June 4, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “The Summoned by Name”. The’ll be taking at look at the book of Isaiah, chapter 43 verses 1-7.
As we continue to celebrate the growing family of Mountainview, we will focus on how God calls us by name. Isaiah 43:1-7 creatively connects our call with the whole biblical story. BEMA fans will want to pay special attention to the structure of the passage.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
THANK YOU! to all of the volunteers who have participated for years in landscaping and grounds maintenance and to the new volunteers that have signed up. The need for help fluctuates greatly over the course of the season. So, if you are interested in helping on occasion, please let Paul Koornneef know.
Now, you are probably wondering what is going on with the gardens and the islands. Well, we will be doing a refresh in 3 phases. Here is an update:
Phase 1: Many plants and bushes will be removed as they are either over grown or in very poor shape. The garden in front of the church and around the front sign will be the first to be cleaned out and replanted with perennials and some easy to care for bushes. This will happen on June 10. We will also be adding a sprinkler system in this garden this year.
Phase 2: We will be cleaning out the large island between the church and the main parking lot by digging it out and adding new soil. They will then be planted with perennials and some hardy smaller trees. A sprinkler system will be added when possible. (We may have to wait until we repave)
Phase 3: We will be cleaning out the islands of all plant material in poor condition. For the short term these islands will mulched only. Replanting will happen after the parking is repaved (in about 5 years) and sprinklers can be added to each island.
The large planters in the island between the church and the main parking lot will be taken out. If anyone is interested in them please contact Paul (text or call 905-645-4582) before June 10.
Come in and visit the Library…New books have arrived just in time for Spring! All kinds of books, coming in two installments, for young and not so young. Check them out! PRINT or VIEW the lists below.
JOYFUL GIVING
**PLEASE NOTE THE EDIT BELOW TO THE MONTLY OFFERING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 25th DUE TO THE NEW CHURCH YEAR END**
June 25th A.M. – MINISTRY PROMISE – BUDGET: "GRATITUDE” is a biblical virtue. God calls us to be thankful. One of the ways that we can show our gratitude is by GIVING – whether that be volunteering one’s time, sharing one’s talents, monetary gifts, etc. Mountainview CRC has a wonderful history of giving in so many ways to our church, to the community of Grimsby, and to other Christian organizations in the broader community. Our annual budget -- the monetary gifts portion of the GIVING -- still has approximately 25% to be collected by June 30 in order to fulfill all of our ministry promises for this year. Your financial support is crucial in helping Mountainview CRC continue to serve and thrive."
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: June 11th 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.
We are so very grateful for your faithful contributions to our work of providing counseling and hope for those in need. Thank you so much for continuing to partner with us in providing this service with us in providing this service to our community. May God Bless you. Sincerely,
The Team at Grimsby Life Centre.
Dear Friends, This is to let you know we received your most recent gift in May. As always, Redeemer is grateful and encouraged by it. It is rather incredible to write that the academic year has officially concluded! Our graduation ceremony took place this past weekend on Saturday, May 27th. These last months have gone quickly and Redeemer remains mindful and grateful for your support throughout this entire year. I also wanted to highlight, with gratitude, some giving data that directly relates to our church support: Redeemer is humbled by the contributions of its faithful support community. $12.9 million was received from over 1,150 donors. 45% went to operating the university, while 55% supported capital projects and student awards. $900,000 came from churches in the support community. More info on Year in Review can be found here: https://www.redeemer.ca/year-in-review-2022-2023/. Redeemer acknowledges your support with much gratitude. Thank you again. God Bless! Heidi
