May 8, 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 Peter will present a message entitled “A God Who Speaks”. He’ll be looking at the bible passage from 1 Samuel 3-4:1
This message will be in the format of a conversation between Pastors Peter and Erick. We will discuss what it means that God is in control. Is this the best term? What about when terrible things happen? How does the Bible talk about God's power?
Profession of Faith - that is what we call the process of becoming a member of Mountainview. There are different versions, but the general idea is that you are able to commit yourself to the mission and ministry of this church. If you are interested in learning about taking this step, please contact Pastor Erick 416 689 8721 ericks@mountainviewcrc.org
You are still welcome to Join the Choir – We’ll be singing a lovely, simple, 3-part song called "Blessed are the Poor" by Kate Williams that will fit so well as Pastor Erick talks about the Beatitudes on Sunday, May 15. Our second rehearsal is this Sunday, May 8 following worship. Please contact ruthanns@mountainviewcrc.org if interested.
Children (of any age!) are invited to learn the sign language for "Jesus Strong and Kind" to present in worship on Sunday, May 15. Here's the video to use to learn the signs. Parents, please let me know if your child(ren) will participate! Thanks, Ruth Ann
PRAYER WALK: Saturday May 7th. 8:30-9:30am. This time we will be meeting at The Pump House on Elizabeth Street in Grimsby and walking from there. Anyone is welcome to join us in waliking and praying for Grimsby. Masks optional. Please contact Jane deVisser for more information. pjdevisser@sympatico.ca or 905-563-7671`
New Reads in the Library: This week’s highlight: “From the Ashes” A memoir by Jesse Thistle
This is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir by Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar. He writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is. Through sheer perseverance and education—and newfound love—he found his way back into the circle of his family and indigenous culture of the Métis-Cree.
After 70 years of God's faithfulness, Fruitland Christian Reformed Church is having a final farewell celebration on June 5th at 10:00 am at our church. Present members and past members, please join us for our special worship service of Praise & Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for the rich legacy, Fruitland CRC has contributed to the larger faith community and for how Fruitland has been used to bring glory to His name. A luncheon will follow the service in the Cairn Christian School gym. (next to the church) Please RSVP by May 22 for both the worship service and the luncheon by contacting either Michele Van Bergeyk - 905-973-4101 or mvb@live.ca OR Henrietta Veldman - 905-664-2843 or henridv4@gmail.com
Memories of Fruitland CRC: Several people have expressed an interest in sharing a memory or thoughts of their experiences with Fruitland CRC. After 70 years, I’m sure there are many. If you would like to share anything, please email Michele V. or Henrietta V. and we will post them in the gym at our luncheon on June 5th. Only positive remarks, please. (There will be some space available on June 5th, also.)
Join us in Praying for Synod 2022 - Synodical delegates, church leaders, and CRCNA members across the continent are praying for Synod 2022. Please join us! Prayer gatherings are scheduled for April 27, May 11, and May 25. We will post prayer guides on the Network each time so that you can pray with us at a time that works for you as families, individuals, church councils, small groups, etc. Need some prayer points to pray through now? Find the March 30 prayer guide at network.crcna.org/prayer/prayer-guide-synod-philippians-44-9
Join Together for 40 Days of Prayer Before Synod 2022 - As part of the CRCNA's year-long prayer initiative, Together Seeking God's Face, you are invited into a 40-day season of intentional, guided prayer leading up to Synod 2022. Sign up for daily Scripture and prayer prompts to be sent to your email for 40 days at crcna.org/pray
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
Registration for Kids@Mountainview Summer Camp “Making Waves”
has been going swimmingly :) and is filling up fast
Click on picture for details/infomation and to register.
Wow! What an amazing turnout at our 1st annual bowling for breakfasts fundraiser Saturday, April 23 at Cataract Bowl!! 21 lanes of happy bowlers, both young and old. Together we raised $50,000.00 to help the people here in Niagara Falls who are struggling with homelessness. An enormous thank you to all who participated, all of you who worked hard at raising money, plus to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event over the top successful!!
Thanks to Third Space Cafe for all they do every day in serving the many people at their door every morning!! God has blessed this ministry immensely and this is an indicator that God is doing amazing things here in Niagara Falls. We can’t wait to take the steps to provide more than a band aid, possibly housing plus mental health and addiction care and counselling in the future. Thanks again and continue to pray for good change here in Niagara Falls!!
SHALOM MANOR AND GARDENS ANNUAL MAY SALE!!! May 28 from 10 am to 2 pm.
We are super excited to let you know that we will be holding the Shalom Manor & Gardens Plant & Bake Sale on our front patio. If you would like to donate baked goods or plants, please contact Kristen at volunteercoord@shalommanor.ca, or 905-945-9631 ext. 1115. All proceeds used for the residents. Thank you so much for your support!
Teens, Parents, Youth leaders The Youth Group in Smithville are inviting All Teens to a " Serve Day". We have been unable to go to a "Serve " for the last 2 years because of Covid. So, let's get out for a day! There are many non-profit organizations that are excited to have teens, parents and leaders coming out and seeing how God has been at work throughout our community. When? Saturday May 21st from 8:30 -9:00 pm. Where? We will meet at the "Gleaners" in Smithville What? The day will bring us to Niagara Falls, Welland, Dunnville, food and activities are provided throughout the day. Cost? $30.00. Registration date ends: May 14th. Information/registration: Talk to a teen from Smithville, register by emailing tuiningacindy@gmail or phone 289-877-8432 for more info
SoCo Beach Project '22 - Check out the latest. Update and Intro #3, on this summer's project. In this edition, you'll continue meeting the participants. Please take note that we are looking for a minivan to use this summer for the course of the project: May 8 - August 22. If you can assist with this need, please contact Pastor Willemina: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/935820684e69/soco-22-meet-the-participants-part-3?e=b399156341
The National March for Life Week May 7-13: We are all made in the image and likeness of God and are deserving of life from conception to natural death. So please join us for the biggest pro-life demonstration in Canada, the National March for Life in Ottawa on Parliament Hill May 12th @ 12:30 pm. For a full schedule of all events including the Masses for Life, Prayer Services, Youth Summit and Rose Dinner, visit marchforlife.ca.
