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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Pastor Erick will present a message asking the question, “Who Am I?.” He will be focusing on the book of Isaiah chapter 49 verses 1-7.
We celebrate Friendship Ministry by picking up on one of their themes: I am a child of God. Using Isaiah 49 we will see the pattern that God calls us and restores us that we might serve others.
We will also draw lots for those to be chosen to serve as Elders & Deacons.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: April 28th A.M. – 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.
Double Your Gift to Support God's Mission - A generous donor will double any amount you give to Resonate's Where Most Needed fund, including through church offerings, through April 30! Visit www.resonateglobalmission.org/double to find out more.
NewGround Sunday - May 5th - God is constantly at work, doing new things and making a way for positive change in unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19). He longs for churches to follow Him into their communities to be a part of their transformation. The NewGround Program of Diaconal Ministries Canada (formerly Operation Manna) helps churches in this journey, connecting them with amazing local ministries that share the love of Christ and lead to the flourishing of all people and places. Find out more on our website today: diaconalministries.com/newground/.
Support The Banner! - By supporting The Banner, the monthly magazine of the Christian Reformed Church, you extend the reach and expand the impact of this journalistic ministry. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
Board Members Needed - Are you eager to contribute time toward making a positive contribution to your local church and classis? Do you have experience in non-profits, budgeting, strategic planning, or governance? Do you have time to volunteer to help your local church and its deacons impact communities with Christ’s love? THEN BECOME A BOARD MEMBER with Diaconal Ministries Canada! Diaconal Ministries has been equipping and supporting deacons in the CRC in Canada for over 20 years. We are currently searching for a Board Member for Classis Niagara and for Classis BC NW. (Our Board includes one representative from each Canadian classis in the Christian Reformed Church.) If you would like to receive more information on this role or if you would like to submit your interest, please contact Ron Vanden Brink, National Director, at rvandenbrink@crcna.org. He'd love to connect with you!
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Your opinion matters! Please complete the World Renew Supporter Survey. - Thank you for walking alongside World Renew to share Christ’s hope with communities facing hunger, poverty, and injustice. World Renew is always seeking out ways to improve, whether in our programming around the world or in our communications with you. To that end, we invite you to complete a donor survey. As a thank you for completing the survey, we’d love to send you a copy of our 60th anniversary book, Your Story is Our Story, about ordinary people following God’s call to do extraordinary things. We welcome your input: worldrenew.ca/survey
2024 Youth & Young Adult Trip to Nicaragua - World Renew extends an invitation to all Canadians age 15-25 to join us in Nicaragua this summer from August 2-11! We are recruiting youth and young adults to experience God in another culture, developing a perspective on poverty, missions and community development. To learn more about this trip and to register, visit https://bit.ly/nicaraguaflyer.
World Renew Tanzania and Kenya Discovery Tour - Join us on an enriching journey to East Africa, travelling to Tanzania and Kenya from June 11-25, 2024, where you will experience a little bit of everything—meet vibrant communities, learn about East African culture, experience a safari, and witness firsthand the power of compassionate action! This is your invitation to be a part of something truly meaningful—a journey of inspiration, hope, and transformation with World Renew. Registration Deadline is May 11th, 2024. For more details on this life-changing tour, please visit: https://bit.ly/2024tourkflyer
The start of SOCO Beach Project 2024 is less than a month away - May 5! Pray for SOCO as we finish our preparations for the arrival of the young adult participants. In this week's newsletter, meet four of them and get excited as to how God's going to impact their lives through this experience. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-april-17-6224233
This summer, a friend of Cairn Christian School is reviving a Korean student summer camp experience. He (Danny Huh) is looking for homestay spaces for these students (13-14 years old) in the Niagara/Hamilton area from August 12 to August 21. This would pay an honorarium of $1000. If you are interested, please see additional details at https://bit.ly/KoreanHomestaySmithville
Family Outreach Ontario invites you to an information evening on Friday, April 26 at Rehoboth United Reformed Church (Ancaster). We are excited to have as guest speaker Rev. Al Bezuyen, pastor of Zion United Reformed Church in Sheffield, who will present “Redemption and Recovery”. Please plan to attend and tell others about it as well. It will be an evening you will be sure to remember. A collection will be taken to cover our costs. 7:00pm: Doors open, Refreshments/Meet & Greet; 7:30 - 9:00pm: Presentation and Q&A period; followed by refreshments and opportunity to discuss.
FAMILY OUTREACH ONTARIO was there for this family and addict. This was his response after accepting he had an issue with alcohol: “I thought I could fix the problem on my own and nobody would know about it. What a mistake that has been. It almost ripped our whole family apart. Thank you so much for your love and care.” Call 905-933-3994, e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com, or visit our web site www.familyoutreachontario.com.
