March 6th, 2022 News
MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
We are delighted that registration and attendance limits are no longer required. However, we still require diligence with self-screening, masking and sanitizing. As always, the decision to watch online or attend in person is up to you. Registration to attend in person is required. You can do so on our website.
This Sunday Pastor Erick will begin our Lent Series "Creating Space for God". This week’s message “Sitting in Silence” will be looking at Lamentations 3:19-33.
We begin our Lent series on Spiritual Disciplines with a look at Silence and Solitude. The center of the book of Lamentations is a fitting place to pause and reflect both on what is broken and the hope that we hold.
Visit our Job Postings tab on our website for more details.
The March Deacons Corner is now posted on our website…Please note: Gail Gorfe is coming to town from March 8-11 and is looking to connect with as many people as she can over those dates!
CLIC ON PICTURE TO REGISTER. CONTAC brandonv@mountainviewcrc.org for more info
The Youth at Mountainview are excited
to serve you their Annual Fundraiser Dinner
and this year you can even Dine In!
Mark your calendar: March 26th!
Though space is limited and will fill up fast.
To reserve a spot for you, your tagalongs, or a full table of 8
email Brandon Vermeer or follow the link below.
We will also once again be offering takeout meals for everyone!
Grab a meal for yourself or the whole family!
Order your meals and book a pick up time online.
Kids@Mountainview Summer Camp
is now accepting applications
for their Summer Staff Team. Visit our website
https://www.mountainviewcrc.org/jobpostings
AND
Registration for Kids@Mountainview Summer Camp “Making Waves”
opens on March 12th!!!
Click on picture for details.
The CRCNA Prayer Team invites all CRC members and leaders to join in a time of prayer for the CRC, on Wednesday, March 9, at 11:00am EST. Please use this short Google form to register and receive the Zoom link. (or type https://forms.gle/fUxSXYQ3Es1RynFY7 into your browser to access the form). Join us as we come together before the throne of God with our praises and petitions.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
OPPORTUNITIES…
Annual Interclassis March Online Training Event - Join the Classis Huron Safe Church team and participants from across Canada on March 5, 2022 for our VIRTUAL 2-PART EVENT…
1. The first event is a virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School, presented by the Woodland Cultural Centre (Brantford ON).
2. The second is a presentation by Priya Andrade, the interim Canadian Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer for Indigenous Ministry in the CRCNA. Priya will focus on CRC engagement in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action in Canada by repenting and lamenting its role in the cultural violence committed towards Indigenous Peoples.
Registration is required: https://www.wmott.ca/scc/workshops_online.php
PRAYER WALK: We'll be meeting at the church on Saturday, March 5th. at 8:30-9:30am. We are open to anyone interested to join us. Please contact Jane deVisser (pjdevisser@sympatico.ca) if you have any questions.
VISIT THE ‘ABOUT US’ TAB TO VIEW
The March Deacons Corner is now posted on our website…Please note: Gail Gorfe is coming to town from March 8-11 and is looking to connect with as many people as she can over those dates! Contact Jen De Jonge for more information.
VISIT THE ‘WEEKLY UPDATES’ TAB TO VIEW OUR CALENDAR
JOYFUL GIVING
THIS WEEK : Bible League Canada
UPCOMING OFFERING: March 13th A.M. – World Renew: Canada Foodgrains Bank: “Over 800 million people globally go hungry on a daily basis. In times of conflict and disaster, hunger becomes even more overwhelming. As a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, World Renew responds to the food needs of families around the world who have been impacted by conflict, disaster, and food insecurity. Together, World Renew and the Foodgrains Bank assist communities with today's recovery, while laying the groundwork for tomorrow's security through vital agriculture and nutrition programs. Your gifts today can be matched up to 4X by the Foodgrains Bank!”
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Focus on the Cross - Lent is a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional email series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Or download the ebook! Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.
Lent Challenge - Join the Climate Witness Project for a Lent Challenge! Each week focus on one area of action along with a reflection. We want to live out our faith by investing in the flourishing of God’s creation - join us on the journey! crcna.org/climate-witness-project/energy-stewardship/lent-creation-challenge
Lent Bible Study Series - Starts March 2 - “Building God’s Church Together” is an online Bible study that includes self-guided sessions and virtual discussion groups to cultivate a deeper understanding of God’s vision for men and women working together in the church. The course opens on March 2 and the first virtual discussion group is on March 9 and runs through Lent. Register now: tinyurl.com/BGCTstudy
At-home Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Listening: Read Isaiah 55:3,10-11 and ponder or discuss the following questions. In what ways does God speak to God’s people today? List as many as you can. (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Groundwork: Why Jesus Had to Die on a Cross - We begin the season of Lent by slowing down and remembering why Jesus Christ’s awful death was necessary. Join Groundwork as we study Genesis 3:14-15, Romans 5:12-17, Isaiah 10:1-3, Habakkuk 1:2-4, and Jeremiah 31:31-34 to reflect on scriptures that answer the question: “Why did Jesus have to die on a cross?” Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Good News. Bad News. - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Have you ever been upset by something in the news? Jesus assures us, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33b). God’s good news still overcomes all the bad news. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
Eco-Anxiety and Biblical Wisdom: Torn Between Grief and Hope a six-week Lent Zoom Course by Sylvia Keesmaat, beginning March 6. Join us as we delve deeply into bliblical stories of collapse and hope in the Bible, with our ears open for lament, and our hearts open to new life. Go to www.bibleremixed.ca for more information.
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation - (May 23 – June 4, 2022) Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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
Bridge Bowling for Breakfast - A Bowling Fundraising Family/Friends Fun Event.
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022; Where: Cataract Bowl, 7906 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls; 2:30 pm Registration, 3:00 pm Bowl**Bowlers must be on time.
What’s included: 1 ½ hrs of bowling time (2 games per team), shoes, food and drinks. Each Team must raise a minimum of $500 (4-6 people per team). Benefiting: The Free Breakfast Program at Third Space Café for the Homeless. Register or sponsor a team: thebridgenf.ca/bowling-for-breakfasts. Grand Prizes for 3 teams that raise the most funds!
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opportunity - Research Consultant - Over the past months, Diaconal Ministries Canada, along with World Renew Canada, have leaned into the understanding that doing natural disaster and crisis response work in Canada is quite different from doing this work in the US and in other parts of the world. As disasters continue to present themselves in our nation, Diaconal Ministries is looking to hire a Disaster/Crisis Response Research Consultant who will research and write a “best practices report” and present this report to our team and World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS). This will help our agencies decide on how best to move forward with this vital work here in Canada. This position is a Short-Term Contract Position (10 weeks @ 20 hours/week). Start Date: TBD. For the full job description, visit our website: diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities/. Please direct any questions or inquiries to Ron Vanden Brink, National Director for Diaconal Ministries: rvandenbrink@crcna.org.
The Table Downtown Thorold is currently seeking to hire a Children’s Ministry Coordinator. We are looking for an individual with experience with children to assist our missional community with our growing kid's ministry. This position is offering competitive wages for up to 15 hours a week. Please send job description requests, questions and/or resumes to Pastor Terence Schilstra at thetable.downtown@gmail.com
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. Therapeutic Programmers – casual positions available
2. RPNs Manor – full-time, part-time and casual positions are available and include mixed day and evening lines and a night line.
3. PSWs Manor – full time, part-time lines and casual positions available. Lots of opportunity to work!
4. Nursing Students can work as PSWs following your first year of nursing studies! Consider spending your summer as a PSW at Shalom Manor!
For more information about these positions or to submit your resume, please contact Lauren at hr@shalommanor.ca.