January 16th, 2022 News
MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
This weekend Pastor Erick will present a message entitled “Your Beautiful Messy Family”. He will be looking at two passages in Matthew: 10:34-39, 12:46-50. Jesus seems to have some pretty blunt things to say about family that don't seem to line up well with the commandment "honour your father and mother." What if he is helping us apply what we learned in the first two sermons of this year- that following him transforms even such a basic relationship found in family?
Mid-Week Worship - Facebook Live - I know some of us are struggling with anxiety, isolation, and frustration due to Covid as we transition into a new year. I would love to offer a Mid-Week Worship - Facebook Live this Wednesday where we can meet and share some time together. If you are available, please join me on January 19th @ 10 AM on Mountainview's FaceBook page. We will sing, share, and pray together for about a half hour. You are all welcome. Ruth Ann
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
OPPORTUNITIES…
Work continues by our Friendly Neighbourhood Rink Builders to get the 2022 Ice Rink up and running! Sign-up now to help out and connect with our neighbours. Go to www.mountainviewcrc.org or contact Pastor Erick for more details...
Register to skate HERE!
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
Update From Small Groups: We will be facing the new year head on with a new church wide experience called Challenging Conversations, inviting people into an opportunity to listen to fellow members of the congregation as they share their opinions on certain challenging topics. Unlike other mini-series, small groups will not be able to join in their existing groups. We are asking you to temporarily suspend your small group in order to participate in Challenging Conversations. Even though, due to the recent provincial Covid restrictions, the start date is yet to be determined, Registration for Challenging Conversations is open now.
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JOYFUL GIVING
UPCOMING OFFERING: Jan. 23rd A.M. – Cairn Christian School: 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.
Church Envelopes have been placed in your mail slots at church. In order to cut costs, I would appreciate it if you would let me know if you do not need them because your givings are with the Bridge App or using e-transfer. For those of you who are using the Bridge App "recurring Donations" or PAR, I have not issued the Blue budget envelopes. I have issued the white ones to most of you. The envelopes for 2023 need to be ordered by January or February so I would like to minimize the number that we order. If you have envelopes and won't be using them, please return them to me or leave in the office for me. (email:treasurer@mountainviewcrc.org). Thank you. Will Klein, Financial Administrator
Disaster Response for BC Flooding - On Nov. 14-15, vast areas of the lower Fraser River flooded; the rebuild will likely be measured in years. The Gateway CRC sprang into action right away to support flood victims, and also helped to form the Abbotsford Disaster Response Coalition. This group is partnering with World Renew's Disaster Response Services to make a long-term impact on flood-ravaged lives. Donations can be made to the work of this coalition through World Renew (send a cheque with Abbotsford Disaster Response Coalition in the memo line).
Dear friends at Mountainview CRC, A very blessed New Year to your church family! May God continue to reveal his faithfulness to you this year. I'm writing today to thank you for all your very generous donations over the last year. Many people around the world are continuing to thrive in often adverse conditions, through the support of your partnership. We specifically wish to thank you for your gifts to support our programs around the world, including the Gift Catalogue, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, disaster response, and our team in Cambodia.
Please review this month's video update, where we share about the Abbotsford Disaster Response Coalition's response to the BC flooding and Canadian co-director Ida Kastra-Mutoigo shares some big news. In gratitude, Naomi Bula, Global Engagement
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under “About Us”
A World Renew January update video and ICS Newsletter are new this week.
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Engaging Scripture: Read Isaiah 55:10-11 and ponder or discuss the following questions. The verses right before this passage are about forgiveness of sins, and the verses right after are about the joy of having the curse of sin lifted. How does this passage give you hope, both for your own life and for the world? In what ways have you felt God’s Word helping you and those around you “bud and flourish”? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Launch of Thriving Essentials - Thriving Essentials is a new course for elders, deacons, church staff, and any volunteer ministry leader. These four, one-hour sessions are offered on Zoom and cover key ideas about mission, discipleship, discernment, and leadership. New groups start every month. Learn more and register now at crcna.org/Thrive
Groundwork: You Belong. Be Rooted in Christ’s Love - Keeping up faith can be hard when life’s circumstances are difficult. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 3 to hear the Apostle Paul’s assurance that we belong in God’s family, that his promises are, indeed, for us, and be blessed by his prayer for the Holy Spirit to root us in Christ’s love. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Word Power: MLK Day - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. 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. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
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.
The January Series 2022 has begun! - 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 https://calvin.edu/january-series/
All are welcome to join the 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/
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring! Come join our team in “Walking Together”, a core program at EduDeo Ministries. We’re looking for a co-leader with a background in Christian education and a deep passion for international development to join the program and play an integral and collaborative role in bringing together teachers and leaders from all over the world to support, mentor, and guide their peers in educational workshops. https://edudeo.com/careers
Camp Shalom Summer Staff - Working at Camp Shalom has been life-changing for so many people. Grow in your faith, meet great new friends, make a meaningful impact on other people and earn money for your future. Located just outside of Cambridge, Camp Shalom offers programming for kids in grades 1-12 and for adults with special needs. We are now accepting applications for our summer staff positions. All positions are paid and you must be 16 years old before Dec. 31st, 2022 to apply. Visit https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/to apply and for a list of available positions.
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.