May 10, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will be leading us in worship. He will present a message focused on 1 Samuel 1:1-20 entitled "From Deep Anguish to Divine Connection.”
He will walk us through the story of two rival wives in pain. When both her husband and the high priest fail to comfort her, Hannah finds comfort in her connection with God.
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:
May 17th – Cairn Christian School: Our Cairn Christian School sites in Smithville and Stoney Creek work to inspire Grade K-8 students to love, learn, and lead together in God's world. This offering provides vital support in achieving this mission, enabling students and families the opportunity to access an amazing Christian Education, and communicates our love for their students. Thank you for your support and prayers.
Grimsby Life Centre invites you to participate in Hope Grows Here. This campaign is about planting seeds of hope by supporting counselling and care for individuals and families who are walking through difficult seasons. Each gift helps provide steady, compassionate support and reminds people that they are not alone. “I planted the seed… but God has been making it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 To participate you can give online through www.grimsbylife.org or send an e-transfer to office@grimsbylife.org. Please include a short message of hope in the message line that we can share with our clients! Thank you for being part of the work God is doing in our community!
Gratitude Giving from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day - From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day we hope you will join us in our special campaign giving honour to mothers, fathers, omas, opas, grandmas, grandpas, aunts or uncles, or a loved one. We invite you to take part in our Blooms of Honour, a campaign dedicated to enhancing our courtyard through the creation of more accessible seating areas in our existing gardens at Shalom Grimsby and/or the new courtyard in Faithstone Hamilton.
As a symbol of honour, the name of a parent, grandparent or friend can be written on a paper tulip in recognition of the gifts received. These tulips will adorn the glass windows to form our “Garden of Honour”. Thank you for your support.
You can view more online at https://shalommanor.ca/blooms-of-honour/. Feel free to reach out to Janet deVries to learn more at 905.945.9631 x. 1172 or jdevries@shalommanor.ca.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Writers Wanted - The Banner is looking to expand its network of news correspondents - freelance writers paid per story to report on assignments from every corner of the Christian Reformed denomination. If you love stories, are curious to ask church leaders about how and why they do things, and are willing to train and learn, our news editor would love to hear from you: news@thebanner.org. (If you are an experienced writer, all the better! Just mention that in your email.)
Intertwined Glories: Senior Art Exhibit - Visit the Redeemer Art Gallery for this year’s senior art exhibition. Experience art in various styles and mediums created by Redeemer art students in their final year. March 28 - May 27, 2026.
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
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 14th, 7pm EDT webinar here: tinyurl.com/ds2mrdx7 or by emailing thrive@crcna.org
The Indigenous Ministry of the CRC invites you to On-the-Land Learning, an immersive experience rooted in relationship and Indigenous teachings. Respond to the TRC Calls to Action by stepping onto the land to listen, learn, and pursue reconciliation. Six Nations on May 23, or London on June 27. Register at: crcna.org/indigenous/resources/land-learning
Kick off your golf season and support children around the world who are eager for a Christ-centred education at EduDeo’s golf tournament. Join us at The Oaks of St. George Golf Club, Paris, ON on May 29, 2026, for an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Register as a team or as an individual. Your registration includes a grab-and-go breakfast and BBQ lunch. Register today at: edudeogolf.com.
Join us on May 30th from 8:00 am -12:00 pm for our annual Plant Sale at Shalom! Browse a beautiful selection of plants, enjoy delicious baked goods, and explore offerings from local vendors. Take some time to relax with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake while spending the morning with friends and family. All proceeds will go toward enhancing our resident outdoor spaces, helping us create more welcoming and enjoyable areas for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there! Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Alicia at socialcoordinator@shalommanor.ca for more information.
Redeemer is excited to begin the Alumni & Friends travel program, and we want to invite you to come with us to the Netherlands from May 21-28, 2027! If you are interested and want to learn more, please email alumni@redeemer.ca.
Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor. Our next Campus Visit Day will be held this summer on August 12.
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 Creates - The theme of creation echoes throughout the Bible. Join our Groundwork conversation as we study Genesis 1, Revelation 21:22-24, Psalm 139:13-14, Hebrews 1:1-3, and Colossians 1:15-17 to discuss what this theme reveals to us about God’s character, love, and intentions. Then we’ll consider our call to reflect God’s creativity with our own as bearers of his image.Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion, “The Letter of Acts” at www.kidscorner.net. The book of Acts tells an exciting story that shows God’s good news is for you—Jesus loves you, forgives you, and gives you his Spirit no matter who you are or where you’re from. It reminds us that God wants everyone to know his love and share it with the world! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story coloring pages available on the KC activities page.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Mother’s Day - Women were the first to witness the resurrected Jesus, and they told others the good news of the living God. When you think about your faith journey, who are the women who have told you about God? This week take some time to journal, draw, or share with a friend or family member stories about the women who have had an impact on your faith. Consider writing a note to one of them or, if possible, visiting them and thanking them in person. 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
Niagara Christian Gleaners (NCG) is looking for at least two passionate individuals to join our Promotions Team. As we continue to process millions of pounds of surplus produce to feed the hungry, we are seeking dedicated volunteers to help share the story of what the Lord is doing through this ministry. We are seeking a Social Media Coordinator to manage our presence on Facebook and Instagram. We are also looking for someone gifted in Graphic Design to assist with the layout and design of our newsletters. Have these skills? Know someone who does? Contact Pete Wierenga, GM: generalmanager@niagaragleaners.org.
Redeemer is hiring a Head Hockey Coach; General Manager, Hockey; Student Life Departmental Assistant; and Mental Health Care Manager. Learn more about these positions and others at redeemer.ca/careers.
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.