November 8th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us for Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Guest Pastor Kevin DeRaaf will present a message entitled “Resonating Everywhere”. He will be looking at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
Not only do we see the gospel taking root in this small Christian community in Thessalonika, but it is spreading throughout the region. A resonating sound can be a picture of how the gospel has always moved and continues to move today through our own lives.
Also this morning we welcome our newest missionary Mwikali Wambua, to share about her life and work in Eastern Africa.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
See your Church Email for the link to our Year-End Joyful Giving Updates!
Sunday’s offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: November 15th – Benevolence: Your contribution to Mountainview’s Benevolent Fund provides assistance for those in need in our church family and in our local community. These include basic needs such as food, clothing, housing and schooling. A church and community of our size has many varied needs within it. Please continue to support our ministry of Benevolence.
Thank You for Your World Hunger Sunday Offering! - Thank you for sharing God’s love and abundance through your gifts and prayers on World Hunger Sunday. Your support makes a real difference for global families as they grow enough food, earn stable incomes, and become more food secure for the future. Together, we’re creating a world where there is enough for every table. If you missed last Sunday’s offering, or if you’d like to learn more, visit worldrenew.org/worldhunger.
Dear Friends at Mountview CRC, Thank you for your recent gift to Indwell. Every door we open together is a solution to homelessness. We know that for many this is a new lease of life — a place from which they can begin or continue their journey toward improved health, wellness, and belonging. Your financial support, prayer support, and words of encouragement, reflect the values that guide Indwell: We value the inherent dignity of all people as image bearers of God; We live out our Christian call to love our neighbours as ourselves; Hope is the foundation of all our actions. Thank you to your church for being a part of the Indwell community of support. With gratitude, Jeffrey Neven, CEO
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Sunday, November 8 at 4pm Momentum sings Disney! Come sing your favourite Disney songs with us! This will be a fun and interactive show. We are very excited to see you! Buy your tickets here.
Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor. Campus Visit Days will be held this fall on November 13. Learn more at redeemer.ca/visit.
Travel with Redeemer - Redeemer is excited to begin the Alumni & Friends travel program, and we want to invite you to come with us to the Netherlands from May 21-28, 2027! If you are interested and want to learn more, please email alumni@redeemer.ca.
Not-For-Profit Management Certificate - Increase your skills in not-for-profit program planning, fundraising, partnership-building and more through these fully online courses. Learn more at redeemer.ca/NFP.
Church Leadership Microcredentials - These short, online learning opportunities provide practical administrative and ministry training for pastors, staff, board members and volunteers who desire to serve their churches faithfully and effectively. Learn more at redeemer.ca/CLM.
Read about the latest happenings with SOCO - including the power of partnerships. There's still time to register for the Moving Forward in Faith conference, Nov 13 & 14 (which includes a young adult stream). Looking for a weekend getaway or a cozy space for a small group retreat - check out the SOCO house rental ministry. Read the latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-november-5-8579093
Will Clinic: Planning Today, Caring for Tomorrow: Have you been meaning to prepare a will or review an existing one? Smithville Christian High (SCH) in partnership with the Christian School Foundation, invites you to a Will Clinic on November 17 at 7:00 pm at Smithville Christian High (6488 Townline Rd, Smithville ON L0R 2A0). Explore how thoughtful estate planning can help you care for your loved ones and steward the gifts God has entrusted to you. Whether you are just getting started or revisiting plans made years ago, join us to learn more and ask questions. For more information or to register, please contact SCH's principal, Linda Delean at linda.delean@smithvillechristian.ca.
