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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Jolene Veenstra will reflect on the book of 2 Samuel chapter 6 verses 1-8, with a message entitled “Reverence.”
I have questions about reverence. What does it mean? What does reverence mean to you? How do you show it? Scripture tells us to "worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." (Heb12:28) Today we will wonder together, what does this look like?
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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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 15th A.M. – ReFrame Ministries (formerly Back to God Ministries Int’l): 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.
Learn How Your Gift Can Help End Global Hunger – On February 22, Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday, join World Renew to learn how training in conservation agriculture can help a farming family weather the challenges of drought; improving a mother’s understanding of how to properly raise chickens can help her to generate more income; and how a food voucher can deliver hope to survivors of a natural disaster. These are just some of the ways World Renew and the Foodgrains Bank use gifts like yours to help communities journey away from food insecurity. To learn more, including how your gift may be matched up to 4X, visit: worldrenew.ca/food
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! To discover more visit crcna.org/ministryshares.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Cairn Christian School in Smithville is presenting the 'Dare to Dream Jr.' musical stage production. Visit: https://bit.ly/CairnDareToDreamJr2026
Performances will take place on Wednesday February 11 at 11:15am and Thursday February 12 at 7:00pm. Proceeds from Wednesday's performance, known as "Our Dream Performance" will be donated to one or more charities selected by the student body. To purchase tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/CairnDareToDreamJr2026
· Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor, or sign up for one of our upcoming Campus Visit Days on January 30, February 13 or March 18.
· Redeemer University's Concert Choir is going on tour this February—come out to a public performance at a church near you from February 18-20 at Bethel CRC in Listowel, Georgetown CRC and Rehoboth CRC in Bowmanville.
The annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9 AM – 3 pm at Waterloo CRC.
At a time of history when truth is being challenged and when power is being abused, join us for a time of learning and discussion. Our plenary speaker will be Dr. James Watson who will be joined by speakers Cathi Watson, Dr. Stephen Vander Klippe, and Julia Rathbun. For further information and registration go to https://crcna.regfox.com/2026-classis-huron-safe-church-conference. This conference is for all ministry leaders and those interested in making our churches safe places to work, volunteer and worship. For additional information, contact Pastor Carel Geleynse (Classis Huron Safe Church Coordinator) at carelgeleynse20@gmail.com. We would love to see you at the conference!
Choose Life Niagara Annual Dinner: Saturday, March 7, 5:00 p.m. at Club Roma in St. Catharines. Abortion survivor, Lauren Eden, will share her powerful story of discovering the truth of her survival, finding healing, and learning that God's purposes are never thwarted by human plans. Join us for dinner, fellowship and an inspiring guest speaker. Details and tickets ($60, Students $30) available at ChooseLife.ca/Events or call 905-684-7505.
'Pro-life 101' Teen Night: Choose Life Niagara, in partnership with St. Alexander's youth leaders, invites teens to join us for a 'Pro-life 101' evening with Katie Somers on Sunday evening, February 22 from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Alexander Church in Fonthill. We will learn facts and apologetics on abortion, play games, and spend time socializing with other pro-life youth! Please register here (chooselife.ca/events) or email info@chooselife.ca for more info.
You are invited to join us for our annual Fundraising Dinner Weekend. The dates are Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14. It will once again be held at the beautiful West Niagara Agricultural Centre (7402 Mud St W, Grassie). Silent Auction at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. Our guest speaker this year will be a representative from Hope and Healing International - one of our trusted distribution partners. Seating is limited. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds go towards NCG’s Operating Expenses. Reserve seats at www.niagaragleaners.org/events/. Donations for our Silent Auction are appreciated. They can be dropped off at the Gleaners any weekday morning. Questions? Please contact ncgdinners@gmail.com.
