July 17, 2022 News
MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick will present a message entitled “Continue Celebrating”. He’ll be presenting a summary of the book of Esther.
As we finish the story of Esther, witness a baptism, hear testimonies and share communion, we are reminded to continue to celebrate the work that God has done by telling stories and using the abundance he has given us freely and openly.
Camp is looking for old newspapers and recycled water bottles with lids for Art week which is Aug 2nd. Please feel free to drop them off at the kids welcome desk.
Mountainview Church is currently seeking to fill a part-time position(20/hrs/wk) of Children’s Ministry Director. The anticipated start date is August 2nd, 2022. The Children’s Ministry Director will develop, supervise and provide spiritual direction for our Kids@Mountainview Ministry, for children age 0 to Grade 5. More details about the position can be found in the Job Description posted at https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/jobpostings. Applications for the position are to include a letter of interest and resume. Kindly direct applications in confidence to the Ministry Director at aposthumus@mountainviewcrc.org
Join Tyler's Ministry Network - Tyler Couperus is looking for ministry partners both in prayer and finances as he prepares to leave our congregation and begin a missionary career with Global Aid Network in Langely BC. His new role as Disaster Relief Preparedness manager, will help him reveal hope and restore life in a world surrounded by humanitarian aid crises. He'd love to connect with you! You can reach him at tyler.couperus@globalaid.net or 289-455-0747
New Reads/DVD’s in the Library.
Ranging from the print era to today, Over 18 examines how pornography has radically changed with the rise of the internet, traces its impact on young people, parents, and porn actors, and explains why kids, in particular, are susceptible to porn addiction. In addition to interviews with porn producers, ex-porn actors, and scholars, the film highlights the story of Joseph, a 13-year-old boy who is recovering from a porn addiction that began when he was nine years old. With their clear-eyed film Over 18, filmmakers Jared and Michelle Brock force us to confront these larger issues.
Register Today for Inspire 2022 - The deadline has been extended to late July! Sign up today for this 3-day gathering of Reformed believers from across the continent, where we'll worship, learn, fellowship, and grow together. Plenary speakers include Bishop David Zac Niringiye, Ken Shigematsu, Sandra Maria Van Opstal, Sandra McCracken, and Steven Argue. Workshops cover topics from relationship building to creation care to restorative justice to perseverance in ministry, and more. Join us and be refreshed! Learn more at www.crcna.org/inspire
Gail Gorfe, who many of you met when she came to visit our community in February, will be back in Southern Ontario for the summer. Her son Zack has a job lined up in Brantford and will then transition to Mohawk, while her daughter Zoya will hopefully also find a summer job. Gail will be doing support raising and visiting churches and families and they are in need of a car. Both kids also need to practice their driving so Gail is looking to purchase one. If you have a car you are planning to sell, and will consider a low price to support the Gorfe's as they settle in an area, please contact the Deacons, or Karin in the office, or email Gail directly at ggorfe@crcnapartners.org. They will also be needing household items for Zack to take with him to his dorm at Mohawk, the basics, which students generally bring from home. If you can help with that you can also talk to the Deacons. This list of needed supplies is linked here. Please check out Gail’s News update on our Website for more recent details about their family and her ministry.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
From the Serve Niagara host team we want to thank the Mountainview congregation for all of its help and generous donations for Serve Niagara. Please feel free to join us for worship at 7:00 pm at the First Reformed Church in St. Catharines any weekday next week (July 18-22) aside from Tuesday.
The renovations and building at Cairn Christian School are beginning, and you can get involved! On Monday June 27 at 6:00pm, we need many hands to join us to take down white boards, and shelves and to move any furniture that still needs to be moved. Come on out to the work party to get ready for our builders to begin! We are also looking for two people who love to hang around construction sites on a regular (daily?) basis to keep their eye on the job site, move and/or clean up after trades, and do simpler jobs that will save us from paying the contractors for extra time. If you know of someone who would love to be involved in this way, please contact Joyce Koornneef at jkoornneef@cairnchristianschool.ca or Kevin Huinink at khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca 519-546-9159
Hearts Exchanged - is a project of our denomination designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours. The Canadian Indigenous Ministry is now recruiting participants from across Canada. Find out more information on this process ,and let them know you are interested in participating, on their website: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
SoCo Summer Camping Retreat: We will be hosting a SoCo Summer Camping Retreat for young adults ages 18 - 29 from Saturday, July 30 - Monday, August 1st...right here in Port Dover! Early bird registration is till Wednesday, July 20 for $65. After that, $70 per person. This includes a site for camping and all meals. The weekend highlights include: * SoCo Sup event: Saturday 5:30 - 9 p.m. A night filled with imagination, (Another) Unexpected Feast led by storyteller, Amos Shelley; * SoCo worship service: Sunday 10 a.m.; * Sunday night Campfire conversation: Toward a Christian Sexual Ethic with Willemina Zwart & Jeff Vandermeer. For more information and registration: socobeachproject10@gmail.com
Ableism Training Hosted by CRC-RCA Disability Concerns - Join us online August 11 & 12 (from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT) for our annual training event. We will unpack ableism and consider ways we can help reduce the impact of ableism in churches. This event is open to everyone interested in learning more about this very important topic. We will continue to release more information about this event on our dedicated website: Let’s End #AbleismAtChurch Register at https://bit.ly/ableismatchurch
Safe Church Ministry Series 2022: The Safe Church Basics - Webinar 3: Training Leaders and Volunteers - All church leaders and volunteers should know what constitutes abuse, how to spot it, and what is expected of them to prevent and respond to abuse well. Join us July 20, 2022 at 12pm EDT as we explore ways to train and support our safe church teams. Register at https://bit.ly/SCwebinarJuly22
Not many weeks left to go! Is YOUR team of 4 organized? Join us for the annual, “Fun-Raiser” Riverside CRC Golf Tournament on Mon., August 1 at Whisky Run Golf Club in Port Colborne! The cost for 9 holes, dinner and prizes will be $100.00 per golfer. Check-in begins at 2:30 pm at the Golf Course. Shotgun start at 3pm. We will be holding a “Silent Auction” as well throughout the time of the event. If you cannot get a team together, no worries, we will place you on a team! Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm in the Pavilion. If you can’t make it out for golf, we would love to have you join us for dinner. Cost is $40.00 per person. Funds raised this year, will be in support of the “Seafarers Ministry,” of John and Grace Van Huizen. Please register soon by calling John (289)213-0252 or Grace (289) 362-6322. Make sure to indicate when registering, your Dinner Entrée Choice (burger, chicken, or ribs). Please make cheques payable to John or Grace Van Huizen. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 24. SEE YOU THERE!
