February 15th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message on location with the DIG Team in Guatemala. He will reflect on various passages from 1 Corinthians chapters 10 & 11, along with others with a message entitled “Body Language.”
Recording from Guatemala - sharing, scripture, sermon
The theme for the DIG team this year is Body Language as we focus on the unity and diversity of God's people as well as the gifts he gives all of us to serve. This service will celebrate communion where we recognize that Jesus body and blood (representing his healing work on the cross) form us into his body bringing healing into the world. Our job is to pay attention to all the parts of the body which are united in 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...
Upcoming Offering:
February 22nd A.M. – World Renew – Canada Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) – Learn How Your Gift Can Help End Global Hunger – On February 22, Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday, join World Renew to learn how training in conservation agriculture can help a farming family weather the challenges of drought; improving a mother’s understanding of how to properly raise chickens can help her to generate more income; and how a food voucher can deliver hope to survivors of a natural disaster. These are just some of the ways World Renew and the Foodgrains Bank use gifts like yours to help communities journey away from food insecurity. To learn more, including how your gift may be matched up to 4X, visit: worldrenew.ca/food
Are you a knitter? We’re (Grimsby Life Centre) looking for donated slippers (all sizes) for clients to wear while visiting the Centre — it helps keep snow and salt off the floors and saves our carpets! If you can help, please drop off slippers at the Centre Monday–Friday, 9–4. Thanks so much for your support!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Take a moment this Valentine's weekend to reflect on how we are wired for friendship - read about it in this week's newsletter. SOCO 2026 applications still open for male participants. Pray for the young adult group heading on a World Renew trip to Windsor, North Carolina: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-february-12-8573968. One of our own young adults is on this trip! Can you see who? (click the above link and find out).
· Redeemer University's Concert Choir. Come out to a performance at a church near you February 18-20: Bethel (Listowel), Georgetown and Rehoboth (Bowmanville) CRCs.
· Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor, or sign up for one of our upcoming Campus Visit Day on March 18.
Faithwalking Module 1 - Feeling reactive or stuck in unhealthy patterns that undermine your life of faith? Faithwalking is a discipleship journey designed to help you grow in self-awareness, deepen your connection with God, and live more freely by aligning your life with the teachings of Jesus. Join this 10-week Zoom course on Monday nights, 7:30–9:00 p.m., starting Feb. 23, 2026. Sponsored by Resonate Global Mission. Space is limited. Info & registration: Pastor Willemina Zwart - wzwart@crcna.org
The annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9 AM – 3 pm at Waterloo CRC.
At a time of history when truth is being challenged and when power is being abused, join us for a time of learning and discussion. Our plenary speaker will be Dr. James Watson who will be joined by speakers Cathi Watson, Dr. Stephen Vander Klippe, and Julia Rathbun. For further information and registration go to https://crcna.regfox.com/2026-classis-huron-safe-church-conference. This conference is for all ministry leaders and those interested in making our churches safe places to work, volunteer and worship. For additional information, contact Pastor Carel Geleynse (Classis Huron Safe Church Coordinator) at carelgeleynse20@gmail.com. We would love to see you at the conference!
Choose Life Niagara Annual Dinner: Saturday, March 7, 5:00 p.m. at Club Roma in St. Catharines. Abortion survivor, Lauren Eden, will share her powerful story of discovering the truth of her survival, finding healing, and learning that God's purposes are never thwarted by human plans. Join us for dinner, fellowship and an inspiring guest speaker. Details and tickets ($60, Students $30) available at ChooseLife.ca/Events or call 905-684-7505.
'Pro-life 101' Teen Night: Choose Life Niagara, in partnership with St. Alexander's youth leaders, invites teens to join us for a 'Pro-life 101' evening with Katie Somers on Sunday evening, February 22 from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Alexander Church in Fonthill. We will learn facts and apologetics on abortion, play games, and spend time socializing with other pro-life youth! Please register here (chooselife.ca/events) or email info@chooselife.ca for more info.
Hope Canadian Male Choir is excited for their March Easter concert series ‘Worthy is the Lamb’: Thursday March 12 – Copperlight, Stratford; Friday March 13 – Ancaster CanRef Church, Hamilton; Saturday March 14 – Pathway Bible Church, St. Catharines. Directed by Martin Mans, the choir will be accompanied by Martin Zonnenberg on piano and André Knevel on the organ, and will feature Josh Overbeek and Menze Feenstra, our choir’s tenors. For tickets visit: hopecanchoir@gmail.com, call/text 226 338 5459 or visit hopecanadianmalechoir.com. Tickets also available at the door. Start Time 7:30 pm; doors open 7:00 pm.
