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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online as Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message “Enter the Rest”, focused on Hebrews chapter 4 verses 1-11
Last week we looked at the fifth commandment for Mother's Day. Now we will consider the fourth commandment, on Sabbath-rest, on this long weekend. Biblical rest is much deeper than not working. Hebrews 4 will help us see this.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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Grimsby Life Centre 2025 Hope Grows Here – The “Hope Grows Here’ campaign is an opportunity to teach our children the value of kind words. Sit down with your child and ask them, what is something you can say to encourage someone that may be going through a hard time? Growing hope looks like helping a neighbour, sharing a laugh, being intentional with our words and making a donation that helps other families in our own communities! Giving is easy – just go to our website grimsbylife.org. Don’t forget to include a word of hope in the message line! Thank you for partnering with us in reaching our neighbours and the surrounding community.
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May 25th A.M. – The Banner - Published by the CRCNA, The Banner magazine shows how the Christian faith in its Reformed expression makes sense for today's world. We believe that Jesus Christ calls us all to gratefully follow him in every area of life. That gives our daily living eternal significance and purpose. Whether we're addressing subjects like parenting, movies, politics, church ministries, or the society we live in, The Banner explores all such issues from the perspective of the good news that in Christ God is reconciling the world to himself. All who believe in Jesus are empowered by God's Spirit to serve as ambassadors of that reconciliation. The Banner is more than a magazine; it’s a ministry that impacts lives and connects us all. Your gift helps provide this important denominational gathering space for every person and family in the CRC. Thank you.
The Annual Banner Appeal is underway! - The 2025 appeal for The Banner, the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine, has started. The Banner is delivered free in print and online, and this annual donation appeal makes it possible. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
World Renew Nicaragua Young Adults Trip - Young adults (18–30), join us in Nicaragua this August 9–17, 2025! Experience God in another culture while developing a perspective on poverty, missions, and community development. Scholarship available via application! Contact Maria Oliveira at moliveira@worldrenew.ca or visit https://lit.ly/nicaragua2025info to learn more and register.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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SOCO Beach Project Update:
Hear about the first week of SOCO 2025, HUGE thanks for the success of the "Light the Way" monthly donor campaign, Invitation to young adults (18 - 29): first SOCO Sunday supper social and campfire on May 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the SOCO property. For more info, contact: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Read all about it in our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-may-15-8569285
St. John's Presbyterian Church in Grimsby will be hosting a May Speaker Series geared towards Seniors in our Community and led by our Seniors Ministry Coordinator, Rev. Maria Lallouet. Each Wednesday in May we will host a special guest speaker on various topics that include, Fraud (Bank Manager and Police), Fire Prevention and Safety, Falls in the home and prevention. This free event is open to the general public. We invite you to join us! Speaker timing: 10:30am-12:00pm in Memory Hall.
Family Outreach Ontario invites you to an information evening Friday, May 23, at Streetlight CanRC, Hamilton (street parking or at Beasley Community Centre on Wilson St). We are excited to have as speakers our Executive Director, John Kowtecky, and Will G., who will give his testimony. A collection will contribute to costs. The event is from 7:30 - 9:00 with presentation followed by Q & A and refreshments. There will be an opportunity to connect with presenter and staff following the presentation. Please plan to attend and tell others about it.
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.
Please join us Saturday May 24, 8 am-12 pm for our annual Shalom Manor & Gardens May Plant Sale! There will be lots of plants, a Bake Sale Table, Dutch goodies, and check out the Café for a cup of coffee, tea, cake & ice cream. All funds raised will go to upgrading resident outdoor spaces! We hope to see you there!
A ‘Securing Your Legacy’ Seminar will take place at Riverside CRC in Wellandport on Monday, May 26 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Did you know that the average age of a widow is just 56? Being prepared can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time. Joanne Schreuders (Van Tuyl), a widow, retired homeschooling mom of ten, a Christian author and speaker, will be sharing personal stories and practical tips on how to prepare for more than 87 decisions your family may face amid grief. You are guaranteed to come away with new insights and helpful information. Open to all ages. No charge, just a free will offering.
Hamilton Leadership Prayer Breakfast - Redeemer is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Hamilton Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Join us on May 27 from 7-8:30am at Carmen’s Event Centre in Hamilton as we cover the city in prayer, knowing Jesus Christ alone is our hope and salvation. Click HERE to register.
