June 26, 2022 News
MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick will present a message entitled “When God is Silent”. He’ll be looking at the book of Esther, chapters 3&4.
A strange and unique feature of the book of Esther is the complete lack of mention of God. Yet God's influence is evident throughout the story. We will use this feature to help us pay attention to how we can see God at work even when he is silent.
This Sunday we will welcome a new family and witness baptism for 3 of our infants. We’ll celebrate some significant Graduations and commission those going on SERVE.
Camp is looking for old newspapers and recycled water bottles with lids for Art week which is Aug 2nd. Please feel free to drop them off at the kids welcome desk.
Join Tyler's Ministry Network - Tyler Couperus is looking for ministry partners both in prayer and finances as he prepares to leave our congregation and begin a missionary career with Global Aid Network in Langely BC. His new role as Disaster Relief Preparedness manager, will help him reveal hope and restore life in a world surrounded by humanitarian aid crises. He'd love to connect with you! You can reach him at tyler.couperus@globalaid.net or 289-455-0747
New Reads in the Library. We are done our new Indigenous Books List and will now be highlighting our Other New Books List: This week’s highlight: “Where the Light Fell” Philip Yancey
Non Fiction - True Story - In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear.
Gail Gorfe, who many of you met when she came to visit our community in February, will be back in Southern Ontario for the summer. Her son Zack has a job lined up in Brantford and will then transition to Mohawk, while her daughter Zoya will hopefully also find a summer job. Gail will be doing support raising and visiting churches and families and they are in need of a car. Both kids also need to practice their driving so Gail is looking to purchase one. If you have a car you are planning to sell, and will consider a low price to support the Gorfe's as they settle in an area, please contact the Deacons, or Karin in the office, or email Gail directly at ggorfe@crcnapartners.org. They will also be needing household items for Zack to take with him to his dorm at Mohawk, the basics, which students generally bring from home. If you can help with that you can also talk to the Deacons. This list of needed supplies is linked here. Please check out Gail’s News update on our Website for more recent details about their family and her ministry.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
ThereforeGo Ministries/SERVE Niagara Volunteer Opportunities: Members from across Niagara have come together to make Niagara a SERVE site once again this year, July 16-23! We are excited to offer students the opportunity to visit Niagara and serve our community! We are also excited to offer church members in Niagara further opportunities to serve their community through SERVE Niagara! If you are interested in getting involved feel free to send me a message!
There are many different ways that you can be involved based on your schedule! SERVE Niagara is looking for volunteers to help:
- prepare meals for visiting SERVE participants,
- food/ monetary donations, baking and Prayer!
- develop community among the churches coming to Niagara to participate in serve,
- clean up after a full week of meals, worship, games, and serving!
To get involved email pastordave@covenant-church.ca
FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED. You can find a list of the food needed on the table beside the food collection bins at the entry doors to the sancutary. Please indicate which items you are able to donate. All donations can be put in that bin labelled “Serve Niagara” by July 10. Any monetary donations are also always appreciated. Please contact Elana Smit (elanajsmit@gmail.com and (289)698-1155 or Rela Teeuwsen (lucandrela.2011@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns!
PRAYER PARTNERS: One key area of needed support is being a prayer partner. These are people who can commit to praying for a small group of young people and their leader every day as they serve in the Niagara Region. If you are interested or want more information, contact Cathy Park at 905-945-0177 or catherinegpark@gmail.com.
SERVE Niagara worksite supplies. Please help with lending or donating the following supplies for the youth to use at various worksites during the week of SERVE. Please contact Mark Langendoen for details of where to drop items off. marklva89@gmail.com; 905-246-3246
Items to borrow - gardening tools: hoes, rakes, clippers, etc
Items to donate: paint brushes, paint rollers, drop cloths, trays
CALLING ALL BAKERS! We would love to have some home baking for serve, July 16-23. MUST BE NUT FREE. Please drop it off at First Reformed Church July 16 or contact Rela Teeuwsen to make other arrangements. Lucandrela.2011@gmail.com.