Worship for Justice Concert – Redeemer is sponsoring The Worship for Justice tour featuring Don Moen, Paul Baloche, and Brooke Nichols when it comes to campus for one of four concerts in Southern Ontario on April 27, 2024. Learn More.
May 6 - 7pm - Momentum is back on stage at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre! Momentum Choir will bring you through a journey of how being a part of a community and fitting in can be a difficult process. Purchase your tickets here.
Libertas Male Choir - Concerts at Knox Presbyterian Church (51 Church St E, Elora) Thursday, May 30 at 7.30 pm; Knox Presbyterian Church (59 Riddell St, Woodstock) Friday, May 31 at 7.30 pm; or Mountainview CRC (290 Main St E, Grimsby) Saturday, June 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets: Adult $25, Youth (10-14) $10. Child>10 Free. E transfer: Tjitskevr@outlook.com; Email: rtveld96@gmail.com; Call: 905 522 0001/905 745 5609. Tickets at door: Cash only. Info: www.libertasvoices.com. Director: Martin Mans; Organist: Martin Zonnenberg; Pianist: Joyce Postmus.
Niagara Christian Concerts is pleased to present an evening with Keith and Kristyn Getty. On October 26, at 7:30 pm (Ticket sales open Monday April 8 and will sell quickly), special guests Matt Boswell and Matt Papa will be joining Keith and Kristyn Getty for their first-ever national tour together at First Ontario Concert Hall in Hamilton. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of worship and celebration featuring new songs from the Gettys’ upcoming projects, just-released hymns from Boswell and Papa’s “Our God Will Go Before Us” album, and more as we proclaim the hope of the Gospel together! Need info? Tickets? Visit: https://www.gettymusic.com/falltour2024. Follow NCC at https://www.instagram.com/ncconcerts2023/
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!
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS – Available under “Community Partners” on our Website. Posted as they come in. Paper copies can be requested from the church office.. Browse through the work of local and CRCNA ministries...
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: God's Judgment and Hope in Micah - A contemporary of Isaiah, the prophet Micah is most well-known for the famous verse “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Join Groundwork as we study Micah 1-7 to discuss God’s judgment and hope woven throughout Micah’s prophecies. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Pastor Darrell Delaney Answers Your Questions - Pastor Darrell Delaney, co-host of Groundwork and author of the Today devotions for April 2024, will be answering your questions about how God's word addresses life's practical challenges in a live webinar on May 2, 2024 at 12:30 EDT. Post your question and sign up for the webinar at connect.reframeministries.org/answers
Kids Corner: Earth Day - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. When God created the earth, he made sure to make everything right. After every day of creation, he looked at what he had made and called it good. And then—at the end of creation—God gave it all to us and put us in charge. That is an incredible blessing and a huge task! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Earth Day Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Family traditions create unforgettable memories—and they can form faith! Choose one night of the week (or one day of the month) to be Family Celebration Night. To see how one family does this, check out the video at tinyurl.com/BewleyVideo. Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
Thriving Essentials Overview Webinar - April 30 - Thriving Essentials is a training course for elders, deacons, church staff, and any volunteer ministry leader. This one-hour webinar will give you an overview of what the full 4-hour course involves, including discussions on key concepts of Mission, Discipleship, Discernment, and Leadership. Attend this preview on April 30 (11am EDT) to see if the full course is right for your church. Get more info at crcna.org/essentials
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
Family Ministry Coordinator: Jubilee Fellowship CRC, a vibrant and welcoming community of faith in St. Catharines, Ontario, is seeking a Family Ministry Coordinator (FMC). This person will play a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual formation of our members by overseeing education, curriculum development, volunteer recruitment and training for programs from nursery to adult ages. For a full posting of the position and qualifications see Family Ministries Coordinator. We invite those passionate about ministry to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and vision for family ministry at Jubilee to fmcsearch@jubileefellowship.ca by April 29.
Cairn Christian School is inviting applications for a part-time (20% FTE) office support position in Stoney Creek starting in August 2024. Tasks include: regular reception, daily school communication, internal administration for the school building and staff, and creating and publishing the weekly newsletter.
Our mission is to inspire students to love, learn, and lead together in God's world. We are looking for a candidate who will both embrace and further this mission in a dynamic, fluid environment, bringing the energy and confidence needed to support the staff and student learning community. Questions? Email Bonnie Desjardins: bdesjardins@cairnchristianschool.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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! Visit our website and send your resume or any questions to hr@shalommmanor.ca to see if a career with Shalom is a good fit for you!
Camp Shalom - This summer at Camp Shalom our theme is going to be "Something New" based on Isaiah 43. Campers and staff will learn about how God wants to give them something that they'll never have without Him. If you're interested in learning more about this new thing, and you're excited about sharing that great news with kids and adults who have special needs, then we have a position for you! We're hiring 50 young adults for a variety of positions including counselors, maintenance staff, kitchen staff, lifeguards, and more. For more information or to apply please visit www.countrysidecamp.com/apply.