NewGround is all about: planting seeds to help grow sustainable ministries that will give Christians opportunities to serve, while sharing the love of Christ with our neighbours. From street-level ministry in Halifax, NS to car repairs in Wingham, Ontario to support for teenage moms in Surrey BC, NewGround has been planting seeds of God’s love in Canada for over 50 years. Your support means that you understand just how important the work of Diaconal Ministries Canada is to deacons and churches across Canada. Thanks to generous donors like you, we can help even more churches pursue exciting new ministries like The Gathering Place in Thunder Bay Ontario. Diaconal Minsitries Canada
Dear Friends at Mountainview CRC: There’s no place like home. Every day, we see the positive impact of a permanent supportive home – a safe and welcoming place that people can truly afford on a limited fixed income. For people who have been on the street, institutionalized, couch-surfing and moving in and out of shelters, this is such a gift! Through your donation to Indwell, you are a part of providing more than 1,100 people with an affordable and safe home. As Lori says, “Since being at Indwell, I know what home is. I have a new way of life – one I can be proud of. I have friends and lots of good people [around me] making good choices.” Thank you for being a part of our community of care. The Indwell team
Bridge App Givings: We are deeply grateful that many members are using The Bridge App to donate to our church’s budget and ministry causes. Please be aware that there is a three percent fee for all donations given by credit card, while there is no fee if you give directly from your bank account. If you haven’t already done so, you can add your bank account by clicking on ‘Give’ and then ‘Payment Methods,’ choose ‘Add Payment Method’ and then ‘Add a Bank Account’. You will need to change the payment method on any existing recurring donations. Together, we can save our church hundreds of dollars in fees, and direct those funds toward our budget and ministries. Thank you.
The Banner Needs You! - The Banner is the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine. It is delivered free in print and online to every household in the CRC, and their annual donation appeal makes it possible. Please support this journalistic ministry and keep the community conversation going. You can give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Rose City Kids presents MAIN STREET ARTISAN MARKET JUNE 3- 10 AM - 3 PM 99 East Main St., Welland; 20 plus vendors; RCK Info Booth; RCK Building Tours; RCK Merch; Clothing, jewelry, wood decor, etc.; Freeze dried goods, baked goods, ice-cream; Strawberry plants, ferns, perennials. We hope you can join us! For more info, please contact Dancia @ 289 969 8204.
We’ve been working hard all year to give you “The Best Of Momentum” live in concert on Saturday, June 17 at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines at 4 PM. It’s going to be an awesome show. Momentum Choir is breaking boundaries, fueling the fires to build a community for all to feel welcomed, celebrated, and accepted. We are so excited to be performing once again at the FOPAC. This concert is going to be a combination of our best and most loved songs from the last 15 years! Come one, Come all! We Hope To See You There! (click the link for tickets).
Grimsby Life Centre Ministries… In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33. We know that life can be hard. Sometimes we all need help. Our counselors are here to walk alongside you and offer you hope in the midst of grief, illness and life’s pain. We are here to help and offer God’s promise and hope. If you or someone you know is struggling please give us a call at 905.309.0944.
Grimsby Life Centre – Do you have an elderly neighbor who is lonely or a friend who is widowed? Are you in need of a long chat with someone willing to listen? Grimsby Life Centre has a Stephen minister on staff who is here to have weekly or bi weekly conversations at the ministry centre, meet for coffee/tea at a local coffee shop or go for a walk. They are here to come alongside you as you work through life’s many challenges. Everyone wants to feel valued, cared for and understood, if you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please call us at 905.309.0944
SOCO Beach Project Update: Meet some of the SOCO '23 community in this week's newsletter. Consider helping them reach their fundraising goal of $20,000. And save the date for the upcoming SOCO Open House Celebration - Saturday, June 17 from 1 - 5 p.m. (see details in newsletter). For young adults, save the date for this summer's SOCO Camping Retreat: July 21 - 23. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/c2fb0e1dbfed/soco-update-may-25-6043689
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.
