April 10th, 2022 News
MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
We are happy to report that masks are now optional in our services and at our activities. As always, the decision to watch online or attend in person is up to you.
Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick continues our lent series “Creating Space for God”. This week’s message “Creation and Wonder” will be looking at the book of Psalms chapter 19, and the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 19 & 20
As we consider Creating Space for God, we are aided by considering creation and space, the earth and the heavens. Our understanding of God can start and be enhanced by looking at his world and marveling at all that is around us.
Spritual Disciplines Resource from Faith Formation Ministries! - Faith Practices is an entry-level introduction to some of the practical “spiritual disciplines” that Christians throughout the centuries have used to draw closer to God. This booklet is a great starting place for individuals or small groups who would like to become more aware of and sensitive to God’s voice in their everyday lives. Included are resources (such as lectio divina passages, journaling prompts, and creative action ideas) for exploring twelve faith practices. Visit crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject to learn more!
CHOIR: "O Sacred head Now Wounded" Come and join us in singing the 4-part harmony of this awesome hymn, for Good Friday worship (which is at 7 PM on April 15). With some added encouragement and push we now have 11 folks in the group. More are definitely welcome (especially basses). REHEARSAL this Sunday, April 10 after worship. Let's meet in the choir room, off the side of the stage. Ruth Ann
Mountainview Book Club: Five Little Indians, a novel by Michelle Good, "chronicles the bonds of friendship between a group of residential school survivors as they help each other to reinvent their lives, and, ultimately, find a way forward". The book club will be discussing this book, the recent winner of Canada Reads, at our next book club meeting on Monday, April 25, at 2:00, at the church. Are you interested in joining that meeting? Do you need a copy of the book? Please call or email Liz Meijer at lizmeijer55@gmail.com.
New Reads in the Library: This weeks highlight: “Stolen Words” by Melanie Florence
This sensitive and warmly illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of the residential school system that separated young Indigenous children from their families. The story recognizes the pain of those whose culture and language were taken from them, how that pain is passed down, and how healing can also be shared.
Attention Counselors, Cadets, and Parents - Save the Date! The All Ontario Camporee will be held this year near Innerkip, Ontario from August 1-6, 2022. To register or find out more information check out the website: www.camporee.ontariocadets.ca Hope to see you all this summer! ~AOC committee
Youth Fundraiser Dinner, Success! Once again the Youth @ Mountainview had the great pleasure of hosting our community for a fundraiser dinner at the end of March. We are pleased to announce we raised $3,500!!! Thank you so much to all those who participated by taking home a delicious meal or enjoying it in person. We look forward to hosting you all again next year!
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
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
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.
Bridge Bowling for Breakfast - A Bowling Fundraising Family/Friends Fun Event.
When: Saturday, April 23; 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 2 teams that raise the most funds!
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JOYFUL GIVING
THIS WEEK : Local Friendship Ministries
UPCOMING OFFERING: April 15th A.M. – Good Friday – World Renew - envisions a world where people experience and extend Christ's compassion and live together in hope as God's community. Compelled by God’s deep passion for justice & mercy, we join communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation. World Renew's worldwide ministry is three-fold: Community Development, Disaster Response & Rehabilitation, and Peace & Justice.
April 17th A.M. – Easter Sunday – Niagara Christian Gleaners is an organization in Smithville that seeks to visibly demonstrate God’s love and grace by working with volunteers to collect, process, and make available surplus agricultural produce; sharing our abundance with those around the world who are in need. Gleaning is a biblical concept in which God instructed farmers to leave a portion of their crops for the poor to gather. Your donations help us to engage locally to impact globally in our ministry of mercy.
The Banner Needs You! - The Banner is the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine. It is delivered free in print and online to every household in the CRC, and their annual donation appeal makes it possible. Please support this journalistic ministry and keep the community conversation going. You can give online now at: : TheBanner.org/Give
Spread the Gospel. Double Your Gift. - Resonate Global Mission is working to help your church spread the gospel in your community. You can help provide hope and transform lives—and double your gift—by giving to our special campaign at www.resonateglobalmission.org/MatchMyGift. amount you give will be matched dollar for dollar!
Thank You from World Renew - Thank you for extending God’s love to our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world who have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, or natural disaster. World Renew is grateful for your support that makes it possible for sponsorship groups to receive the support they need to assist refugee families to rebuild their lives in Canada. If you would like to learn more about how World Renew is answering God’s call for justice and mercy in our world, please visit: worldrenew.ca
Will you join World Renew in answering God’s call to feed the hungry? - World Renew celebrates the compassion of all who, through your prayers and gifts, have extended God’s love to those left vulnerable by the Ukraine conflict. But the world is now facing a hunger emergency. Russia and Ukraine are major suppliers of wheat, barley, corn, sunflower oil, and fertilizers to many countries, from Syria to Bangladesh to Kenya. The conflict has disrupted the supply of these commodities and caused food prices to skyrocket, putting severe strain on families already struggling with food insecurity. Globally, 44 million people are facing famine. World Renew is appealing for you to help support their efforts to end world hunger. Let us answer God’s call to feed the hungry together! Through World Renew’s matching partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank, your gift can be matched up to 4X. To donate, go to: worldrenew.ca/global-food-security
Diaconal Ministries Canada - NewGround - “God creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for us to do - work we had better be doing” (Eph. 2:7-10, MSG). NewGround Sunday is May 1st this year. Perhaps you remember NewGround by its former name: Operation Manna. Over the years, NewGround has helped over 100 churches in Canada love their community - through setting up viable community ministries and working for justice! There are so many churches that don’t have the resources or expertise they need to do this - will you help? Your generous donations to NewGround will help even more churches discover God’s dreams for their local community and how they can join Him. Learn more about this program or DONATE TODAY by visiting Diaconal Ministries Canada’s website: diaconalministries.com/newground.
