April 16, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. This week Pastor Erick opens up a Week of Guided Prayer with a message entitled "Abundant Life" He will focus on the book of John Chapter 10 verses 1 to 11.
Easter shows us that God can do anything and communion connects us with Jesus. Now how do we move forward in this relationship. John 10 suggests that listening to the voice of Jesus our Shepherd is the key to an abundant life.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
A heads up from the FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TEAM - Most of you are aware that we are building a new hospital here in Grimsby for West Niagara. The new hospital is being built around the old one. Once completed the old building will be torn down and that will become parking space. However, during construction parking at the hospital is extremely limited. FMT is in conversation with Ellis Don (the contactor constructing the new hospital) about using Mountainview’s parking lot for the many contractors working on the project.
This is a ‘win-win’ for all of us, as we can support the new build, they get accessible parking and the rental fees will go into a fund for the re-paving of our parking lot in 4-5 years. (An estimated expense in our 5-year plan of approx. $400,000.00) There are still a number of details to be worked out, but we wanted to give you a heads-up about the use of our parking spaces and the shuttle bus. There will probably be some inconveniences caused by this arrangement, we are doing our best to minimize these. If you have any concerns please feel free to speak with FMT Chair Rob Heersink or Board Chair, PJ Vermeer.
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JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Please note: Because of some shifting of services our collection this Sunday has changed to NewGround. Here is this year's Campaign Video to highlight their important work:
UPCOMING OFFERING: April 23rd A.M. – Niagara Christian Gleaners is an organization in Smithville that seeks to visibly demonstrate God’s love and grace by working with volunteers to collect, process, and make available surplus agricultural produce; sharing our abundance with those around the world who are in need. Gleaning is a biblical concept in which God instructed farmers to leave a portion of their crops for the poor to gather. Your donations help us to engage locally to impact globally in our ministry of mercy.
Summer Service Trips with World Renew DRS - Looking for ways to serve with your congregation or youth group this summer? Join World Renew DRS to repair homes after natural disasters all across the US and Canada! We have sites available in Washington, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and more! Contact Chris, our Groups Program Manager, at cgibson@worldrenew.net if interested or with questions.
Your Gift to Resonate Will Go Twice as Far - As we celebrate our Savior who is the Resurrection and the Life, let’s go out with joy in our hearts to join God’s mission! This Easter, you can help Christian Reformed church planters, missionaries, and campus ministers live out the good news by making a gift to Resonate while your gift will go twice as far! Find out how at www.resonateglobalmission.org/Double!
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Cairn Christian School, with campuses in Smithville and Stoney Creek would like to invite you to celebrate with us our upcoming Christian Education Week. We are excited about our school theme this year: “See God’s Story, Live God’s Story” and hope that you are able to join us at some point during the week.
Smithville Campus:
Tuesday, April 18: Pastors’ Open House 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19: Grandparents’ Open House (all day)
Program 9:00 a.m. (last names A to L )
Program 11:45 a.m. (last names Mto Z)
Friday, April 21: Celebration of Learning 1:30-2:45
Stoney Creek Campus:
Tuesday, April 18: Pastor’s Open House 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19: Community Open House 1:45-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 20: Spring Program 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 21: Grandparents/Supporting Friends Open House
Spring Program: 9:15 a.m.
Classroom Visits 10:00 a.m.
Refreshments and Fellowship in the gym
Come to a Special Presentation by INDWELL held on Friday April 21, 2023 at 10 am at Jubilee Fellowship CRC. Everyone is Welcome to join us! Learn about Indwell’s supportive affordable housing model, the climate of homelessness, government policy, and precarious housing. Indwell now has over 1,000 homes in Ontario communities! What steps can concerned communities take to make a difference? Want to learn a bit more first? Explore at indwell.ca and come with your questions.
Spring Concert - Organ and panflute - As part of a tour, Andre Knevel and Liselotte Rokyta will be performing in Zion Free Reformed Church (1075 Boyle Rd, Fenwick) on Friday, April 21 at 730 pm. There will be a freewill offering with all of the proceeds going to Safe Families Niagara
Bridge Bowling for Breakfast - A Bowling Fundraising Fun Event. Come on Mountainview ….Gather a Team and Come Join in the Fun!
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023; 2:30 pm Registration; 3:00 pm Bowl**Bowlers must be on time
Where: Cataract Bowl, 7906 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
What’s included: 1 ½ hrs of bowling time (2 games per team), shoes, food and drinks. Each Team must raise a minimum of $500 (4-6 people per team). Grand Prizes for 2 teams that raise the most funds! 6 Helicopter Tour Certificates; Fall French River Cottage stay 3 nights for 2people.
Benefiting: The Free Breakfast Program at Third Space Café for the Homeless
Register or sponsor a team: https://www.thebridgenf.ca/bowling-for-breakfasts-2023/.
