January 2nd, 2022 News

MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS

We welcome you into a New Year! Pastor Erick will begin a new series on relationships called “Beautiful, Messy Relationships” will the message “.” He will Pastor Erick will begin with a message about “Residual Relationships” reflecting on Galatians 3:23-4:7 and how we relate to God

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God,
John 1:12, ESV

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OPPORTUNITIES…

PRAYER WALK participants will next meet on Saturday January 8th at 8:30 behind Giant Tiger. Please join us…this is open to everyone. Any questions please contact Jane deVisser for any updates. In the meantime, Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all of you!

Plans are underway by our Friendly Neighbourhood Rink Builders to get started this week on the 2022 Ice Rink! Look next week for sign-up opportunities on how you can help out and connect with our neighbours. Contact Pastor Erick for more details...

The Coldest Night of the Year is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk that supports local charity partners who provide essential care and service for people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. You’re Invited to walk on the Coldest Night of the Year! Come join the “Mountainview Rovers” Team!!
Or sponsor us at https://cnoy.org/home

JOYFUL GIVING

 UPCOMING OFFERINGS:  Jan. 9th 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.

NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS

Links are available on our website under “About Us”
are all new this week.
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.

LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS

Faith Practices Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Engaging Scripture: Read Psalm 1:1-2 and ponder or discuss the following questions. The new year is an excellent time to form new habits of Scripture engagement. How might you organize your day to make room for spending more time with God’s Word? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)

Groundwork: God's Plan and Spiritual Blessings - The Apostle Paul reassures the early Christians in Ephesus, and us, that God most definitely has a salvation plan, and he put his it in place before creation. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 1 and find assurance that we can confidently trust God is in control. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

One Day at a Time - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. A new year has begun. We should begin this year grateful to God for his blessings and look ahead trusting in God’s faithfulness. But some days, it’s hard not to worry or be afraid of what comes next. In this next year, how do we stop being anxious and put God first like he wants us to? Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.

January Series 2022 - Coming this January for the 35th year, Calvin University presents the January Series 2022 – the award winning free liberal arts education delivered in 15 weekly, lunchtime lectures. This year the series begins on January 10 and continues weekdays through January 28 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Viewing options include attending the live presentations on Calvin’s campus, attending simulcast presentations at over 50 remote sites across the continent, or watching digitally on demand each day until midnight on your own device. For all the details visit www.calvin.edu/january

 Calvin Symposium on Worship - (January 31 – February 4, 2022) Join this livestream conference, with several in-person sessions, sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching, located at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more at worship.calvin.edu/symposium/

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.

Grimsby Life Centre News – As we continue to provide free and confidential counselling for anyone who needs help, we are so grateful for Mountainview’s support.  Currently, our waiting list is quite phenomenal and we are looking to hire more staff. If you know of anyone who is a social worker, psychotherapist or addiction counsellor looking to work at a vibrant ministry centre, please pass on our name and have them contact us at 905.309.0944. Thank you for your continued support and prayers as together we walk alongside those in our community by offering help and hope to families and individuals during these unique times in our world’s history. Lisa Heuving on behalf of the Grimsby Life Centre Team.

JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring! -  Come join our team! We are looking for someone to grow EduDeo’s relationships with Canadian churches and our short-term team leaders and members. Our ideal Church Relationship Manager is a highly motivated and personable individual, who can effectively promote EduDeo’s program offerings and recruit others to join us in working towards our vision of seeing every community transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centred education. Visit www.edudeo.com/careersfor more information. Deadline: January 10, 2022.

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 Shalom community!  We take pride in offering the best possible care and making Shalom home to our residents.  Below are ways you can become part of this excellent team:

1. Life Enrichment Assistant – part time, permanent:  11:30AM-6:30PM Week 1: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Week Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun (2 week rotation)
2. Infection Control Attendant- part time, temporary: 4:30-11PM Week 1: Tues, Wed, Fri Week 2: Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun (2 week rotation)
3. Associate Director of Resident Care (RN) – full time, permanent: 7AM-7PM Week 1:  Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun Week 2: Wed, Thurs (2 week rotation)
4. RPNs Manor – full-time, part-time and casual positions available that include mixed lines and a night line. 
5. PSWs Manor –part-time lines and casual positions available.  There is a minimum of 18.75 hours per week with an opportunity for full-time work.  Benefits available with part time positions.

For more information about these positions or to submit your resume, please contact Lauren at hr@shalommanor.ca.

Karin Terpstra