November 27th, 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 the first message in our advent series series “Extra-Ordinary Ordinary” with a message entitled “Empire or Shalom” looking at Isaiah 40:9-11; and Luke 2:1-20.
Our Advent series will look at the extraordinary ordinary people who are some of the first to meet Jesus. We start with the shepherds in Luke 2. The role of the shepherds speaks loudly into what Jesus was about and is still about today.
ADVENT REFLECTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
"Prepare the Way" - Free Advent Email Devotion – A series put together by World Renew, Resonate, and CRCNA Social Justice that features reflections from people with CRC ministries around the world during Advent 2022. Sign up to receive the emails every Mon., Wed., and Fri. in Advent at crcna.org/advent
The Network has a great article titled, “Five ways Families Can Explore Waiting and Hope this Advent Season. Please check it out HERE. One suggestion is the Faith Formation - Jessie Tree below.
The Faith Formation team encourages and equips churches and individuals to practice lifelong faith and missional discipleship. We listen, provide consulting and resources that fit your unique context, and we walk alongside you and your church as you encounter the challenges and opportunities of growing in resilient, intentional, holistic faith. One way we do that is with Seasonal Family Devotionals such as : Jesse Tree: God’s Big Advent Story.
Finding Hope, Peace, Joy & Love – The Canadian Bible Society - Our exclusive series of videos and devotions by Canadian guest authors explores how the presence of the Christ child helps us find hope, peace, joy and love.
Christmas Hope and the Women in Jesus’ Family Tree - is a five-part Bible study podcast series and ebook from Groundwork exploring the stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Through their experiences, we hear the message that no matter how broken we may feel, Jesus Christ came into our world to conquer sin, the root cause of our brokenness. Get it when you subscribe to Groundwork at groundworkonline.com/christmashope
This year Focus on the Family is delighted to offer you a free Advent devotional download to help you and your family get ready for Christmas. This PDF devotional has daily readings to help you and your family grow in your faith, explore the four Gospels, and go beyond the Nativity scene. You’ll also enjoy a cut-out and colour-your-own Nativity scene. You can sign up right now for your free PDF Advent devotional by going to https://FocusOnTheFamily.ca/Advent. Advent starts on November 27 this year so download your devotional today and prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth!
Welcoming the Promised One – From Advent Meditation to Christmas Celebration – How to we prepare our hearts for the coming Christ? What does “God with us” mean for the church today? Join writers from CT’s 2022 Advent devotional, The Promised One, as they share reflections on the expectations and ultimate joy of this sacred season. Register HERE for the webcast or to receive a link to the recording.
Seminary Now (InterVarsity Press) offer a free resource to enter this season of hope. Christians throughout the world take time during Advent to reflect on how they may better welcome Christ into their homes and hearts in light of the state of the world today. Join the Seminary Now family in worship and reflection by meditating through the Great Expectations video series!
Hello Friends, I now have moved on to full-time fundraising for my new position with Global Aid Network, and am living in Owen Sound with my parents. I will be visiting Grimsby from Nov. 7-11 as well as Nov 21-25 in order to continue my ministry meetings. I'd love to meet with you and tell you about the exciting work that GAiN is doing in Ukraine. You can email me at Tyler.couperus@globalaid.net and also read my newsletter at TylerCouperus.com. I hope to hear from you soon, Tyler C.
JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Redeemer University
UPCOMING OFFERING: December 4th 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.
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Mountainview CRC, Thank-you for your church's recent gift to the ministry shares program. Your gift helps the CRCNA proclaim the gospel of Christ and strengthens more people to be disciples of Jesus. We praise God for your willingness to pool your resources with those of other congregations so that we can advance the Kingdom of God in more places and in more ways than a single congregation could do on its own. I invite you to visit crcna.org/ministryshares to learn more about how your ministry share gifts are making a difference. I pray you will be blessed by all of your giving. In Christ's Service, Rev. Al Postma,Transitional Executive Director
Dear Friends at Mountainview CRC, As we come to the close of 2022 we are filled with gratitude for your help. Each gift we receive reminds us of our responsibility to “in all things, glorify God.” Redeemer remains aware and mindful of the support of our CRC churches. Thank you for your commitment, prayers and tangible support in helping to sustain our students spiritually, mentally and intellectually.
Rather incredibly as time seems to have flown by, we are now getting ready for our Christmas concert which will take place on December 9th at 7:30 p.m. with the theme “Christmas Around the World”. I’m including the link with info: https://www.redeemer.ca/events/christ-concert-christmas-around-the-world/. May you continue to see God’s hand of grace and encouragement in everything you set out to do. With kind regards and thanks,
Heidi Betts, Donor Relations
Dear friends at Mountainview CRC, Thank you for standing with your missionaries and ministry leaders worldwide! Your congregation’s support for God’s mission through Resonate reaches the hearts and minds of people in more than 40 countries, including places where Christians are vulnerable to persecution, isolation, and prejudice. Sending missionaries, church planters, and campus ministers remains a vital way that your church can join with others throughout the denomination to share the gospel story, both here at home and overseas. Seekers and new Christians alike need pastors and mentors to help them grow in faith and in their walk with Jesus Christ. On behalf of Resonate Global Mission, Thank you for being part of the family of faith that walks alongside them. In Christ, Kevin DeRaaf, Acting Canada Director
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Shalom Manor and Gardens is currently looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of ways, such as helping at Meal Times, helping in the recreation department, and visiting and forming connections with residents one on one. If you are looking to spend your time in a meaningful way and make a difference in the lives of others, then this opportunity is for you. If you are interested in joining our Shalom family as a volunteer, please email Kristen at volunteercoord@shalommanor.ca or call at 905-945-9631 extension 1115.
