December 25th, 2022 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Christmas Eve at 7 pm for a classic candlelight service of lessons and carols.
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick and the team will lead us in worship. We will conclude our “Extra-ordinary Ordinary” series. with a Christmas Celebration: being amazed as Jesus enters in and engages our everyday lives.
The Mountainview staff team prays that you experience the fullness of what Christmas has to offer. It has been our joy to continue to serve you and to continue to learn from the humble servant king who was born in Bethlehem. As staff, we are thankful for the privilege of working in a church community. Our ongoing desire is to help others to also continue to grow in awareness of Jesus' great sacrificial love, and to develop the ability to share that love in authentic ways with others. May you, like the shepherds in the Christmas story, be overwhelmed with good news of great joy which is for all people. And may you join them in going to see and check out what has been proclaimed. And, finally, may you join the shepherds in spreading the news about what you have seen as you glorify and praise God! May the blessings of Christmas overflow for you into the new year!
Brady DeBoer Cinde Draaistra Will Klein Kristi MacDougall
Alice Posthumus Pastor Erick Schuringa Ruth Ann Schuringa
Karin Terpstra Jolene Veenstra
We as a church are once again partnering with our neighbours to provide a COMMUNITY ICE RINK. We are currently in the planning stages and reaching out to all who would like to be involved. Would you be willing to support the project?
1. By signing up to lend a helping hand. Pick a day or time of day to help out! We need a person each day of the week to...
a) OPEN/INSPECT between 8-9 am
b) and a CLOSE/INSPECT between 8-9 pm
c) and an Afternoon Inspector @ 4 pm (ish)
d) Also needed are people to sign-up to be on call to help shovel or flood the rink
To sign up text, email or call Alice 905-516-4211 (cell); aposthumus@mountainviewcrc.org
2. With a financial donation to help cover expenses such as a tarp, fencing, lights, straw, water, insurance. How can you donate?
a) E-transfer: treasurer@mountainviewcrc.org
b) Online: https://crc.etadvance.com/churches/mountainview-crc/donate (select cause ‘Community Ice Rink’)
c) Drop a cheque off at the church make sure to indicate your donation for the “Community Ice Rink”
Questions? Please reach out at any time to… Pastor Erick ericks@mountainviewcrc.org or Alice aposthumus@mountainviewcrc.org
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JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Resonate Global Mission: Gail Gorfe
UPCOMING OFFERING: December 25th A.M. – Christmas Day – World Renew: Start a Chain Reaction of Giving this Christmas! - A blessed Christmas to one and all! Today as we celebrate the birth of Christ, we remember that by giving the world his only son, Jesus, God taught us the importance of generosity. Generosity lifts us up with hope. At World Renew, time and time again we have seen the beautiful multiplying effect of generosity: a gift of a goat from the World Renew Gift Catalogue to one family becomes the gift of goat’s milk from that family to a neighbour, and the neighbour, feeling energized by the nutritious gift, helps another neighbour to plough their field. Generosity is infectious! Praise God for teaching us about generosity. You can spark a chain reaction of giving with an item of hope from the World Renew Gift Catalogue. Your gift can change the story of poverty and hunger for a person, a family, a community! To give, visit: worldrenew.ca/gifts
TO GIVE:
1. Choose an ornament from the Giving Tree or review the Gift Catalogue online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
2. Complete the order form at the back of the gift catalogue OR give online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
3. Place cheque/cash and card/form in offering vase OR give online at worldrenew.ca/gifts
"Rose City Kids is a place where children and youth belong; where they experience the love of Jesus and are encouraged and inspired to make a positive change in their world." It takes a Village MATCH CAMPAIGN. Every dollar will be matched up to $100,000 from now till December 31 by a generous supporter! This season consider giving to Rose City Kids to double your impact. Rose City Kids is able to offer all of its programs for free to all families living in Welland only because of the community rallying behind it. Your donations make it possible! Cash, cheque, credit card and etransfer accepted. Thank you! www.rosecitykids.com
Thanks to the generous support of readers like you, we are 90% of the way to our goal of $500,000 in support of this important journalistic ministry. Now, with the clock ticking down to the end of the year, we’re making one final push to hit our target. Will you give a year-end donation to help us meet this goal?
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
Please note: World Renew’s Giving Tree, upcoming Alpha adventures, and the Community Rink under Joyful Giving and the church news on the first page.