Tickets are now available for the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Christian Male Choir concert at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton) on Saturday, April 4 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 $25 & $35, and can be purchased through the choir’s website (www.hosanna-choir.org). Questions? Contact Wendy den Hollander at 905-628-1211 or at hdenhollander@yahoo.com.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
The CRCNA is looking for nominees willing to serve as At-Large members of the Council of Delegates and the Canada Ministry Board. The Council of Delegates acts as the interim governing body of the CRCNA, providing governance and oversight of the denomination’s ministries and activities between our annual Synods. The Canada Ministry Board provides governance and oversight of the work of the Canadian Ministries If you have skills and expertise in board governance and a heart for the CRCNA, or know of someone who does, we invite you to complete this nomination form (https://bit.ly/COD-nominations).
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: What it Means to Forgive and Why it Matters - We’re human in a sin-filled world; brokenness and grievances will happen. God calls us to forgive. Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 12:17-21, and Psalm 13:1-2 to learn how our ability to forgive others grows out of God’s forgiveness, what forgiveness looks like in everyday life, and what to do when it’s not easy. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion, “Kindness: Practice, Practice, Practice,” at www.kidscorner.net. Kindness is something you can get better at by practicing a little every day, just like a sport or a talent. Even small choices—like sharing, helping, or speaking gently—can make a big difference and inspire others to be kind too. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner Valentine’s Day Cards.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As you prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day this week, spend some time learning about Saint Valentine and his ministry to persecuted Christians. Explore why Valentine’s Day was first celebrated, and spend time as a family, with your friends, or on your own, praying for persecuted Christians around the world. If you know missionaries serving in areas where Christians are persecuted, consider making and sending cards to encourage them in their ministry. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
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
Smithville Christian High School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to join our team. This is a 3 day week, part-time role. This position is vital in ensuring the financial health of our school, managing budgets and overseeing accounting processes. Our website has more details about the job opportunity. https://smithvillechristian.ca/smithville-christian-high-school-job-opportunities/
Shalom Manor is entering an exciting season of growth and renewal. With deep gratitude for the decades of compassionate, faith-centered care provided within the Dutch Reformed community, we are prayerfully seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Shalom Manor into its next chapter. This role offers the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation in Grimsby while providing strategic leadership as we expand to a new campus in Hamilton. We are looking for a servant-hearted leader who shares our values and is committed to excellence in long-term care.
Shalom Manor is inviting qualified and experienced leaders to apply for the role of Administrator of our 144 bed long-term care home. Reporting to the CEO, the Administrator will oversee the day-to-day operations of our long-term care home, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness and a positive environment for residents, families, staff and volunteers. This position will be integral to promoting and integrating Christian values into organizational culture and decision-making. If you feel called to lead in a faith-filled organization where faith, compassion and excellence are central, we invite you to apply. The full posting, including how to apply, is available on at this link or visit https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/
We're Hiring! Editor in Chief of The Banner - Please consider joining our staff of professional journalists by applying for the editor-in-chief of The Banner! The application process requires an editorial-length sample of your writing that would resonate with The Banner's audience. The editor-in-chief will be responsible for the content of The Banner, particularly for theological review, denominational relevance, and reader service to fulfill the magazine’s mandate as determined by synod. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Job Opening! Director of ReFrame Ministries - The Director of ReFrame Ministries will provide executive leadership and vision for the agency. This role involves strategically planning and implementing policies and decisions. Additionally, the Director will ensure that all organizational activities comply with established bylaws and frameworks, effectively supporting the mission of ReFrame Ministries, the denominational strategic ministry plan, and the mission of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Job Opening! ReFrame Advancement Director - The ReFrame Advancement Director will give leadership to ReFrame Ministries’ donor relations and communications teams by providing vision, strategic direction, and initiatives to advance the mission of the ministry. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont., or Grand Rapids, Mich. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Position Opening: Safeguarding & Compliance Specialist - This full-time, exempt role is part of the Operations Team and reports to the Director of Safeguarding and Accountability, supporting safeguarding policy implementation and accountability standards across North American programming. The position is open to applicants in the United States or Canada. If you’re passionate about creating safe, transparent, and accountable environments, we invite you to learn more or apply by visiting our careers page. https://world-renew.breezy.hr/