January 8th, 2023 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 Jolene Veenstra will present a message entitled “The Discourse is the Lord’s”. She be taking a look at Psalm 4
As we take a turn to face some tough topics more directly in the new year, let's pause to ground ourselves in God's steadfast presence. Psalm 4 gives us a roadmap for making every community conversation a conversation with God and a chance to find peace in the safe space he graciously makes for us.
You’re invited to walk on the Coldest Night of the Year: The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Come join the “Mountainview Rovers” team on February 25, 2023 - fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.Questions contact Alice aposthumus@mountainviewcrc.org or text/call 905-516-42211or sponsor us at cnoy.org/home
Small Groups – It is in Small Groups that people can get close enough to know eachother, to care and share, to challenge, confide and confess, to forgive and be forgiven, to laugh and weep together, to be accountable to each other, to watch over each other and grow together. New Series will begin mid-January Contact Pastor Erick to sign-up your small group.
We as a church are once again partnering with our neighbours to provide a COMMUNITY ICE RINK. The walls are up the water is in; the fence and lighting are coming this week. We just need some cold weather.
1. Sign up to help maintain the rink. Adam is putting together a team of Mountainview guys/families to take care of Saturdays & Sundays. To sign up contact Adam 289-686-9477 or adam98@hotmail.com
2. With a financial donation to help cover expenses such as 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
Alpha – We are planning to offer Alpha in the new year. Want to join the adventure? Be part of the team?
Talk to Pastor Erick: ericks@mountainviewcrc.org
JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for:
THIS WEEK’S OFFERINGS: January 8th 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.
UPCOMING OFFERING: January 15th A.M. – ReFrame Ministries (formerly Back To God Minsitries Int’l) is the media ministry of the CRCNA. When you partner with us you are using the reach of media to:
· Share the Gospel in 10 languages: We partner with local, on-the-ground ministries in all of the places and languages in which we operate. Each ministry leader has a team of staff and volunteers who do the important work of sharing the Gospel in their own language and cultural context
· Disciple believers: Our work doesn’t stop with spreading the gospel. Following the example of Christ, our teams seek to build long-term, discipling relationships with the people we meet.
· Strengthen the local church: We believe the Holy Spirit works through the church, so we partner with churches to build and strengthen the body of Christ. English ministries include the following: Today, Family Fire, Groundwork, Think Christian, Kids Corner and Church Juice.
Your gift is reaching people from remote villages in Indonesia to large universities in China. Every dollar you send will provide new video recording tools for social media, airtime for television or radio stations, and follow-up discipleship for seekers or new believers. It is changing communities all over the world.
Other…COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Celebrating 15 Years of Momentum on January 29 @ 4 PM First Ontario Performing Arts Centre TICKETS at Box Office: Regular $20; Senior $15; Supported Individuals $10 (plus handling fees and HST).
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.
Out of Egypt into a Good Land - Join Under the Fig Tree Ministries teacher Rev. George DeJong on a 2-week trip from November 9 to 22, 2023, to Egypt and Israel to experience the lands of the Bible. Pastor George is a gifted teacher with a pastor’s heart – a real shepherd! – who led the Canadian pastors on similar trips. This tour is designed as a “Bus/Walker Tour” for those whose mobility and stamina is a concern. This is a great trip for seniors and their children. Unfortunately, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated for this trip. There is room for 45 people. Please contact Pastor Richard Bodini (Pastor.Bodini@HCH.ca) for more information and how to access the information session planned for late January 2023.
Winter Semester at ICS - Interested in philosophy? Work in education or politics? Seeking to improve or deepen your leadership skills? The Winter semester courses at the Institute for Christian Studies start January 9. All ICS courses are currently being offered online! Tuition is $400 for first-time auditors, $600 for returning auditors, or $1,500 to take for credit. To learn more, visit icscanada.edu/winter-courses, or email Elizabet Aras at academic-registrar@icscanada.edu
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.
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 - - Faith5 is a simple five-step faith formation practice that your family or household can do together. First, share your highs and lows of the day. Then read a Bible verse or story together. Talk about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows, pray for one another's highs and lows, and bless one another. Faith5 is great for people of all ages! Check out Faith5.org for more. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
Groundwork: God Is Still Working - Life is messy. Sometimes that mess is our own doing and sometimes it is not. Join Our Groundwork conversation as we study the story of Rahab and the spies in Joshua 2 and see how God remains active, even in the messiness of our lives. We’ll discuss his providence and learn to look for it in the most unlikely circumstances of our lives. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
God is Calling You - Check out the kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. This week: You have a role to play in God’s big story--and God is calling you to submit your gifts, talents, and work to him right now. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the The Bible in One Year Plan.
Family Fire - 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 and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Position Opening: Director of Advancement (Canada) - Join the CRCNA staff team to provide leadership in strategic planning for the ministry share program, church and donor engagement, grants and planned giving, and other means of supporting the work of the CRCNA. This full-time position can be worked from the Burlington, Ont., office or as a hybrid role remotely in Canada. For details and to apply, go to https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/81800
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!
Looking for new Board members: Momentum Choir is a performance choir comprised entirely of adults living with disabilities. We are a one-of-a-kind not for profit organization focused on providing an unparalleled learning experience and a constant support system for adults who live with a disability.
Momentum Choir is currently seeking two new Members at Large to fill two vacant positions on the Board of Directors. Ideally, we would like one board member based out of Niagara and one board member based out of Hamilton. These two locations are currently our two primary in-person choir locations.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a growing not-for-profit organization and an engaged and dynamic team. The Board of Directors is accountable for achievement of the strategic directions of the organization. Please read the position summary prior to applying. Email Chair@momentumchoir.ca
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