Campus Visits - Schedule a personalized tour of campus and a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counsellor to have all of your questions about Redeemer answered. Individual visits are offered regularly throughout the week for those interested in Redeemer's undergraduate programs. Book yours here: redeemer.ca/visit
ICS Summer Course - Explore the relationship between Marxism and Christianity in the summer ICS course. This course runs from June 5-July 14, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm. Tuition is $1,500 to take for credit or $600 to audit (or $400 for first-time auditors). To learn more or register, email academic-registrar@icscanada.edu
Libertas Male Choir & Urker Mans Formatie in Concerts - Join the Libertas Male Choir and Urker Mans Formatie for their Canada Concert Tour in June! Concerts are scheduled for Grimsby (June 14 @ 7.30 PM - Mountainview Christian Reformed Church), Elora (June 15@ 7.30 PM - Urker Mans Formatie only - Knox Presbyterian Church), Hamilton (June 16 @ 7.30 PM - Central Presbyterian Church), Stratford (June 17 @ 1.30 PM - Urker Mans Formatie only - Copperlight (former Knox Presbyterian Church)), and Woodstock (June 17 @ 7.30 PM - Knox Presbyterian Church). Reserve your tickets at https://www.libertasvoices.com/ or call 905 522 0001 or 905 745 5609.
Smithville CRC Golf Tournament: The Smithville Christian Reformed Church 7th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday July 15th 2023 at Twenty Valley Golf Club. Whether you'd like to sign up to golf, bring a group of four, or just join for dinner, we have space for you! Price is $165/golfer or $60 for dinner. Contact Renita Kiers at mitchkiers@sympatico.ca for more information.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under
“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Groundwork: God Cares and Will Provide; Trust Him - Our Creator God cares for us and promises in Scripture to provide for our needs. Join Groundwork as we study Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 145:15-16, Matthew 6:25-34, and Philippians 4:10-13 to learn about God’s providence. Together we’ll discuss what believing these promises looks like in how we pray and live both in times of need and times of plenty.. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Walking Through Grief - What can you do when grief is hard? In Psalm 27:5, David says that God protects you and keeps you safe. What are some things to remember when grief feels unbearable? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Liz and Friends episode “The Long Goodbye.”
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 Banner’s Counting On You! - Please support the award-winning, journalistic ministry of the CRC by donating online today. $500,000 is needed every year to keep The Banner going. The more money we are able to raise, the less we need to draw on ministry shares, releasing those funds for other ministries in the CRCNA. Give now at: TheBanner.org/Give
Sign Up to Pray for Synod 2023 - This year during Synod, we will be offering an opportunity for CRC members to join the Synod 2023 Prayer Vigil. Each are invited to sign up for 30 minute time slots to pray. Each morning, a prayer guide for that day will be emailed out. These prayer guides will be the same ones for the early morning prayer at Synod and will have specific requests based on what is scheduled for that day. If you would like to sign up for the Synod 2023 Prayer Vigil, look for the link at the bottom of this page: www.crcna.org/longing-to-be-like-christ. We would love to see hundreds of CRC members signed up daily to be in prayer for our Synod gathering!
Hearts Exchanged: This Fall - Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigneous people as neighbours. It's a great way to learn more about the history of Canada. You can participate in a cohort with people from your area! Read more and express your interest today. crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring a faculty chaplain, student life chaplain, maintenance supervisor and maintenance technician. Learn more about these positions and many others at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
Hire a Redeemer Student! - Looking to hire a Redeemer student for a co-op, internship or summer position? Post it on Hire Redeemer, Redeemer's official job board! The password is findajob: redeemer.ca/hire-redeemer
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Bridge Church in Niagara Falls is looking to fill the following full-time summer position: Social Media Coordinator + Mission Support. Primary duties include developing and coordinating our organization's website, video, and social media presence. The successful candidate can expect a well-rounded educative experience in serving people experiencing homelessness, including supporting our daily free breakfast program, working as a barista in our partner café, and regular mentorship. This position is ideal for a high school or college/university student. For more information or to apply, please contact steve@thebridgenf.ca
The Bible League Canada currently has a number of position openings. 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.
Choose Life Niagara: We are seeking to hire an Executive Director. If you or someone you know would like to serve God in our mission promoting the sanctity of life, please visit ChooseLife.ca under the About tab for more info or contact us: 905-684-7505 or info@chooselife.ca .
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