September 25th, 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. Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will present a message entitled “Reconciliation in Christ” looking at the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-22.
Jesus's death and resurrection reconciles both Jews and Gentiles. The outsiders have become insiders. But how can so many different people from so many different places embrace being insiders together?
CHRISTMAS DRAMA: ACTORS NEEDED: We will be presenting another intergenerational Christmas Drama on Sunday, Dec. 4. It's called "Born for you and Me." I've got some actors from last year signed up already, but I need some more. Teens, older kids, and/or young adults especially welcome! Rehearsals will usually be after worship on Sunday mornings, with flexibility for each scene's actors' availability. Talk to Ruth Ann soon to take part in the joy and fun of a dramatic presentation of the Christmas story.
Mark your calendar! Coffee Break will be starting again THIS WEEK 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.
See study topics and register online 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 started on September 14th and we’re studying 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 began a new group on September 13th. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! Tuesday evenings for 13 weeks from 7-8:30 pm at Mountainview. Cost is $15 for supplies. (Please don’t let that be a barrier to joining). Questions? https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/divorcecare
MISSION CIRCLE HAS BEGUN and welcomes new members! We meet from 9:30 – 11:30am in the Choir Room. We’ve been busy this summer knitting, crocheting and sewing for local and world wide needs. 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 have begun a new season of knitting and other handiwork every other Wednesday including Sept. 21st at Hinke Draaistra’s at 7 pm. (October 2 will be at Anne Schuringa’s) 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: Congregational Ministries - Abuse Awareness Sunday
UPCOMING OFFERING: October 2nd A.M. – Grimsby Benevolent Fund: Your contribution will help provide people who are at a disadvantage to obtain food, clothing, and emergency assistance. GBF Community Services assists individuals and households in meeting their basic needs. Through our programs, we have been helping the Grimsby community in achieving self-sufficiency for more than 56 years. This care is provided by donors and volunteers. Please give generously to help those who are in need in your community.
The CRC Office of Race Relations is dedicated to bringing more diversity into the future leadership of the denomination through the All Nations Heritage scholarship fund. Applicants are students of various ethnic minorities and members of CRCNA congregations who plan to, or who are currently pursuing their educational goals at higher learning institutions affiliated with the CRCNA. Your donations will grow this fund and help this endeavor. And thanks to a substantial donation from an anonymous donor this year, any gift to Race Relations will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $50,000!) and applied to the ANH scholarship fund.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
New: Faith in Action Online Course - Advocacy matters! When we speak out, we reflect the biblical call to work towards a just world in which structures and institutions give all of creation the opportunity to thrive. This online course can help you talk with your elected officials about the issues you care about. Find it at learn.crcna.org
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
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!
Coming up on Saturday, November 5th at 6:00 pm is our first-ever Table Fundraiser Dinner. We would love to have you, our friends, family and partners, join us for an evening of fun, food, prizes and stories. The dinner will be hosted by The Table at the beautiful Club Capri, in downtown Thorold. On the menu for the evening is salad, pasta, roasted chicken, dessert, coffee and drinks.
We hope that you and your family/friends can join us -- feel free to come as a group! Tickets are FREE, and it's easy to register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/414862323377
We're thankful for our generous individual partners who are sponsoring tables to cover the cost of the hall and meals. We're also excited to offer a silent auction with amazing donations. We look forward to spending this evening with you to share dinner and some exciting stories happening at The Table.
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: What faith practices shape your life and the lives of the people who share your home? “It’s easy for us to think that we create our habits, but our habits also create us. The faith-forming things that we do together deeply affect the way we think and act. Because of this, consistently committing to your faith practices as a family has a significant impact.” —from Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation, by Laura Keeley and Robert J. Keeley, available at FaithAliveResources.org. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
Learn to Build Faith At Your Church Through Storytelling - In the Bible, God often uses stories to tell us who God is. We are part of his story and it’s important for us to see our story in his story. Help your church build relationships between generations, see how God is working in the faith of God’s people, and more. Join us for the Sharing Stories to Build Faith cohort this fall. crcna.org/FaithFormation/cohorts
Groundwork: Jesus Teaches about Entering God's Kingdom, False Prophets, and Strong Foundations - As we conclude our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, let’s examine his warnings and encouragement for our faith. Join Groundwork as we study Matthew 7:13-29 to hear what Jesus says we should be aware of to keep our eyes and hearts rooted in him. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Making Peace - Check out the kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. What if your mom or dad asked you to “Go make peace” instead of “Go say you’re sorry”? Would that look different? Would you feel different? Listen now at kidscorner.net. Check out all the new content.
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
Calvin University Inauguration - Calvin University will inaugurate its 12th president on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. We invite you to join in person or watch online as we welcome Dr. Wiebe Boer and celebrate the legacy and future of Calvin. The ceremony will take place at 4:00pm Eastern in the Van Noord Arena (Calvin's campus, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA). Watch calvin.edu/go/inauguration for information and events leading up to the Inauguration.
Libertas Male Choir: Music and Dinner Night - Directed by Martin Mans. Accompanists: Joyce Postmus and Hugo Van der Meij. Join us October 27, 2022 for dinner at 5:30 pm ($80 pp) or for the concert only at 8:00 pm ($25 pp) at The Oxford, 184 Oxford Street, Ingersoll. Special guests: Alumni Choir, directed by Johann VanIttersum and accompanied by Sarah Kenter. For tickets call 905-745-5609 or 905-522-0001. Email and e-transfer: tjitske@rogers.com. Tag: Libertas.
The Scriptoria Writers’ Workshop welcomes all writers to its 2023 incarnation, to be held at Calvin University on June 19-23. Come spend a week of writing workshops, craft classes, meetings with editors and agents, and lectures and readings: Guest writers: Leslie Leyland Fields, Maurice Manning, Vinita Hampton Wright, Patrice Gopo, and others. Visit https://www.scriptoriaworkshop.org/home or contact Gary D. Schmidt: schg@calvin.edu for more info.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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 a Bus Driver. 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.
Visual Designer
Program Manager - Direct and Digital Marketing
Other positions. Visit our website above.