January 29th 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
God does amazing things among his people by using his people; both in the Bible and today!
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. This week is a special service in which we celebrate the ministry of our Cadets Boy’s Club. Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will present a message based on their 2022-2023 theme “Amazing”. He will be taking a look at a number of passages in the Old Testament books of Exodus, Numbers and Joshua. Scripture Passages - Exodus 3:10-12a, Numbers 27:18-19, Joshua 1:5b-6, Joshua 3:5
Greetings Parents! As we have done in the past, on the 5th Sunday of the month we are giving our children the opportunity to join us in worship for the entire service. This Sunday is a 5th Sunday, Jan 29th, and in that service, we will be celebrating our Cadet ministry. There will be NO Kid@mountainview THIS Sunday, January 29th for children JK to Grade 5. There WILL BE babies, Walkers and Little Lambs.
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: February 5th A.M. – Congregational Services: Race Relations: As a denomination, we are committed to meeting the needs of people doing local ministry; listening better and hearing more from our churches; and following the leading of God in the work we do together. The congregational services ministries seek to partner with your church and help you partner with your community and other churches as you respond to God's call to go out and love. Each of our ministries addresses an important part of the ministry areas the CRC has identified as our collective calling: Faith Formation, Gospel Proclamation and Worship, Mercy and Justice, and Servant Leadership.
Race Relations is mandated by Synod “to design, organize, and implement programs that will assist the denomination, churches, and members in eliminating the causes and effects of racism within the body of believers and throughout the world”. Because there is a need for leaders and their congregations to have more effective ministry in the diverse communities they serve, there is also a need to have assistance in becoming culturally intelligent. The Office of Race Relations offers the resources and tools to develop this capacity.
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).
If you know of a child ready for Jr. Kindergarten through Grade 8 in September 2023, we’d like to invite you to find out more about schools where they will be inspired to love, learn, and lead together in God's world!
Information and Registration Evenings are scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1, at Cairn Christian School Smithville, 6470 Townline Road, Smithville and on Thursday, February 2 at Cairn Christian School Stoney Creek, 795 Highway #8, Stoney Creek. We'd love to meet you and get to know more about your deep hope for your child(ren)!
ICS Course Application Deadline - The application deadline for the Institute for Christian Studies' MA and PhD in Philosophy programs is coming up on February 1. ICS' programs help students to explore and equip themselves for a vocation in integrally Christian scholarship, no matter what their calling. To learn more, visit icscanada.edu/academics, or email Elizabet Aras at academic-registrar@icscanada.edu
McMaster CRC Campus Ministry announces that our "Abraham Kuyper: Loving Every Square Inch" Speaker for 2022-2023 is Dr. Derek Schuurman. Dr. Schuurman’s Kuyper Address will be `The Story of Progress & a Path to Responsible Technology.’ This event is free will take place in Gilmour Hall, McMaster University, 7:30-9:00pm, Feb. 2. All are Welcome! Need info? Contact Dr. Michael. Fallon at fallonm@mcmaster.ca
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.
Free Concert: Featuring Jonathan Maracle - Join Meadowlands Fellowship CRC for this in-person concert on February 11th at 7:30pm. Jonathan is a Spirit-led worship leader/singer-songwriter with a big and beautiful voice. He is also a passionate storyteller. He integrates his Christian faith as a Mohawk follower of Jesus with the traditional sounds of Indigenous music. RSVP at bit.ly/MaracleConcert2023
Choose Life Niagara Annual Dinner: Saturday, February 25, 6:00 pm at Club Italia in Niagara Falls. Guest Speaker: Emily Albrecht of Equal Rights Institute. Join us for dinner, fellowship and an excellent speaker. Details and tickets ($50, Students $25) available at ChooseLife.ca/Events or call 684-7505.
Attention YOUTH: We are hosting a free youth seminar on answering common prochoice arguments with Emily Albrecht from 3:00-5:00 prior to our Annual Dinner, also at Club Italia. Refreshments provided. Sign up by visiting ChooseLife.ca/Events. Students who attend the seminar may also stay for the dinner for $20.
All Ontario Youth Convention - May 27-28 in Waterloo, Ont. - Join hundreds of teens and leaders to learn more about "What Matters?", exploring the big questions of life in a faith-building atmosphere. Teens are encouraged to come with their youth leader, pastor, mentor, or parent and keep the conversation of faith and life going long past the weekend itself. Details are available at https://www.allontario.com/ and volunteers are needed!
SoCo Beach Project Update: Next week Tuesday - it's official. SoCo has a permanent ministry site! God be praised! We are recruiting for this summer's project. Think and pray about you or a young adult you know and encourage them to apply today! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until spots are filled. See the updates in the January newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/aff5bde0f840/soco-update-jan-23
Libertas Male Choir in Spring Concert - Join director Martin Mans, pianist Joyce Postmus, and organist André Knevel and the Libertas Male Choir on April 14, at Drayton Reformed Church at 7.30 PM or April 15, at Covenant Canadian Reformed Church, Grassie at 7.30 PM. Order tickets at www.libertasvoices.com. Want to participate? Sing with us in 2023! New for this year, join for the full year or on a series only basis. New members are most welcome. Our June (12-17) concerts welcome the audience favourite, Urker Mans Formatie! Now is the time to join as a member; contact us at office@libertasvoices.com or call 905-745-5609. Full rehearsal concert schedule: libertasvoices.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!
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.
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.
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 - “Pausing with children to read and to wonder about meanings in words and in illustrations of Bible stories is a spiritual practice,” writes Elizabeth Caldwell in I Wonder: Engaging a Child’s Curiosity about the Bible. For a list of some wonderful Christian picture books, visit bit.ly/FFpicturebooks. (Tip from Faith Formation; bit.ly/CRCFaithFormation)
Groundwork: God Is In Control - Just like the Israelites needed to trust God to provide the victories that would finally give them the Promised Land, we too need to learn to trust that God is in full control and will provide for us. Join Groundwork as we study we Joshua 10-11 to remember God’s faithfulness and that it is not our own strength or skill, but God’s provision and leadership that will bring eternal rest for all his people. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Teamwork on Three! 1...2…3 - Check out the kids’ https://kidscorner.net/devotions. Anyone who plays sports knows the importance of teamwork. Paul reminds us of the working together in Galatians 6. We are to carry each other’s burdens. 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.
Annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference - Classis Huron’s annual inter-classis safe church event is in person again this year! Join us on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at Waterloo CRC. Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen, Ministry Team Leader for Safe Church, will speak on “The Use and Misuse of Power in the Church.“ Christian Horizons Education Director Steve Snider will focus on supporting a person living with a disability. Carol Penner will present on “Repentance and Accountability: Forgiveness is Not the First Step.” For info. and to register go to https://www.wmott.ca/scc
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/.
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.
An exciting opportunity is available at Bethany Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in Fenwick. We are seeking an engaging and motivational leader to be Bethany’s next Summer Camp Director. The Director will be responsible for the overall management of the camp, as well as, ensuring the provision of memorable high-quality summer camp experiences for all campers. Please see attached job description.