August 6th, 2023 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am or any time throughout the week. Pastor Erick, will present a message entitled “No Other Gods”. He wlll be exploring the First Commandment, by looking at book of Galatians, Chapter 4 verses 1-11 and the Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 94 and 95.
As we begin a brief series on some of the 10 commandments, we will consider the foundational first commandment that wonders why we would prioritize anything else when God has given us everything. We will pay attention to the subtle and confusing temptations to get this wrong, owning our weakness in this area.
Please note: Bibles and pens will not be in pews over the summer due to grads and camp. A cart with bibles will be by the entrance if you would like to grab one. Pens are available on the offering vase table in the lobby or at the Welcome Centre.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS OUR HELP!!:
This Program provides essential resources to local students in order to encourage their future success.
From Now Until August 7th, please:
Drop off donations of backpacks and school supplies in the front foyer
ORGive a monetary gift (envelopes available) marked “GBF”
ORGive via the Bridge App – choose GBF-Back to School Program
ORGive directly to… gbfgrimsby.com/donate-now
Thank you so much for your support!
The Prayer Walk group will NOT be meeting in August since many are on holidays. We look forward to meeting again in September! Please contact Jane deVisser (pjdevisser@sympatico.ca) if you’d like to join us once or each month!
We want to let you know about the Ministry to Seafarers 4th edition of the Seaway Bike Tour Fundraiser on September 9th. People can participate in person by cycling, walking (new) or by sponsoring a participant. Spots must be reserved by August 31st.
We have planned four exciting routes to choose from: 12 KM, 25 KM, 50 KM and 100 KM. Not only will participants cycle along the seaway, we've built in some ferry rides as well, so cyclists can see the port from a whole new perspective. Our final destination is the magnificent Îles-de-Boucherville National Park located on the St. Lawrence River where we'll be serving lunch. We also welcome virtual riders.
Entry fees for virtual riders include a t-shirt which we'll mail to you. Reserve by August 31st so we can place the t-shirt order.
JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday's offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
UPCOMING OFFERING: August 13th A.M. – Back To God Ministries International is the cross cultural media ministry of the CRCNA. It proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ through indigenous teams in people’s “heart languages” using the web, radio, television, phone, print, and other media. It opens doors for salvation and discipleship, broadcasting the gospel in otherwise closed regions. BTGMI aired its first radio program in 1939. Today, we are reaching people in almost 200 countries and 10 major languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Volunteer with World Renew Disaster Response Services - Are you looking for volunteer opportunities to help others and serve God? Make a life changing difference with World Renew Disaster Response Services this fall in Boutte, Louisiana; Whatcom County, Washington; or Sarasota, Florida! For dates and more information, go to worldrenew.net/volunteer. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Mountainview, Thank you to your congregation for supporting opportunities for life transformation and for being a part of our community of Care. Visit us at indwell.indwell.ca
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the CRCNA, 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.
We gratefully acknowledge receipt of your latest cheque in support of Christian university education at Redeemer University. We are so blessed by the continuing support of our CRC partners. These funds are allocated directly to Financial Aid for students to reduce the financial burden of Christian education. Please extend our thanks to the Church members and we ask you to keep Redeemer students in your prayers.
Louise Dekker Donor Relations Redeemer University
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual Fall Benefit Banquet and Silent Auction again this year on Friday, October 27 at the Grand Olympia. This is our biggest fundraising event and responsible for a major portion of our annual budget. As we are preparing to host this amazing event we are looking for unique, fun and interesting items for our Silent Auction! Do you have a cottage that you rent out, provide a service, have access to interesting vintage items, or maybe you received doubles of something at a wedding or bridal shower? Would you consider donating these items to our silent auction? Our ministry is so greatly blessed by the generous contributions of our community. Items can be brought into the Life Centre or you can call us at 905.309.0944 and we can arrange to pick up! Sometimes we all need help.
Have you ever known you needed help but had a hard time actually asking for it? At Grimsby Life Centre we work to remove any boundaries that stop people from accessing the help they need. We provide free and confidential counseling services that anyone can access, just call us at 905.309.0944. We are here for you!
Have you heard of a Stephen Minister? Based on Galatians 6:2, Stephen ministers are specially equipped to bear one another’s burdens. What does this look like? Weekly or bi-weekly get togethers, in the form of walks or over coffee at a local coffee shop, Stephen Ministers walk alongside you as you go through life’s difficulties. If you are widowed, lonely, struggling with a health diagnosis or you just need someone to talk to, please reach out to the Grimsby Life Centre at 905.309.0944, we have a Stephen Minister on staff ready to connect with you.
