August 10th 2025 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa presents the sixth message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focusing on Psalm 32 “A Psalm of Confession”
This week's Psalm expresses that confession is not only good for the soul, it is good for the body. Yet confessing sin is hard. Is it because we don't know we sinned or that we are too scared to confess? Hopefully the testimony of the psalmist will draw us closer to open and honest confession.
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:
PLEASE NOTE: This offering has been switched with Shalom from the annual schedule
August 17th 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
World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) - Are you someone with time on your hands that is passionate about service towards God’s kingdom? It’s not too late to repair homes in a disaster-impacted community this fall by volunteering with World Renew DRS! Our reconstruction teams in Sarasota, Florida, and Windsor, North Carolina, have a spot waiting for you. Contact Diana Marquez, our Volunteer Program Manager, at dmarquez@worldrenew.net or 616-224-0701 for more information.
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the CRCNA, thank you for your gifts to ministry shares. Your support enables congregations to do so much more to further God's Kingdom than any one church could do alone. Our denomination could not impact the world through missions, media, and church development without your incredible and faithful support. Thank you! To discover more visit crcna.org/ministryshares.
Dear Mountainview: We received your donation and are so grateful for your partnership with GEMS Girls' Clubs. Your gift helps us develop new programs, write new curricula, create resources, provide training opportunities for women, and expand the GEMS presence worldwide. We’re a small staff, but we’re eager to use our resources wisely to help mentor the next generation and show girls what it looks like to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with [their] God" (Micah 6:8). So thank you! We depend on offerings and gifts to meet a large portion of our financial needs. That’s one of the reasons your faithfulness in this regard means so much. It’s an honor to partner with you. Thank you also for your prayers. Serving Him together, Jill Postma, GEMS Global.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
SOCO Beach Project Update:
Does Scripture still surprise you? Read about how it can in this week's newsletter. For young adults - don't miss the last Sunday Night SOCO on August 10. Check out the SOCO house for small group retreat or family rental space in beautiful Port Dover from late August to early April - with special rates for young adult ministry groups. Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-august-7-8570521
Calvin University 150th Anniversary Events - Calvin University is celebrating its 150th anniversary and you're invited to join us in marking the occasion all year long! Check the calvin.edu/150 website for details on many events going on at Calvin throughout the anniversary year. Some ways we're celebrating include Celebration Weeks on campus, Calvin On-the-Road events to 30 cities, an Anniversary Worship Celebration in March 2026, and a 150th Anniversary Hymn Text Contest.
It’s not too late to be a sponsor or a golfer in the annual Swing for Students Golf Tournament, supporting Cairn Christian School and Smithville Christian High School. Scan or click to register to golf or to be a sponsor – we need lots of both! https://bit.ly/SwingforStudents2025
If you’re a returning golfer and you refer a new foursome, you’ll receive a beautiful new golf umbrella. 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.
Cambodia Discovery Tour - Join World Renew from November 14 to 24, 2025, for a journey into Cambodia’s vibrant culture and the inspiring work of local communities pursuing lasting change through partnership and hope. This is an opportunity to witness God’s love in action—experience deep connections, hear powerful stories, and see how lives are being transformed. Registration is limited and closes September 14. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/2025cambodiainfo
Come join The Grand Parade at SHALOM MANOR on Saturday, September 20th! This super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk is looking to raise funds towards a wheelchair accessible bus! Last year we had an amazing day of community and raised $72,000 to help fund upgrades to the Mapleview Resident washrooms (check our social media for images of the changes). If you are interested in being part of this great event as a team captain, walker/fundraiser, volunteer or sponsor, check out the following link: https://thegrandparade.org/location/grimsby. Join the fun and get the wheels on the bus going round-and-round!
Grimsby Life Centre Fall Benefit Banquet & Silent Auction – Donations Needed! We’re excited to be planning our Fall Benefit Banquet and Silent Auction, happening on October 24 at Winona Vine Estates! As we prepare, we’re looking for donations of new or antique items. Have a duplicate bridal shower gift? Something beautiful that’s been sitting unused? This is a great opportunity to re-gift for a great cause! To donate, please contact the office at 905-309-0944 or drop items off during office hours.Thank you for your continued support of this important event!
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!
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 November 14 & 15, at King's Christian Collegiate in Oakville. This year's theme is The Church Released. Workshops promise to be practical and helpful, covering topics like prayer, mission, ministry with youth and young adults, and more! We highly recommend coming with your entire ministry team! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. Save the date and get your team ready to attend! Visit: https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith
Hearts Exchanged - Deepen your understanding of reconciliation with Indigenous neighbours through Hearts Exchanged this fall. Engage in honest dialogue about colonialism, learn from Indigenous perspectives grounded in scripture, and become a catalyst for reconciliation within your community. Sign-ups are now open! crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
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.
Family Outreach Ontario Christian Addiction Support Services (FOO) - FOO is a group of committed volunteers dedicated to educating and supporting the friends and families of those struggling with addiction, as well as offering direction and hope to individuals caught in the cycle of addiction. Our mission is rooted in faith and compassion, serving as a live body of believers called by God to walk alongside others in times of need. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. If addiction and recovery are topics close to your heart, we invite you to consider lending your time and talents to this important ministry. Please contact Harry Gelderman for details: Harrygelderman1@gmail.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: God Longs to Restore His People - Amidst all the judgment in Hosea, God reveals the tender ache of a father’s heart, and we find powerful images of restoration. Join Groundwork as we study Hosea 11 and 14 and discuss how this ancient prophecy still calls us back to the heart of God and offers us a roadmap for restoration. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: God's Grand Story: Josiah Reads the Bible - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “God's Grand Story: Josiah Reads the Bible” at www.kidscorner.net. Open the Bible today and see how God wants us to live. Talk together as a family about how the Bible offers guidance for real life—at home, at school, and with friends. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Kids Corner Bible Story Podcast Series.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Psalm 19 exclaims, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (v. 1, NIV). Throughout your week make a point to observe the sky—whether storm-filled, clear and sunny, brilliant blue with fluffy clouds, or full of stars. How does observing creation remind you of God’s glory and good works? 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.
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 an opening for a paraeducator for next year. This position is a part-time (Tuesdays and Thursdays) educational assistant to provide support to a student with exceptional learning needs in Junior Kindergarten. Experience and a working knowledge of learning disabilities is an asset. Contact Carolyn Bentum, principal, at cbentum@cairnchristianschool.ca for more information.
Part-time bookkeeper required. 4-5 hours per week. Experience is required. For more information, please call Tamara at (905) 961-0469. Please send your resume to info@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca
Part-time bookkeeper required. 4-5 hours per week. Experience is required. For more information, please call Tamara at (905) 961-0469. Please send your resume to info@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca
Position Opening: Communications Coordinator - The successful candidate will coordinate the development and implementation of a communication and marketing strategy that motivates the CRCNA in Canada. This is a full-time permanent hybrid position based in the Burlington, Ont., office of the CRCNA. Learn more at crcna.org/get-involved/careers and apply by August 11.
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.