Great Lakes Christian High School Open House Days - Thursday November 19th at 6:30 pm students are invited to explore the school while parents attend an info session! To Register: Click here
Friday November 27th 8:30 am-1:00 pm Students are welcome to Experience a Day as a Great Lakes Laker! (lunch provided). To Register: Click here
Bethany Christian Reformed Church will hosting Reformed Book Services’ pop-up store at their church 1040 Balfour St. Fenwick, on Thursday November 26 6-9pm, and Friday November 27 from 9am-12pm. We invite you to come out, browse and purchase Christian books for the upcoming Christmas season. If you have any questions please contact Katherine Bokma at 905-714-6257 or katherine.bokma@yahoo.ca. To learn more about Reformed Book Services and/or to view the books we carry visit www.reformedbookservices.com
Hope Canadian Male Choir is excited to present their Christmas concert series ‘Oh Come, All Ye Faithful’ with 4 concerts December 2-5th. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit their website www.hopecanadianmalechoir.com. Email hopecanchoir@gmail.com or call/text 226 338 5459
The Awake to Praise Choir Christmas concerts will take place at the Vineland Free Reformed Church on Friday, December 4, at 8pm, and Saturday, December 5, at 5pm and 8pm. We respectfully request that no infants or children under the age of 5 attend to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable experience for guests and musicians. All ticket purchasing as well as more information can be found on our website - www.awaketopraisechoir.com
Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers, McNally House Hospice & Local Churches warmly invite you to a Special Christmas Memorial Service for those who have experienced a recent loss. Where? Trinity United Church Grimsby. When? Sunday, Dec. 6th @ 2pm. Please RSVP at www.smithsfh.com or by calling 905-945-2755 to attend the service and register your loved one’s name. To ensure your loved one’s name is included in our program, RSVP deadline is November 29th. We invite you to bring a gift of a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy to the Memorial Service, if you wish. We will then donate the items in memory of your loved ones, on your behalf. We look forward to helping you honour your loved ones as you cherish their memories at this meaningful time of year.
Family Outreach Ontario - Addiction to alcohol and/or drugs; how bad is it? Not that bad? Is “thatbad” a skid row drunk, losing your family, home, job??? “That bad” is irrelevant -- what is relevant is help before it gets “that bad”, for yourself and your loved one. We are available to share our experience, strength and hope. Confidentiality guaranteed. 905-933-3994 or www.familyoutreachontario.com.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under
“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
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: Prayer and Repentance - Most of us feel uncomfortable admitting our shame and our guilt when we make mistakes, but for Christians, it’s an important and valuable part of our faith life. Join our Groundwork conversation as we dig into Luke 11:4, John 1:8-10, Psalm 51, Mark 2:1-7, Daniel 9:4-19, and 1 John 5:13-15 to learn about prayers of repentance and why honest prayers of confession matter. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “When Things Go Wrong” at www.kidscorner.net. Have you ever made a big mistake? Have you ever said mean things to yourself? Sometimes we try our hardest, but things still don’t turn out the way we want. Colossians 3:12 reminds us of how much God loves us. As his children, God calls us to be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. And that’s not just toward other people. It’s also toward ourselves. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - “Wondering questions” are an excellent way to engage kids (and people of all ages!) with Scripture. For example, after you read the creation story, ask open-ended questions like “I wonder what it looked like when God created the stars?” “I wonder what it would be like if there were no predators in our world?” “I wonder what you would feel like if you were the first person in God’s creation?” Take some time to read a favorite Bible passage this week, asking wondering questions to explore the text in a new way. 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
We're Hiring! - A Ministry Consultant - Renewal and Discipleship; A Part-Time Advancement Communications Specialist, and A Part-Time Advancement Administrative Assistant. Learn more and apply at:
Consultant: https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/6613251a-1156-4bf5-9f95-845845908fec;
Specialist: https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/34c80b21-e3ff-442a-b050-42e3cb434c25;
Assistant: https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/3e0af8c1-f3b4-4a8a-991b-a910896d93a6
Faithful Service: Join Our Team - Are you looking for a career that serves others with heart and purpose? We invite you to join our growing team at Faithstone Manor & Gardens in Hamilton. As we prepare for the exciting opening of Faithstone Manor & Gardens in mid-2027, we will be rolling out many new job opportunities over the coming months. Visit our careers website page https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/
Niagara Christian Gleaners is an amazing, volunteer based ministry. We would 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.
Indwell is Hiring for a number of positions: Visit this link for more details and to apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/indwell/CANDIDATEPORTAL
Wellingstone Christian Home (Hamilton) is searching for an Administrator/Property Manager to fill an upcoming vacancy due to a maternity leave. The start date is January 4, 2027 for 32 hrs/wk 4-5 days/wk with flexibility in daytime hours. A detailed job description, along with information about Wellingstone Christian Home, may be found at this website https://wellingstone.ca/. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application along with their resume to employment@wellingstone.ca.
Work at Redeemer – Redeemer is hiring a Women's Soccer Technical Development Coach, Administrative Coordinator and Instructional Designer. Learn more about these positions and others at redeemer.ca/careers.