The renovations and building at Cairn Christian School are beginning, and you can get involved! On Monday June 27 at 6:00pm, we need many hands to join us to take down white boards, and shelves and to move any furniture that still needs to be moved. Come on out to the work party to get ready for our builders to begin! We are also looking for two people who love to hang around construction sites on a regular (daily?) basis to keep their eye on the job site, move and/or clean up after trades, and do simpler jobs that will save us from paying the contractors for extra time. If you know of someone who would love to be involved in this way, please contact Joyce Koornneef at jkoornneef@cairnchristianschool.ca or Kevin Huinink at khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca 519-546-9159
Hearts Exchanged - is a project of our denomination designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours. The Canadian Indigenous Ministry is now recruiting participants from across Canada. Find out more information on this process ,and let them know you are interested in participating, on their website: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Heart Health & Dordt University – Here’s a chance for you to learn more about your heart health, and to help raise awareness for others at the same time! Recently, a mutation in the PLN gene encoding for cardiac muscle cell regulation has been discovered to affect individuals with Dutch ancestry. Since it is a genetic condition, the PLN mutation is passed along from generation to generation, and carriers of the mutation may experience a decreased lifespan as well as cardiac heart failure symptoms. A research group at Dordt University is developing a study to raise awareness of this mutation and to help people understand the impacts of the mutation on families. If you are interested in learning more about PLN and its effects, please contact Lucy Borkowski at lcybrkwsk19@dordt.edu and follow the PLN Genetic Mutation Awareness Facebook Page. lcybrkwsk19@dordt.edu
Ableism Training Hosted by CRC-RCA Disability Concerns - Join us online August 11 & 12 (from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT) for our annual training event. We will unpack ableism and consider ways we can help reduce the impact of ableism in churches. This event is open to everyone interested in learning more about this very important topic. We will continue to release more information about this event on our dedicated website: Let’s End #AbleismAtChurch Register at https://bit.ly/ableismatchurch
Conversations about your estate are always difficult. Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions every week this summer to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning, Explore the topics and register on our website at: https://csservices.ca/summer-conversations-series/. Each session will have a 10-minute introduction, then an interactive Q&A on any charitable giving and estate planning questions. The last four topics are: Executor and POA choices, Joint Accounts, Estate taxes, and Out of Country issues. These are conversations you do not want to miss! Click the link to register today!
Not many weeks left to go! Is YOUR team of 4 organized? Join us for the annual, “Fun-Raiser” Riverside CRC Golf Tournament on Mon., August 1 at Whisky Run Golf Club in Port Colborne! The cost for 9 holes, dinner and prizes will be $100.00 per golfer. Check-in begins at 2:30 pm at the Golf Course. Shotgun start at 3pm. We will be holding a “Silent Auction” as well throughout the time of the event. If you cannot get a team together, no worries, we will place you on a team! Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm in the Pavilion. If you can’t make it out for golf, we would love to have you join us for dinner. Cost is $40.00 per person. Funds raised this year, will be in support of the “Seafarers Ministry,” of John and Grace Van Huizen. Please register soon by calling John (289)213-0252 or Grace (289) 362-6322. Make sure to indicate when registering, your Dinner Entrée Choice (burger, chicken, or ribs). Please make cheques payable to John or Grace Van Huizen. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 24. SEE YOU THERE!
Grants Available to Churches - The NewGround Program of Diaconal Ministries Canada (formerly called Operation Manna) offers coaching, networking, and grants to churches who want to love their community! For over 35 years, over 100 CRCs across Canada have been supported. NewGround has Community Ministry Grants, Deacon Scholarships, help with Community Opportunity Scans, AND a Youth Justice Project! Find applications, deadlines, and more information on our website: diaconalministries.com/newground/. You can also email our NewGround Program Director, Karla, with your questions and ideas: kwinham@crcna.org.
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JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Cairn Christian School
UPCOMING OFFERING: July 3rd A.M. – Upper Deck Ministries is a special Christian, non-profit long-term care home and retirement centre, serving seniors mostly of Dutch descent who belong to the community of Reformed faiths. Limited government funding does not allow the services our seniors require that meet our expectations and standards. Your gifts will enhance immediate resident care, programs, and debt load.
Shalom’s Extend the Blessing Campaign: Church involvement has been key to the life of Shalom. Shalom’s supporters from over 6 church denominations, representing over 70 churches, of Reformed heritage in the Greater Hamilton & Niagara areas have partnered over the years through gifts of finances and time volunteering. We pray we will continue to receive that support as we expand into Hamilton. Will you prayerfully consider partnering with Shalom to help us care for our aging brothers and sisters? Envelopes, including materials on the project and how you can partner with Shalom to Extend the Blessing, are available at the Welcome Centre in the church foyer. Questions? Reach out to Theresa de Roos (fundraising@shalommanor.ca) 905.945.9631, X1126 or Anthony Holl (anthonyh@shalommanor.ca) X 1127.
Conversations about your estate are always difficult. Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions every week this summer to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning, Explore the topics and register on our website at: https://csservices.ca/summer-conversations-series/. Each session will have a 10-minute introduction, then an interactive Q&A on any charitable giving and estate planning questions. The last four topics are: Executor and POA choices, Joint Accounts, Estate taxes, and Out of Country issues. These are conversations you do not want to miss! Click the link to register today!
