undergraduate students and their families an opportunity to tour campus, meet with faculty and staff and sit in on information sessions to answer questions about applying to or attending Redeemer. Learn More
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!
SOCO Beach Project Rental Ministry: Recruitment has begun for SOCO 2025. If you are a young adult between 18 - 29, check out this opportunity. Read about some timely resources and don't forget about the rental ministry! Check it out in this week's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-october-31-8565484
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.
Diaconal Ministries Canada AGM - SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual General Meeting is open to all who are interested in the work of Diaconal Ministries Canada. Join us via Zoom on Monday, November 25th, at 8pm EST to hear updates on our ministry, review and approve our Financial Statements, and hear from our guest speaker, Ms. Anja Attema. Registration will open soon; visit our website for more information over the coming weeks: diaconalministries.com/agm/
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
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.
CAREGIVERS, OUR AGING LOVED ONES AND PASTORAL CARE - Are your parents aging; struggling with aging? Are you a caregiver or close to someone who needs help at home or is in a nursing home? Are you a pastor, elder or deacon with aging congregants who need pastoral care? The Word and Spirit Institute, together with Connecting Streams, is organizing an interactive conference with the aim to support caregivers with their struggles and discuss issues around pastoral care for caregivers and their loved ones at home or in homes. When: November 30th at Covenant Can. Ref. Church, Grimsby. Registration 8:30; Conference 9:00-3:00. For info/To register, please visit www.wsinstitute.ca
Session 1: Pastoral Care and Support for Aging Loved Ones (Rev Matthew VanLuik)
Session 2: Pastoral Care and Support for Caregivers (Dr. Tom McCormick; [chaplain] and Caregivers)
Session 3: Issues relating to Grieving, Death and Dying (Rick Ludwig; funeral director)
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
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: Growing in Our Salvation and Recognizing Truth - Do you ever feel like God asks the impossible of us? Join Groundwork as we study 2 Peter 1 to learn from the apostle Peter who reminds us that we aren’t meant to rely on ourselves to live godly lives; rather it is when we rely on God’s divine power and promises that we grow in our salvation, recognize truth, and persevere in our faith. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Beatitude 5: Showing Mercy Like Jesus - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. There is no better example of someone showing mercy than Jesus showing care to the people he healed and to a crowd of hungry people. We can thank him for the compassion he showed us on the cross and ask for his help to show others mercy each day. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Liz and Friend Story Podcast: Jesus Feeds 5000 People.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - During this week, the global church commits to praying for resolutions to the growing problem of world hunger. The World Food Program (wfpusa.org) tells us that “up to 783 million people worldwide are facing chronic hunger. That means one in ten people are not consuming enough food to lead an active, healthy life.” Each day of the coming week, pick a different country to pray for—asking that increased resources may be found, that food may be shared, and that all of God’s children may flourish and thrive. 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
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
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.