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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Pastor Erick will present a message entitled, “Up and Down.” He will be focusing on the book of Isaiah, chapter 6.
We celebrate the Ascension of Jesus by looking at an Old Testament vision of the heavenly throne room. This glorious vision has a very earthly and practical message about how the reign of God moves forward.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: May 19th A.M. – Cairn Christian School: Our Cairn Christian School sites in Smithville and Stoney Creek work to inspire Grade K-8 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 support and prayers.
Celebrate Women of Hope with World Renew - A Woman of Hope blesses her family and community with her resilience, strength, and faith. But in too many communities where World Renew works, women are denied opportunities that allow them to live up to their full potential. Your gift to World Renew’s Maternal and Child Health Program helps equip new mothers and pregnant women with the training and support they need to protect the health of their families. And healthy families help build thriving communities. Help share Christ’s hope with a vulnerable mother, her family, and her community! To donate, call 1-888-WRLD-RNW or go online to: worldrenew.ca/womenofhope
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.
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 now at: TheBanner.org/Give
NewGround - Last Sunday (May 5) was designated as NewGround Sunday by Diaconal Ministries Canada. For almost 50 years, NewGround has helped churches across Canada love their communities by getting them connected to local ministries: youth centres, children’s camps and after-school programs, counseling agencies, community dinners, and more! Your gifts will help even more churches bless their communities in Jesus’ name. Will you make a one-time donation or become a monthly partner so we can help more churches join God where he is already at work? Donate at diaconalministries.com/donate-now/ or via e-transfer to dmc@crcna.org, or mail in your cheque to: "Diaconal Ministries Canada, P.O. Box 5070, STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8, ATTENTION: NEWGROUND". Every dolla r raised will help make a difference in the life of someone who needs the love of Jesus!
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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!
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.
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.
The participants have arrived! Learn about what happens the first week at SOCO. Save-the-date for the upcoming SOCO Sup on Saturday, June 22 at Grace United Church in Port Dover - a chance for yummy fish and chips while supporting the SOCO participants in fundraising plus a fun evening out. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-may-9-6226313
Smithville Christian High School presents, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, a farcical and absurd comedy in which the main characters pretend to be fictitious personae to escape their burdensome social obligations. Four performances: May 10, 11, 16 & 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card here bit.ly/Being_Earnest or reserved by contacting the school office at office@smithvillechristian.ca or (905) 957-3255.
Join us for our Faith in Action webinar! As a next step to the Food and Faith series, join Justice Mobilizers on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30pm to learn how we can transform our awareness of food justice and climate justice into meaningful calls to action. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basics of advocacy and give you the tools to contact your elected officials to advocate for food security and justice. We will be exploring global and national (U.S and Canada) food justice issues and policies
Please save the date for our May Plant Sale! It will be held on Saturday, May 25th from 9am-1pm here at Shalom! We hope you will consider us for your garden and porch needs this year – Why? Because the proceeds go directly to improving our Resident experience! What a great cause! There will also be a bake sale, raisin buns, and coffee & cake for sale in the café. Our General Store will be open and well-stocked with Dutch goodies and a BBQ Lunch will take place from 11-1pm. We really hope we will see you there!
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 International Students (NIS) Dessert Social May 31 @ 7:30 pm - You are invited to celebrate with us what God is doing in the ministry with International Students at Brock and at Niagara College; this ministry is supported by Classis Niagara. Location: Harbour Fellowship, St Catherines; Theme: Sharing the Story --- Growing the Vision; Hear stories and be inspired by what God is doing while enjoying delicious desserts. Take the opportunity to step into and support the NIS vision. This free event is for anyone interested in learning about NIS. Register: https://form.church/1iQ9ICYvd8TaAmj695a1
Indwell is turning 50! You’re invited to celebrate and support supportive affordable housing right here in Hamilton. Join us for a special anniversary gala at the Hamilton Convention Centre on Thursday, June 6 for a fun, informative and interactive evening (including a stroll through a life-sizes apartment!) with a delicious meal. Register at Indwell.ca/events (or call 905-529-0454 x0) to reserve your place – or invite friends and family to book a table or two. Let’s pack out the Convention Centre!
Redeemer's Summer Campus Visit Day will be held on August 9! Until then, students can schedule a personalized tour of Redeemer's campus and a one-on-one meeting with an Admissions Counsellor. LEARN MORE.
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring an Internship Coordinator, IT Services Manager, Library Technician, and an Athletics Coordinator - Multimedia & Sports Information. Learn about these positions and many others HERE.
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: Spiritual Apathy and Justice in Malachi - Back in their homeland, the Israelites were finally comfortable again and spiritual apathy began to settle in their hearts. Join Groundwork as we study Malachi 1-4 to witness how out-of-sync life can get when we go through the motions of faith without investing our hearts and learn from Malachi’s warnings against spiritual apathy and his encouragement to examine our hearts. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: A Mom's Love: Mother's Day - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net/. Pay attention to your mom’s love for you. Maybe it’s your grandmother, a female family member, or perhaps a teacher. Know that her love for you reflects God’s love for you: always watching and caring for you while you find your place in this world. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC Bible Story Podcasts.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - In Whistling in the Dark, Frederick Buechner writes, “‘Thy kingdom come . . . on earth’ is what we are saying. . . . To speak those words is to invite the tiger out of the cage, to unleash a power that makes atomic power look like a warm breeze.” What are we asking when we pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth? Learn more at crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject
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
Student Position Opening: Accounting Assistant - The Burlington office of the Christian Reformed Church in North America has a seasonal position opening for an Accounting Assistant. This position is full time May - August 2024. Learn more: www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobpostingcsj/40851572?source=searchresults.
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.
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring an Internship Coordinator, IT Services Manager, Library Technician, and an Athletics Coordinator - Multimedia & Sports Information. Learn about these positions and many others HERE.