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JOYFUL GIVING
Please note Will Klein’s new address for mailing your cheques (previously listed in directory updates): 4542 Green Meadow Blvd., Beamsville L3J 0B2
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Buget and for: Beginnings
UPCOMING OFFERING:. May 15th A.M. – Smithville Christian High School is providing an authentically Christian education to teens from all over central Niagara. Smithville Christian High graduates are serving God and bringing shalom all over the world. Your gift will be used to keep tuition in check so that many families can have access to the exciting programs that enable our students to thrive. Thank-you for your part in keeping Christian education affordable at all levels.
Shalom’s Extend the Blessing Campaign: How many of our Elderly will be assisted by Shalom Hamilton? In addition to Shalom Grimsby, approximately 260 individuals of the Reformed Dutch-Canadian community will receive care. Approval has been granted for 128 long term care beds with plans for 72 assisted living units and 56 memory care units. Will you prayerfully consider partnering with Shalom to help us care for more of 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.
Let’s Join World Renew in Celebrating Moms of Hope - A Mom of Hope is a woman who knows she is blessed by God with skills and resources to support her family. She looks to the future trusting in God’s love and abundance. Today, your gift to World Renew’s Free A Family® program will help equip mothers in vulnerable communities around the world to overcome trauma, multiply their income, and gain access to education and training so they can become Moms of Hope. Please share Christ’s hope. To donate, call 1-888-WRLD-RNW or go online to: worldrenew.ca/momsofhope
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
A Third SoCo (South Coast Beach Project) Team 2022 Introduction, a May World Renew Video update, and an ICS May Newsletter are new this week.
Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Faith Practice Reflection - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Prayer: Read Psalm 145 and ponder or discuss the following questions.Of the four components of the ACTS model for prayer (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication), adoration seems to be the part of prayer that is difficult for many people in the Reformed tradition. Is that true for you? If so, why do you think that is? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Survey on Faith Formation in the Home - Faith Formation Ministries is partnering with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) on a study about how faith is being formed in homes across Canada. Their research will help our denominational ministries better serve families and churches to meet the discipleship needs and opportunities of children and youth. The survey is open through June 7, 2022. If you are a parent with children under 18 living at home, please consider participating in the EFC's parent survey: https://www.research.net/r/89XWFTB
Believe: Jesus and the Disciples - Studying Jesus’ first appearance to his disciples and later his appearance to Thomas offers us encouragement for our faith even when believing in Jesus isn’t easy. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study John 20:19-31 to learn why belief in Jesus is a lifestyle, not a one time event, and why Jesus’ promises to his disciples give us hope yet today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
God is Our Protector - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Psalm 121 tells how God is our ultimate protector. The psalmist reminds us that “He will not let your foot slip” (v. 3) and that God “is your shade at your right hand” (v. 5). This means that if we reach for help, God will be there. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
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
Redeemer is hiring a sessional professor of chemistry, a research officer and an institutional research and data analyst. Learn more about these positions and others at redeemer.ca/jobs
Family Outreach Ontario invites you to a special event on Thursday, June 2, at Blessings Christian Church. Our very own Executive Director, John Kowtecky, will present an overview of substance use disorder, including what recovery looks like, for both afflicted individuals as well as their loved ones. John has struggled with alcoholism himself and has now enjoyed over 20 years of sobriety. Following his talk, there will be a Q & A to ask all the questions you’ve never been able to related to addiction. Another guest, Mr. H., will then also share about his drug addiction and recovery. Please plan to attend and tell others about it. It will be an evening you will be sure to remember. A collection will be taken to cover our costs. 7 (Doors open) – 9pm.
Hope for Ukraine - Benefit Concert by Libertas Male Choir - Join us at at Redeemer University on THURSDAY MAY 26, 2022, 7:30PM. A portion of ticket sales and a freewill offering at the concert will benefit the charitable organization, Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine. (www.mennonitecentre.ca) We welcome back our director, Martin Mans and guest musician, Hugo van der Meij, both from The Netherlands, as well as Andre Knevel, organist. Online tickets will soon be available at www.tickets.redeemer.ca
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Work - Document Digitization Assistant - This is a Canada Summer Jobs initiative, 35 hours per week for 10-15 weeks, May to August 2022. For info or to apply visit https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/47788
Cairn Christian School has immediate openings for reliable, consistent school bus drivers who love kids in the Beamsville, Grimsby, and/or Smithville areas, either permanent or for short-term or occasional assignments. 'B' Licence training provided if not already held. Please contact Kevin at 519-546-9159 or khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca to inquire.
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.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home & Gardens Assisted Living is hiring!
At the Manor, we have an urgent need for:
• Part time Dietary Aides, working a mix of days & afternoons and there is a steady day line available
• RPNs, both full & part-time lines available
• Accounting Manager, full-time, details on website HERE
Shalom Gardens has an urgent need for:
• Health Care Aides sick leave coverage, including every other weekend, steady lines for:
• Days (7AM-2PM)
• Afternoons (4:30-9:30PM)
• Casual, available to work either of these shifts & occasional coverage for night shifts
At this time proof of vaccination for Covid is required. Please email your resume to hr@shalommanor.ca indicating the position you are interested in.