June 7, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message titled “Check in Questions of Ministry”. He will be looking at the book of Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1-17.
As we finish preparing Brady for his ministry experience, we are going to look together at some good check-in questions to assess any ministry we do. Ephesians 4 will be our guide.
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:
June 14th – 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.
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.
Help Communities Affected by the Ebola Outbreak - An Ebola outbreak is creating urgent health risks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries. In Uganda, World Renew is preparing a response with local partners to share prevention messaging, provide handwashing stations, and equip local volunteers to help stop transmission. Join us in praying for healing and a swift end to the outbreak, and please give to support community health efforts at worldrenew.ca/ebola-crisis, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with “Ebola Outbreak 2026” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Members from across Niagara have come together to make Niagara a SERVE site once again this year, July 11-18! We are excited to offer students the opportunity to visit Niagara and serve our community! We are also excited to offer church members in Niagara further opportunities to serve their community through SERVE Niagara! If you are interested in getting involved feel free to send me a message! There are many different ways that you can be involved based on your schedule! SERVE Niagara is looking for volunteers to help:
- prepare meals for visiting SERVE participants
- wash dishes
- food/ monetary donations
- prayer partners
- develop community among the churches coming to Niagara to participate in serve, and - cleaning up after a full week of meals, worship, games, and serving!
To get involved email annelise.hoogendam@gmail.com
SERVE Niagara is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to start as soon as possible. Contact AnnElise for details. annelise.hoogendam@gmail.com
SOCO Beach Project Update - Food, Fellowship and a Front Porch Welcome - read about it in this week's newsletter. Be sure to mark June 19 on your calendar for the upcoming SOCO Fundraiser featuring The Downs, the powerful one-woman play by Sheryl Scott, along with inspiring stories from current participants. For tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-downs-fundraiser-2 Calling all young adults! Register for the SOCO Camping Retreat, July 17 - 19. Early bird rate is $70 until July 1. Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-june-4-8576248
Reflecting a Lifetime of Blessings - As we look back on God’s faithfulness throughout our lives, we often feel a nudge to "pay it forward." A gift in your will is a beautiful way to honour the journey God has led you on. Whether you wish to support justice, global mission, or local leadership, we can help you tailor a gift that reflects your passions. Explore your options with a free consultation from our partners at Christian Stewardship Services at info@csservices.ca or 1-800-267-8890.
Field to Table Dinner for Latin America - Join us for an evening featuring Latin American cuisine, along with stories and connection with Rolando Pinzon, World Renew’s Constituency Bridger for Honduras, who will share how support is helping break cycles of poverty across the region. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:00–7:30 pmat the World Renew Canada Office, 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON. Seats are limited. Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/fieldtotable2026 and let us know how many will attend!
Hope Canadian Male Choir is excited to present their June concert series ‘Grateful for the Breath of Life’ with their director Martin Mans and with Martin Zonnenberg on organ and piano.; joined by special guests the Urker Mans Formatie from The Netherlands. Concert dates: June 25 – Vineland FRC; June 26 – Maranatha CRC, Woodstock; June 27 – St. Matthews Lutheran, Kitchener. Special Urker Mans Formatie matinee concert June 27 at 1:00 pm – Knox Presbyterian, Elora. To purchase/reserve tickets, visit www.hopecanadianmalechoir.com; call/text 226 338 5459; or email hopecanchoir@gmail.com. Tickets: Advance - $25; At Door - $30; Youth (10-14); <10years - free.;10% discount for Elora plus one other concert. Concert start: 7:30 pm. Doors Open: 7:00 pm.
Calling all men! Join Martin Mans, Hope Canadian Male Choir and the Urker Mans Formatie for an all men’s sing along on Monday June 29 at Redeemer University, Ancaster, starting at 6:00 pm. Free will offering will be collected with proceeds going to Sycamore Centre in Ingersoll. Reserve your spot at www.hopecanadianmalechoir.com. For inquiries, please email mailto:hopecmcfundraising@gmail.com
Niagara Christian Gleaners is once again hosting a Strawberry Social and Open House on Saturday, June 27 from 1-3 pm. You’re invited to come visit our beautiful facilities and learn more about the mission of NCG. We are here to transform surplus produce into nutritious food aid which we then share with those in need, all over the globe and all in Christ’s name. We’ll be happy to serve up complimentary Strawberries and Ice Cream for you, our valued guests. We hope to see you there!
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. Come out to London on June 27. Register at: crcna.org/indigenous/resources/land-learning
50 Years - Grace Community CRC (formerly Ancaster CRC), 70 Garner Road East, Ancaster, Ont., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Join us for a Celebration Service on Sunday, June 28, at 10am, with a message by Rev. Bernie DeJonge. Members and friends past and present are welcome; we’d love to see you! For information, contact John VanderLaan at john_vdl@hotmail.com. Zechariah 4:6 – Not by Might, nor by Power
Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations Workshop - Co-hosted by Resonate Global Mission and the CRC’s Indigenous and Intercultural Ministries, this 4-day immersive workshop will engage you in meaningful practices of healing and reconciliation, and equip you to repair and rebuild relationships in your local communities. You will experience: Personal healing and forgiveness, Tools for Intercultural teamwork, Examples of trauma-informed ministry, and Biblical frameworks to care for divided communities. Join us July 6–10, 2026, at the Five Oaks Retreat Centre in Paris, ON. Cost: $400 ($500 after May 1st). Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/yj972wxe
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.
Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference - How should Christians respond to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in church, education, business, healthcare, and the arts? The Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference will be held at Calvin University October 8-10 and features top keynote speakers and parallel sessions dealing with each of these topics. For more information and to register to join the conversation, visit: https://calvin.edu/wisdomAI
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: Hannah's Prayer and God's Big Answer - Sometimes the deepest prayers are the ones nobody hears but God. Join Groundwork as we begin a study on the book of 1 Samuel by examining 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10. Together, we’ll see how Hannah’s sorrow and private prayer becomes part of God’s public plan for his people. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion, “Philip: Answering Questions” at www.kidscorner.net. Join Philip on an exciting adventure as he listens to God, meets an important traveler, and shares the amazing news about Jesus! Discover that even when life feels uncertain, God is always with us and can use us to help others in wonderful ways. Check out the KC Summertime Collection with lots of puzzles, games, and fun activities. Good for road trips or quiet time at home.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - This time of year is often filled with graduation celebrations and school transitions. Take time this week to pray for a specific young person in your congregation as they transition to a new school environment or workplace in the coming months. Consider reaching out to that young person to let them know you are praying for them in this season. 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.