September 4th, 2022 News
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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 a message entitled “Celebrating Life” looking at passages in Genesis 2: 4-17; and Revelation 22: 1-5.
The Bible story begins is a garden where humanity is planted to tend to what God waters. The story ends in a city with similar features of rivers and trees. There is something about all things living that helps us connect with God who gives and restores life.
"Don't put your camping gear away yet!” This year for our Youth Kick-Off we are going camping September 17 and 18 in Dunnville! We'll go to the beach, play games, and hangout around the fire. Bring a tent, sleeping gear, a lawn chair, a game, a book, or whatever else you need to have a fun weekend camping! We'll have our own service at camp on Sunday morning. The address for the campground is 969 Kings Row, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W8. If you have any questions or concerns just ask Pastor Brady! Text or call 289-455-7513 or email bradydb@mountainviewcrc.org."
They both explore life, faith and meaning together. Other things they have in common, they’re both great groups for building relationships with others AND in order to offer them we NEED Leaders. Check out these links to find out more and talk to Alice or Pastor Erick if you are interested in being part of the team. https://www.griefshare.org/about / https://alphacanada.org
Mark your calendar! Coffee Break will be starting again on September 27th, 2022.
We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings. Coffee @ 9:30; Praise & Worship @ 9:45 am
Child care for infants to 4 years is lovingly provided.
Information about the study topics and online registration will be coming soon.
Please visit our webpage https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/coffee-break
or contact Sue with any questions: suekikkert@hotmail.com
Evening Coffee Break takes place at 7:15 pm on Wednesdays in the Fireside room.
We start September 14th and we’ll be studing the gospel of Mark. All are welcome.
Contact Alice with questions: jeraligerritsen@aol.com
We would love to have you join us!
Divorce Care (Divorce Recovery Support Group) is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk ide you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Divorce Care has been helping people heal from the pain of divorce for 25 years through their video-based series. Mountainview will begin a new group on Tuesday, September 13th. The group will run each Tuesday at Mountainview for 13 weeks from 7-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 for supplies. (Costs can be covered if needed; please don’t let that be a barrier to joining). Please visit our webpage for more information: https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/divorcecare
MISSION CIRCLE starts its 2022 season on Wednesday, September 14th. We meet from 9:30 – 11:30am in the Choir Room. We look forward to seeing everyone again and invite anyone interested in joining to come on out. If you enjoy knitting, sewing or crocheting, (or want to learn how) there are many projects, both local and further afield, where your talents can be used to be a blessing to others. Join us for a time of fellowship, coffee/tea and goodies as we work together. Preschoolers are welcome. For more information, please call Janny Beck (905-719-5612) or Betsy Witteveen (905-945-8092).
The Mountainview Knitwits are beginning a new season of knitting and other handiwork on Wednesday, Sept. 7th at Hinke Draaistra’s at 7 pm. Bring your completed summer projects for a time of show and tell. If you have an interest in knitting or crocheting, consider joining this fun interest group! New members are always welcome. Contact Pauline Smit at 289-455-8877 for further information.
JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Rose City Kids
UPCOMING OFFERING: September 11th A.M. – Benevolence: Your contribution to Mountainview’s Benevolent Fund provides assistance for those in need in our church family and in our local community. These include basic needs such as food, clothing, housing and schooling. A church and community of our size has many varied needs within it. Please continue to support our ministry of Benevolence..
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
Youth Justice Project – NewGround - “God creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for us to do - work we had better be doing” (Eph. 2:7-10, MSG). For the past 30 years, the NewGround program of Diaconal Ministries Canada (formerly called Operation Manna) has helped over 100 churches in Canada love their community! We now have grants and support for teens and youth groups through our Youth Justice Project! They can receive up to $6000 for a project in their local community that addresses an injustice. Our aim is to empower the next generation of justice-seekers! Learn more about this program on our website: NewGround or email Karla, our NewGround Coordinator, at kwinham@crcna.org
Glocal Mission Podcast - How do we join God's mission locally and globally? That's what Resonate leaders Rich Braaksma and Nalini Suganandam aim to discover in this podcast, interviewing regional leaders and people doing awesome things (church planters, campus ministers, lay leaders, etc.) in a variety of contexts! Just five episodes in, this podcast in its infancy is already uncovering oodles of insight and inspiration. Plug in your earbuds and join us as we meet ministry leaders from around North America living out the gospel in their own contexts. Check it out at https://anchor.fm/glocalmission
Christian Sexuality Series: Parents, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts & Friends; Smithville CRC will be starting a Sunday evening series, entitled: “Christian Sexuality”. This 12-part series will begin September 18th, at 7:30pm in our church. After this, the series will continue every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, live in a very secular culture where they are bombarded with messages about who they are (or may be) and who they can desire sexually. They are exposed to nonstop access to pornography and images that completely distort the biblical view of sexuality. So, what can we do about it? How can we walk alongside this generation and help them navigate through these times? This series explores a range of topics and will equip you to know how to speak the truth with grace to help the next generation make wise choices. This series also exposes the cultural lies and shows from God’s Word the biblical truth of human sexuality, and how to stand strong against this culture that says anything goes. Please join us. Together, we can make a difference.
What: Hamilton Tiger Cats Faith & Family Night - Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Where: Tim Horton's Field, Hamilton, Ontario ; When: Saturday, September 17th - 4:00pm Kick-Off
Details: Enjoy the Football Game and then come on to the Field post-game followed by a talk from Team Chaplain, Steve Kearns, and a couple of Tiger-Cats players about their Faith and share their testimonies. There will be some inflatables on the field post game for the kids and other activities.
