June 19, 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 Kranenburg will present a message entitled “Steps Backwards in the Right Direction”. He’ll be looking at the book 1 Kings, chapter 19 verses 1-15.
This week we look at the story of Elijah after the victory on mount Carmel. After this amazing display of God's power and presence, Elijah seems to instantly forget what God can do. However, Elijah still makes his way into the presence of God. What does it look like to keep walking towards God even when we (or things around us) seem to be headed in the wrong direction?
Do you need someone to pray for you? Our prayer team is here to pray for you! No request is too small. During this difficult time in our world we would like to remind you of the Prayer Ministry at Mountainview. Please know that we have a Prayer Team ready to pray with and for you. These can be for anyone in your life, family, neighbours, friends, acquaintance, etc...Please send your requests to: prayer@mountainviewcrc.org or phone either one of us: Marg Vermeer or Nancy DeVries.
Camp is looking for old newspapers and recycled water bottles with lids for Art week which is Aug 2nd. Please feel free to drop them off at the kids welcome desk.
It's Summer Mission Circle "Open House" Wednesday mornings (9:30 - 11:30am) at Betsy Witteveen's home (20 Lakeside Dr.). Bring your knitting, crocheting, etc. and join us whenever you can for a morning out. Anyone is welcome. Bring a friend, learn a new skill. For info call 905-945-8092 or 905-719-5612.
New Reads in the Library. We are done our New Indigenous Books List and will now be highlighting our Other New Books: This week’s highlight: “Chasing Shadows” by Lynn Austin
Adult Fiction - For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful WWII historical fiction novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence.
Gail Gorfe, who many of you met when she came to visit our community in February, will be back in Southern Ontario for the summer. Her son Zack has a job lined up in Brantford and will then transition to Mohawk, while her daughter Zoya will hopefully also find a summer job. Gail will be doing support raising and visiting churches and families and they are in need of a car. Both kids also need to practice their driving so Gail is looking to purchase one. If you have a car you are planning to sell, and will consider a low price to support the Gorfe's as they settle in an area, please contact the Deacons, or Karin in the office, or email Gail directly at ggorfe@crcnapartners.org. They will also be needing household items for Zack to take with him to his dorm at Mohawk, the basics, which students generally bring from home. If you can help with that you can also talk to the Deacons. This list of needed supplies is linked here. Please check out Gail’s News update on our Website for more recent details about their family and her ministry.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES…
Heart Health & Dordt University – Here’s a chance for you to learn more about your heart health, and to help raise awareness for others at the same time! Recently, a mutation in the PLN gene encoding for cardiac muscle cell regulation has been discovered to affect individuals with Dutch ancestry. Since it is a genetic condition, the PLN mutation is passed along from generation to generation, and carriers of the mutation may experience a decreased lifespan as well as cardiac heart failure symptoms. A research group at Dordt University is developing a study to raise awareness of this mutation and to help people understand the impacts of the mutation on families. If you are interested in learning more about PLN and its effects, please contact Lucy Borkowski at lcybrkwsk19@dordt.edu and follow the PLN Genetic Mutation Awareness Facebook Page. lcybrkwsk19@dordt.edu
Cairn Christian School is looking for two teachers for next year and is inviting applications. The postings can be found at edvance.ca/job-board. One is a blend of full and part-time for a maternity leave position in Smithville, and the other for a possible full-time position in Stoney Creek.
We are also seeking school bus drivers for a few routes - Fenwick, possibly Vineland, an afternoon run for Stoney Creek/Grimsby to Smithville, and we are always interested in having backup drivers to pick up a run when a driver is ill or unable to drive. Cairn will provide training to obtain your bus licence. The process normally takes 3 months, so if you are interested, don't delay! (or prod someone who you think would be excellent). Contact Kevin Huinink at khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca or 519-546-9159 for more information.
Cairn Christian School is thankful to God for His work in our students' lives, and looking forward to celebrating our graduates and the ways they have loved, learned, and led together in God's world! Our Stoney Creek grade eight class will graduate on Wednesday, June 22 at 8:00 pm at Fruitland CRC, and our Smithville grade eight class will graduate on Thursday, June 23 at 8:00 pm at Smithville CRC.
