September 17th, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick will present a message entitled “Simple Yet Profound”. He will be looking at 1 John chapter 4 verses 7-21.
As we kick off our ministry season with commissioning, we will consider the core command "love each other" by reflecting on the profound things that are included in godly love.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
LOTS OF WAYS TO GROW/TRANSFORM/SERVE WITH THE START OF A NEW SEASON
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First meeting at Mountainview on Oct 15th!
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: September 24th – Shalom Manor & Gardens is a special Christian, non-profit long-term care home and retirement centre, serving seniors mostly of Dutch descent who belong to the community of Reformed faiths. Limited government funding does not allow the services our seniors require that meet our expectations and standards. Your gifts will enhance immediate resident care, programs, and debt load.
Volunteer with World Renew DRS this October! - Come enjoy the sun and service - World Renew DRS needs volunteers and On-Site Managers for our first reconstruction team in Sarasota, Florida! If you or someone you know can volunteer with DRS October 7th-28th, contact Diana at dmarquez@worldrenew.net to sign up or with questions.
Help Glean the Apple Orchard Clean! SAT. OCT 7th 9am-4pm – Tall Post Craft Cider in Hamilton has a surplus of apples for us. We need your help! Give back by helping pick the apples. Families are welcome (corn pi and animals to see for kids) for this free, fun-filled event; rain or shine. Help out for the day or for a couple of hours. Beverages and food available. Need more info? Contact Aaron Post a tall postcraftcider@gmail.com
Grimsby Life Centre – The temperature is starting to drop as we are gearing up for our Fall Benefit Banquet. We are so excited to share all the good that is happening at the Grimsby Life Centre. Please join us on Friday, October 27 at the Grand Olympia to celebrate and sponsor the work of the Grimsby Life Centre. To reserve your spot, call us at 905.309.0944, we can’t wait to hear from you!
The Bridge Church in Niagara Falls is hosting a Gala Dinner with the theme of “Coming Home” this year instead of a BBQ! Fine Food, Live Entertainment and Live Auction. Hear about the Bridge mission in Niagara Falls and some of our hopes for the future. Reserve your tickets by October 20th , 2023 at thebridgegala.eventbrite.ca. Free will donations will be warmly received.
Postcards available at the Welcome Centre.
Where: Club Italia, 2525 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls
Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
Food/Drink: 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm; Gluten-free and Vegetarian Options Available
To our friends at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church!
We wanted to share a bit of the excitement at the start of this new academic year! Please click below to have a look at a message built for you. CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR VIDEO. Your continued support makes all this possible: Please continue to pray for students as they begin their studies. Thank you! God is so good!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Assistance Needed (KidsCamp Family) - I am hoping to find someone who has experience in a support role with special needs youth, like my son Ethan (preferably with an education background). Ethan is 13 and starting high school this September. We previously had the steady help of an EA from our church (Forestview) but her life situation has changed and I am forced to widen my search. Commitmen: 6-7 hours/wk, split between Wed and Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm. Pay is for time and travel within reason; amount determined by education and experience. If you can’t commit weekly, please reach out as I may be able to find someone who can do certain weeks, but not others. Contact Tracey at: dayboll.tracy@gmail.com
Brock Campus Ministry Prayer Partners - Brock Campus Ministry is looking for a good cloud of witnesses to join our team in praying for students across campus who submit their requests daily. Requests are submitted digitally and often anonymously. If you are a passionate pray-er and can commit to joining us in prayer, email zackdebruyne@gmail.com for more information and to be added to this meaningful ministry of support.
Welcome to Homecoming 2023 at the 46th Annual Fun Fair at Countryside Camp, the summer home of “Camp Shalom” in Cambridge, Ontario! This year’s event starts with an online auction September 9-14 and culminates at the camp in person on September 16. This fun-filled celebration will host activities and food for all ages including Auctions, Games, Grand River Inflatable Rides, Trackless Train, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Pedal Cars, Garage Sale, and your favourite Dutch and Canadian foods. Please join us Saturday, September 16, 10am to 3pm. See more at campfunfair.ca.
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of being “inspired by faith to act for justice!” Our celebration will be held at The King’s University in Edmonton. We would be delighted to see you in person and share this momentous occasion together. Bring a friend and show them why you’re glad to be a CPJ supporter!
