June 18, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Simple, but not Easy”. He’ll be taking at look at the book of Titus, chapter 3, verses 1-8.
We will enter this passage by hearing wisdom from the community - what a few of us hear when this passage is read. From there we will lean into this basic gospel presentation by recognizing that living out this truth in practical ways is very challenging. We will sit in the wisdom and the challenge.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
THANK YOU! to all of the volunteers who helped with the gardening and landscaping last week up to Saturday. The garden’s look beautiful! The need for help fluctuates greatly over the course of the season. So, if you are interested in helping on occasion, please let Paul Koornneef know.
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: June 25th A.M. – Budget … End Of Year: An end-of-year offering for our Ministry Promise. Your contributions empower us GROW in relationship with God and each other, and GO, sharing Christ’s love in words and actions to our community, through programs such as Coffee Break, GEMS, Cadets, Small Groups, Kids Camp, Friendship and more... It also allows us to keep our facilities in good operating condition, and prepare a plan for some major capital expenditures for a now 20+ year old building. Your gift this evening will enable us to meet our financial commitments.
Bridge App Givings: We are deeply grateful that many members are using The Bridge App to donate to our church’s budget and ministry causes. Please be aware that there is a three percent fee for all donations given by credit card, while there is no fee if you give directly from your bank account. If you haven’t already done so, you can add your bank account by clicking on ‘Give’ and then ‘Payment Methods,’ choose ‘Add Payment Method’ and then ‘Add a Bank Account’. You will need to change the payment method on any existing recurring donations. Together, we can save our church hundreds of dollars in fees, and direct those funds toward our budget and ministries. Thank you.
Help All Children Reach Their God-given Potential - When education is accessible and achievable for all, communities flourish. World Renew works to provide education for local leaders and communities on the importance of all children having the opportunity to attend school. We also provide trauma healing to help heal the wounds of those who have suffered abuse and have been denied opportunities to flourish and reach their God-given potential. For more information about Justice for All Sunday coming up on June 25, visit worldrenew.ca/justiceforall
Meet Jamie McIntosh - Join us for a webinar to get to know Jamie McIntosh, World Renew's new co-director on Monday, June 26 at 7PM EDT. Based in Canada, Jamie comes to us with more than 25 years of leadership experience in international humanitarian, development, and justice work. This webinar will be an opportunity for you to hear from Jamie about his heart for God's most vulnerable people. Register at: worldrenew.ca/meetjamie
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
We’ve been working hard all year to give you “The Best Of Momentum” live in concert on Saturday, June 17 at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines at 4 PM. Tickets are still available for our Saturday concert! Get yours today and save! Use codes “Culligan” or “Flora Pack” to save 15% on your ticket purchase. 15 percent for 15 years of Momentum Choir! This concert is going to be a combination of our best and most loved songs from the last 15 years! Come one, Come all! We Hope To See You There! (click the link for tickets).
Cairn Christian School is thankful to God for His work in our students' lives and looking forward to celebrating our graduates and the ways they have loved, learned, and led together in God's world! Our Smithville grade eight class will graduate on Wednesday, June 21 at 8:00 pm at Smithville CRC, and our Stoney Creek grade eight class will graduate on Thursday, June 22 at 8:00 pm in the church building next to the school. You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate!
Grimsby Life Centre Ministries… In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33. We know that life can be hard. Sometimes we all need help. Our counselors are here to walk alongside you and offer you hope in the midst of grief, illness and life’s pain. We are here to help and offer God’s promise and hope. If you or someone you know is struggling please give us a call at 905.309.0944.