With thankfulness to God, the Ontario Christian Gleaners is planning a groundbreaking celebration for our new addition. Join us on Friday April 21st (rain date: Monday April 24th) Starting at 10am. Tours of our facility will be held every 10 minutes from 9:30 - 9:50am and from 10:30 - 10:50am. Refreshments will be available. Join us for this special day. Contact: 519-624-8245 or manager@ontariogleaners.org
Golf with us! The Ontario Christian Gleaners will be hosting its first ever Gleaners Golf Tournament. Friday June 9 beginning at noon. The cost for the day is $150 / golfer and includes a bagged snack, 18 holes of golf with cart and chicken buffet dinner. Location: Brookfield Golf Club, 3700 Beaverdale Rd, Cambridge. To register yourself or book a foursome contact us at 519-624-8245 or register online at https://www.ontariogleaners.org/golf-tournament-fundraiser.html. Registration closes May 19th
We have made it to Spring and it’s a wonderful experience to see green after a rather dark winter! We have a few upcoming events and updates I wanted to highlight (a few related to Lent) that may be of interest:
Student Art Exhibition opens April 1st: https://www.redeemer.ca/events/senior-student-art-exhibition-opening-reception/
Hosting the Kuyper Conference May 9-11: https://www.redeemer.ca/events/kuyper-conference-2023/
The latest edition of Resound is Live here: https://www.redeemer.ca/resound/redeeming-the-body/
Redeemer is hiring! Learn about available positions at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
Join Choose Life Niagara on our Annual March for Life youth trip to Ottawa on May 11-12! $95 includes banquet, conference, accommodations, and coach bus. Register at chooselife.ca/events before April 11. Info at info@chooselife.ca or call (905) 684-7505.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Shalom Manor and Gardens is currently looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of ways, such as helping at Meal Times, helping in the recreation department, and visiting and forming connections with residents one on one. If you are looking to spend your time in a meaningful way and make a difference in the lives of others, then this opportunity is for you. If you are interested in joining our Shalom family as a volunteer, please email Kristen at volunteercoord@shalommanor.ca or call at 905-945-9631 extension 1115.
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: Read about the visit from the Act Five group. And the renovations continue! Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/67f1df9411bc/soco-update-april-13-23. There’s still an opportunity to check out the Housewarming registry and join the ‘Get-away Giveaway’. Go to www.myregistry.com & find: SOCO Housewarming.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Groundwork: Experience: Jesus and the Women - In the gospels, we read about Jesus’ encounters with his female followers on that very first Easter day. Their experience of him deepened and grew their faith, and it can do the same for us. Join Groundwork as we study their experience in Matthew 28:1-10, Luke 24:1-12, and John 20:11-18, and together come to see and know again that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Wow! Creation - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at kidscorner.net. Think back on your day yesterday. Make a list of God’s creations you saw that brought you joy, and then thank God for them. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Creation Story.”
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.
The Annual Banner Appeal is underway! - The Banner is delivered free in print and online, and this annual donation appeal makes it possible. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wellingstone Christian Home is restarting its search for an Administrator. A detailed job description, along with information about Wellingstone Christian Home, may be found at this website https://wellingstone.ca/
CRCNA Position Openings - Communications Specialist and Director of Advancement, at ReFrame Ministries. Both are hybrid positions, working several days per week out of our Grand Rapids or Burlington offices. Details: https://www.crcna.org/get-involved/careers. Finance Assistant in Burlington, Full-time position offering a flexible work schedule and attractive benefits package. Apply at crcna.org/get-involved/careers by April 17
The Bible League Canada currently has four position openings: Graphic Designer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Website Coordinator, and Marketing Project Coordinator. We partner with Christian ministry organizations to reach people in over 50 countries worldwide primarily through: Children’s Ministry, Starting New Churches, Adult Bible-Based Literacy, and work within the Persecuted Church. We equip local champions to bring God’s Word to people living in spiritual and physical poverty. Please visit bibleleague.ca for detailed job descriptions, more info. about our organization, or to apply.
Indwell is currently recruiting for MANY exciting positions as we build our Hamilton team. Please go to our website for more details and to apply: www.indwell.ca/careers/. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for those who are awaiting this supportive housing.
Diaconal Ministries Canada is currently searching for a Part-time Office Assistant (20 hrs/wk). These are hybrid positions, with proximity to the CRCNA Burlington office required. For a full job description, including compensation, visit our website: diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities/. Start date is immediate.
Cairn Christian School is looking for a Bus Driver. Join our team of amazing drivers! Single route, private school, small company. Driver rates recently increased. Routes are available in Grimsby/Stoney Creek, Fenwick and Vineland (all terminating in Smithville). Please contact Kevin for more info or to apply. - khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca or 519-546-9159
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. How can you become part of this excellent team? Visit our website. Contact us at hr@shalommanor.ca for more information.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home is hiring! We are looking for people to join our team in the following roles:
PSWs: Part-time lines available, also hiring nursing students for summer PSW vacation coverage!
RPNs: casual staff
Dietary Aides: Casual staff, available for day shift (6:30AM-2:30PM, weekdays and weekends), evening shifts 4-8PM
Life Enrichment Assistant: temporary sick leave, 12-8PM, Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun and Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri
Recreation staff: casual staff, weekend shifts 8-4PM Sat, 8-1PM Sun
Shalom Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living is hiring for:
RPN, permanent part time, 3-11PM, Week 1 Sat, Sun, Week 2 Fri, Week 3 Mon, Sat, Sun, Week 4 Thurs (4 week rotation)
Housekeeping, permanent part time, 9AM-3PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays