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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Intern Pastor Brady DeBoer shares the message, “The Test of Trust” based on a passage from the book of Genesis chapter 22 verses 1-14.
Pastor Brady takes us on a narrative journey through arguably the most difficult test anyone has ever gone through. Will Abraham really have to kill his one and only son?
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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LENTEN GUIDED PRAYER: We are looking forward to the start of Lenten Guided Prayer. Everyone can access the information and instruction material on the PRAYER tab on the Mountainview website. On the home page click on PRAYER, and the documents will be found there along with the Devotion.
1. Outline/Schedule (Sunday groups have a separate schedule. A copy will be given to them).
2. Prayer Journey and Meditative prayer
3. Guide for Praying Scripture
4. Journaling
5. Open Ended Questions
6. Weekly Devotions (posted each week)
If you wish to participate and are not able to access our web page please contact Karin in the office. She can copy a Lenten Prayer Package for you.
We use the open-ended questions to help the group share their prayer experience, and to encourage them to listen to God. Each week another new Devotion will be uploaded on Tuesdays to the website. There are 6 weeks of Lent and 6 devotions on FOUNDATION, REBELLION, CORNERSTONE, SOFT HEARTS, LIVING STONES, and REJECTION, with an Easter Sunday message recapping the weekly themes.
Celebrating 10 Years of Kids@Mountainview Camp!
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JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: February 16th A.M. – Re Frame Ministries (formerly BTGMI): is the cross-cultural media ministry of the CRCNA. It proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ through indigenous teams in people’s “heart languages” using the web, radio, television, phone, print, and other media. It opens doors for salvation and discipleship, broadcasting the gospel in otherwise closed regions. BTGMI aired its first radio program in 1939. Today, we are reaching people in almost 200 countries and 10 major languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Help Share Christ’s Hope with Families in Food Crisis - For most of us in Canada, hunger is a momentary discomfort, but for 783 million people around the world, hunger is a constant companion for days, weeks, and even months. February 23 is Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday; join World Renew to learn how through your gifts you can help share Christ’s hope with our global neighbours in food crisis. Your gifts will be matched up to 4X by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. For more information go to: worldrenew.ca/food
Thank you, congregation, for your support through offerings or denominational ministry shares, part of which blesses Reframe Ministries. We are the media gospel ministry of the CRC and we reach out daily to many thousands of Christians and seekers around the world with devotions, bible study and spiritual growth materials. From devotions in Canada to radio in Latin America, from call-in programs in Russia and Ukraine to church planting in west Africa, we work in the ten largest major languages to share the gospel and build God’s church globally. Thank you for your support and for your prayers of this work, and for letting us be a partner with your church in sharing the Gospel to the world! Visit our website for some great stories of the Holy Spirit at work: www.reframeministries.org
A Unique Mission Trip for Teenagers - Join a group of teenagers from multiple countries on a trip across three Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala) to learn more about these countries' histories and learn how local ministry leaders are working to meet the needs of communities in difficult realities. This is a great opportunity to grow in your faith and understanding of mission! Learn more and apply online at www.resonateglobalmission.org/encounter
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a co-worker in God’s service and impact a global community? EduDeo Ministries is seeking 8 -10 people of all skill levels to join a Co-Impact Construction Team to Belize. This team will work alongside local contractors on a school construction project while engaging with students and building meaningful relationships with the team and the local community! Deadline to join is Friday, February 21st. Contact Jen Lewis at 905.387.9927 jlewis@edudeo.com, or visit https://edudeo.com/coimpact.
2025 Guatemala Christian Leaders Tour - Are you a current or emerging leader in your church? Join World Renew in Guatemala from May 3-11, 2025 for a transformative experience exploring poverty, justice, and faith in action. Visit impactful community programs focused on education, agriculture, livelihoods, and more. Gain powerful insights into anti-racism from Indigenous women and discover how to apply those lessons to ministry in Canada. Step into this unique opportunity to deepen your leadership, broaden your global perspective, and be inspired for ministry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/guatemala2025info
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - October 13-24, 2025: Travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (4 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
SOCO Beach Project: If you are a young adult between 18 - 29, consider this summer opportunity (May - August) to deepen your faith and live in intentional Christian community, all while having a summer job in beautiful Port Dover. Spots still available for 2025. Check out this week's newsletter to read how God is using the SOCO house year round to support young adult ministries. Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-january-30-8567308
Mercy & Justice Webinars - February - Gain Christian spiritual insight and practical understanding on timely and complex issues to do with the church's calling to practice mercy and justice. Feb 4: Changing Immigration Law & Refugee Support w/ Dena Nicolai; Feb 11: Disability without Poverty, w/ Rachel Vroege and Amanda Lockitch; Feb. 18: Positive Care & Grace in Dementia, w/ Steve Berkenpas; Feb 25: Reflecting on MAID, w/ Caroline Short. Info & Registration: crc1life.ca/2024/12/spotlight-on-mercy-justice-an-online-webinar-series/
Justice: An Everyday Spiritual Journey - Thrive, in partnership with the CRC Centre for Public Dialogue, World Renew, and Diaconal Ministries Canada, is excited to present its latest workshop—offered online and in person— to help you to explore how the Bible talks about peace, justice, and faithful action. This workshop is designed for people who are new to biblical justice conversations, and also for those who have spent years putting it into practice—there’s something for everyone to learn!
