April 30, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or any time throughout the week. This Sunday Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Act, Love, Walk”. He will be looking at the book of Micah, chapter 6, verses 1-8.
We celebrate GEMS ministry by considering their theme: Act, Love, Walk. Micah 6:8 is the conclusion of having stood in the presence of God and wondered how best to respond and live.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: May 7th P.M. – Beginnings is a crisis pregnancy counseling agency. They serve individuals for whom the birth of a child looms as a crisis, regardless of race, religion, or financial resources. Beginning is also a full-service adoption agency licensed to process adoptions. Their trained counselors can help you sort out your situation and options. They provide warm, caring, and personal attention.
Summer Service Trips with World Renew DRS - Looking for ways to serve with your congregation or youth group this summer? Join World Renew DRS to repair homes after natural disasters all across the US and Canada! We have sites available in Washington, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and more! Contact Chris, our Groups Program Manager, at cgibson@worldrenew.net if interested or with questions.
Help End the Injustices that Prevent Women from Flourishing - In two weeks, churches across Canada will celebrate the amazing women in our lives who help our families and communities flourish. Around the world, women and girls are often denied basic rights. Many are not allowed to attend school or pursue employment. Others are subjected to early childhood marriage or to mental or physical abuse. World Renew asks you to join us in supporting vulnerable women by donating gifts to Women of Hope: worldrenew.ca/womenofhope
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.
Dear Friends at Mountainview CRC, There’s no place like home. Every day, we see the positive impact of a permanent supportive home – a safe and welcoming place that people can truly afford on a limited fixed income. For people who have been on the street, institutionalized, couch-surfing and moving in and out of shelters, this is such a gift! As Lori says, “Since being at Indwell, I know what home is. I have a new way of life – one I can be proud of. I have friends and lots of good people [around me] making good choices.”
With your support, Indwell is able to help tenants' problem-solve, monitor their health, assist them in accessing external health and social service supports, encourage social activities, and connect them with volunteer opportunities. In our programs with enhanced levels of support, tenants also receive mental health and nursing supports, addiction counselling, and nutritious meals on a cost recovery basis. Thank you to your congregation for supporting opportunities for life transformation, nurturing hope that supports a person’s journey towards health and belonging, and being a part of our community of care! Visit us at indwell.ca
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
We have made it to Spring and it’s a wonderful experience to see green after a rather dark winter! We have a few upcoming events and updates I wanted to highlight (a few related to Lent) that may be of interest:
Hosting the Kuyper Conference May 9-11: https://www.redeemer.ca/events/kuyper-conference-2023/
The latest edition of Resound is Live here: https://www.redeemer.ca/resound/redeeming-the-body/
Redeemer is hiring! Learn about available positions at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
It's less than four weeks to the Spring Friendship Festival on May 13 @ Clearview Church! (10:00am to 2:00pm). The festival is for everyone! We looking forward to meeting all our new and returning friends and guests. TO REGISTER... Email Marlene at marlene.nirula@gmail.com and list the names of everyone attending. Sign up now for a day of faith, fun and friendship!
Golf with us! The Ontario Christian Gleaners will be hosting its first ever Gleaners Golf Tournament. Friday June 9 beginning at noon. The cost for the day is $150 / golfer and includes a bagged snack, 18 holes of golf with cart and chicken buffet dinner. Location: Brookfield Golf Club, 3700 Beaverdale Rd, Cambridge. To register yourself or book a foursome contact us at 519-624-8245 or register online at https://www.ontariogleaners.org/golf-tournament-fundraiser.html. Registration closes May 19th
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Shalom Manor and Gardens is currently looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of ways, such as helping at Meal Times, helping in the recreation department, and visiting and forming connections with residents one on one. If you are looking to spend your time in a meaningful way and make a difference in the lives of others, then this opportunity is for you. If you are interested in joining our Shalom family as a volunteer, please email Kristen at volunteercoord@shalommanor.ca or call at 905-945-9631 extension 1115.
Grimsby Life Centre Ministries… Angry? Depressed? Anxious? Struggling in your marriage? Worried about your child? Sometimes we all need a little help. Grimsby Life Centre is here to walk alongside you. We will help you navigate life and provide tools to create lasting change. If you or any of your family members are struggling, please give us a call at 905.309.0944. We are here to help!
SOCO SOCO Beach Project Update: Blessing upon blessing - the best way to describe the SOCO renovation journe! Take a peek at this week's newsletter to find out what's been happening. Still opportunity to check out the Housewarming registry and join in the SOCO Get-away Giveaway. Go to www.myregistry.com & look up: SOCO Housewarming. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/34ff4a7ceda6/soco-update-april-20-23
Libertas Male Choir & Urker Mans Formatie in Concerts - Join the Libertas Male Choir and Urker Mans Formatie for their Canada Concert Tour in June! Concerts are scheduled for Grimsby (June 14 @ 7.30 PM - Mountainview Christian Reformed Church), Elora (June 15@ 7.30 PM - Urker Mans Formatie only - Knox Presbyterian Church), Hamilton (June 16 @ 7.30 PM - Central Presbyterian Church), Stratford (June 17 @ 1.30 PM - Urker Mans Formatie only - Copperlight (former Knox Presbyterian Church)), and Woodstock (June 17 @ 7.30 PM - Knox Presbyterian Church). Reserve your tickets at https://www.libertasvoices.com/ or call 905 522 0001 or 905 745 5609.
