June 25, 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 “Show Me Your Glory”. He’ll be taking at look at the book of Exodus chapter 33 verses 12-23 and chapter 34 verses 6,7
Moses has a very personal relationship with God. How God reveals himself to Moses helps us understand who God is in relationship with his people.
Please note: Bibles and pens will not be in pews over the summer due to grads and camp. A cart with bibles will be by the entrance if you would like to grab one. Pens are available on the offering vase table in the lobby or at the Welcome Centre.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
Kids@Mountainview Summer Camp Needs Pop Bottles for the week of July 17th for Science Week!! At least 120 bottles are needed. The 1L size is the ideal size for the planned experiments (2L and 500 ml are also possible but not ideal). Please save your pop bottles and bring them to church. Thanks for your help! The Camp Staff Team
Cadet Camporee - This year's International Cadet Camporee will be held locally in Dunnville, bringing over 900 boys from all across North America from July 19-26 for an amazing camp experience. We warmly welcome family and friends of campers, and the local community, to join us for worship, led by Pastor Martin Dam, and a meal on Sunday morning, July 23. Please RSVP by email (camporeesundayworship@gmail.com). Parking will be at 119 Burke Rd in Dunnville, with a shuttle to and from the campsite. Please pray for this ministry and for the boys who will attend the camp. We are grateful for your continued support and prayers. May we all seek a life of Living for Jesus.
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: July 2nd A.M. – Upper Deck Ministries (Lincoln) – Peter Julke: The Upper Deck Youth Centre seeks to reach out to the youth of our community. The purpose of this centre is to provide a place where community young people can find practical life care and refuge, and be introduced to relationships with Christian adults. Our hope is that through these friendships, some would desire a relationship with Jesus Christ and learn to walk with Him! Please give generously to this local cause.
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.
This Sunday is Justice for All Sunday in the CRCNA - World Renew understands that God wants us all to learn to better understand his Word and become who he envisioned us to be. Your support provides community support to help ensure that orphans and vulnerable children have access to education. Give online at worldrenew.ca/justiceforall or call1-888-WRLD-RNW and help communities overcome injustice, making education accessible for all.
Meet Jamie McIntosh - Join us for a webinar to get to know Jamie McIntosh, World Renew's new co-director on Monday, June 26 at 7PM EDT. Based in Canada, Jamie comes to us with more than 25 years of leadership experience in international humanitarian, development, and justice work. This webinar will be an opportunity for you to hear from Jamie about his heart for God's most vulnerable people. Register at: worldrenew.ca/meetjamie
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Grimsby Life Centre Ministries– Have you ever known you needed help but had a hard time actually asking for it? At Grimsby Life Centre we work to remove any boundaries that stop people from accessing the help they need. We provide free and confidential counseling services that anyone can access, just call us at 905.309.0944. We are here for you!
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: Read about the fun celebration from this past weekend. For young adults, register for this summer's SOCO Camping Retreat: July 21 – 23 (ages 18 - 29). Only $55! For more information, email: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-june-22-23
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 - In the summer ICS course "State, Society, and Religion in Hegel's Philosophy" with Andrew Tebutt, explore the domains of ethical life, law, and civil society as they enable and support our freedom as self-conscious beings. This course runs from July 3-August 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm. 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
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
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under
“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Groundwork: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread - After we acknowledge God and pray for his will, Jesus instructs us to ask God for our daily bread. Join Groundwork as we study Matthew 6:11 and discuss what this petition means we believe about God, what we’re asking for, and how it forms our faith as we speak it to our heavenly Father. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: God Can Use You - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. In Exodus 2, a young girl named Miriam played an important role in God’s plan to save his people. How can you not only develop your God-given gifts for the future, but use them right now? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Liz and Friends episode “Future Forecast.”
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
Do you enjoy equipping and connecting with people and sharing stories of God's faithfulness? The CRCNA is hiring an online community and content manager, whose role will be to assist the CRC and its members, congregations, and agencies to connect in new ways by linking people with each other, with ministry resources, and with stories and testimonies of God’s work that transforms lives and communities worldwide. It is part time and can be hybrid or remote. To learn more or apply, go to https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/
Smithville Christian High School is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves serving in a context where excellent teachers instruct energetic young people in vibrant Christian community. The task is to oversee the affairs of the main office. The position will begin January 2024. The preferred candidate will have excellent people skills, training in office administration, extensive computer skills, and a love for Christian education. Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to office@smithvillechristian.ca by Friday, June 30.
Smithville CRC is accepting applications for our Worship Coordinator. The Worship Coordinator’s task it is to facilitate “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit; sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,” (Eph.5: 19). This includes leading communal worship, arranging service themes and components in conjunction with the pastor, and working to develop gifts of our members in these areas. You can apply by emailing a cover letter with brief statement of faith and resume to the office at office@smithvillecrc.ca or Council Chair Henry DeKlerk at henry@granderie.net by July 1st.
Camp Shalom Summer Positions Are Still Available! - This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, build new friendships, make a difference in the lives of others, and earn money for your future. Situated just outside of Cambridge, Camp Shalom provides programs for children in grades 1-12, as well as adults with special needs. Available positions include cabin counselors, day camp counselors, maintenance staff, kitchen staff, media staff, and lifeguards. All positions are paid, and applicants must be at least 16 years of age by December 31, 2023. Apply at www.countrysidecamp.com
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring! Learn more about positions at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
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
Great Lakes is Hiring a Part-time Dorm Parent and a Part time Driver (van or bus). For full job details and how to apply go to https://glchs.on.ca/about/job-opportunities/
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