June 29th, 2025 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 entitled “Way More than Washing”, focused on the book of Romans, chapter 6, verses 1-14.
The sacraments, baptism and communion, are very simple symbols. Baptism washes and communion feeds. However, washing and feeding are daily repeated events, while baptism and communion are life-changing events. This is what we will try to understand more as we remember our baptism and participate in communion together.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: June 29th A.M. – July 6th A.M. – Upper Deck Ministries, Lincoln – Peter Juhlke: The Upper Deck Youth Centre seeks to reach out to the youth of our community. The purpose of this centre is to provide a place where community young people can find practical life care and refuge, and be introduced to relationships with Christian adults. Our hope is that through these friendships, some would desire a relationship with Jesus Christ and learn to walk with Him! Please give generously to this local cause.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
SOCO Beach Project Update:
If you're 18 - 29, register for the SOCO Camping Retreat, July 18 - 20. Early bird rate is $65 till July 1. For more information: info@southcoastbeachproject.org. Check out this week's newsletter for all the latest happenings at SOCO: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-june-26-8569923
"Show off your skills amongst friends" - Join us at Choose Life Niagara's first Golf for Life Tournament at Riverview Golf Club in Fenwick on Friday, July 25th. The tournament will feature a best ball competition with a delicious steak dinner to top off a great day on the course. Register at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-catharines-right-to-life-association-inc/events/golf-for-life-tournament/. Players of all ages and skills are welcome. Individuals will be matched to fill a foursome.
Be a sponsor or a golfer or both in the annual Swing for Students Golf Tournament, supporting Cairn Christian School and Smithville Christian High School. Don’t wait! Early-bird pricing on golfer registration ends June 30. Scan or click to register to golf or to be a sponsor: https://bit.ly/SwingforStudents2025. The 2025 tournament will be held Saturday, September 13, at Whisky Run Golf Club in Port Colborne. The students would love to have your support.
Global Leadership Summit Simulcast - August 7–8, 2025 - Join leaders from around the world for a live simulcast of the Global Leadership Summit Simulcast, hosted locally at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center. Hear from top global speakers on leadership, purpose, and innovation. Open to professionals, students, educators, and community members. Early Bird tickets available through July 16. More info & registration at https://brushfire.com/582107
"Moving Forward in Faith" Conference Returns! - Back by popular demand! Diaconal Ministries Canada and Resonate Global Mission are pleased to partner up for the Moving Forward in Faith Conference, happening again this year on Friday evening, November 14 & Saturday, 15, 2025. This year's theme is The Church Released. Find our more on the event website: resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith. Save the date and plan to attend with your team!
Hearts Exchanged - One Hearts Exchanged participant said this, "Being a part of this process, and witnessing people faithfully engage with it, gives me a renewed sense of hope for the church’s potential to be a force of healing and reconciliation in a broken world." If you're interested in joining a cohort for these conversations learn more at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
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: Prayer and Dependence on God - Prayer and dependence on God are the heartbeat of the Gospel of Luke. Join Groundwork as we study Luke 3:21-22, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12-13, Luke 9:18-36, Luke 11:1-13, Luke 22:39-46, Luke 18:1, and Luke 10:21 to learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: Never Alone - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion “Never Alone” at www.kidscorner.net. Discover how God helps us bounce back from challenges by surrounding us with caring helpers and giving us special strengths to share! Dive into the story of Moses and Aaron to see how teamwork, courage, and God’s love can make a big difference. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like The Kids Corner Activity Book Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As you celebrate the birthday of your country this week (Canada, July 1; United States, July 4), spend some time praying for your country’s leaders. Pray that they will lead with wisdom and act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8). Go for a walk this week, near a civic space or building if you’re able, praying that your country will walk humbly with God. 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.
Intercultural Congregations Network - Our church is exploring new ways to engage with the diverse communities around us! The CRC in Canada has launched the Intercultural Congregations Network to help churches welcome, integrate, and thrive in a multicultural world. This network offers coaching, resources, and connections to deepen our collective work in God's diverse kingdom. Contact Intercultural Ministry at intercultural@crcna.org to learn how you can be involved.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Cairn Christian School (Stoney Creek campus) has two openings for paraeducator support for next year. These positions are for a full-time educational assistant to provide support to student with exceptional learning needs. Several years of experience and a working knowledge of learning disabilities would be an asset. Contact Bonnie Desjardins, principal, at bdesjardins@cairnchristianschool.ca for more information.
Position Opening at EduDeo Ministries - We’re hiring a School Relationship Manager. Join EduDeo’s team. Visit https://edudeo.com/careers for more information. Applications are due on June 30, 2025. About us: EduDeo Ministries believes education rooted in the Gospel is the best way to bring about whole-life transformation for children and their communities. We exist to advance Christ-centred education for children in the majority world.
Job Opening! The Director of North American Regional Teams (remote) oversees the implementation of Resonate’s Core Initiatives—Global Mission, Local Mission, and Church Planting—in Canada and the USA. This full-time, remote role focuses on managing the Local Mission Core Initiative and developing resources to empower missional leaders and faith communities within the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) and beyond. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
We're hiring! Senior Salesforce Administrator - The Senior Salesforce Administrator will play a critical leadership role within the IT department, overseeing the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of our Salesforce platform and related integrations. This position will lead a team of Salesforce Administrators, acting as a key trainer for both the team and organization. Overall, this role will ensure the effective utilization of Salesforce to support the mission and operational needs of the CRCNA. This is a full time, hybrid position based in Grand Rapids, Mich., or Burlington, Ont. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
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.