You’re Invited: Will Clinic – Lunch & Learn - Tuesday, May 27 (12–2 PM) at the CRC Burlington offices. Join World Renew, Resonate Global Mission, Thrive, Canadian Justice Ministries, ReFrame, and Christian Stewardship Services for a free in-person Will Clinic Lunch & Learn. Learn how to: Plan or update your will, understand tax and distribution impacts, or simplify and maximize charitable giving. Meet local ministry partners, enjoy lunch, and gain faith-informed estate planning guidance. RSVP: www.crcna.org/canada/events. Contact: 905-336-2920 #7044 or 1-888-975-3769
Farewell party for Mrs. Bonnie Desjardins! On Thursday, May 29, from 3 to 5 pm, Cairn Christian School in Stoney Creek is hosting a farewell party for our long serving principal of 29 years! There will be activities for the kids, some refreshments, and most importantly, an opportunity for you to come and wish Bonnie well.
Come and hear an inspirational testimony of hope and healing from author Lainie Hartley, who grew up in the foster care system, overcame huge challenges, and later became a foster and adoptive mom herself. Learn about the ways in which you can support kids in care and advocate for the vulnerable. Vineland Free Reformed Church on Friday, May 30 at 7pm. Free event. All are welcome.
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!
Hearts Exchanged - It's never too early or too late to participate in a Hearts Exchanged cohort. We have cohorts starting at various times of year -- if you're interested in participating in one in your area or online please reach out at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
The Classis Niagara Ministry Leadership Team invites students intending to go into ordained ministry in the CRC to apply for financial support after their undergraduate studies are completed and after they qualify for entry at Calvin Seminary or a comparable institution recognized by Classis. Applicants need to receive endorsement from their home church. Contact Pastor Mike Vandyk (mike.vandyk@gracecrc.ca) for an application form and funding criteria. (Deadline May 31, 2025).
40 Days of Prayer for Synod 2025 - It's not too late! Pray-ers from around the denomination and the world began praying for Synod 2025 on May 4, but new pray-ers are always welcome. With prayers contributed by a wide variety of CRC writers, join us as we seek God's guidance and presence for this year's synod. Learn more and sign up for either daily Scripture and prayers OR a week’s worth of Scripture and prayers that will be emailed to you. crcna.org/synod/prayer
Pre-Synod Prayer Gatherings - Synod 2025 will be held June 13-19 at Redeemer University in Ancaster. In preparation for synod, on Wed., June 11, there will be a Pre-Synod Prayer Gathering at Grace CRC in Ancaster 9am - 5pm to spend time in worship, and intercession all those who will be participating at Synod. Lunch will be provided with registration. From 7-8:30pm, there will also be a Synod prayer service that is open to all. On June 12, 9-11 am, there will be a prayer walk starting on the floor of Synod and then throughout Redeemer's campus. Learn more and register at crcna.org/synod/prayer
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: Everything We Have is from God - Whether we have them or not, money and possessions are an inescapable fact of life. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study passages like Exodus 20:15-17, Deuteronomy 5:19-21, Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Leviticus 25:23-28; Proverbs 22:9, Ephesians 4:28, and Matthew 5:40-42 to cultivate a biblical perspective on our money and the things we own in this life. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Remembering Scripture - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Remembering Scripture” at www.kidscorner.net. When we memorize Bible verses, God’s words stay in our hearts and help us when we need them. Just like practicing something over and over makes it easier to remember, reading and saying Bible verses out loud helps us keep God’s truth with us every day! Check out kidscorner.net, and KC’s Colouring Packet Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Stories are powerful; there’s often no better way to convey deep truth, deep pain, and deep love than through a meaningful story. Sharing faith stories helps us grow in Christ as we remember that our individual stories are situated within God's greater story. This week, explore ways to share faith stories with your community. Ask a friend to share their faith story, share your own faith story with a friend, or share stories as a group during a mealtime. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
CRC Leadership Training - Thriving Essentials is a valuable training course for elders, deacons, church staff, and any volunteer ministry leader. Right now, the CRCNA is offering this training for entire church leadership teams. We’re gauging interest from different regions to determine where we can set up events and send facilitators in the coming months and years. Learn more and register your church now 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
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.