May 15, 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 Erick will present a message entitled “Blessed are those… Who?”. He’ll be looking at the bible passage from 1 Matthew 4:23-5:12.
This passage is the lead up and the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. By asking a lot of questions starting with the word "Who", we can learn a lot about what Jesus was teaching. As it turns out, what he was teaching was central to the theme of the whole sermon and Jesus' whole ministry.
Prayer Walk: has been changed from Saturday May 7th.to Saturday May 14th. 8:30-9:30am.at The PumpHouse on Elizabeth Street in Grimsby. Please contact Jane deVisser for more information pjdevisser@sympatico.ca or 905-563-7671`
New Reads in the Library: This week’s highlight: “Fatty Legs” A True Story by Christy Jordan Fenton & Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton
The beloved true story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs continues to resonate with readers young and old.
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.
Choose Life YOUTH Night: Join us and Lia Mills (speaker in a viral prolife video and now human rights lawyer) at The Barn in Fenwick on Friday, June 3 at 5:00. Pizza supper, outdoor activities, and campfire will also be included! Cost is $5. Email info@chooselife.ca or call (905) 684-7505 to book your spot.
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
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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: Smithville Christian High School
UPCOMING OFFERING: May 22nd A.M. – Resonate Global Mission is continuing their partnership with churches in Canada and the US to plant churches, do campus ministry, train and equip pastors, and develop future leaders. They continue to send missionaries overseas, proclaiming the Gospel, and forging lasting partnerships. In addition to this ongoing work, they are tackling new opportunities for ministry. Here in North America, we need experience in international ministry to help churches effectively reach across cultural barriers and forge partnerships within new communities of faith. In other nations, we need expertise in church planting and campus ministry to help people in every nation discover God’s plan for their church, community, and life. With your prayers and financial support, we will be able to equip all our churches for ministry and join together with what God is already doing around the world.
Shalom’s Extend the Blessing Campaign: Church involvement has been key to the life of Shalom. Shalom’s supporters from over 6 church denominations, representing over 70 churches, of Reformed heritage in the Greater Hamilton & Niagara areas have partnered over the years through gifts of finances and time volunteering. We pray we will continue to receive that support as we expand into Hamilton. 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.
Thank You from World Renew - Thank you for your compassion and generosity. Your gift to World Renew’s Free A Family® program is helping to equip women around the world with the training and tools needed to support their families on the journey towards flourishing. Thank you for supporting Moms of Hope as they support their families. To learn more about the Free A Family program, go to: worldrenew.ca/free-a-family
Dear friends at Mountainview, Thank you so much for your gift to Christian Horizons. We really appreciate your support. At Christian Horizons, our vision is that people who experience disabilites belong to communities where their God given gifts are valued and respected. We can’t do this alone. Thank you for joining us in this incredible work. Your donation has made a difference in the lives of people who choose Christian Horizon’s services. Your gift is a heartfelt expression of generousity and is greatly apppreciated. Ashleigh Gee, Developmental Strategies Manager
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are very grateful for your continued support to the Grimsby Life Centre. Your contributions help us to continue our work to provide Christian counseling to our community and to offer God’s hope to those feeling periods of despair or crisis. We are blessed and encouraged by your faithful support, both in finances and in prayers for this ministry. God bless you! Sincerely, The Team at GLC.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Prayer: Read Psalm 130 and ponder or discuss the following questions. At what times in your life have you felt that you were in “the depths”? Were you able to pray during those times? Why or why not? The psalmist seems to experience despair and hope simultaneously. What role does hope play in our prayers—and in other parts of our faith formation? (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
Follow: Jesus on the Shore - The disciples’ story of meeting Jesus on the shore helps us recognize that Jesus is in the ordinary and that he’s willing to fellowship with us right where we’re at. Join Groundwork as we study John 21 to learn how keeping our focus on the resurrected Jesus and his simple command for us to follow him cultivates our faith. . Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
My Weakness. God's Strength. - Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Is there something you’re so proud of that you love to tell people about it? In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul didn’t boast about some great thing he did, but about his weakness. Some translations of the Bible refer to Paul’s problem as “a thorn in [his] flesh.” Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
Parenting: Navigating Everything – Lead Wisely, Model Vulernability, Shape Faithfully. Let’s look together at how we can best help our kids navigate the world they are growing up in. An evening with Brett UlmanDiscussion Themes: Discipleship, Media, Education, Fianances, Mental Health. Join us on May 19 from 7:30-9:30pm at Cairn Christian School Stoney Creek. Free Admission Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/c501d004-9b02-413b-b591-2e9f33be3160 to register.
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
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.