You are invited to join us for our annual Fundraising Dinner Weekend. The dates are Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14. It will once again be held at the beautiful West Niagara Agricultural Centre (7402 Mud St W, Grassie). Silent Auction at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. Our guest speaker this year will be a representative from Hope and Healing International - one of our trusted distribution partners. Seating is limited. A free will offering will be taken. All proceeds go towards NCG’s Operating Expenses. Reserve seats at www.niagaragleaners.org/events/. Donations for our Silent Auction are appreciated. They can be dropped off at the Gleaners any weekday morning. Questions? Please contact ncgdinners@gmail.com.
Join us Easter long weekend (April 2 – evening, and April 4 – daytime) for Safe Families Niagara’s first-ever Hockey Tournament Fundraiser! This fun, family-friendly event will feature team competition, opportunities to volunteer, a family skate, and plenty of action on and off the ice. Teams of 10–15 players are invited to register. Local businesses and community partners are also encouraged to participate as sponsors—an excellent way to support families in our community while gaining local visibility.
For more information or to register a team, volunteer, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Danica at niagara@safefamilies.ca or call/text 289-257-4846. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting weekend in support of local families!
Tickets are now available for the Hosanna Choir & Mattaniah Christian Male Choir concert at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton) on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm. The choirs will be accompanied by Ryan Vandenberg (Organ), Andre Knevel (Organ), and Naomi Noorduyn (Piano) and the 16-piece Scott Harrison String/Brass/Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are $25 & $35, and can be purchased through the choir’s website (www.hosanna-choir.org). Questions? Contact Wendy den Hollander at 905-628-1211 or at hdenhollander@yahoo.com.
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Focus on the Cross - Lent is a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional email series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Or download the ebook! Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.
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: When Forgiveness is Complicated - How do I forgive myself? What if someone died before I could offer them forgiveness? Can I even forgive someone who is not sorry? Join Groundwork as we study 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Micah 7:18-19, Luke 17:3-4, 1 Peter 2:21-23, Psalm 62:5-8, and Philippians 4:6-7 to see how Scripture helps us address the hard questions that arise when life situations make forgiveness complicated. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion, “Shalom: The Peace of God,” at www.kidscorner.net. Discover how you can feel calm and brave even when life feels stormy, just like when Jesus brought peace in the middle of crashing waves. Learn how God’s special kind of peace fits everything together like a perfect puzzle and fills your heart with joy and purpose! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner’s Lent Devotional.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - This week we begin the season of Lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday. As we enter this season of spiritual reflection, preparation, and renewal, take time to consider how the pursuit of justice in your daily life can reflect the justice-centered journey of Christ—which led ultimately to the cross. Write down five ways in which you intend to approach the Lenten season this year in alignment with Christ’s call to justice, mercy, and love. 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 Seeks Executive Director - Cairn Christian School, a Christian elementary school system operating campuses in southern Ontario (Smithville and Stoney Creek) is seeking an inspiring Executive Director to begin August 1, 2026. Application deadline is February 28, 2026. To learn more about this position, please reference: https://bit.ly/cairned
Smithville Christian High School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to join our team. This is a 3 day week, part-time role. This position is vital in ensuring the financial health of our school, managing budgets and overseeing accounting processes. Our website has more details about the job opportunity. https://smithvillechristian.ca/smithville-christian-high-school-job-opportunities/
Shalom Manor is entering an exciting season of growth and renewal. With deep gratitude for the decades of compassionate, faith-centered care provided within the Dutch Reformed community, we are prayerfully seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Shalom Manor into its next chapter. This role offers the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation in Grimsby while providing strategic leadership as we expand to a new campus in Hamilton. We are looking for a servant-hearted leader who shares our values and is committed to excellence in long-term care.
As Shalom Manor & Gardens expands operations into Hamilton (operating as Faithstone Manor & Gardens), we are seeking Primary Care Physicians to provide care to our long-term care and retirement home residents. This will involve weekly visits to the home at a time that works for your schedule (with flexibility for vacations/illness), and some after-hours phone support for urgent medical issues. You would work in a team consisting of a full time Nurse Practitioner, and other Physicians. We are seeking individuals who align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and who respect the sanctity of life until natural death. We have a strong need for this type of candidate, so please prayerfully consider this opportunity. If you are looking for more information about this opportunity, or wish to put your name forward, please contact the Chief Nursing Officer, Celeste Pols at cpols@shalommanor.ca / 905-945-9631 ext. 1133.
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