January 15th, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
In a two-week mini-series on money, we will consider what we are doing with our finances and how the Bible encourages us to think about this. In what is for many of us already an uncomfortable conversation, does the idea of robbing God or testing God make it even more challenging?
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Robbing and Testing God”. He will be taking a look at Malachi 3:6-12.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
Alpha – We are offering Alpha in the new year. Want to join the adventure? Be part of the team? Start Date is February 7th at 7pm.
Talk to Pastor Erick: ericks@mountainviewcrc.org
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
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
JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for:
UPCOMING OFFERING: UPCOMING OFFERING: January 22nd A.M. – Our Cairn Christian School sites in Smithville and Stoney Creek work to inspire students to love, learn, and lead together in God's world. This offering provides vital support in achieving this mission, enabling students and families the opportunity to access an amazing Christian Education, and communicates our love for their students.
Other…COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Helping Without Harming Workshop - Saturday, February 4 at Smithville CRC: Our churches are always busy doing good things - both inside and outside our church walls. We support local food banks, send our youth on service projects, fill shoeboxes at Christmas for kids overseas, and we even help people out when they can't pay their hydro or water bills. But how can we be sure that our helping is really HELPING? Your Classis Niagara Leadership Development Team is pleased to host this insightful workshop, led by Diaconal Ministries Canada and World Renew Canada. Bring a team from your church and join us on February 4th at Smithville CRC from 9:30am-2:30pm. Find out more HERE or by contacting Erin Knight at erinknight2250@gmail.com or 905-931-1975.
You are invited to Smithville Christian High School’s Open House and Celebration of Learning, on January 18 at 7 p.m. Our address is 6488 Townline Road, Smithville, Ontario.
Here’s what to expect:
7 – 7:30 p.m. Info session for prospective students and their families in the gym
7:30 – 8 p.m. Open House: walk-about, meet teachers and students, see student work, enjoy delicious refreshments
8 – 8:30 p.m. Join a Smithville Christian chapel for a glimpse of spiritual life here
Also on display and ready for your questions:
Info about our MacBook-for-every-student program
Finances – tuition and bursaries
Uniforms – how and when to order
Guidance – student success
Resource – support for all students
Please register in advance at https://learn.smithvillechristian.ca/smithville-jan-2023-open-house-w/ and be entered into a draw to win an Aura high-res, wifi-enabled picture frame. Questions? Contact Marlene at mbergsma@smithvillechristian.ca
The BRIDGE CHURCH IS READY! You’re Invited to the Grand Opening of our newly renovated community space on Friday, January 27 from 7-9pm. Refreshments, Hors D’oevres and live music will be there…will you? Join us at 4345 Queen St. Niagara Falls.
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 … the Young Adults Winter Retreat is coming up quickly! The retreat is January 20-22. We are accepting registration until the 19th so there is still time to register! Registration is $65 for the weekend and this includes all meals! Registration link: https://forms.gle/RLvRHzrBkgtSyuLX9 Socials: Instagram - @yawinterretreat; Facebook - Young Adults Winter Retreat If you have any questions, please reach out. We are hoping to significantly increase our numbers in the next week and a bit so we greatly appreciate your support.
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.
SoCo Summer 2023 Applications: SoCo Beach Project, located in Port Dover, ON, is a May - August discipleship and Christian community living experience for young adults (ages 18 -29) while being employed for the summer. Applications for next summer's project 2023 are open! Early bird deadline: January 16. Rolling applications thereafter. Contact Pastor Willemina for more details: info@southcoastbeachproject.org or www.southcoastbeachproject.org.
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.
The World and Our Calling - Join us on January 25 to see Dr. Daniel Lee Hill receive the 2022 Emerging Public Intellectual award and speak on “Reweaving the Social Fabric: William Still and Public Life." Learn more here: redeemer.ca/twaoc
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: Look At What God Has Done - We all experience transitions and seasons in life. Join Groundwork as we study Joshua 3-4 to let stories of God’s faithfulness and deliverance of the past assure us that he is still delivering us through the transitions of our lives yet today. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Word Power MLK Day -Check out the kids’ https://kidscorner.net/devotions. Did you know words have power? Your words. Your neighbor’s words. Everybody’s! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that. He used his word power to help people see each other as equals, no matter their skin color. 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 Ministries is currently searching for an Administrative/Financial Coordinator (30 hrs/week). This job includes good compensation and benefits. Flexible hours with the ability to work from home for part of the week. Proximity to our Burlington office is required. Start date is immediate. Visit our website for more details and the full job description at: https://diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities/.
Diaconal Coaches Needed - It's 2023! Why not make a new year's resolution to get involved in diaconal work by becoming a Diaconal Coach in YOUR classis? It's a rewarding way to equip leaders in God's Kingdom! Niagara classis needs a coach! Visit our website for more information: diaconalministries.com/diaconalcoaches
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.
Hiring - Human Resources Generalist - This role provides hands-on, tactical support to the Human Resources Team, employees, leaders, and stakeholders. For further information please visit our Careers Page at https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/