SOCO Beach Project Update: Mark your calendars for the SOCO Sup Fundraising Dinner - August 12 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for a delicious Port Dover fish 'n chips dinner and RSVP by Monday, August 7. Hear about SOCO from participants, and learn about "Conflict: React or Respond" from Pastor Willemina and Chaplain Kelly. For more information, check out the newsletter or email: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Newsletter link:https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-august-3-6050297
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 Fall Courses - Check out the new courses offered at the Institute for Christian Studies this fall. Explore Jim Olthius’ 'theopoetic philosophy' in "A Cosmic Theopoetics of/for Love", "Biblical Foundations: Narrative, Wisdom, and the Art of Interpretation" with Nik Ansell, or "Critical Theory and Religion: The Frankfurt School and Beyond" with Ron Kuipers. All of ICS' fall courses are offered online, so you can take them no matter where you are. Tuition is $1,500 to take a course for credit, $600 to audit, or $400 for first-time auditors and alumni. To learn more or register, email academic-registrar@icscanada.edu or visit icscanada.edu/fall-courses to see more offerings.
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
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...
Groundwork: You Belong To Jesus! Act Like It. - In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul writes to believers about sexuality and sexual immorality, accountability in the life of the church, and lawsuits or disagreements among believers. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Corinthians 5-6 to discover why Paul admonished believers to remember their identity as those baptized in Christ and to act accordingly. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Worship God - What are the different ways that you and your family worship God throughout the day? We can worship God anywhere, anytime: at the park, in the car, and at the supper table. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Kids in Action video “Puppet Movie Making.”
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.
Writers Needed - Diaconal Ministries Canada is looking to expand its network of story writers! We need freelance writers and news correspondents (paid per story) to share what deacons and churches are doing across Canada to show the love of Christ in their communities. If you love stories and the church, and are willing to learn, email our communications coordinator, Erin Knight at eknight@crcna.org. (If you are an experienced writer, please mention that in your email.)
Board Member Needed for Classis Niagara - Diaconal Ministries Canada equips and supports deacons in the CRC in Canada -- and you can help! Our Board includes one representative from each Canadian classis. The Board oversees the work of Diaconal Ministries to ensure it is accomplishing its intended outcomes. A typical Board term is 3 years, which is renewable. Our Board generally meets 2 times per year (February & October), with 1-2 special meetings, as needed. For more information or to submit your interest, please contact Ron Vanden Brink, National Director, at rvandenbrink@crcna.org
Serve in Central America - Are you a young adult looking for what's next? Resonate is recruiting for Cohort Central America! Cohort is an opportunity for young adults to live in community, serve in a grassroots ministry, and engage in deep spiritual formation. Learn more at www.resonateglobalmission.org/cohort
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Great Lakes is Hiring a Part-time Dorm Parent and a Part time Driver (van or bus). For full job details and how to apply go to https://glchs.on.ca/about/job-opportunities/
Smithville CRC is looking for guest accompanists… individuals with musical gifts to lead services on piano or guitar, on an as-needed basis. Please contact office@smithvillecrc.ca for more information!
Passionate about church ministry? Come work for The Network! - The CRCNA has an online community dedicated to helping ministry leaders connect. We are looking for an Online Community and Content This 15 hour/week position can be done remotely from anywhere across the US or Canada, and will play a key role in connecting people with stories, conversations, and other content of interest. Apply at crcna.org/careers.
Resonate Global Mission has positions openings: Communications Specialist (Hybrid in Grand Rapids, MI) and Operations Manager, Church Planting (Remote/Hybrid in US or Canada). Please visit www.crcna.org/jobs for details or to apply.
Global Coffee Break (through Resonate) is hiring someone to promote and support the regional Program and Resonate Core Initiatives in churches and organizations by connecting leaders to a leadership learning community, training, leader care, and coaching. 10 hours per week. Can be worked remotely anywhere in Eastern Canada. Learn more at crcna.org/get-involved/careers
Work at Redeemer - Redeemer is hiring! Learn more about positions at redeemer.ca/work-at-redeemer
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.
The Physio Team contracted with Shalom Manor is seeking a full time OTA/PTA to cover a maternity leave (12 months, possibly 18), beginning this September. Candidates must be able to manage time independently and work under supervision. Light computer skill is needed. Candidate will assist with walking, providing small exercise classes and performing one-to-one therapy. Please direct applications to Paul at awf.wroc@yahoo.ca by no later than August 25th.