September 14th, 2025 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message entitled “Worth Repeating” He will be looking at the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8-10.
This week we look at a familiar passage to many and a core teaching of the Bible. It is important to look at the familiar and basic teachings again so that we can consider how they live among us and shape how we function.
Join us after the service for our Ministry Fair - check out what is happening at Mountainview this coming season.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
Sunday’s offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: September 21st A.M. – Resonate Global Mission: Christian Reformed World Missions and Christian Reformed Home Missions came together in 2017 as Resonate to walk alongside CRCs as they join God’s mission in their own neighborhoods and around the world.
World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) - Are you someone with time on your hands that is passionate about service towards God’s kingdom? It’s not too late to repair homes in a disaster-impacted community this fall by volunteering with World Renew DRS! Contact Diana Marquez, our Volunteer Program Manager, at dmarquez@worldrenew.net or 616-224-0701 for more information.
Hope Beyond the Headlines - Media outlets often move on quickly after covering the initial impacts of conflict, natural disasters, and other devastating events—leaving behind stories of loss, displacement, and communities struggling with hunger, poverty, and hopelessness. Yet God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that He has plans for a hope and a future. World Renew, together with our Christian partners and as a member of the Integral Alliance, continues to walk alongside communities long after the cameras are gone—helping restore hope and rebuild lives. Now participating in the third Neglected Crises campaign, World Renew is calling for collective action to support people affected by long-term, complex, and overlooked crises—in Madagascar, Sudan, Haiti, and beyond. Your gift can help extend God’s hope to places where suffering persists long after public attention fades. Learn more or give today at: worldrenew.ca/globalfoodcrisis
Support Earthquake Survivors in Afghanistan - Thousands of families are still experiencing urgent need from the devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan on August 31, followed by multiple aftershocks across remote, mountainous regions in several eastern provinces. More than 2,200 lives have been lost, and entire villages have been levelled—leaving families without shelter as winter approaches. We pray for God’s comfort for grieving families, healing for the injured, and provision for those displaced. World Renew is responding to meet urgent needs among the most vulnerable. Please give generously at worldrenew.ca/afghanistan-earthquake, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with "Afghanistan Earthquake 2025" in the memo line, to: 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8.
Support The Banner Magazine - The Banner’s annual fundraising campaign continues! More than just an award-winning magazine, The Banner is a journalistic ministry dedicated to informing, inspiring, and connecting our CRC community. Available to you in both print and online, this vital resource is made possible by the generous support of individuals like you. Help meet the ambitious $500,000 goal for the 2025 campaign by giving today! thebanner.org/donate
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.
Niagara International Students Ministry (connected with Brock Chaplaincy) encourages us to consider hosting and connecting with an international student this Thanksgiving (click on the picture below for more information):
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Cambodia Discovery Tour - Join World Renew from November 14 to 24, 2025, for a journey into Cambodia’s vibrant culture and the inspiring work of local communities pursuing lasting change through partnership and hope. This is an opportunity to witness God’s love in action—experience deep connections, hear powerful stories, and see how lives are being transformed. Registration is limited and closes September 14. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/2025cambodiainfo
There is still time for you to be part of the Grand Parade community at Shalom Manor & Gardens on Saturday, September 20th! There are 20 days left until the walk to fundraise for a resident bus at Shalom. There are presently 12 teams made up of 64 walkers and 13 volunteers who have already raised over $40,000! Please consider joining in one of these roles or donating to a walker/team. Check out more at the following link https://thegrandparade.org/location/grimsby. Wheel be walking – will you?
Join us for the Rose City Kids Golf Tournament - You're Invited to tee up for a great cause! Support the life changing ministry of Rose City Kids by joining us for our annual Golf Tournament September 25 or 26. Location: Riverview Golf Club in Pelham. Start time: 12 pm lunch (1:00 pm -tee time). Cost: $150/player or $600/foursome. Includes golf, cart, meals, prizes and more. To register or become a sponsor: Visit: www.rosecitykids.com or Gerry Vermeer 905 714-4141 or Nath Anjema 905 892 5350 x230. Come golf for a cause- and help us continue to bring faith, hop and love to the next generation.