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JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Christian Horizons
UPCOMING OFFERING: July 24th A.M. – 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. We are currently also in a capital campaign to expand our services into Hamilton.
Thank You from Niagara Christian Gleaners: Thank you for blessing the Gleaners, we appreciate your on going love and support. Your support is helping us curb food waste, build community and bless the hungry, hurting people worldwide in Christ’s name. We couldn’t do it ewithout you!
Thank You from Indwell An Indwell resident recently described his home as the place “where I can go to recover from the world.” Each of us needs to have a safe space to rest, reflect and recover. Thank you for being an active participant in creating affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
At-home Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Remembering: Read Psalm 103 and ponder or discuss the following questions. What helps you remember the goodness of God? If someone asked you to tell them about “all [God’s] benefits” in your life, which benefits would you remember? What stands out in your past and in your family history? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Groundwork: Your Questions About Spiritual Life - Engaging the issues and questions challenging our faith as a community benefits us all. Join Groundwork as we study John 11:40-42, 1 John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 107:43, and more to address your questions about personal faith and daily faith practices, living faithfully in a divided world, and responding biblically when our faith is challenged. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Naaman's Servant Girl: God's Power - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Naaman’s servant girl was brave enough to show God’s love to a powerful enemy, and that allowed God to change a heart and a nation. God’s power follows different rules. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
2021-2022 Year in Review The 2021-2022 Year in Review is available online! Browse the full gallery and the rest of a year filled with hope and innovation here: redeemer.ca/year-in-review 40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in September for Redeemer's 40th Anniversary Celebration! The weekend event will include a BBQ, concert, worship service and other festivities for the university's alumni and support community. We look forward to celebrating God’s faithfulness at Redeemer over the past 40 years and looking ahead to what’s next: redeemer.ca/40-years
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Cairn Christian School is seeking school bus drivers for a few routes - Fenwick, possibly Vineland, an afternoon run for Stoney Creek/Grimsby to Smithville, and we are always interested in having backup drivers to pick up a run when a driver is ill or unable to drive. Cairn will provide training to obtain your bus licence. The process normally takes 3 months, so if you are interested, don't delay! (or prod someone who you think would be excellent). Contact Kevin Huinink at khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca or 519-546-9159 for more information.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home & Gardens Assisted Living is hiring! Please email your resume to hr@shalommanor.ca indicating the position you are interested in.
At the Manor, we have an urgent need for:
• Part time Dietary Aide, 4-7:30PM, Schedule of days on website
• RPNs, both full & part-time lines available, casual positions also
• Recreation staff, summer coverage and steady afternoons 4-8PM shift available
Shalom Gardens has an urgent need for:
• Health Care Aide steady line for:
o Afternoons (4:30-9:30PM) Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Week 2: Mon, Sat, Sun (2 week rotation)
o Casual, available to work either of these shifts & occasional coverage for night shifts
We are hiring several summer students for the government funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. Please visit our website for more information. https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/. At this time proof of vaccination for Covid is required.
CRCNA is Hiring - A Chief Administrative Officer has the administrative authority and accountability to guide and oversee the leadership, strategy, and performance of the CRCNA administration, ministry agencies, and ministry partners. The CAO will oversee administrative and support services needed to advance the ministry plan in such areas as governance and compliance, joint ministry plans, finance and budgets, human resources, facilities, and transportation. Learn more at: https://www.crcna.org/chief-administrative-officer-search/overview
HR & Payroll Assistant - CRCNA is Hiring - This full time position liaises with the Human Resources Director and Payroll Manager working from the Burlington office. For details or to apply visit https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/54561
Careers at World Renew: World Renew has an exciting opportunities for you to join us in our work of Living Justice, Loving Mercy and Serving Christ. We are currently seeking an Executive Director, a Finance Manager, and a Communication and Information Assistant in Burlington, ON. See our website for more details about these career opportunities: worldrenew.ca/careers
Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in St. Catharines is looking for a Facilities Manager to provide general cleaning and upkeep to our facility (20 hrs/wk). Jubilee is a busy church community with a preschool tenant that provides its own daily cleaning. For more information, for a copy of the job description, or to submit your cover letter and resume, please contact Alice Klamer at alicecklamer@gmail.com.
New Job Opportunity at Providence CRC in Beamsville! Custodian Position Available. The Leadership Board invites interested applicants to submit a cover letter of introduction, along with their resume to office@providencecrc.ca. To learn more about the position, see www.providencecrc.ca, or contact the church office.