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
M2S has a Spring 2022 Newsletter available. A new SoCo Beach Project update will be available each week over the summer.
Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Wonder: Read Revelation 21:1-5 and ponder or discuss the following questions. What do you wonder about the new heaven and the new earth? What will it be like to have God dwelling among us for eternity? What do you long for God to “make new” right now? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Groundwork: Jonah: Praying for God's Deliverance - When we find ourselves in situations that we cannot fix, it’s natural to feel anxious, desperate, overwhelmed, exhausted, and scared. Join Groundwork as we study Jonah 2 to remember that God is ready to hear us, to deliver us, and to offer us his abundant mercy. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Huldah: Using Her Gifts - Check out the new kids’ devotion at https://kidscorner.net/. What are you good at? Sports? Reading? Music? Juggling? Crochet? Did you know that God can use what you’re good at in his story? Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
Last Chance to Register for Inspire 2022 - Registration for Inspire 2022 will close on June 30. Don't miss your chance to join hundreds of your fellow church members from across the continent at the Tinley Park Convention Center near Chicago on August 4-6 for a time of renewal, fellowship, and inspiration. Learn more and sign up at https://www.crcna.org/inspire
Free CRC Leadership Training Course - Register now to take the Thriving Essentials virtual training in July at no cost (limit 25 persons). The two, 2 hour-long Zoom sessions on July 13 and 20 can help get all church leaders on the same page concerning the key concepts of Mission, Discipleship, Discernment, and Leadership. Take the class for yourself, then decide if attendance would benefit your core church leadership. Website: crcna.org/Thrive
21Five is your local Christian bookstore. We carry a wide variety of books in many areas: Christian Living, Ministry, Religion and Theology, Bible Studies and more. We also have a large variety of Bibles, Christian cards, gifts and more. As part of the community, we love to work closely with our local Christian schools and churches to provide opportunities to place special orders as well. Please reach out to us at books@redeemer.ca today. We would love to serve you.
Friday Campus Visits - Geared toward students interested in Redeemer's undergraduate programs, Friday Campus Visits are a great introduction to the university's one-of-a-kind community: redeemer.ca/friday-visits
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
Cairn Christian School is looking for two teachers for next year and is inviting applications. The postings can be found at edvance.ca/job-board. One is a blend of full and part-time for a maternity leave position in Smithville, and the other for a possible full-time position in Stoney Creek.
We are also seeking school bus drivers for a few routes - Fenwick, possibly Vineland, an afternoon run for Stoney Creek/Grimsby to Smithville, and we are always interested in having backup drivers to pick up a run when a driver is ill or unable to drive. Cairn will provide training to obtain your bus licence. The process normally takes 3 months, so if you are interested, don't delay! (or prod someone who you think would be excellent). Contact Kevin Huinink at khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca or 519-546-9159 for more information.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home & Gardens Assisted Living is hiring! Please email your resume to hr@shalommanor.ca indicating the position you are interested in.
At the Manor, we have an urgent need for:
• Part time Dietary Aide, 4-7:30PM, Schedule of days on website
• RPNs, both full & part-time lines available, casual positions also
• Recreation staff, summer coverage and steady afternoons 4-8PM shift available
Shalom Gardens has an urgent need for:
• Health Care Aide steady line for:
o Afternoons (4:30-9:30PM) Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Week 2: Mon, Sat, Sun (2 week rotation)
o Casual, available to work either of these shifts & occasional coverage for night shifts
We are hiring several summer students for the government funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. Please visit our website for more information. https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/. At this time proof of vaccination for Covid is required.
Careers at World Renew: World Renew has an exciting opportunities for you to join us in our work of Living Justice, Loving Mercy and Serving Christ. We are currently seeking an Executive Director, a Finance Manager, and a Communication and Information Assistant in Burlington, ON. See our website for more details about these career opportunities: worldrenew.ca/careers
Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in St. Catharines is looking for a Facilities Manager to provide general cleaning and upkeep to our facility (20 hrs/wk). Jubilee is a busy church community with a preschool tenant that provides its own daily cleaning. For more information, for a copy of the job description, or to submit your cover letter and resume, please contact Alice Klamer at alicecklamer@gmail.com.
New Job Opportunity at Providence CRC in Beamsville! Custodian Position Available. The Leadership Board invites interested applicants to submit a cover letter of introduction, along with their resume to office@providencecrc.ca. To learn more about the position, see www.providencecrc.ca, or contact the church office.