Can’t make it to Edmonton Sunday, Sept. 17th? Join us online and watch our celebrations live-streamed! Register now to receive the live stream link and speaker information.
Save the Date! Niagara Christian Concerts is pleased to present classically-trained singer-songwriter, Fernando Ortega, along with local string trio, Quintessence Ensemble, in concert Saturday, September 23, at the Vineland Free Reformed Church. Tickets are almost sold out! To reserve your seats, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fernando-ortega-in-concert-tickets-451692784277. Proceeds will support Word and Deed Ministries, Safe Families Niagara and Roots Niagara. Need info? Need tickets? Visit www.niagarachristianconcerts.com or https://www.facebook.com/niagarachristianconcerts.
Fall Campus Visit Days - We are hosting Campus Visit Days this fall on October 18 and November 3. Students who attend the full visit day on November 3 will receive a free ticket to the Rend Collective concert that evening! REGISTER NOW
Rooted Worship - Rooted Worship is a monthly student-led ministry that serves Redeemer students and the local church by providing a space for passionate worship, dynamic preaching, unrushed hospitality, creative elements, and communal prayer. The first service is September 24, 2023 at 7pm in Redeemer's auditorium. Follow @redeemerrooted on Instagram for more details and announcements. LEARN MORE
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring a Campus Services Coordinator, Admissions Counsellor, Learning Strategist, and Donor Relations Manager. Learn more about these positions and many others below. APPLY NOW
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! Sometimes we all need help.
Have you heard of a Stephen Minister? Based on Galatians 6:2, Stephen ministers are specially equipped to bear one another’s burdens. What does this look like? Weekly or bi-weekly get togethers, in the form of walks or over coffee at a local coffee shop, Stephen Ministers walk alongside you as you go through life’s difficulties. If you are widowed, lonely, struggling with a health diagnosis or you just need someone to talk to, please reach out to the Grimsby Life Centre at 905.309.0944, we have a Stephen Minister on staff ready to connect with you.
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.
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...
Groundwork: God is Sovereign Over All - We will find ourselves in many different situations throughout our lives. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2 and 4 to remember that in all things, no matter the situation, God is sovereign and in control. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Angels Around Us - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. When you read the Bible and find out that there are angels around us, how do you picture them? Do you think they have a glowing, heavenly light shining on them? Or majestic wings like the ones on Christmas ornaments? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the KC’s Liz and Friends Podcast “At Your Service.”
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.
Nurturing Belonging: Exploring Hospitality, Disability, and Theology - We believe that all people are created in the image of God and that each person is essential. Yet, when it comes to hospitality and belonging for people with disabilities, we often don’t reflect what we believe. Join us online on Wed, Oct 11 from 1:30 to 6pm to learn about nurturing belonging. FREE. Register at https://www.crcna.org/disability/events
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bible League Canada currently has four position openings: Director of International Ministry, Joint Ministry Representative, Development Team Associate, and Donor Relations Associate (Contract). 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 information about our organization, and for directions on how to apply.
Smithville CRC is looking for guest accompanists… individuals with musical gifts to lead services on piano or guitar, on an as-needed basis. Please contact office@smithvillecrc.ca for more information!
Passionate about church ministry? Come work for The Network! - The CRCNA has an online community dedicated to helping ministry leaders connect. We are looking for an Online Community and Content This 15 hour/week position can be done remotely from anywhere across the US or Canada, and will play a key role in connecting people with stories, conversations, and other content of interest. Apply at crcna.org/careers.
Mount Hope Community CRC is seeking a part-time bookkeeper for an average of 6 hours per week to begin January 1, 2024. Full posting details can be found on our church website www.mounthopecommunitycrc.org. Need more info? Email treasurer.mhccrc@rogers.com.
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. Become part of the team! Visit our website and send your resume or any questions to hr@shalommmanor.ca to see if a career with Shalom is a good fit for you!
We are currently hiring in the following departments:
MANOR NURSING: PSW (full-time, part-time and casual); RPN (part-time and casual); RN (casual)
GARDENS NURSING: PSW/HCA (casual); RPN (casual)
ADMINISTRATION: Scheduling Coordinator/Receptionist (part-time)