Watoto Children's Choir Performance - Join us on February 12 for a performance by the Ugandan Watoto Children's Choir as they sing, dance and share stories of restoration and hope!
Church Leadership Microcredentials - Be equipped to serve your church through short, online learning opportunities on administration, human resources and congregational care. Learn more at redeemer.ca/church-leadership.
Not-For-Profit Management Certificate - Increase your skills in not-for-profit program planning, fundraising, partnership-building and more through these fully online courses. Learn more at redeemer.ca/nfp.
Valentines Dinner Church Fundraiser on February 14th @ 6pm at Beacon Christian School: Come be part of an unforgettable evening featuring a formal meal, an inspiring silent auction, live music, and captivating stories of how God is transforming lives through Dinner Church! Today, Dinner Church is spreading across the Niagara Region, with 8 established Dinner Churches serving diverse communities such as international students, seniors, and unhoused persons. There are literally thousands of people across our region who aren’t ready to step into a traditional church setting but are eager for the chance to share a meal and find connection. We love them and we share the gospel with them over a meal. Our goal is to raise $60,000 to train and equip leaders and to launch new Dinner Church ministries in Niagara and beyond. We cannot do this without you and look forward to it! Tickets: https://www.myvillagechurch.ca/events/dinner-church-valentines-day-fundraiser-dinner-1.
Cultivating Shalom: Faithful Responses to Food and Climate Series - Join a 5 week Virtual Series on Wednesday evenings February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by World Renew in collaboration with Thrive, Climate Witness Project, and Center for Public Dialogue, guest leaders will share their expertise and perspectives about the intersection of our faith to our relationship with creation, the impacts of that relationship to food and climate, and ways to faithfully respond. Register here (https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tgslZOeHTVWysZfPcdk8zg) to receive access to ALL weeks of the series. The hope is that this series will motivate people of faith and faith communities to cultivate a faith-filled and shalom-seeking relationship with creation. Questions? Contact Jodi,jkoeman@worldrenew.net
You are invited to a Valentine Concert organized by the Robert Wood Singers, the Niagara Men’s Chorus and the WOOD KIDS children’s choir. The concert will be held at the Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines on Feb 23 at 2:30pm. Doors open at 2 PM and tickets are available from choir members, at the door or online through Eventbrite. Some of the proceeds will be designated for the Pathstone Mental Health with clinics located throughout Niagara. Seating limited to 600 guests.
Annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference is scheduled or March 1st from 9am-3:30pm at the Waterloo CRC. Sheila Wray Gregoire will be the plenary speaker. Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen and Julia Rathbun, both Safe Church Consultants with the CRCNA, will be leading workshops. The conference is hosted by the Classis Huron Safe Church Team. To register please go to crcna.regfox.com/safe-church-conference-2025. Please register by February 27. Questions? Contact Carel (Safe Church Co-ordinator) at carelgeleynse20@gmail.com.
Looking for hope in these difficult times? Meeting God in the Wilderness, a zoom Lent course by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat will explore how the wild spaces are places of hope for those grappling with fear and despair, as well as the place where the Creator God shapes us into who we are called to be. March 9-April 13; pay what you can. Go to www.bibleremixed.ca for info / to register. We are continually grateful for the many people from across the country (and continent!) that join us for these learning journeys.
You are invited to join us for our annual Fundraising Dinner Weekend: Friday, 21 & Saturday, 22 March at the beautiful West Niagara Agricultural Centre, Grassie. Doors open for the Silent Auction at 5pm and Dinner is at 6pm. A rep from Samaritan’s Purse Canada (a trusted distribution partner) will speak. Seating is limited. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds go towards NCG’s Operating Expenses. Please reserve your seats through our website at http://www.niagaragleaners.org. Donations for our Silent Auction are very appreciated. Please drop them off at the Gleaners any weekday mornings. Questions? Contact us: ncgdinners@gmail.com.
