June 1st, 2025 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online as Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message entitled “Jesus Will Be Back”, focused on the book of Acts chapter 1, verses 1-11.
Jesus' disciples stared at the sky when he had ascended and disappeared. They are told that "he will be back". This anticipation shapes the way we live. For Ascension Sunday we will consider what it looks like to live looking forward.
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...
Grimsby Life Centre 2025 Hope Grows Here – Over 30% of our clients are seeking help related to anxiety, depression and stress. In an over connected world – people have never felt more alone and disconnected. Thank you for partnering with us in helping to restore healthy people and healthy families. We are here because of your generous donations. Thank you for partnering with us to bring help, hope and healing to our hurting neighbours!
Upcoming Offering:
June 8th A.M. – Shalom Manor & Gardens is a special Christian, non-profit long-term care home and retirement centre, serving seniors mostly of Dutch descent who belong to the community of Reformed faiths. Limited government funding does not allow the services our seniors require that meet our expectations and standards. Your gifts will enhance immediate resident care, programs, and debt load.
Please Note: Year End Ministry Promise Updates will be in your weekly emails under JOYFUL GIVING
The Annual Banner Appeal is underway! - The 2025 appeal for The Banner, the CRC’s award-winning monthly magazine, has started. The Banner is delivered free in print and online, and this annual donation appeal makes it possible. To help keep this community conversation going please give online now at: TheBanner.org/Give
Your Opinion Matters to World Renew! - As World Renew works to share Christ’s hope with communities struggling with hunger, poverty, and injustice, we seek out ways to improve, whether in our programming around the world or in our communications with you, our generous-hearted supporters. To this end, we invite you to complete our donor survey, which can be filled out anonymously. It should take about 10 minutes of your time to complete. Thank you for your support. The survey can be found at: worldrenew.ca/survey
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
SOCO Beach Project Update:
SOCO Beach Project: Hear about SOCO 2025 - We Invite young adults (18 - 29): first SOCO Sunday supper social and campfire on May 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the SOCO property. For more info, contact: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Read all about it in our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-may-22-8569533?e=42e8e3827e
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!
Hearts Exchanged - It's never too early or too late to participate in a Hearts Exchanged cohort. We have cohorts starting at various times of year -- if you're interested in participating in one in your area or online please reach out at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Has ALCOHOL OR DRUGS taken over your or a loved one’s life? Family Outreach Ontario can help. There are literally thousands of Christian recovering addicts out there… you may be sitting beside one in church next Sunday. Confidentiality guaranteed. Visit our web site for more info at www.familyoutreachontario.com, contact us at 905-933-3994, or e-mail us at info@familyoutreachontario.com.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.
DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Letter from the Canada Ministry Board - The Canadian Ministry Board of the Christian Reformed Church has distributed a letter expressing our shared understanding of the diverse experiences we are all undergoing within the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) across Canada. You can read the full letter at crcna.org/Canada. Please also feel free to connect with your classis delegate.
40 Days of Prayer for Synod 2025 - It's not too late! Pray-ers from around the denomination and the world began praying for Synod 2025 on May 4, but new pray-ers are always welcome. With prayers contributed by a wide variety of CRC writers, join us as we seek God's guidance and presence for this year's synod. Learn more and sign up for either daily Scripture and prayers OR a week’s worth of Scripture and prayers that will be emailed to you. crcna.org/synod/prayer
Opportunity: Prayer Gatherings for Synod! Dear friends, we have an unusual opportunity this spring. The annual gathering of CRC delegates from across North America ("Synod") usually takes place in Michigan, but this June it is coming to Redeemer University! One way we in southern Ontario can be gracious hosts is to surround these proceedings with prayer. Consider joining us in person at one or more of these pre-Synod events: Prayer Gathering Wed June 11, 9-5 at Grace Community CRC, Ancaster; Prayer Service Wed June 11, 7-8:30pm, also at Grace Ancaster; Prayer Walk Thurs June 12, 9-11am, Redeemer University. We would be so glad to pray with you. Sign up here to help us plan food/seating.
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: Honor God By Using His Resources Wisely - The Bible teaches us we are stewards of God’s resources. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Luke 12:13-21, Philippians 4:11-13, Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:25-28, and 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 to discuss stewardship, tithing, and what this means for how we handle the money and possessions we have in this life. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Is This Show Good for Me? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Is This Show Good for Me?” at www.kidscorner.net. God wants us to focus on things that are good and true, but sometimes it’s hard to know what’s best to watch, read, or play. We can ask for wisdom by thinking about how a story matches God’s truth and how it affects our hearts and actions. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like The Summertime Collection, full of coloring pages, crafts, and activity books.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1). Now more than ever, it’s important for us to continue to heal our relationship with God’s beautiful creation through our worship, personal actions, and advocacy for the flourishing of the Creator’s handiwork. As World Environment Day (June 5) is celebrated this week, consider how you and your family can lean into our moral responsibility to care for God’s creation. Think of five commitments you can make toward this goal. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
We're Hiring! Administrative Coordinator - Thrive Canada - The successful candidate will provide administrative coordination for Thrive as it supports congregations and local ministry leaders. This is a full time position covering a maternity leave until September 2026, and can be fully remote as needed. Learn more and apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
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
Summer Student Job Opportunity - Are you between the ages of 15 and 30, interested in finance/accounting, passionate about the church, and looking for a summer job? The Christian Reformed Church offices in Burlington might be the perfect fit. We are looking for one summer student to fill an eight week, 35 hour/week position from June 16-August 11. This position is based in the Burlington, Ontario office. If you are interested, please email tveldboom@crcna.org for more information or to apply.
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.