October 4th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Lead Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series entitled “Deep Hope” with a message entitled “Living Faith”. He will be looking at James 1:22-27; 2:14-19
We have often put so much emphasis on right beliefs that someone looking in might wonder if we were saved by knowing the right things. James wants us to be clear that our faith is best seen in action. Let's take some time to reflect on what our actions say about what we believe.
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:
October 11th– Grimsby Benevolent Fund: Your contribution will help provide people who are at a disadvantage to obtain food, clothing, and emergency assistance. GBF Community Services assists individuals and households in meeting their basic needs. Through our programs, we have been helping the Grimsby community in achieving self-sufficiency for more than 56 years. This care is provided by donors and volunteers. Please give generously to help those in need in your community.
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!
Winter Clothing Drive: Fall is upon us and winter will soon be here. Niagara International Students, a ministry supported by classis, will once again distribute winter clothing to new International Students in the Niagara region. We are looking for: winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, boots, blankets; winter items that are in good condition and that you no longer use. These items would bless an international student and are a practical way to show God's love. Deadline is October 30. If you have questions, and to arrange pick up, please contact Hilda at hildavk@gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
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, Ontario Health atHome Placement Coordinator; Maria Iqbal, Social Worker at Shalom Manor; Jolene Veenstra, Pastor at Mountainview 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. PLUS after the conversation, enjoy lunch with us and take a guided tour of Shalom Manor & Gardens. Come see our community firsthand and learn more about the care and ministry of Shalom. Register at shalommanor.ca/caring-for-our-church-family or contact Sheryl at 905.945.9631 x.1173, sbruggeling@shalommanor.ca.
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.
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.
SOCO Beach Project Update - So, what was SOCO 2026 really like? Hear it from the participants in this week's newsletter. Have an amazing evening of entertainment while supporting SOCO - The Downs on Friday, Oct. 23 at Faith CRC, Burlington. Plan a getaway ~ the SOCO house is available for small group retreats and weekend escapes. Read this week's newsletter for all the details: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-october-1-8578305
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.
NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
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“Community Connections” - “Partnerships”
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
All Nations Heritage Sunday - Today the CRCNA celebrates the diverse and multicultural church of Christ! Thrive is dedicated to bringing more diversity into the future leadership of the denomination through the L.E.A.D. (Leadership Equipping: Advocating Diversity) scholarship fund. Recipients of this scholarship are students from various ethnic minorities and members of CRCNA congregations who plan to, or who are currently pursuing, their educational goals at higher learning institutions affiliated with the CRCNA. Individual donations and church gifts are the only means to grow this fund and to keep this scholarship available. Please give and help Thrive grow diverse leadership within the CRC.
Diaconal Ministries 25th Anniversary Event - Diaconal Ministries Canada is celebrating 25 years of being a national organization. Join us October 17 at 7pm at the Perkins Centre (1429 Main St E, Hamilton). We will share stories of the past 25 years, celebrate what is happening today and look forward to the next 25 years of Diaconal Ministries Canada. Come see old friends and meet new ones who are passionate about what God is doing through the work of the local church in communities across Canada. To register go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/25th-anniversary-celebration-11 or email dmc@crcna.org
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.
Lifelong Discipleship: A Conversation with Author Cameron Shaffer - Join Thrive faith formation consultant Rick Zomer for a webinar featuring Cameron Shaffer, author of Keeping Kids Christian. As a parent and pastor, Shaffer focuses on intergenerational, lifelong discipleship strategies that foster deep connections to the local church, helping young people stay involved well beyond their youth group years. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 PM EDT. Register by October 9 at tinyurl.com/ye2ju9xy or email thrive@crcna.org for more information.
Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “A Pilgrims Path: Walking With Jesus” at www.kidscorner.net. Are you ready to go on your adventure with Jesus and discover more of his love all around you? As we explore God’s kingdom in our homes, our neighborhoods, and everywhere we go, let’s ask God to help us notice him more in our everyday lives. The early Christians even called following Jesus "The Way" because it’s like walking along a path that leads us closer to God. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - God’s big family is made up of people from every country on earth! Print off a world map and put it on your refrigerator or kitchen table. Each day, or once a week, choose a country (or if there are kids in your household, take turns choosing). Learn about that country and pray for the needs of its people. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Lifelong Discipleship: A Conversation with Author Cameron Shaffer - Join Thrive faith formation consultant Rick Zomer for a webinar featuring Cameron Shaffer, author of Keeping Kids Christian. As a parent and pastor, Shaffer focuses on intergenerational, lifelong discipleship strategies that foster deep connections to the local church, helping young people stay involved well beyond their youth group years. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 PM EDT. Register by October 9 at tinyurl.com/ye2ju9xy or email thrive@crcna.org for more information.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Indwell is Hiring for two positions: Facilities Coordinator (open until filled); Engagement and Communication Coordinator (open till filled). Visit this link for more details and to apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/indwell/CANDIDATEPORTAL