January 23rd, 2022 News

MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS

This weekend Pastor Erick will present a message entitled “Dealing with Anger and Abuse”. He will be looking at the passage Matthew 5:21-26. We will look at three things that Jesus deals with in Matthew chapter 5 when he talks about fulfilling the law.  The first is the expansion of the command not to murder to include do not act out or speak out your anger.

2022 Church Directories are here! They will be out in the foyer for pick up at the service. Anyone is also welcome to come through the week to pick them up. (They will be delivered to anyone who gets weekly bulletins as well as to Evergreen, DeerPark and Shalom). As per usual, it is outdated as soon as it is in print 😊. Some of those edits will be shared in “Church Family”. Please know, the Bridge App is always the most up to date. You can even update your own information on the App as it changes (emails, phone numbers, addresses and photos too!).  Please do!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
OPPORTUNITIES…

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OPPORTUNITIES… The Ice Rink is up and running. We have had some snow challenges, but overall some beautiful skating weather! 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.   

 

PRAYER WALK: Saturday February 5th. at 8:30am.-9:30pm. Anyone is welcome! This time we will be meeting at the Giant Tiger Parking lot in Grimsby. Masks are not required but you are welcome to wear them if you are so inclined. Please contact Jane deVisser in you're interested in joining us or if you have any questions: pjdevisser@sypatico.ca or 905-563-7671

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JOYFUL GIVING

 
 

UPCOMING OFFERING: Jan. 30th A.M. – Cadets is a program for boys 9-14 years of age. The ministry of cadets is to teach the boys to learn more about God and respond to the world around them in a Christ-centered way. This is done through activities such as Bible study, badge work, crafts, games, campouts and league activities. Your donations help us to mentor and nurture boys in our church and surrounding community, in their walk with God.

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

Is there a charity close to your heart that you would love to see thrive for years to come? Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions every week this winter to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning,  Explore the topics and register on our website at: https://csservices.ca/winter-conversations-series/.  Each session will have a 10 minute introduction, and then an interactive Q&A. The first four topics are: Multiplying your Gift, Pets, Life Insurance, adding a Charity Child, and Cryptocurrency.

Your Will, Your Executor & What You All Need to Know: Date: Thursday January 20; 7:00 PM EST. Registration: Free. Presented by: Lorne Jackson and Akua Carmicheal. Part of a series of Legacy Giving Events held monthly via the Canadian Bible Society. Visit https://biblesociety.ca/legacy-giving/#AWPevents for more details.

Dear Deacons & Mountainview CRC family, Thank you for your ministry partnership. You have made such an impact in 2021 and help provide 671 Bibles where they were most needed! Your gifts provided Bibles to so many new believers to grow in their faith, and to help plant churches to share God’s Word globally with others. Please find attached our 2021 Annual Report with our Ministry Results. Romans 15:13, New International Version, says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” God bless you in 2022 and take good care. Yours sincerely in Christ, Rev. Norm Cheng; Area Director, Southwestern Ontario

Happy new year from Reframe Ministries, formerly Back to God Ministries International. Thank you, congregation, for your faithful giving through ministry shares, and for your prayers in support of ReFrame Ministries. Like you, our ministries around the world find themselves in a protracted different space because of the pandemic. Adding to that is economic uncertainty in many nations and clampdowns by governments and religious groups of Christian gospel outreach. Now in 2022, we find ourselves in a position to share the Gospel around the world via technology when personal contact is still limited or forbidden. Thank you for your support through ministry shares and for your prayers, especially in this critical time. Our partners and believers from around the world greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. Visit https://reframeministries.org to see how your church is sharing the Gospel, discipling new believers and supporting local churches in many nations. Blessings in 2022! Paul Vandersteen, Church Relations

NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS

Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Resonate Global Mission’s January 2022 Mission Monthly is new this week.
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.

LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS

Race Relations Sunday is February 6 - Join with churches throughout the CRCNA in celebrating Race Relations Sunday coming up on February 6. Search the website: crcna.org/Race for great resources on how you can encourage your congregation to increase their commitment and competence in addressing racism and in organizing action to dismantle racism in all its forms.

Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Engaging Scripture: Read Luke 24:45-49 and ponder or discuss the following questions. Luke says, “He opened [the disciples’] minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” What do you think that revelation might have felt like to these friends of Jesus? What does it mean to be a “witness” to the truths of the gospel? How do you (or might you) do that in your everyday life? (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

Dear church leaders and members, Join us in a Denominational Prayer Initiative as we live in challenging times and prepare for Synod. Visit crcna.org/pray for more information. Prayer opportunities  include: 

·  Monthly Prayer (2nd Wednesday at 11am EST)
·  Weekly half-hour Prayer, several classes at a time, with the Executive Director and other senior leaders, beginning WED., JAN 19 at 12 pm EST (Look for the invitation to pastors in your classis over the next few months. Emailed invitations with online conferencing links will be sent out two weeks prior to the prayer time for your region.)
·  March 30 – All-Synod-Delegate Prayer Service
·  May 1 – Launch of 40 Days of Prayer Devotional for ALL CRC members 
·  May 25 – Convening Session of Synod
·  Week of Synod (June 10-16, 2022) – Prayer Team, Intercessors, and Chaplains
·  Many congregations and classes have issued similar calls to prayer; contact your council or classis to learn more about how you can participate and join others in praying. 

Thank you for your prayers for your church, synod delegates, classis, and denomination through these challenging times. In Christ, Colin P. Watson Sr., CRCNA Executive Director

Please Pray - On Saturday, January 29, 2022, delegates, the Canada CRCNA staff, and Canada Corp members will gather online to converse together about how we can grow deeper into God’s mission in our Canadian context. The primary hope is that we might emerge from this Canadian Catalytic Conversation with some clarity on what structure might help CRCNA ministry in Canada flourish. In the readings and conversations, those gathered will hear about some of the related opportunities and challenges. Each Classis has been invited to designate 4 delegates to participate in this Canada-wide event. Please pray for our denominational staff, board members, organizing team, classes, and churches as together we seek God's guidance for the CRCNA within its Canadian context.

Groundwork: Your Identity in Christ and Your Behavior - Believing in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior changes your behavior, or at least it should. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 4:1-5:20 to hear the Apostle Paul’s explanation for why and how our identity in Jesus Christ impacts what we do and say. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

God’s Global Community - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Did you know that God made every person on earth? And that no two of us are the same? God created an incredible global community, and you are a part of it. 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.

Karin Terpstra