Volunteers Needed- Partner with Rose City Kids - "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me" Matthew 18:5. Rose City Kids is growing- and so is the need for more helping hands and loving hearts. Were currently looking for volunteers to join us in serving over 700 children and youth through weekly programs, tutoring, mentorship, house visits and more. Whether it's helping on a Saturday afternoon, tutoring, or connecting with our youth on an evening- you can make a difference. This is more than volunteering. It's ministry. It's relationships. It's planting seeds of hope and showing kids what the love of Jesus looks like in action. Located in Welland, Rose City Kids in on the front lines of reaching children and youth who desperately need to know they are seen, loved and never alone, If you are looking for a place to serve outside the walls- this is it. To learn more or get involved, contact carla@rosecitykids.com; www.rosecitykids.com.
Be the Centre – You are invited to Grimsby Life Centre’s 2025 Bi-Annual Fall Benefit Banquet. Come and learn what is at the heart of Grimsby Life Ministries. This is our main fundraising event and we hop you can attend! Enjoy a memorable evening of fellowship and fun, inspiring stories and fantatstic food! Plus don’t forget our silent auction!! Where: Winona Vine Estates When: Friday, October 24. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Cost: Free will offering. RSVP @ 905-309-0944 Table & Donation Sponsorships are available. Please call to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there. “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together” Colossioans 1:17.
Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress or loneliness? Want to talk to one of our psychotherapists or counsellors? We are here to help ! Please call 905.309.0944. We will be answering the phones Monday - Friday daily between 9am – 4pm. Sessions typically run about an hour. All of our services are free and confidential. Sometimes we all need help!
Moving Forward in Faith Conference - Join us Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15, 2, at King's Christian Collegiate in Oakville, ON. This year's theme is The Church Released. Our plenary speaker is Canadian author and justice advocate, Danielle Strickland. Over 30 workshops to choose from! Each promises to be practical and helpful, covering topics like prayer, mission, ministry for youth and young adults, and more. An optional bus tour will also be available -- go and see local ministry in action! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. Save these dates and get a team from your church ready to attend and be inspired! More info here: https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith
Hearts Exchanged - It's back to school -- regardless of what age you are, what do you want to learn this year? If you answered 'more about reconciliation' consider joining a Hearts Exchanged cohort to walk alongside others interested in reconciliation. Learn more at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Calvin on the Road Events - Calvin University is turning 150, and we’re bringing the celebration to you! Throughout the anniversary year, Calvin will be visiting 30 cities across the USA and Canada – we’d love to see you! For a full list of locations and dates, visit calvin.edu/150.
Hymn Text Contest - Calvin University will host an Anniversary Worship Celebration in honor of its 150th year on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Calvin University Covenant Fine Arts Center for community worship. You can help us celebrate by participating in our 150th Anniversary Hymn Text Contest! The planning committee invites hymnwriters to submit a hymn text to be sung at the worship service; submissions must be sent via email by November 1. The winner of this contest will receive a $1,500 award.
Addiction to alcohol and/or drugs; how bad is it? Is “that bad” 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. Knowledge is the beginning of wisdom. We are available to share our experience, strength and hope. Confidentiality guaranteed. 905-933-3994 or www.familyoutreachontario.com.
Family Outreach Ontario Christian Addiction Support Services (FOO) - FOO is a group of committed volunteers dedicated to educating and supporting the friends and families of those struggling with addiction, as well as offering direction and hope to individuals caught in the cycle of addiction. Our mission is rooted in faith and compassion, serving as a live body of believers called by God to walk alongside others in times of need. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. If addiction and recovery are topics close to your heart, we invite you to consider lending your time and talents to this important ministry. Please contact Harry Gelderman for details: Harrygelderman1@gmail.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: Be A Disciple of Jesus Christ - Many Christians have questions about following Jesus. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 2:2-5, and 1 Timothy 2:1-3 to help us define discipleship, understand what this means for the lives of his disciples today, and discover the importance of community on our journey. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Baking With God - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Baking With God” at www.kidscorner.net. In the devotion story today, a good time for prayer was when the family spent time baking bread. Each of us has different routines, so when is the best time for you to pray? Maybe it’s when you ride your bike to school or when you spend time building Lego. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - This week is Mission Emphasis Week in the Christian Reformed Church, a time to think about God’s mission to restore and renew his broken creation through Jesus Christ (see Rev. 21:1–4). It is also a time to renew our participation in that mission by supporting missionaries nearby and far away and by creating our own descriptions of God’s mission—a few sentences that describe what God is doing and why we are glad he’s doing it. Practice sharing your sentences with one another, and then look for opportunities to share them with others! 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 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. Become part of the team! We are always accepting resumes for potential future hiring. Please send your resume or any questions to hr@shalommmanor.ca to see if a career with Shalom is a good fit for you!