June 9, 2024 News
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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or anytime throughout the week. Our Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will present the second message in the Daniel series entitled “Celebrities or Saints?”. He will be focusing on the book of Daniel Chapter 3.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faithfulness to God is tested by a difficult command from the king. Will they build up their own image or will they reflect God's image?
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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UPCOMING OFFERING: June 16th A.M. – THRIVE (formerly Congregational Ministries): Nine ministries are joining to equip and encourage our congregations more than ever before. Our new name is Thrive. In coming together, we hope to provide churches with one-stop access to support resources that are fully integrated, and responsive to the changing needs of local congregations. As we make this transition, we continue to support churches in the areas of faith formation, abuse prevention, disability inclusion, racial reconciliation and diversity, pastors and church support, chaplaincy, justice, and worship. Your prayers and continued financial support are critical, whether through Ministry Shares or individual donations. To keep up to date on all of our work, subscribe to the new Thrive monthly email.
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
Banner Writing Contest for Young Adults: Peacemaking - Cash prizes and winners published; enter by June 23. For details visit thebanner.org.
Let’s Answer God’s Call to Welcome Strangers - Most refugees who flee conflict, persecution, or violence in their homelands leave with the heartache and hardship, with fear of the unknown, but also with hope—the hope they will find safety; the hope they will find welcome; and the hope for an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Next week, learn how through your gift in support of the World Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Resettlement Program, you can answer God’s call to welcome strangers and help a refugee family realize their hopes here in Canada. For more information go to: worldrenew.ca/refugees
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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!
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.
SOCO Beach Project Update: This week we reflected on the boundaries & the Christian life. Read about it in this week's newsletter. Don't delay and get your tickets for the SOCO Sup on Saturday, June 22 at Grace United Church in Port Dover - a chance for yummy fish and chips evening out while supporting the SOCO participants. Tickets are $30 (young adults) and $40 (30 + years old). Reserve yours before Friday, June 14 at info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-june-6-6228722
Hearts Exchanged - Hearts Exchanged is all about going beyond the headlines into deep work that wrestles with how our churches can become places of belonging and embrace God’s call to reconciliation with Indigenous neighbours. Virtual and in-person cohorts will take place this fall and now is a great time to learn more and sign up at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Reconciliation through Recipes - Looking for a prize-winning chili recipe? How about bannock bread inspired by Indigenous traditions? The CRC’s Indigenous Ministries are offering a collection of recipes to anyone who gives a gift of any size in support of their important justice and reconciliation work. Visit bit.ly/NIPD2024 to find out more.
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.
We welcome you to join us in worship at the first Soul Food Conference on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21 at Redeemer University. Erin Davis will be attending as a Speaker and Matt Papa (along with E.B and Shane Cole) as Musicians. The Friday night will be geared towards young adults, and the Saturday night will be for those of all ages! Soul Food’s mission is to equip and empower men and women toward a life-long faith in Jesus Christ. Go to www.soulfoodconference.com to book your tickets today! Follow us on instagram and facebook for updates! Visit: www.soulfoodconference.com to purchase tickets OR sponsor the event. Purchase for either Friday or Saturday night (or both).
Grand Rapids Office Open House - As the CRC prepares to move out of the denominational office building at the corner of Kalamazoo Ave. and 28th Street in Grand Rapids, we invite you to join us for a time of thanksgiving and worship. See how God has used this space for over 65 years, and join us in praising him for all that has taken place. All are welcome. Join us at 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, for an open house 5:00 pm through 7:00 pm, with a service of thanksgiving at 6:00 pm.
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: How to Live in Christ - Keeping laws and customs won’t benefit our salvation at all, but that doesn’t mean our actions don’t matter. Join Groundwork as we study Galatians 5-6 to examine Paul’s description of how we should live in Christ. Together we’ll discuss the Fruits of the Spirit and what grateful Christian living looks like as we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Praying Together - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. When we pray together, we get to have a conversation not just with the people around us but with God, too. We get to hear and be sad about people's struggles. We get to celebrate with our happy friends. It’s what makes us like a family. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Summertime Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - William Brown, author of Sacred Sense: Discovering the Wonder of God’s Word and World, observed, “Wonder and wisdom fit hand in glove. Without a sense of wonder, faith and practice become routine, lukewarm, trivial.” 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
The New Again Second Use Store in Beamsville is in URGENT NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. We are looking for individuals willing to help on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ideal volunteers would be able to help with testing electronics, fixing bikes and heavy lifting. We are also looking for volunteers to help out as cashiers on Thursdays and Fridays. New Again is a not-for-profit that supports the reduction of tuition at the Cairn Christian Schools. If you have a desire to help us out please contact Sandra Heerema at 905-923-3680.
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 hiring in the following departments:
Niagara Christian Gleaners is an amazing, volunteer-based ministry. We’d like you to consider getting involved and to come and join our army of volunteers. The opportunities abound and every volunteer makes a difference as we prepare nutritious dehydrated food aid for those who are in need - all across the globe. We operate a modern food plant located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula. To learn more please visit our website: www.niagaragleaners.org.
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.