Grimsby Life Centre – Do you have an elderly neighbor who is lonely or a friend who is widowed? Are you in need of a long chat with someone willing to listen? Grimsby Life Centre has a Stephen minister on staff who is here to have weekly or bi weekly conversations at the ministry centre, meet for coffee/tea at a local coffee shop or go for a walk. They are here to come alongside you as you work through life’s many challenges. Everyone wants to feel valued, cared for and understood, if you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please call us at 905.309.0944
SOCO Beach Project Update: See some photos of our SOCO '23 community in action. Help them reach their fundraising goal of $20,000. Plan to come out to this week's SOCO Open House Celebration - Saturday, June 17 from 1 - 5 p.m. For young adults. Save the date for this summer's SOCO Camping Retreat: July 21 - 23. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-june-15-23?e=b399156341
FAMILY OUTREACH ONTARIO was there for this family and addict. This was his response after accepting he had an issue with alcohol: “I thought I could fix the problem on my own and nobody would know about it. What a mistake that has been. It almost ripped our whole family apart. Thank you so much for your love and care.” Call 905-933-3994, e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com, or visit our web site www.familyoutreachontario.com.
Campus Visits - Schedule a personalized tour of campus and a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counsellor to have all of your questions about Redeemer answered. Individual visits are offered regularly throughout the week for those interested in Redeemer's undergraduate programs. Book yours here: redeemer.ca/visit
ICS Summer Course - In the summer ICS course "State, Society, and Religion in Hegel's Philosophy" with Andrew Tebutt, explore the domains of ethical life, law, and civil society as they enable and support our freedom as self-conscious beings. This course runs from July 3-August 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm. Tuition is $1,500 to take for credit or $600 to audit (or $400 for first-time auditors). To learn more or register, email academic-registrar@icscanada.edu
Smithville CRC Golf Tournament: The Smithville Christian Reformed Church 7th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday July 15th 2023 at Twenty Valley Golf Club. Whether you'd like to sign up to golf, bring a group of four, or just join for dinner, we have space for you! Price is $165/golfer or $60 for dinner. Contact Renita Kiers at mitchkiers@sympatico.ca for more information.
Hearts Exchanged: This Fall - Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigneous people as neighbours. It's a great way to learn more about the history of Canada. You can participate in a cohort with people from your area! Read more and express your interest today. crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
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
Groundwork: Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done on Earth as in Heaven - The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer shapes us and our faith as we speak it to God. Join Groundwork as we dig into Matthew 6:10 and Scriptures that teach us about God’s kingdom and God’s will so that we better understand what we’re asking of God when we pray “Your kingdome come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: An Attitude of Gratitude - Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness, and it helps you remember what you’re grateful for. The psalm writers were grateful for all that God had done for them. And they wrote these blessings down so that we the readers could share in them too. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Liz and Friends episode “Delayed.”
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
Do you enjoy equipping and connecting with people and sharing stories of God's faithfulness? The CRCNA is hiring an online community and content manager, whose role will be to assist the CRC and its members, congregations, and agencies to connect in new ways by linking people with each other, with ministry resources, and with stories and testimonies of God’s work that transforms lives and communities worldwide. It is part time and can be hybrid or remote. To learn more or apply, go to https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/
Smithville Christian High School is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves serving in a context where excellent teachers instruct energetic young people in vibrant Christian community. The task is to oversee the affairs of the main office. The position will begin January 2024. The preferred candidate will have excellent people skills, training in office administration, extensive computer skills, and a love for Christian education. Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to office@smithvillechristian.ca by Friday, June 30.
Smithville CRC is accepting applications for our Worship Coordinator. The Worship Coordinator’s task it is to facilitate “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit; sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,” (Eph.5: 19). This includes leading communal worship, arranging service themes and components in conjunction with the pastor, and working to develop gifts of our members in these areas. You can apply by emailing a cover letter with brief statement of faith and resume to the office at office@smithvillecrc.ca or Council Chair Henry DeKlerk at henry@granderie.net by July 1st.
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, Camp Shalom 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
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring a faculty chaplain, student life chaplain, maintenance supervisor and maintenance technician. Learn more about these positions and many others at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
Hire a Redeemer Student! - Looking to hire a Redeemer student for a co-op, internship or summer position? Post it on Hire Redeemer, Redeemer's official job board! The password is findajob: redeemer.ca/hire-redeemer
The Bible League Canada currently has a number of position openings. 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.
Choose Life Niagara: We are seeking to hire an Executive Director. If you or someone you know would like to serve God in our mission promoting the sanctity of life, please visit ChooseLife.ca under the About tab for more info or contact us: 905-684-7505 or info@chooselife.ca .
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