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LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Groundwork: Believe: Jesus and the Disciples - Studying Jesus’ first appearance to his disciples and later his appearance to Thomas offers us encouragement for our faith even when believing in Jesus isn’t easy. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study John 20:19-31 to learn why belief in Jesus is a lifestyle, not a one time event, and why Jesus’ promises to his disciples give us hope yet today. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Never Alone, God's Promise To Us -Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at kidscorner.net. Do you ever feel alone, even in a group of people? You may feel lonely, but God promised that he is with us. He promised to make us strong and be with us (Isaiah 41:10). He is a promise-keeper! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Woman at the Well".
"Confessional Status"?: A Church Polity Discussion On May 4, 7:30 PM, Meadowlands Fellowship CRC in Ancaster will be hosting Emeritus Professor of Church Polity, Dr. Henry DeMoor who will be addressing the recent synodical decision regarding confessional status and its relation to same-sex marriage in the church. Introductory remarks will be as brief as possible so that we have more time for Q&A. These remarks will try to place issues we are dealing with regarding same-sex marriage in a broader perspective – first, with respect to the unity of the church of Christ and, second, with respect to the history of these issues in the history of the CRC in North America. The latter will include an update on happenings in Classis GR East. After that, the speaker will focus on how the Synod of 2022 dealt with the report of its Study Committee (HSR) and what’s now “new” in our circles. This is not just a discussion of “unchastity” but also the church political consequences of giving synod’s interpretation of that word “confessional status.” We will then discuss how and where these decisions are currently relevant, where they raise concerns, and then, hopefully, the Q&A session will address and clarify our further concerns. This event will be livestreamed at meadowlandsfellowship.com.
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.
The Banner’s Counting On You! - Please support the award-winning, journalistic ministry of the CRC by donating online today. $500,000 is needed every year to keep The Banner going. The more money we are able to raise, the less we need to draw on ministry shares, releasing those funds for other ministries in the CRCNA. Give now at: TheBanner.org/Give
Pray for Synod 2023 - Join believers across the denomination for 40 days of prayer in preparation for Synod 2023. Beginning on April 30 and concluding on June 8, 2023, each day readers will receive a Bible text, a prayer, and some suggested questions for reflection or conversation. All of the prayers are intended to reflect the theme of Synod 2023: Longing to be Like Christ, which is based on Philippians 2:1-11, summarized by verse 5: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Learn more and sign up at https://www.crcna.org/longing-to-be-like-christ
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Camp Shalom summer positions are still available! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, build new friendships, make a difference in the lives of others, and earn money for your future. Situated just outside of Cambridge, the camp provides programs for children in grades 1-12, as well as adults with special needs. Available positions include cabin counselors, day camp counselors, maintenance staff, kitchen staff, media staff, and lifeguards. All positions are paid, and applicants must be at least 16 years of age by December 31, 2023. Apply at www.countrysidecamp.com.
Wellingstone Christian Home is restarting its search for an Administrator. A detailed job description, along with information about Wellingstone Christian Home, may be found at this website https://wellingstone.ca/
CRCNA Position Openings - Communications Specialist and Director of Advancement, at ReFrame Ministries. Both are hybrid positions, working several days per week out of our Grand Rapids or Burlington offices. Details: https://www.crcna.org/get-involved/careers. Finance Assistant in Burlington, Full-time position offering a flexible work schedule and attractive benefits package. Apply at crcna.org/get-involved/careers by April 17
The Bible League Canada currently has four position openings: Graphic Designer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Website Coordinator, and Marketing Project Coordinator. We partner with Christian ministry organizations to reach people in over 50 countries worldwide primarily through: Children’s Ministry, Starting New Churches, Adult Bible-Based Literacy, and work within the Persecuted Church. We equip local champions to bring God’s Word to people living in spiritual and physical poverty. Please visit bibleleague.ca for detailed job descriptions, more info. about our organization, or to apply.
Indwell is currently recruiting for MANY exciting positions as we build our Hamilton team. Please go to our website for more details and to apply: www.indwell.ca/careers/. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for those who are awaiting this supportive housing.
Cairn Christian School is looking for a Bus Driver. Join our team of amazing drivers! Single route, private school, small company. Driver rates recently increased. Routes are available in Grimsby/Stoney Creek, Fenwick and Vineland (all terminating in Smithville). Please contact Kevin for more info or to apply. - khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca or 519-546-9159
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. How can you become part of this excellent team? Visit our website. Contact us at hr@shalommanor.ca for more information.
Shalom Manor Long Term Care Home is hiring! We are looking for people to join our team in the following roles:
PSWs: Part-time lines available, also hiring nursing students for summer PSW vacation coverage!
RPNs: casual staff
Dietary Aides: Casual staff, available for day shift (6:30AM-2:30PM, weekdays and weekends), evening shifts 4-8PM
Life Enrichment Assistant: temporary sick leave, 12-8PM, Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun and Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri
Recreation staff: casual staff, weekend shifts 8-4PM Sat, 8-1PM Sun
Shalom Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living is hiring for:
RPN, permanent part time, 3-11PM, Week 1 Sat, Sun, Week 2 Fri, Week 3 Mon, Sat, Sun, Week 4 Thurs (4 week rotation)
Housekeeping, permanent part time, 9AM-3PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays