November 23rd, 2025 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa will be leading us in worship.
Our worship this week will focus on the big picture as we tell the whole story. Using the Bible and the summarized teachings of the church, we will walk through the broad strokes of the narrative that is God's Big Story. The hope is that by knowing the overview, we can find ourselves more easily in particular stories and passages.
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: November 30th A.M. – Cairn Christian School: Our Cairn Christian School sites in Smithville and Stoney Creek work to inspire Grade K-8 students to love, learn, and lead together in God's world. This offering provides vital support in achieving this mission, enabling students and families the opportunity to access an amazing Christian Education, and communicates our love for their students. Thank you for your support and prayers.
Grimsby Life Centre - Are you looking for a way to give back this Christmas? Many families and individuals in our care would benefit from receiving a gift during the Christmas season. Ornaments are on a tree in our office and they name specific items or gift cards that would be greatly appreciated. Please stop by the office to pick an ornament (or two) up. Gifts must be brought back to the office by December 15. Unable to stop by? Call 905 309 0944. We are happy to provide more info on how you can help. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
We are excited to announce our $200,000 match campaign- an incredible opportunity to see your generosity doubled to bless children and youth in our community. With your support, we can continue providing a safe place where kids experience God's love, learn Biblical truths, and grow in hope for a brighter future through meals, mentorship, and faith-based programs. Campaign: Nov 1- Dec31; www.rosecitykids.com. (Ways to give: e transfer (office@rosecitykids.com), cheque, cash, credit card) Questions? Barb Donker (905 788 9800) or office@rosecitykids.com
Participate in Renewal - Your support helps more people participate in the Canadian National Gathering. This national conversation will shape the future of the CRC in Canada. When leaders return to their churches, the insights, prayer, and vision they carry will ripple across every congregation: crcna.org/canada/giving-tuesday
You Can Help End Hunger this Giving Tuesday - This Giving Tuesday, you can help families in Sudan and South Sudan who are facing a hunger crisis. World Renew is providing emergency food assistance through trusted local partners, but the need is greater than ever. With your support on Giving Tuesday, we can provide more food and share hope in Christ amid this crisis. Thanks to challenge gifts and matching fund from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, your gifts can be matched up to 5X, up to $117,000. Learn more and give generously on December 2 at worldrenew.ca/givingtuesday
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
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
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Launch - You are invited to join World Renew for the launch of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This global virtual gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST. World Renew’s 2025 theme, “Advocates of Dignity and Hope” calls us to remember, reflect, pray, and share stories of dignity and hope. Together, we will commit to ending gender-based violence for all people to flourish. Please register to attend this event: worldrenew.ca/events
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!
UPCOMING CHOIR CONCERTS:
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
CORAM DEO CHOIR: Please join us as the Coram Deo Choir presents their Christmas Concert entitled "Light Of The World." Concerts are to be held at the Maranatha Free Reformed Church, Hamilton on Wednesday, December 10th @7:30, and at Heritage Reformed Congregation, Jordan Station on Saturday, December 13th @7:30. Tickets on sale November 12th and can be purchased through our website https://www.coramdeochoir.ca/tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!
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!
At FAMILY OUTREACH ONTARIO we are confidential and not here to fix or condemn, we are here to help. Why wait till things get out of control? Visit www.familyoutreachontario.com, email info@familyoutreachontario.com or call 905-933-3994
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?
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
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: Blessed are...the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, the Peacemakers, and those Who are Persecuted - Discover what Jesus taught us about the heart and mind of an ideal disciple. Study Matthew 5:7-12 with Groundwork as we examine the remaining beatitudes of Jesus as recorded in Matthew, and explore mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and the surprising blessing hidden behind persecution. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Advent: The Season of Waiting - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Advent: The Season of Waiting” at www.kidscorner.net. Advent starts next week—it’s the four weeks before Christmas, a time to get our hearts ready for Jesus. We remember that He was born for us and that one day He will come again, so we can trust God while we wait. 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 - Chaplaincy Sunday - Chaplains bring the presence of Christ into places where people are hurting, searching, or far from home—like hospitals, prisons, schools, and military bases. This week pray for chaplains who walk alongside others in difficult moments. Talk with your family or friends about how you can be a caring presence in your own daily spaces—just as a chaplain reflects God’s love wherever they are. 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
Cairn Christian School is looking for spare bus drivers for both our Smithville and Stoney Creek locations. If you or someone you know would like the opportunity for occasional work, and a chance to drive our kids (and some of yours), please reach out and let us know. We take care of all the training, and associated costs, so please come join our team. I look forward to hearing from you. Blessings, Gord MacCharles, Transportation Coordinator, gmaccharles@cairnchristianschool.ca, 289-456-0041
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