Ableism Training Hosted by CRC-RCA Disability Concerns - Join us online August 11 & 12 (from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT) for our annual training event. We will unpack ableism and consider ways we can help reduce the impact of ableism in churches. This event is open to everyone interested in learning more about this very important topic. We will continue to release more information about this event on our dedicated website: Let’s End #AbleismAtChurch Register at https://bit.ly/ableismatchurch
Conversations about your estate are always difficult. Christian Stewardship Services is hosting open Q&A sessions every week this summer to answer all of your questions on charitable giving and estate planning, Explore the topics and register on our website at: https://csservices.ca/summer-conversations-series/. Each session will have a 10-minute introduction, then an interactive Q&A on any charitable giving and estate planning questions. The last four topics are: Executor and POA choices, Joint Accounts, Estate taxes, and Out of Country issues. These are conversations you do not want to miss! Click the link to register today!
SAVE THE DATE: HURRAY!!!! After 3 years, we are happy to announce that on Monday August 1, 2022, we will once again be hosting the “Fun” raising Golf Tournament at Whiskey Run Golf Course in Port Colborne in support of the Seafarers Ministry of John & Grace Van Huizen. Get your teams of 4 together. Single golfers also welcome. We will arrange a team for you. Questions? Contact John (289-213-0252) or Grace (289-362-6322); john.air2sea@yahoo.
Send Us Your Church Life Photos - Send us your photos of the church at work or at worship! If you attend a CRC church and like taking photos, we'd love to see photos of your church in action: worshiping, engaging with the neighbourhood, gardening...anything that brings church members together. We hope to share these photos on our Facebook page, on the homepage of the CRCNA website, on the Deacons' Offering Calendar, and in other ways that showcase some of the many faces of the CRC. (For that reason, please ensure that you have permission from the people in the photo to share it.) Send your photos to Communications@crcna.org
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JOYFUL GIVING
This Sunday’s Collection is for our Budget and for: Congregational Ministries; Indigenous Ministry
UPCOMING OFFERING: June 26th A.M. – Cairn Christian School: Our schools 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. Thank-you for your part in providing access for all to Christian Education and in supporting our mission.
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.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Shalom Manor & Gardens has published their annual report. ICS has a new Summer 2022 Newsletter, A new SoCo Beach Project update will be available each week over the summer. This week there is a video update.
Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Wonder: Read Luke 5:21-26 and ponder or discuss the following questions. Jesus knew the Pharisees’ thoughts before they said a word. How does it make you feel to know that Jesus knows you that way too? If you were in the crowd that day, what would your first reaction to the healing be? Praise? Skepticism? Awe? Fear? Describe a time when you were “filled with awe.” What prompted that emotion? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
Groundwork: Jonah: Running Away from God - What happens when we try to run away from God? Join Groundwork as we begin our study of Jonah. Together we’ll discuss the resonance of Jonah 1 for our lives today and find assurance in God’s persistent and relentless love for his people. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Tabitha: Community Builder - Check out the new kids’ devotion at https://kidscorner.net/. The Bible is filled with ordinary people who listened to God’s calling. One struck down a giant, others interpreted dreams, one rescued spies, another saved animals from a flood, and still another sewed clothes. 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
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Shalom is Hiring! - Positions include cabin counselors, day camp counselors, maintenance staff and lifeguards. All positions are paid and you must be 16 years old before Dec. 31st, 2022. Visit https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/to apply.
Careers at World Renew: World Renew has an exciting opportunities for you to join us in our work of Living Justice, Loving Mercy and Serving Christ. We are currently seeking an Executive Director, a Finance Manager, and a Communication and Information Assistant in Burlington, ON. See our website for more details about these career opportunities: worldrenew.ca/careers
Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in St. Catharines is looking for a Facilities Manager to provide general cleaning and upkeep to our facility (20 hrs/wk). Jubilee is a busy church community with a preschool tenant that provides its own daily cleaning. For more information, for a copy of the job description, or to submit your cover letter and resume, please contact Alice Klamer at alicecklamer@gmail.com.
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.
Summer Work - Document Digitization Assistant – Resonate is making efforts to go paperless and move to a Google-compatible platform. This job is a Canada Summer Jobs initiative, 35hrs/wk for 10-15 wks, June - August. For more details or to apply, please visit https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/47788
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home & Gardens Assisted Living is hiring! Please email your resume to hr@shalommanor.ca indicating the position you are interested in.
At the Manor, we have an urgent need for:
• Part time Dietary Aide, 4-7:30PM, Schedule of days on website
• RPNs, both full & part-time lines available, casual positions also
• Recreation staff, summer coverage and steady afternoons 4-8PM shift available
Shalom Gardens has an urgent need for:
• Health Care Aide steady line for:
o Afternoons (4:30-9:30PM) Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Week 2: Mon, Sat, Sun (2 week rotation)
o Casual, available to work either of these shifts & occasional coverage for night shifts
We are hiring several summer students for the government funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. Please visit our website for more information. https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/. At this time proof of vaccination for Covid is required.