Price: $33 per ticket (Red Pricing Level - Upper East Side of the Stadium)
Fun Fair at Countryside Camp - Welcome to Homecoming 2022 at the 45th Annual Fun Fair at Countryside Camp! This year’s event starts with an online auction September 11-15 and culminates at the camp in person on September 17. This fun-filled celebration will host activities and food for all ages including auctions, games, Grand River inflatable rides, animal train, horsedrawn carriage rides, pedal cars, garage sale, and your favourite Dutch and Canadian foods. Please join us Saturday, September 17, 10am to 3pm. See more at campfunfair.ca
Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress or loneliness. Want to talk to one of our psychotherapists or counsellors? We are here to help ! Please call 905.309.0944. We will be answering the phones Monday - Friday daily between 9am – 4pm. Sessions typically run about an hour. All of our services are free and confidential. Sometimes we all need help!
WE’RE BACK!!! Blues, Brews & BBQ Fundraiser hosted by the Bridge Missional Communities. It’s been 2 years, and we are excited to see you in person again!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 17th at 6pm! We have a fantastic menu and live music. See full AD and event details HERE. Cost: $50 per person or $375 for a table of 8. Where: Fireman’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls. Order your tickets now! Online at www.thebridgenf.ca OR Contact: Cathy Benjamins: admin@thebridgenf.ca; 905-736-0160.
Hearts Exchanged - This Fall - If you have questions about the church and its role in the current and historical relationship with Indigenous peoples, consider participating in the upcoming cohorts of Hearts Exchanged. Find out more details about what's involved and sign up at crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
September 28th at 12pm, Youth Unlimited YFC Niagara Golf Tournament. Join us for our 8th annual golf tournament at Royal Niagara Golf Club, registration includes green fees, boxed lunch, Prime Rib dinner and more! To register as an individual or business sponsor visit: https://yfcniagara.com/donation/8th-annual-golf-tournament/
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
At-home Faith Formation Tip - At-home Faith Formation Tip: Fall can be an overwhelming and anxious time for students of all ages. How might you encourage the students in your family or your church this week? You might bake cookies, share a favorite book, send a card. And pray for them as they discover the gifts God has given them and explore how God might be calling them to use those gifts. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
Groundwork: You Have Heard It Said: Jesus Teaches Us How to Understand God's Law - It can be confusing trying to figure out which Old Testament laws to still follow. Study Matthew 5:17-37 with Groundwork to gain a deeper understanding of God’s law in our lives from Jesus himself as he teaches his disciples that we need to follow God’s law in our actions and in our hearts. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Serve Like Jesus - Check out the kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Following Jesus means following his example. Kind and generous, Jesus came to serve rather than be served (Mark 10:45). When we treat people the way Jesus did, they experience his love for them. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
Tour the Biblical Lands of Israel - March 6 – March 17, 2023. Experience a refreshing renewal of your faith, and gain a deeper understanding of the Bible, as you tour the biblical lands with teaching host, Pastor Peter Tuininga, and Sindbad Tours of Israel. Need info? Go to toursofisrael.wordpress.com or call Peter Tuininga: 1 289 877 8433 or e-mail: peter.tuininga@gmail.com
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
In celebration of Redeemer’s 40th Anniversary, we’re excited to announce a concert featuring DOE and Paul Baloche! Reserve tickets and learn about the concert: redeemer.ca/40th-anniversary-concert
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring an Accountant! - Are you looking to make an impact in the world with your accounting skills? Do you have a passion for managing finances and balancing accounts? Are you a numbers person with a heart for seeing children, teachers, and communities around the world impacted by Christ-centred education? If so, come join the EduDeo team! Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for more information. Applications due September 9, 2022.
Position opening: Donor Relations Manager - Join the team at ReFrame Ministries and support the work of sharing the gospel in ten languages around the world through media ministry! As donor relations manager, you'll build and strengthen relationships with new and current donors, create and implement a strategy to increase financial support and resources, represent the agency at events and gatherings, and encourage stewardly support from churches and individuals. This is a full-time position based in Burlington. To learn more and apply, go to https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/61307by September 16.
Cairn Christian School is looking for Bus Drivers. 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 Lauren at hr@shalo mmanor.ca for more information.
Shalom Manor has have an urgent need for:
• PSWs, full-time, and part-time
• Part-time Dietary Aides, mix of days and evenings
• RPNs, full time night line, casual staff
• Life Enrichment Assistant, 12-8PM, Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun: Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Infection Control Attendant (temporary), 10:30AM-6:30PM, Week 1: Tues, Wed, Fri, Week 2: Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun
• Receptionist, 8AM-4PM, 4 days per week
• Recreation staff, steady afternoons 4-8PM shift available, casual staff
Shalom Gardens has a need for:
• Housekeeper, 9-3PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – September start available
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
Position Opening: Director of Synodical Services - Do you have leadership experience, understanding of CRC church polity and Order, and a heart to serve the CRCNA? Consider applying as Director of Synodical Services. In this role, you'll serve, support, and equip the governance of the CRCNA, facilitating and administering all meetings and matters pertaining to Synod and the Council of Delegates. You will liase between the Office of General Secretary, and classes in Canada and the U.S.; strengthen the capacity of synodical and COD members; equip its leadership; and promote best governance practices and continuous improvement. Details? Go to crcna.org/get-involved/careers.
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 have the following position openings. See our website for details: worldrenew.ca/careers. See our website for details: worldrenew.ca/careers.
Donor Relations and CORE Team Intern (Internship; Burlington)
Finance Manage (Burlington)
Information System Director (Can or US)
Senior Project Manager (Ottawa)
Director of Finance (Burlington)
Regional Director – West Africa (International)