November 2nd, 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 “Choosing a Path” He will be looking at Matthew chapter 7, verses 13-23.
Jesus is calling us to action. He wants us to move forward. We are called to choose a path and the path is determined by who our leader is, by who we follow. Jesus is inviting us to a difficult but lifegiving journey of following him.
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...
Let’s Answer God’s Call to Feed the Hungry - 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. To learn more, go to: worldrenew.ca/worldhunger
Upcoming Offering:
November 9th A.M. – Smithville Christian High School is providing an authentically Christian education to teens from all over central Niagara. Smithville Christian High graduates are serving God and bringing shalom all over the world. Your gift will be used to keep tuition in check so that many families can have access to the exciting programs that enable our students to thrive. Thank-you for your part in keeping Christian education affordable at all levels.
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 - Registration ends on November 3rd. You don't want to miss this conference which begins Friday evening, November 14, and continues all day Saturday, November 15, in Oakville, ON. Come for all or part of it! With over 30 dynamic workshops to pick from, plenary sessions by Danielle Strickland (daniellestrickland.com), and times of worship and networking, 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 now: https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith. (Group rates, a Young Adult Stream, and hotel discounts are also available!) Group rates, a Young Adult Stream, and hotel discounts are also available!) We can't wait to see you there!
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. Click here to hear an invitation from Momentum Members! 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
Shalom’s Annual Christmas Market is coming soon! Join us for a festive shopping experience for Residents and their families – right here at Shalom! Enjoy local vendors, holiday cheer, and a warm community spirit on Wed, November 26th from 9:30-12:30pm at Shalom Manor & Gardens. Interested in becoming a vendor? We are still welcoming vendors to be a part of this special event!
Please contact Sarah at recreationmanager@shalommanor.ca for more information.
In other news, our new campuses naming is in process and all the names that met our criteria are sitting with the Shalom Board. We look forward to sharing the chosen name with you in the coming months as we continue moving forward with this exciting chapter in Shalom’s history. We are grateful for the sense of purpose and unity that God has fostered throughout this process and for the shared commitment of all involved. Thank you for being part of this journey of faith and renewal with us!
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. At FAMILY OUTREACH ONTARIO we are confidential and we are not here to fix or condemn, we are here to help. Why wait till things get out of control?
SOCO Beach Project Update: Recruitment for SOCO 2026 has begun - and applications are available. Don't miss out on the Moving Forward in Faith conference, Nov. 14 & 15 - especially the Young Adult Stream. Need a cozy space for a small group retreat or family rental space - book the SOCO house and support the ministry (with special rates for young adult ministry groups). Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-october-30-8572004
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 God's Care and the Life of Faith - The life of faith is a journey, and it’s natural to have questions along the way. Join Groundwork as we study Genesis 16, Psalm 146:6-9, John 15:1-17, Micah 6:8, John 16:1-4, Luke 13:1-5, and Isaiah 55:8-9 to discover the Bible’s answers to our questions about God’s care for us as individuals, discipleship, suffering, and God’s timing. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Praying with Our Whole Selves - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Praying With Our Whole Selves” at www.kidscorner.net. There are so many fun and special ways to talk to God—like dancing, clapping, kneeling, or folding your hands. You can worship God with your whole body through quiet prayers, joyful songs, kind actions, and big movements! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the KC video series, “Kids in Action”, telling stories of kids who serve God right now!
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - World Hunger Sunday - Find time this week to invite some friends and neighbors over for a simple meal. Afterward, donate what you would have spent on an evening out to World Renew’s efforts to help achieve food security around the world (worldrenew.net/world-hunger). Or commit to not eating out for a set number of days and donating the money you save to World Renew. 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