November 15th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us for Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa will complete the “Deep Hope” series with a message “Deep Hope for Good News”. He will be looking at the book of Luke, chapter 15, verses 11-32.
Jesus is good news for everyone. Some of us need to hear that we are loved even though we have made a mess. Others need to know that we are loved even though we think we have earned it. God is gracious to us all as we need it. This is our deepest hope
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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Please return Trick or Canning Lawn Signs and wires. Some have not make their way back to church yet. Thank you!!
JOYFUL GIVING
See your Church Email for the link to our Year-End Joyful Giving Updates!
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November 22nd – Act 5: Our Gap Year Program is an 8-month journey of community living, adventure, learning, and service, where deep friendships and faith grow as young adults explore their calling and future. We also have a residency program which invites young adults to live in community while studying or working. Act 5 equips young people to live faithfully where they are. We exist to facilitate Christian discipleship by forming young adults into engaged followers of Jesus. We prepare them for life’s next steps—further education, the workplace, church communities or elsewhere. Find out more on our webpage: actfive.ca/the-front/porch/#engagement. Your support assists us in our mission and conveys your interest and care for the faith and life of young adults in our communities.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Fall Music Showcase - Join us on November 18 from 7 to 8:30 pm for an evening of live music featuring a variety of musical styles and performances by current Redeemer students and faculty. Presented once each term, this free event is open to everyone. Following the performance, there will be refreshments and conversation in the Art Gallery.
Visit Redeemer - Our Future Student Open House will take place on November 22. Learn more at redeemer.ca/visit.
Christmas Concert - Join us on December 4 at 7 pm for Redeemer's annual Christmas concert. Performed by the Redeemer Concert Choir, Echoes of the Ancient: Sacred Texts in Modern Light, bridges past and present, illuminating timeless scripture through contemporary choral arrangements and moving seasonal works. Tickets will be available soon at the Redeemer Box Office.
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.
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.
Young Adults' Perspective on Christian Mission - Are you 15-35 years old? We'd love to hear what you think! Resonate Global Mission, in collaboration with a team of students from Redeemer University, is seeking your input on young adult engagement in mission. Your responses to a short survey will help the students develop a report and recommendations for how Resonate Global Mission can better engage, equip, and support young adults in serving in mission, both locally and globally. The Redeemer University Capstone team would appreciate receiving your responses by Wednesday, November 18. https://forms.gle/XcUqL18cre6LwFab6
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
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Launch - You are invited to join World Renew for the launch of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This global virtual gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 AM EST. World Renew’s 2026 theme, “Courageous Faith! Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, and End Impunity" calls us to stand with others around the world working to end gender-based violence. Through prayer, Scripture, stories from around the world, and practical actions, we will explore how courageous faith can help us build communities where all people can flourish in dignity. Please register to attend this event: worldrenew.net/events
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
"Longing for Living Water" led by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat will explore stories of water in the biblical story: streams, rivers, and wells, places of nourishment, romance, control and hope. This four-week course will be offered on Monday evenings from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21, 2026, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST via Zoom. Pay what you can. To learn more and to register, visit www.bibleremixed.ca
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.
Join us December 10 at Maranatha FRC & December 12 at Jordan HRC for an evening of beautiful music as Coram Deo Choir presents “The Word Made Flesh,” inspired by John 1:14. Through music and song, we will celebrate the wonder of Christmas and the incredible gift of God coming to dwell among us in the person of Jesus Christ. We would love for you to join us! Tickets are available online at https://www.coramdeochoir.ca/tickets We hope to see you there!
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
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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 Human Need - Jesus teaches and invites us to pray about our needs, to ask God for healing, protection, or provision. But what happens when an answer doesn’t come? Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Matthew 6:5-8; Matthew 7:7-12; Mark 11:22-25; 2 Kings 19:14-16, 19; and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 to explore what Scripture teaches about praying for our human needs and why we can approach God with honesty, confidence, and trust. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “What Does It Mean To Be Holy?” at www.kidscorner.net. This week, we talk about how holiness is God’s amazing gift to help us shine God’s light wherever we go. We don’t have to be perfect to be holy. We just have to keep trying, loving, and trusting God. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The Faith5 framework is a simple five-step faith formation practice that your family or household can do together. First, share your highs and lows of the day. Then read a Bible verse or story together. Talk about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows, pray for one another's highs and lows, and bless one another. Try this practice with your family, spouse, or roommates this week. Check out Faith5.org for more. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
World Renew Kenya Discovery Tour - Explore the heart of Kenya through an unforgettable journey to engage with both culture and creation from February 26 - March 8, 2027. Connect with World Renew partners working alongside local communities, hear stories of resilience and hope, and experience the beauty of Africa’s wildlife through a safari adventure. Learn more and register online: bit.ly/kenya2027info
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, and sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. Questions? Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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
Cairn Christian School’s Smithville campus is seeking a principal to begin August 1, 2027, following the retirement of Mrs. Koornneef. We are seeking a leader who brings vision, experience, and a strong commitment to Christian education and service to our school community. We encourage those who are interested in this opportunity to explore the posting under News at www.cairnchristianschool.ca. We also invite you to join us in prayer throughout the search process, asking God to guide the search and prepare the person He is calling to serve in this role. The next prayer meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 17th from 8:30-9:00 am at Cairn in Smithville, we welcome any who wish to join us at that time.
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:
Ministry Consultant – Renewal & Discipleship (Thrive): https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/6613251a-1156-4bf5-9f95-845845908fec;
Ministry Consultant – Crossroads Discernment: https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/c6650188-dc98-48c3-8c75-f161bae8120e
Part-Time Admin Assistant (ReFrame): https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/postings/3e0af8c1-f3b4-4a8a-991b-a910896d93a6
Operations Manager – Church Planting (Resonate): https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/eacead5c-d8fa-4256-b345-b9bd13ce13d6
EduDeo Ministries: We’re Hiring a Marketing & Events Coordinator - EduDeo Ministries is looking for a creative, organized, and resourceful Marketing & Events Coordinator to join our team for a 12-month maternity leave contract. Working closely with the Marketing team, you will support EduDeo’s event coordination, digital marketing, and communications efforts. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing EduDeo-hosted events, managing the website and social media, creating digital stories, and coordinating design and print materials. Your work will help engage donors, strengthen relationships, and advance EduDeo's mission. Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for more information. Applications are due on November 30, 2026.
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/
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.