Tickets are now available for the annual combined concert of the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Christian Male Choir Concert which will once again be held at FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton on Sat., April 19 at 7:30pm. The choirs will be accompanied by Ryan Vandenberg (Organ), Andre Knevel (Organ), and Naomi Noorduyn (Piano) and the 16-piece Scott Harrison String/Brass/Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are available at $25 & $35 via the choir’s website (www.hosanna-choir.org) any choir member, or Wendy at 905-628-1211 or at hdenhollander@yahoo.com.
Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress or loneliness? Want to talk to one of our psychotherapists or counsellors? We are here to help ! Please call 905.309.0944. We will be answering the phones Monday - Friday daily between 9am – 4pm. Sessions typically run about an hour. All of our services are free and confidential. Sometimes we all need help!
Has ALCOHOL OR DRUGS taken over your or a loved one’s life? Family Outreach Ontario can help. There are literally thousands of Christian recovering addicts out there… you may be sitting beside one in church next Sunday. Confidentiality guaranteed. Visit our web site for more info at www.familyoutreachontario.com, contact us at 905-933-3994, or e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
ReFrame Ministries Provides Devotions, Podcasts, and Blogs - Start a new Biblical habit with resources from ReFrame Ministries. DEVOTIONS including the Today devotional offer short daily meditations and scripture. Kids Corner includes devotions, especially for children and guardians. PODCASTS help you dig into scripture with Groundwork, explore pop culture and Christianity with Think Christian, or energize your church communications with Church Juice. BLOGS offering spiritual advice for parenting, dating, and more are available in new posts from Family Fire. Learn more about the spiritual habit of praying with ReFrame’s prayer ministry.
Groundwork: A Beautiful Celebration of Love and Intimacy - We do not often hear sermons on Song of Songs. But this biblical book of love poetry helps us understand God’s perspective on love and intimacy. Join Groundwork as we explore Song of Songs 1-2 to discover God’s design for our relationships and a celebration of intimacy, sexuality, and our physical bodies. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: God Created Us - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. We are created in God’s image. What does that mean? How can we think and act like God? How does this change how we look at other people? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Valentine Cards.
Kids in Action Video - Kids in Action host Maya meets Hudson and Cole performing incredible stunts, balancing acts, and juggling…lots of juggling. Check out more YouTube Kids in Action videos at kidscorner.net/kids-in-action. Kids in Action, a web series by Kids Corner, tells stories of amazing kids who are doing God's work right now.
Family Fire - 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.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Cairn Christian School Stoney Creek is looking for a temporary part time ESL instructor for late January until mid February for some visiting Korean students. (1-2 hours per school day.) Please reach out to Bonnie Desjardins if you enjoy working with students who are curious about learning English!
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 community! We take pride in offering the best possible care and making Shalom home for our residents. Become part of the team! We are always accepting resumes for potential future hiring.
Position Opening: NewGround Coordinator - Through its NewGround program, Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC) partners with deacons and churches, offering grants, coaching, and other resources to help them start or grow a local community ministry. Overall, its mission is to help churches build strong connections with their local communities, offering practical and spiritual support to the marginalized and under-served populations. We are currently seeking a part-time NewGround Coordinator (18 hrs/week) who will provide ongoing development and administration for this vital program. To read the full job description, visit DMC's website now: www.diaconalministries.com/our-team/careers-opportunities
EduDeo Ministries is Hiring! - Do you thrive on building strategic and healthy relationships that inspire global, Christ-centred impact? Are you passionate about aligning programs with a shared mission, vision, and values? Do you enjoy working with partners to develop initiatives that advance kingdom transformation? If so, join EduDeo's team as the International Partnership Director. Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for info. Applications due February 12, 2025.
Bethel CRC in Dunnville is searching for a part-time Music Director. Requirements: An authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and expression of a Reformed/biblical worldview utilizing a broad range of musical skills in “blended worship”. More info at bethel@dunnvillecrc.ca. Submit application to Pastor Frank Engelage at mc4bethel@dunnvillecrc.ca or bethel@dunnvillecrc.ca
Camp Shalom Summer Staff - This summer at Camp Shalom, our theme is "Paid in Full." We’ll be sharing the message of God’s grace and generosity with 1000+ campers, teaching them how He gave the ultimate gift of Jesus Christ to cover all their debts. We're hiring 45 young adults looking for fun and with an interest in sharing the Gospel, as counselors, lifeguards, kitchen staff, and maintenance staff. All positions are paid and you must be 16 years old before Dec. 31st, 2025, to apply. Visit www.countrysidecamp.com to apply and for info on positions.