July 26th, 2026 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 “Come Celebrate”. He will be looking at the book of Colossians chapter 3 verses 12 to 17.
Think of a place where you feel comfortable and have a lot of fun without worry. Jesus invites us to that kind of life. He wants us to know that we are important to him. He wants us to live in a way that celebrates our truest self by letting his peace and truth flow through us.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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Swing For Students 2026! This year we have a goal to fill the course! 144 Christian School Supporters! How can you help? Be a golfer or sponsor, Donate a prize, or do all three! When: Saturday, September 12 at Whisky Run Golf Club in Port Colborne. Lunch at noon. Shotgun start at 1:30pm, Early Bird Pricing $180 per golfer (includes lunch, cart, 18 holes, and dinner). Plan to support this opportunity to share in a tangible expression of community and tell the story of the blessing of Christian Education.
JOYFUL GIVING
See your Church Email for the link to our Year-End Joyful Giving Updates!
Sunday’s offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Upcoming Offering:
August 2nd – Classical Ministry Shares: Classis Niagara is a regional group of CRC churches located in the Niagara Peninsula. We are a gathering of established congregations & missional expressions, sharing in the larger ministry of the CRCNA. Classical Ministry Shares support Classis work which includes: Shalom Chaplaincy, Brock Campus Ministry, Niagara International Student Ministry, The Table, The Bridge (Niagara Falls), Dinner Church, local seminary students preparing for ministry, and they also help to support the leadership development, planning, and oversight connected to these ministries. Help us with your donation to encourage, equip, and empower churches and ministries in Niagara to engage God’s people in mission!
To the People of Mountainview Church! Thank you so much for your May and June donations to our Breakfast Program, and the additional amount that came from Collections. Your support right now makes it possible for 50-70 people each day to start their day well, with good nutrition in their bellies, and some fresh hope and encouragement in their hearts. We are blessed by your kindness and generosity! Thank you.
Blooms of Honour: A Heartfelt Thank You - As our Blooms of Honour campaign concludes, our hearts are full of gratitude for the wonderful community of support. Thanks to the generosity, thoughtfulness, and prayers, this year’s tribute has blossomed into a powerful testament. Together, we raised over $38,000 to support the Shalom Grimsby courtyard expansion and the new courtyards at Faithstone in Hamilton. These gifts will directly touch the lives of those we serve and for your support we give thanks. Whether you dedicated a tribute in loving memory of someone who has passed into eternal life, or chose to honour the enduring presence of someone special still walking beside you, your participation has been a true blessing. Thank you for trusting us with your memories, and for helping us keep their light shining bright.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
SOCO Beach Project Update - Positively pivoting this past weekend with the SOCO Camping Retreat. Help us reach our summer fundraising goal of $30,000! One more Sunday Night SOCO on August 9. Read all about it ~ newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-july-23-8577002
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
Links are available on our website under
“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
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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: What is Heaven? - What is heaven? Where is it? What does it look like? Join Groundwork as we study Ephesians 1:3-10; 1 Peter 1:3-4; Revelation 21:2-5; Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 25:6-8, 22-27; Isaiah 65:17-22; Colossians 1:15-20 to understand what the Bible does and does not teach us about what heaven is and what it looks like. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s Kids Corner Devotion: Prayer: Meeting God in the Quiet at www.kidscorner.net. Contemplative prayer is like a quiet summer evening. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God!” Try sitting quietly with God and just gently be still in his presence. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Family Practices for Family Collection.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Summer is often a time when extended families gather for a reunion, giving the opportunity to connect with relatives we don’t see regularly. Think about a member of your church family whom you haven’t seen in a while, spend time praying for them this week, and reach out with a card, phone call, or text to let them know you’re thinking of them and praying for them. 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
We're Hiring! Ministry Consultant - Chaplaincy - The Ministry Consultant for chaplaincy is responsible for enlisting, endorsing, advocating, training, and supporting the Chaplains of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). This ministry consultant will also participate in the general consulting work of Thrive. This is a full-time, remote position based in Canada or the U.S. Learn more and apply by July 19, 2026, at crcna.pinpointhq.com
We're hiring! IT Salesforce Administrator - Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Grimsby: Shalom Manor & Gardens is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director or Resident Care to lead our nursing team and help shape the future of resident-centred care. Reporting directly to the Administrator, the DRC provides leadership to a nursing department of more than 200 team members while driving quality improvement, clinical excellence, and resident experience throughout our 144-bed long-term care home. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization rooted in Christian values and to play a key leadership role during an exciting period of growth.
Hamilton: Shalom is seeking a dedicated, values-driven Administrator for Faithstone Manor & Gardens, to lead and support our long-term care home in Hamilton. This is a great opportunity for someone who is collaborative and passionate about resident-centred care in a faith-based environment. In this role you will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations, regulatory compliance and a positive experience for residents, families and staff. Feel called to serve? Learn more at https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/
Position Opening: Executive Director (Act Five) - Act Five in Hamilton, Ont., is seeking a full-time, in-person Executive Director to provide organizational leadership and lead fundraising for our exciting young adult discipleship ministry. For the complete job description, visit our website ActFive.ca. Submit a cover letter, articulation of faith, and résumé (five pages maximum) to hiring@actfive.ca by August 14, 2026.