April 19, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit”, presenting a message entitled "Prayer Shakes the World", looking at the book of Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31.
Acts is full of stories of the Holy Spirit moving in powerful ways. What can we learn from reading this history about how God may be at work today?
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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April 26th – Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC) - NewGround: What if every church was known as the heartbeat of its neighbourhood—not for its building, but for the love and generosity of its people? At NewGround, we believe every community holds untapped potential— gifts to be shared, stories to be told, and hope to be nurtured. For over 50 years, NewGround has partnered with churches, ministries, and grassroots initiatives across Canada to uncover that potential. By equipping and walking alongside leaders, we help churches move beyond their walls, build on community strengths, and be part of God’s lasting work of restoration. When you give to NewGround, you empower your sister congregations and support diverse Christian ministries that bring justice, mercy, and hope to communities.
You’re Invited to Cairn Christian School's Board Dinner 2026 – Woven Together
Join us on April 25th, 6-9pm at Smithville Christian Reformed Church for an inspiring evening celebrating how God is weaving our school community together in faith, learning, and love.
Our annual Board Dinner will feature a delicious meal, meaningful stories from our community, and a plant sale (details coming soon!). It’s a special opportunity to gather, give thanks, and invest in the continued growth of our school.
Reserve your tickets here!
Would you consider partnering with us as a sponsor? Details here! We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful night together!
You are making a difference! On behalf of the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, 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.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
We would love to welcome anyone looking to learn more about Cairn to come and experience the stories we're telling and discover how your child could be known and nurtured to flourish as a part of our learning community. Come see us in Stoney Creek on April 21st between 1:00-8:00 pm or in Smithville on April 24th between 9:00-2:00 pm!
Shalom Invitation: Pastors & Pastoral Caregivers & Children of Elderly - Support Through the Ages on April 29th at 7pm – Grimsby Auditorium. You are invited to attend an evening exploring conversations that relate to supporting one another through the ages! The topics to be explored will help you navigate change with our aging community, ie., navigating family anxiety and communication styles, honouring our elderly with their experience of change, how to have conversations with family members, including grandchildren and more! Please contact us to register at giving@shalommanor.ca or call 905.945.9631 ext. 1173. Please see your church bulletin board for a poster with more information.
Beyond the Headlines: Faith, Community, and the Stories that Shape Us - Join a new justice education series from Thrive, World Renew, and the Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue. This four-part series explores immigration, food justice, climate justice, and gender justice through a biblical lens—equipping participants to recognize harmful narratives, understand root causes, and take meaningful, faith-informed action. Learn more and register today: tinyurl.com/yrhe9a6b
Sam Oosterhoff Youth Event: Choose Life Niagara invites high school and post-secondary students out for an evening with MPP Sam Oosterhoff on Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm. Sam will share his personal story which led to his election at age 19, the pro-life work he has accomplished while in office, and how we can promote pro-life change in our communities. We will have an opportunity to ask him our questions and, of course, we always make time for games and free time to socialize with other pro-life youth! Visit chooselife.ca/events for more details and to register.
Youth March for Life Trip: Choose Life Niagara invites high school and post-secondary students to join us on our annual March for Life trip to Ottawa! We plan to depart the Vineland Carpool lot at 5:00 am Thursday, May 14 and return at 9:30 pm Friday, May 15. Cost is $120 and includes the March for Life, the National Youth Conference, the Rose Dinner, hotel accommodations, and coach bus transportation. For more info and to register, visit chooselife.ca/events or email info@chooselife.ca.
Reimagining Youth Ministry - Join Thrive Faith Formation Consultant Rick Zomer for a webinar and conversation using Andrew Root's book The End of Youth Ministry? as a guide. Together, we will consider why churches might be struggling in youth ministry efforts and explore strategies for moving forward in intergenerational discipleship. Register for the May 5th, 4pm EDT webinar here: tinyurl.com/y6m8crje or the May 14th, 7pm EDT webinar here: tinyurl.com/ds2mrdx7 or by emailing thrive@crcna.org
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - Calvin University will host Wisdom in the Age of AI, October 8–10, 2026, a conference exploring how Christian faith can guide the wise and faithful use of artificial intelligence. With dynamic keynote speakers and a dedicated AI and Church track, the conference offers thoughtful conversation for pastors and lay leaders alike. The conference will be held in person at the Prince Conference Center on Calvin University's campus, with livestream available for people unable to attend in person. Learn more at calvin.edu/faith-and-technology
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: The Cross of Jesus is the Only Way - As Galatians continues, Paul continues to emphasize that the cross of Jesus is the only way to salvation and he confronts Peter’s hypocritical behavior. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Galatians 2 to explore the struggle the apostles faced as the Christian faith spread, and along the way find the courage to embody the truth of salvation in your relationships and daily life. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Groundwork is celebrating its 15th anniversary! For more than 15 years now, this radio show and podcast has been digging into the richness of God’s Word as the foundation for our lives. Come celebrate God’s faithfulness with us! Register online at reframeministries.org/events.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion, “Go On A Microadventure” at www.kidscorner.net. Big adventures don’t have to be far away—exciting discoveries are waiting right outside your door! Grab your family, explore nearby paths and places, and see how much fun a little adventure can be. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like KC’s Earth Day collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As you continue to celebrate Eastertide—50 days of practicing resurrection living—pick one area of your life in which you want to live more fully into resurrection hope. Perhaps it’s in how you handle conflict, care for your body, or serve your community. Invite Jesus into that space, recognizing his risen presence. 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
Diaconal Ministries Canada is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator (18 hours per week) to help share the stories, resources, and impact of diaconal ministry across Canada. with deacons, churches, and supporters. The position pays $27.50-30.70/hour and is reviewed annually. The role is preferably hybrid, with one day per week in the Burlington CRCNA office and the remaining hours from a home office (fully remote may be considered for a strong candidate). Intereseted? Visit www.diaconal ministries.com. A pplications close May 11.
Bethel CRC (Dunnville) is seeking a part-time (24 hrs/wk) Director of Ministries to lead children, youth, and young adult ministries and support small group discipleship. This role works closely with the pastoral team to foster spiritual growth and equip volunteers. Position description available upon request. Please apply with your resume, cover letter, and statement of faith to bethelcrchiring@dunnvillecrc.ca by April 30.
Great Lakes is Hiring, Join our Team! We are looking for full-time and part-time Teachers in French & Physics for the 2026-27 Academic Year. To apply submit a CV, cover letter and your vision for Christian education at careers@glchs.ca by May 1st.
Great Lakes Preschool is Hiring - Start Date September 2026 - We are looking for both Regsitered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) and Child Care Assistants for our expanding preschool that works with children aged 12 mos-6years. These roles plan and implement age-appropirate activities based on the “How Does Learning Happen” framework. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@glschs.ca