October 22nd, 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 “On the Bible’s Terms”. He will be taking a look at the book of Job chapter 1.
Christians believe the Bible. Job requires that we wonder a bit more about how that means. We are going to consider how the book of Job works based on how it was written. This will prepare us for the next week when we learn what Job teaches.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
Guatemala Dinner:
Thank you to all those who came out to support the DIG Guatemala Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction event held on October 14th. The evening was a success in so many ways, and we are incredibly thankful to all the hands that helped make it happen:) We were able to raise $10,000 to contribute to the work that is done in Guatemala through DIG!! If you weren't able to attend the dinner, but would like to contribute to a team member who is going, or DIG as a cause, visit mountainviewcrc.org and click on the Guatemala Mission Trip advertisement on the homepage. There, you will find an overview of DIG, ways to support our team financially, and details for other upcoming fundraising events (such as Paint Night and Urn Making)!
Kids, find your next book in the youth or picture book sections and see the librarian for a Treasure Box
prize!
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: October 29th A.M. – Calvin Theological Seminary provides theological training for ordained and un-ordained ministry positions for Christian Reformed Churches in North America as well as leaders for Christ’s church around the world. They also evaluate candidates for ministry, offer continuing education for pastors, and seminars for office bearers. Calvin Theological Seminary advises synod and is a theological resource for all denominational agencies and churches.
Niagara International Students Ministry - Winter Clothing Drive: Fall and winter are on the way. Many International Students arrive in Canada without proper winter clothing. One of the ways NIS supports international students, at Brock and Niagara College, is by sharing used winter clothing. If you have winter clothes you no longer need, or no longer fit, you can clean your closet and bless a student with them. We need winter clothes for men, women and children. If you have questions please contact Hilda at: hildavk@gmail,com
Fill a vital role with World Renew DRS! - Want to escape to some warmer weather in the upcoming months? Fill a vital role with World Renew Disaster Response Services! Join an Unmet Needs Assessment in Fort Myers, Florida, from October 14 - 28, or volunteer on a reconstruction team in Boutte, Louisiana, from November 25 - December 16, and throughout the spring! Contact Diana at dmarquez@worldrenew.net to get started.
From the Deacons, Jews for Jesus Canada, an organization that has participated in worship services at Mountainview in the past, has made an urgent appeal for your support in this time of crisis in the Middle East. Your prayers are requested for the safety of their missionaries and staff members as they continue to minister to people in need after the attack. Financial support is also requested to meet the critical needs within the Jewish community, to be the hands and feet of Jesus amidst this crisis. Donations to Jews for Jesus Canada can be made through the Bridge App or in the offering container at the entrance to the sanctuary.
The deacons will update you how to respond with financial support for humanitarian aid for the victims of this tragedy as we prayerfully discern where the support should be directed. In the meantime, continue to pray for peace and stability in the Middle East and an end to the ongoing conflict.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Prayer regarding MAiD for Mental Illness - The EFC is inviting your church to join in a collective prayer on Sunday, Oct. 22 for a stop to euthanasia for mental illness. Without God’s intervention, MAiD for mental illness will become legal in Canada next spring. Will you mark October 22 in your calendar and join us? Visit TheEFC.ca/MAiDPrayer for resources for churches.
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.
Smithville Christian Grade 8 Day - If you are in Grade 8, you are invited to Smithville Christian High School’s Grade 8 Day, Wednesday, November 1, 9 am to 2 pm. Spend a day immersed in the Christian high school experience: chapel, praise and worship, mini-classes, games, and lots of food, friends, and fun. Questions? Email office@smithvillechristian.ca. To join, register at learn.smithvillechristian.ca/grade-8-day-w/
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
Wolters Centre Social Sciences Lecture - At 7pm on November 1, 2023, the Wolters Centre will be hosting Dr. Jordan Ballor, Director of the Centre for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, as he speaks on the topic of economics in the year's first instalment of the Wolters Centre Lecture Series. LEARN MORE
Future Student Open House - Come experience Redeemer on Saturday, November 18! This event gives prospective undergraduate students and their families an opportunity to explore campus, from academic buildings to dorms to studios and labs. There will also be the chance to connect with faculty and staff from various departments to ask specific questions about Redeemer. LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP
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
Pursuit Young Adult Conference - Attention young adults ages 18-30: There’s still time to join the Pursuit Conference on November 4th at Zion church in Oshawa for a day centered around pursuing God in worship, prayer, family, friends, mental health, and work. Participants will hear from three primary speakers who are passionate about equipping the next generation with a strong foundation of faith to live and spread God’s word. This event-packed day will include worship and prayer, moving stories of testimony, workshops, and meals. Visit www.resonateglobalmission.org/pursuit-conference to sign up!
“Good News” - Start the Christmas season with rejoicing! Join Libertas Male Choir with director Martin Mans in Ancaster on November 29 (7:00 PM at Rehoboth United Reformed Church), in St. Catharines on November 30 (7:00 PM at First Reformed Church), in Port Hope on December 1 (7:00 PM at Port Hope United Church), or in Cambridge on December 2 (7:00 PM at Central Presbyterian Church). Find tickets at www.libertasvoices.com or call 905 522 0001 or 905 745 5609.
Save the Date: The Awake to Praise Choir is excited to announce the dates of their Christmas concerts: Friday, Dec. 8th and 9th, 8 p.m. at the Vineland Free Reformed Church and Dec. 16, 8 p.m. at the First Ontario Concert Hall. Ticket information will be coming soon. Please visit our website at www.awaketopraisechoir.com
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.
SOCO Beach Project Update - If you are a young adult or know one, be part of SOCO summer 2024 ~ living in an intentional Christian community while having a summer job, learning how God's story shapes your story to impact the world's story. For more information: www.southcoastbeachproject.org. In this newsletter, meet some of the first SOCO house guests enjoying the quiet restful space, including our spring Getaway Giveaway winners. Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-oct-19-6057045
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...
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Keep track of God’s good gifts using a format that works for you. Some ideas: keep a gratitude journal; express your thankfulness on paper strips placed inside a Gratitude Jar; write or draw things for which you are grateful on a paper tablecloth during mealtimes. Save your lists and drawings and revisit them when you need a reminder of God’s provision. Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
Groundwork: Why We Need the Gospel - Why do we need the gospel? Why is the gospel so relevant to my life? Join Groundwork as we study Romans 1-3 for answers to these questions and discuss Paul’s summary of the gospel, his explanation of the purpose of God’s law, what it means for our lives today, and where he says we can turn for hope. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: God's Partnership Gives Us Hope - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. We know that God is “always ready to help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1). This week’s devotion is all about how God is willing to help you. He can work with you to help you and others. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Story of the Prophets.”
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
Smithville Christian High School is seeking a principal beginning the 2024/2025 school year. Smithville Christian is an independent Christian school in the heart of Niagara Region. Offering excellent, Christ-centered education to students in Grades 9 to 12, our core purpose is to train students to live as responsible disciples of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this purpose by shaping our instruction and relationships around our core values: Belong, Believe, Succeed. For more information and to apply by November 1, 2023, please click here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0b2TrVj4Geg8E82KBJPtX9Yz8_z2Y6w/preview or email pete.wierenga@smithvillechristian.ca.
EduDeo Ministries is hiring! If you have a heart for seeing local communities lead their own development; strong relationship-building skills across cultures; and strong administrative, communication, and planning skills, come join our team! The position is open to remote work across Canada and the posting closes October 31, 2023. Visit edudeo.com/careers for more info and to apply.
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)