October 26th, 2025 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a message entitled “The Way Forward” He will be looking at Matthew chapter 7, verses 1-12.
At this point in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a solid way to test how much we have learned so far. Are we condemning others faults, pushing our good stuff on them, or are we asking God to work the needed change in us as well as them?
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: November 2nd A.M. – World Renew – World Hunger: Around the world, conflict and disasters are pushing more families into a food crisis. There is an urgency to answer God’s call to feed the hungry with generosity. As Hebrews 13:16 reminds us, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” With your support, we can walk alongside communities and equip them with the training and tools to achieve lasting food security. Please give generously in today’s World Hunger Sunday offering. Learn more: worldrenew.ca/worldhunger.
Together We Can End Global Hunger - In a world where there is more than enough food to feed everyone, yet more than 900 million people do not have enough to eat, let us work to end hunger for good. Next week, join World Renew to plant the hope of Christ with communities struggling with hunger. With your gifts, we can help provide the training and tools families need to journey away from hunger for the long haul. To learn more, go to: : worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
SAVE THE DATE - Cairn Christian School is holding its annual Family Fun Fest on November 8th @ Smithville Christian High School. From kids’ games, silent auctions, Christmas decorations and urns, home decor, a huge produce and baked goods marketplace, all topped off with an evening LIVE AUCTION. We are looking forward to greeting you and your family to come eat, play, stock up, and support Christian Education!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Redeemer University is hosting Christian singer-songwriter Chris Renzema for a public concert on November 7th. Blending indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk, Renzema reflects on big questions through his music while remaining both personal and accessible. Songs like "Springtime" and "Adonai" have helped him garner international attention. Canadian worship leader Brooke Nicholls will open the evening. Tickets are now available at the Redeemer Box Office. For groups of 10 or more, you can use the code RUChurch10 to receive 15% off while quantities last!
You’re Invited: Women’s Retreat with Global Coffee Break. - Join us for a time to retreat, refresh, and connect with sisters in Christ. We’ll explore the theme “Live at Peace” using the Discover Philemon & Titus Bible study. Come be encouraged and renewed in God’s Word! (November 14-16 ~ Saturday only option available ~ Hosted at Gull Lake Ministries, MI) resonateglobalmission.org/live-peace
Moving Forward in Faith Conference - REGISTER TODAY! Don’t miss this conference happening Friday evening, November 14, and all day Saturday, November 15, in Oakville. Come for part of it or for the entire conference! With over 30 dynamic workshops to pick from, plenary sessions by well-known author, speaker, and justice advocate Danielle Strickland (daniellestrickland.com), and times of worship, this conference will equip you with practical skills and spiritual insights to better serve your local community. There's also a Bus Tour for those who want to see ministry in action! Visit the event website for info and to register at: https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith. Group rates, a Young Adult Stream, and hotel discounts are also available!) Save 25% with 5+Ministry Leaders (jbrady@crcna.org). We can’t wait to see you there!
MFIF: Young Adult Stream (ages 18 – 30ish) - Looking for a space where your voice matters, your questions are welcome, and your faith is fueled? Friday Night – gather with other young adults to reflect on the keynote speaker. Need a place to stay? - free billeting option at no cost - fill this form. Saturday Morning – after the plenary, step into your own space with worship and a session on “How to Live Well and Courageously as a Young Adult on Mission.” Followed by a Young Adult networking lunch—meet new friends and make connections. Saturday Afternoon – choose from a variety of workshops.
Who do you want to thank? Momentum Choir invites you to bring someone to this performance (Sunday November 16 @ 4pm) who you would like to thank for being a part of your life. No one gets where we are without the help of others. This promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining show! Buy your tickets here!
Bethany CRC will be hosting Reformed Book Services’ pop-up bookstore at their church 1040 Balfour St. Fenwick, Thurs Nov 20th 6-9pm and Fri Nov 21st 9am-12pm. Questions? Contact Katherine Bokma at 905-714-6257 or niagara@reformedbookservices.ca. Need more info about RBS or to see what we carry? Visit www.reformedbookservices.com
Hope Canadian Male Choir is excited to present their November Christmas concert series ‘Glory to God in the Highest’, directed by Martin Mans, accompanied by Martin Zonnenberg, and featuring Pieter Baarssen and Johan Petersen, Josh Overbeek, and Menze Feenstra (tenors). Concerts @ 7:30pm:
Wednesday Nov. 19 – Knox Presbyterian Church – 59 Riddell Street, Woodstock
Thursday Nov. 20 – Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church – 8037 Highway 7, Guelph-Eramosa
Friday Nov. 21 – Free Reformed Church – 3685 King Street, Vineland
Saturday Nov. 22 – Knox Presbyterian Church – 220 Livingstone Avenue North, Listowel
To reserve or purchase tickets email: hopecanchoir@gmail.com, call/text 226 338 5459, visit hopecanadianmalechoir.com , go to Eventbrite or purchase at the door. Tickets $20. Kids 10< free.
Great Lakes Christian High School invites you to join us at our Open House and/or Shadow Day experience! Begin applying as early as Grade 7! Thursday November 20th at 6:30 pm you are invited to attend our Open House. Students explore the school while parents attend an info session! To Register: Click here. Friday November 28th 8:00 am-1:00 pm Students are welcome to Experience a Day as a Great Lakes Laker! (lunch provided). To Register: Click here
Awake to Praise Choir: This Christmas season we are having 3 concerts at the Vineland Free Reformed Church on Friday, Dec 5 at 8:00pm and Saturday, Dec 6 at 5:00 & 8:00pm. Ticket sales begin Wed, Nov 5 at 7pm. We respectfully request that no infants or children under the age of 5 attend. All ticket purchasing as well as more information can be found on our website - www.awaketopraisechoir.com
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!
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.
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: Your Questions about the Triune God - Let’s explore your questions about the Trinity together. Study Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Acts 8:14-16, and John 17:20-23 with Groundwork to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of our Triune God and how our belief in the Triune God influences our worship and the sacrament of baptism. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: God's Never-Changing Love - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “God’s Never-Changing Love” at www.kidscorner.net. Change can be confusing, but just like Paul trusted God’s love through every adventure and challenge, we can too! No matter what happens around us, God’s love never changes, and he’s always with us. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like our video Bible study “God’s Big Story”.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Reformation Sunday - The Reformers emphasized that the Bible is our authority in matters of faith and life (sola scriptura). Ask someone whose faith you admire to share with you how God's Word helps guide their decisions and their view of the world. 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!
The Board of Shalom Manor is excited to determine whom God has selected to be our next Chief Executive Officer. Linked here is a letter with more details about the position and qualifications. Visit shalommanor.ca for more details about our organization. Contact Janice Wagner with inquiries or to apply: janice@maxwellmanagementgroup.com 1-855-305-4078 ext.209
Job Opening! Missionary Support Specialist - Resonate Global Mission - The successful candidate will coordinate and support the fundraising activities of Resonate missionaries so that missionary support networks are stewarded for effective support raising and ministry impact. This is a binational, full-time, hybrid role, and is designed to fill a Maternity Leave vacancy until November 2026. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Exciting news! Momentum Choir is growing to serve more people! We are posting for a Managing Director and an Assistant Artistic Director. If you’d like to work with a great team, please check out the job postings momentumchoir.ca/jobs/…Thank you!