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
At-home Faith Practices Reflection Tip - Reflection and Discussion Starter—the Practice of Celebrating: Read John 2:1-11 and ponder or discuss the following questions. Can you picture Jesus celebrating and being joyful just as easily as you can picture Jesus preaching and being serious? Why or why not? How might we invite Jesus to be at the center of significant celebrations today? (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)
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.
Free Webinar Event - Join the CRC Office of Race Relations at noon (EDT) on Thursday, April 14, for an engaging panel discussion on “How a Workshop Can Help to Heal Historical Racism.” Together we will learn about how one workshop brought about healing after the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, and how it is helping to heal racial trauma in North America today. Find more info online: crcna.org/Race/Events
Groundwork: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ - Examining the story of Jesus’ crucifixion in each of the four gospels reveals a beautiful tapestry of perspectives. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Matthew 27:45-53, Mark 15:40-41, Luke 23:13-25, and John 19:28-37 to witness the fulfillment of Scripture and remember the significance of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Resurrection People - Check out the new kids’ devotion at https://kidscorner.net/. www.kidscorner.net. Early on a Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene felt very sad; in fact, she felt hopeless. Her teacher and friend had been crucified on Friday, and now, mysteriously, his tomb was empty. Read what happens next. Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.
Get Inspired This Summer - Join us August 4-6 in Tinley Park, near Chicago for Inspire 2022. Be refreshed by three days of speakers, worship, workshops, prayer, and fellowship with CRC members from across the continent. Register now for the early bird rate, and gather five or more from one church to get the group rate! Learn more and register at crcna.org/inspire
Christian Education Week at Cairn Christian School, Smithville (6470 Townline Road) We are celebrating with the following events:
· We will be welcoming our pastors on Tuesday, April 12th, starting at 9:00 a.m.
· Parents and friends, as well as those curious about Christian education, are welcome to see our school in action during our Open House on Tuesday, April 12th from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
· Grandparents/Senior Friends Day is set for Wednesday, April 13th. Seniors are welcome to join us by last name:
o A to K - 9:30 to 10:30; L to T - 11:30 to 12:30; U to Z - 1:30 to 2:30
Questions? Please feel free to call Wendy or Lisa at 905.957.7796.
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
Free CRC Leadership Training Course - Register now to take the new Thriving Essentials virtual training in April at no cost (limit 25 persons). The two, 2-hour-long Zoom sessions on April 18 and 25 can help get all church leaders on the same page concerning the key concepts of Mission, Discipleship, Discernment, and Leadership. Take the class for yourself, then decide if attendance would benefit your core church leadership. Website: crcna.org/Thrive
Join us at Centennial Park Baptist Churchfor a concert presented by Jubilance Choir and Orchestra on Palm Sunday (April 10th) at 6:00 p.m. The Jubilance Choir and Orchestra is a non-profit, missionary organization made up of believers of all ages who share the Gospel through song and testimonies. The choir and orchestra is made up of about 45 members from various churches. A love offering will be taken in support of the choir and Cuban pastors the choir supports.
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
"On the Jesus Train: Bruce Cockburn and a Biblical Imagination is a four-week Eastertide Zoom Course by Brian Walsh, beginning Sunday evening, April 24. Join us as we reflect on the meaning of Easter hope found in Scripture and the music of Bruce Cockburn. For our last class on May 15, Bruce Cockburn will join us as our special guest! Go to www.bibleremixed.ca for more information."
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Alternate Treasurer Position: Classis Niagara is seeking an Alternate Treasurer, who will eventually assume the full duties of Classis Treasurer, by initially working alongside the current treasurer and gradually transiting into that role over the course of the next year or two. Ideally the individual will have some experience with bookkeeping work for a church, charity, or non-profit organization, however this is not a prerequisite. If this is something that interests you, please contact the Stated Clerk (statedclerkniagara@gmail.com) or the Treasurer (treasurer.niagara@gmail.com) for further information.
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.
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. Become a part of this excellent team:
1. We have an urgent need for Resident Care Aides in the Gardens retirement home. Short term sick leave coverage for day (7AM-2PM) and night (11PM-7AM) shifts. You do not need a PSW certificate for this position! May be an opportunity for long term position. Will train.
2. Dietary Aides Manor – Cook position available. Evenings, 4-7:30PM, variety of schedules.
3. Therapeutic Programmers Manor– evening lines available. 4-8PM, 4 shifts each week, including every other weekend.
4. RPNs Manor – full-time, part-time and casual positions available that include mixed day and evening lines and a night line.
5. Life Enrichment Aide Manor, 12-8PM, Week 1: Mon Tues, Sat, Sun, Week 2: Wed, Thus, Fri (2-week rotation).
6. New hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. For more information about these positions or to submit your resume, please contact Lauren at hr@shalommanor.ca.