September 27th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastoral Care Pastor Jolene Veenstra will continue the series entitled “Deep Hope” with a message called “God of the Deep”. She will be looking at Psalm 104: 1-12; 24-26.
When we say "deep hope" what kind of depth do we mean? Is this the deep end of the swimming pool or the depths of the Mariana Trench? What kind of depths would God's ancient people have imagined in biblical times, having never experienced a swimming pool and having no submarines to explore the depths of the ocean? The answer may surprise you. Go deep with us this Sunday.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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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:
UPCOMING OFFERING: October 4th – Indwell: For 50+ years, Indwell has been providing supportive housing that transforms lives. Every door we open together becomes a solution to homelessness. Our Vision - Hope and Homes for All. Our Mission - Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging. Our Values - We value the inherent dignity of all people as image bearers of God. We live out our Christian calling to love our neighbor as ourselves. Hope is the foundation of all our actions. Be a part of ending homelessness. Through your gifts you are providing affordable housing, supports, and community for Indwell tenants. This helps each person achieve health, wellness and belonging. Let’s open doors together.
Apple Pies at Cairn Christian School: It's that time of year again! Come on out to Cairn Christian School, 795 Highway 8 in Stoney Creek, on Wednesday, October 7th to help us with apple peeling and pie production. For more information on volunteering or to purchase pies, please call 905-643-2460 or email stoneycreek@cairnchristianschool.ca. Hope to see you there!
Other…
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
CPJ Ride for Refuge – Saturday, October 3rd – Coming together in Ottawa for a 5km walk or ride. A chance to come together around a shared commitment to dignity, justice and welcome in Canada. Can’t make it to Ottawa? You can participate in your community. Click this link for more info or to get started.
The Redeemer Art Gallery presents The Book of Nature: Art Exhibit Opening Reception, featuring five artists who explore the natural world as an intricacy that points to God’s creative authorship. The exhibition includes woodblock prints, cyanotype photography, painting, installation and textile work. The exhibit will be on display until October 22.
Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor. Campus Visit Days will be held this fall on October 14 and November 13. Learn more at redeemer.ca/visit.
Caring for our Church Family – A practical conversation about again, care & long-term care – October 7th @ 10 am @ Shalom Manor & Gardens - Join us for a special event a group of panelists who will respond to a variety of questions from our moderator…this will be conversational style. Our group of panelists feature Carolin Piroli, RN, Placement Coordinator with Ontario Health atHome; Maria Iqbal, Social Worker at Shalom Manor; Jolene Veenstra, Pastor at Mountainview CRC Church; and Al Schutten, sharing a family perspective. Together, they’ll offer insight into navigating care, supporting loved ones and the important role churches can play along the way. Refreshments and lunch included. Register at shalommanor.ca/caring-for-our-church-family or contact Sheryl at 905.945.9631 x.1173, sbruggeling@shalommanor.ca.
THE DOWNS — An Evening to Support the SOCO Beach Project - Join us for The Downs, a delightful one-woman show that takes us back to farm life in Northern New Brunswick in our grandparents’ day—before phones, television, and modern conveniences. Millie Johnson will have you laughing one moment and fighting back tears the next as she shares stories of simple living, hard work, love, and the lessons of a bygone era.Come enjoy an entertaining evening of storytelling while supporting the ministry of SOCO Beach Project! Friday, October 23 at 7:15 pm at Faith Christian Reformed Church, Burlington, ON. To purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-downs-fundraiser-oct-23rd--2026
Family Outreach Ontario - Addiction to alcohol and/or drugs; how bad is it? Not that bad? Is “thatbad” 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. We are available to share our experience, strength and hope. Confidentiality guaranteed. 905-933-3994 or www.familyoutreachontario.com.
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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: A Wise Perspective on Work - Much of our adult life revolves around work: work for our jobs, work on our houses and for our families, and work for the Lord. Join Groundwork as we study Ecclesiastes 4:4-8, 5:10-15, 9:7-10 to listen to the Teacher’s wisdom on what makes our work meaningful. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Let’s Go On A Prayer Walk” at www.kidscorner.net. It’s time for your family to head outside for a special adventure with God: a prayer walk! This isn’t just any walk, wheelchair roll, or stroller stroll. It’s a way to talk to God while you’re on the move and notice all the people and places around you. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - What faith practices shape your life and the lives of the people who share your home? “It’s easy for us to think that we create our habits, but our habits also create us. The faith-forming things that we do together deeply affect the way we think and act. Because of this, consistently committing to your faith practices as a family has a significant impact.” —from Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation, by Laura Keeley and Robert J. Keeley, available at FaithAliveResources.org. This week ask your family or friends what faith practices have the most impact on their lives and engage in one of the practices shared. 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.
Let’s Walk: York University Campus Prayer Walk - Walk the paths at York University alongside Toronto CRC Campus Ministry chaplains. Meet students, hear stories from the ground, and pray over the everyday spaces where young people explore faith, identity, and belonging. Gathering starts at Friends of Nations Church in Toronto. Longtime supporters and newcomers alike are invited to walk, pray, and see where God is at work on campus. Join us Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Register online: www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-with-us-york-university-crc-campus-ministry-tickets-1988849789258
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
Moving Forward in Faith Conference Registration is Now Open! - Join us November 13-14 at King’s Christian Collegiate in Oakville for dynamic workshops and plenary sessions by keynote speaker Victor Ko (mosaicHouse CRC, Edmonton). This conference will equip you with practical skills and spiritual insights to better serve your neighbours and local community. Special rates for Early Bird registrations, Youth/Young Adults, AND for groups! Visit the event website for the weekend's schedule, workshop descriptions, and how to register - resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-2026. Contact Cathy cfraser@crcna.org with any questions. We can't wait to see you there!
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for a career that serves others with heart and purpose? We invite you to join our growing community. We are actively hiring for positions at Shalom Manor & Gardens in Grimsby.
As we prepare for the exciting opening of Faithstone Manor & Gardens in mid-2027, we will be rolling out many new job opportunities over the coming months. Visit https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/ to view all current openings and to keep watch for future postings.
We're Hiring! Senior Manager of Advancement - The Senior Manager of Advancement leads Resonate Global Mission’s donor relations team and initiatives and serves as a binational major donor representative. This position will ensure the donor relations team members are effectively connecting with Resonate constituents and staff to effectively generate revenue and support Resonate’s mission. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Burlington or Grand Rapid. Learn more/apply by September 27 at https://crcna.pinpointhq.com/
Niagara Christian Gleaners is an amazing, volunteer based ministry. We would like you to consider getting involved and to come and join our army of volunteers. The opportunities abound and every volunteer makes a difference as we prepare nutritious dehydrated food aid for those who are in need - all across the globe. We operate a modern food plant located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula. To learn more please visit our website: www.niagaragleaners.org.
"The Ministry to Seafarers Vancouver is seeking applicants for the role of Port Chaplain, as our current chaplain moves towards retirement. The chaplain of the Ministry to Seafarers Vancouver (M2SV) serves and ministers to seafarers from around the world who work on ships visiting this port. The chaplain is a member of the Chaplaincy Team, a joint ministry of the Anglican (Mission to Seafarers), Roman Catholic (Stella Maris), and Christian Reformed (M2SV) denominations. This is a full-time position with a flexible working schedule (approved by board). The position will be open in Spring 2027, with some flexibility on timing. More info here: ministrytoseafarers.com. Full ad and job description here.