NOVEMBER 5th, 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 focus on the Persecuted Church with a message entitled “Pause with the Persecuted”. He will be taking a look at the book of Romans chapter 5 verses 1-11.
What is our calling with respect to those persecuted for their faith? The Bible mostly talks about how to handle our own persecution, and so perhaps we are called to learn from those whose lives are in peril because of their beliefs.
Click on the image to above to look at information and resources from Thrive Ministries for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Chruch.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
A draft copy of the 2024 Church Directory for proofing will be out in the lobby THIS SUNDAY ONLY!! It is also attached to the weekly email so that you can review it even if you will not be physically at church. Please confirm and/or update your contact information on the sheets OR, if you are reviewing the PDF online, contact Karin in the office with your edits by end of day Monday November 6th office@mountainviewcrc.org / 905-945-0004 x221. THANK YOU!!
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...
The Cairn Christian School Annual Family Fun Fest is on again! We are so excited to see everyone, and we have so many things planned! Please mark your calendars! This event will be held on November 11th at Smithville Christian High School in Smithville. Please join in the fun; click the link below for more information and to place an urn order online! Thanks so much for supporting our schools in this way!! We greatly appreciate it! If you have questions, please contact Christine Vangeest at christinevangeest@gmail.com or call/text 905-359-0204 https://cairn-christian-school-funfest.myshopify.com/
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
World Renew - World Hunger: Let’s Answer God’s Call to Feed the Hungry - Around the world, human conflict and extreme weather are pushing more and more families into a food crisis. There is an urgency to answer God’s call to feed the hungry, now more than ever. Today, World Hunger Sunday, through our gifts and offerings, we can walk alongside World Renew to equip communities with the training and tools they need to achieve food security. To learn more, go to: www.worldrenew.ca/world-hunger
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
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!
Attention Grade 6-8 families: Great Lakes Christian High School would like to invite you to our Open House and Shadow Day experience! NEW: Transportation available on demand from Stoney Creek and Grimsby as well as St Catharines.
OPEN HOUSE: Thursday November 16 th at 6:30pm. Bring your family! Students will be hosted by current students during an Amazing Race in which they explore the school and meet teachers while parents will attend an info session with the Principal, Guidance counselor and other staff who work directly with students. Pizza provided before. To register: Click Here.
SHADOW DAY:Friday, November 24th 8:00am-3:15pm. Students come for a day to experience whathigh school is like as a Great Lakes Laker! (Lunch provided). To register: Click Here
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
Momentum Choir is back on stage! Join us on Friday, November 24 to hear our stories, share our joy and challenges and be inspired by another performance! Momentum Choir is a highly disciplined, professionally facilitated choir comprised of musicians who live with a disability. When the music starts, disability takes a back seat! This concert, called Our Crowded Table, will bring you through a journey of what it's like to dream, hope, and design a world where everyone's table is crowded. Buy your tickets HERE
“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
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.
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece (May 31 - June 11, 2024): Travel by motor coach (7 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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 - A grateful heart overflows in generosity. How might your gratitude for God’s good gifts overflow to bless your neighbor? If you’re grateful for the gift of good food, for example, how might that spur you on to help make sure your community is fed? If you’re grateful for your family, how might you extend a sense of love and belonging to others? Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
Groundwork: The Spirit in Us - The power of the gospel is life changing and the apostle Paul really wants believers to understand that truth. Join Groundwork as we study Paul’s teaching in Romans 8 to gain a better understanding of what it means for us to be IN CHRIST, be encouraged that we’re not alone in this new life but have the help of the Holy Spirit, and receive the assurance that nothing can separate us from Jesus Christ. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Serving Others Every Day - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. In John 6:1-14, a boy, whose name we don’t even know, offers his little lunch that Jesus then multiplies into a big feast for many! This week’s devotion is all about discovering all the ways that God takes great delight in blessing people who are willing to serve him in little ways! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Kids in Action video “Bookmarks for Peace.”
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
Mountainview church is seeking to fill the part-time position of Assistant Custodian. The successful applicant will assist the Custodian in providing custodial services for Mountainview Church. The applicant will be responsible for every other weekend (1-2 hours on Sunday morning) and vacation relief for Custodian’s holidays. On-Duty weekends, may also involve hours for opening, closing, setting up, and some cleaning of the church, for rentals and events. This position includes hours during the day and evening. Please submit your letter of interest to hr@mountainview.org by November 30th.
Cairn Christian School, Stoney Creek, has an opening for a Full-time (possible job share) Kindergarten teacher starting January 1, 2024. Please see the full posting online at the Edvance Job Board for details. Questions? Contact Mrs. Bonnie Desjardins at bdesjardins@cairnchristianschool.ca
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)