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!
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Advent At-home Faith Formation Tip - During Advent, we light the candle of Hope. Through Jesus Christ, God provides us with hope for our daily living and hope for our future. How can you be a messenger of hope this week? Wonder and talk about that with someone this week. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
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. Connect with our community on Facebook.
Groundwork: The Magi: A Reminder that Jesus Came for All Nations - The Magi may not be present at Christ’s birth like most nativity sets would suggest, but the inclusion of the Magi in the gospel of Matthew is strategic and intentional. Join Groundwork as we study Matthew 2:1-12 to hear the gospel writer’s message and prepare our hearts to once again celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Advent: Our Great Hope - Check out the kids’ devotion at We know God always loves us and is kind to us and that he sent his Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins and give us eternal life. This is our great hope! Listen now at kidscorner.net. Check out all the new content.
Safe Church 2022 Webinar Series: Safe Church Basics - Webinar 5: Responding to Abuse with Compassion and Justice - This webinar will feature Rev. Amanda Benckhuysen and Rev. Eric Kas as they walk through the basics of responding to an abuse allegation. This fifth step will premiere November 30th at 12 pm ET as a pre-recorded video resource on our YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/SafeChurchMinistry. We will also be hosting a watch party with many Safe Church Coordinators of Classes - all are invited as well to share via chat, ask questions, and connect briefly together at 1 pm ET. Register for this Collective Zoom Watch Meeting here: https://bit.ly/SCwebinar5
Libertas Christmas Sing-Along Concerts - Join the Libertas Male Choir, directed by Martin Mans (NL) and accompanied by Martin Zonnenberg (NL), with soloist Amber Kakiishiway for a Christmas concert! Concerts will take place December 1 at 7.30 PM at Central Presbyterian Church (7 Queen's Square, Cambridge, ON), December 2 at 7.30 PM at Central Presbyterian Church (165 Charlton Ave.W, Hamilton, ON), and December 3 at 7.30PM at Knox Presbyterian Church (52 Riddell St, Woodstock, ON). Visit www.libertasvoices.com/for ticket info or call: 905 745 5609 or 905 522 0001. Email: Tjitske@rogers.com for e-transfers.
Awake to Praise Choir, directed by Erik VanDyk, will perform at Vineland Free Reformed Church. Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 pm Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 pm Tickets will be sold on www.awaketopraisechoir.com on November 25 at 7 pm. We'd like to remind you that NO tickets will be sold at the door, but only through this site, so please bring your printed or downloaded tickets to the performance. Ticket proceeds will cover our costs, with the net proceeds going to Roots Niagara. There will not be a free-will offering during the performance.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Smithville Christian High School is in urgent need of an educational assistant to join our instructional team to facilitate the learning of one student. The EA will contribute to a distinctly Christian classroom environment where the gifts of all learners are celebrated and nurtured. Qualification as an EA or experience with special needs learners is an asset but not a requirement. Please contact Ted Harris, (tharris@smithvillechristian.ca) ASAP with questions or to apply.
Position Opening: Accountant (Level 1) - The CRCNA is seeking a full time Accountant (Level 1) to join our Finance and Administration team at the Burlington office. Qualified candidates can go to our the CRCNA website and find out more under the 'Careers' section to see this position and other roles that are available. crcna.org/get-involved/careers
Part-Time Positions available at Diaconal Ministries Canada:
Diaconal Coach needed - Diaconal Ministries Canada has a network of Coaches across the country who work with CRC deacons, guiding them in their role as they engage with their local communities, promote stewardship, and do justice and love mercy. We are currently looking for a new coach in Classis Niagara! Coaches receive training and support as well as a modest salary and an expense budget. Contact Mark, at mvanderwees@crcna.org or 647-854-8596 or visit our website: diaconalministries.com/diaconal-coaches/
Job Opening: Office Assistant – (part-time, up to 18hrs/wk) at our Burlington Office. Option to primarily work remotely. Visit diaconalministries.com/our.../careers-opportunities/ for more information.
Job Opening: Financial Coordinator – (part-time) at our Burlington Office (up to 25 hrs/wk). Option to primarily work remotely. Visit diaconalministries.com/our.../careers-opportunities/ for more information.
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 us at hr@shalommanor.ca for more information.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home is hiring! We are looking for people to join our team in the following roles:
• PSWs: full-time & part-time permanent lines
• RPNs: full-time night line; part-time afternoon line; casual staff
• Dietary Aides: part-time with a 10:30AM-2:30PM and a 4-8PM schedule available
• Life Enrichment Assistant: 2 positions, working 12-8PM, Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun and Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Recreation staff: 4-8PM shift available; casual staff
• Infection Control Attendant: 2 temporary positions, working 10:30AM-6:30PM, Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun and Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri
CRCNA Position Openings - The Christian Reformed Church has immediate full-time openings. For more details and to apply visit www.crcna.org/jobs
World Renew, Canada Jobs - World Renew is hiring a Human Resource Manager and a Project Manager for the International Disaster Response team in our Burlington, Ontario. For more information regarding these positions, please go to https://worldrenew.net/careers