SoCo Beach Project Property Update: Last few days of our campaign... there is still time to join us! We have received 91% of our goal, together we can get 100% there! Please contact Pastor Willemina ASAP to assist with your donation or interest-free loan: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Thanks for all of you who've already given! Next week - we'll give the final year end campaign update... Here is the link to our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1e40d5bd1bdd/soco-property-campaign-update-dec-22-22
We are so excited to be able to host a Young Adults Winter Retreat (YAWR) after a few years of not having one - we can’t wait to see what God has planned! We will be sending out another email including registration information and all the details around the event soon! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ovHG7Ja45wrVr64d9; Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/30OMQxWat; Instagram: @yawinterretreat. early bird registration deadline ends on Christmas Eve; the price for early birds is $55. Following Christmas Eve, the price will increase to $65 with the registration deadline being January 13. We are praying for an amazing turnout of young adults!
Who: Young adults ages 18-30ish
What: A weekend retreat for young adults.
When: Friday January 20 - Sunday January 22, 2023
Where: Maranatha CRC, Woodstock, ON
Why: To help young adults (18-30ish) grow in their relationship with Jesus as well as with other young adults in the Southern Ontario region.
In Partnership with Edu-Deo and our Belize Bound Co-Impact team we will be going to Belize in February to work on a Presbyterian Day School in Cristo Rey. We will be helping to build some much-needed additional classrooms. Please pray for: safety, the plans that we are making, out team, the lives of those in Belize whom we hope to enrich as well as our families while we are away. We are required to pay for the supplies we will use while working there. So, on January 7th, we are planning a Bowling for Belize Fundraiser at Splitzville Bowling Alley in Stoney Creek. We are looking for teams for this event. It is sure to be a great afternoon of fun and fellowship. See attached flyer for info.
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
Links are available on our website under
“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
At-home Faith Formation Tip - Today we light the Christ candle to remind ourselves that the light of Christ has come into the world. Light a Christ candle in your own home today as you celebrate. Consider lighting a candle at each mealtime in the coming week (or year!) to remind you that Jesus is always with you. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
Groundwork: Jesus, Shepherds, and Angels: A Savior is Born - The story of Jesus Christ’s birth is wonderfully familiar, but slowing down to read and study it again brings comfort and renewed hope. Join Groundwork as we read and discuss the good news of Jesus’ birth and the magnificent message the angels delivered to the shepherds in Luke 2:1-20. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Christmas: God's Gift of Jesus Check out the kids’ devotion at https://kidscorner.net. Because God has given us all the gifts of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love at Christmas, we are able to share those gifts too. When we share the gifts of Christmas, we point others to the ultimate gift: Jesus. Listen now at kidscorner.net. 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. See many of the biblical places (Jerusalem, Galilee, Caesarea, Jericho and much more), and gain spiritual and historical insights which will make the Bible come alive for you. For complete information, go to website: toursofisrael.wordpress.com, call Peter Tuininga: 1-289-877-8433, or e-mail: peter.tuininga@gmail.com.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Diaconal Coaches Needed - It's almost 2023! Why not make a new year's resolution to become a Diaconal Coach in YOUR classis? It's a rewarding way to equip leaders in God's Kingdom! We have a network of Coaches spread out across the country ready to serve and support deacons in the CRC. We are looking for a few coaches to add to our amazing team in: Northern BC, the Okanagan region, Vancouver Island, Calgary, Winnipeg, Classis Niagara, and in Classis Southwestern Ontario (Sarnia & Windsor). You'll receive training, support, a modest salary, and an expense budget. Need more info? Email Rachel at rvroege@crcna.org (Western), Mark at mvanderwees@crcna.org (Eastern) or visit diaconalministries.com/diaconalcoaches.
JOB OPENING AT Diaconal Ministries Canada: Are you looking for rewarding work? Want to be part of a dynamic and committed team? DMC is searching for an Administrative/Financial Coordinator (30 hrs/week). This is a hybrid position. Proximity to our Burlington office required. Find more details and the full job descriptions at: https://diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities/. Please share this with your friends and family!
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
Jubilee Fellowship CRC is seeking an office administrator to support ministry staff and committee members, enabling them to effectively implement Jubilee’s mission, vision, and core commitments. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and have proficiency in Word, Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint, Wordpress, Adobe, Photoshop, and Mail Chimp. For more information or to apply please send a cover letter and resume to Augusta at Apply@Jubileecrc.org.
CRCNA Position Opening - Resonate Global Mission has a part-time opening for a Member Care Coordinator. Candidates working from Grand Rapids, MI or Burlington, ON offices will be given preference; however, consideration will be given for remote work. Visit www.crcna.org/jobs for details or to apply.
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