October 25th, 2026 News
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MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS
Join us for Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Guest Pastor Terrance Schilstra will present a message entitled “Project Antioch”. He will be looking at the book of Acts 13:1-12.
The Spirit animates the emerging multicultural church to pray and fast; initiating the sending of leaders who plant gospel-centered churches with ongoing support of the wider church.
LET’S BUILD SOME COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS!
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JOYFUL GIVING
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Sunday’s offerings are for our Ministry Promise (a.k.a. Budget) AND for...
Upcoming Offering:
UPCOMING OFFERING: November 1st – World Renew – World Hunger: Around the world, millions of people face the harsh reality of daily hunger. Hunger is more than an empty plate. It affects health, education, livelihoods, and the future of entire communities. It robs families of strength, dignity, and hope for the future. At World Renew, we help global families access the tools and training they need to grow enough food and bring an end to hunger. With your support, World Renew is one of the global hunger charities helping families grow their own food and build lasting security, so they can thrive today and for years to come. Join us in helping to ensure there is enough for every table—enough food, hope, and God’s goodness shared with everyone. What if Every Table Had Enough? Together, let’s help create a future where every family has enough food and hope for tomorrow. www.worldrenew.org/campaigns/world-hunger
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
& OPPORTUNITIES
Workshop: Music Learning and the Church - In this workshop on October 26, Dr. Laura Benjamins, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Music, will share findings from a recent study exploring teaching and learning practices, pedagogical techniques and musical curricula in Reformed congregations in Canada. This study will offer practical insights for worship leaders seeking to actively engage congregants in worship, including how insights from music education can inform practices of congregational worship. If you would like to attend, please indicate your interest on the form below. Register here.
Join us for a Daily Visit to experience campus and meet with an Admissions Counsellor. Campus Visit Days will be held this fall on November 13. Learn more at redeemer.ca/visit.
Travel with Redeemer - 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.
Not-For-Profit Management Certificate - Increase your skills in not-for-profit program planning, fundraising, partnership-building and more through these fully online courses. Learn more at redeemer.ca/NFP.
Church Leadership Microcredentials - These short, online learning opportunities provide practical administrative and ministry training for pastors, staff, board members and volunteers who desire to serve their churches faithfully and effectively. Learn more at redeemer.ca/CLM.
Join us for Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 4 9am-2pm. Come spend the day at Smithville Christian Chi school. Meets studan and teachers, explore classrooms and sicover the many way to become infovled. Discover what makes our shcolol a great place to belong. Register at www.smithvillechristian.ca/admissions.
Will Clinic: Planning Today, Caring for Tomorrow: Have you been meaning to prepare a will or review an existing one? Smithville Christian High (SCH) in partnership with the Christian School Foundation, invites you to a Will Clinic on November 17 at 7:00 pm at Smithville Christian High (6488 Townline Rd, Smithville ON L0R 2A0). Explore how thoughtful estate planning can help you care for your loved ones and steward the gifts God has entrusted to you. Whether you are just getting started or revisiting plans made years ago, join us to learn more and ask questions. For more information or to register, please contact SCH's principal, Linda Delean at linda.delean@smithvillechristian.ca.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Sunday, November 8 at 4pm Momentum sings Disney! Come sing your favourite Disney songs with us! This will be a fun and interactive show. We are very excited to see you! Buy your tickets here.
Great Lakes Christian High School Open House Days - Thursday November 19th at 6:30 pm students are invited to explore the school while parents attend an info session! To Register: Click here
Friday November 27th 8:30 am-1:00 pm Students are welcome to Experience a Day as a Great Lakes Laker! (lunch provided). To Register: Click here
Hope Canadian Male Choir is excited to present their Christmas concert series ‘Oh Come, All Ye Faithful’ with 4 concerts December 2-5th. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit their website www.hopecanadianmalechoir.com. Email hopecanchoir@gmail.com or call/text 226 338 5459
The Awake to Praise Choir will hold its Christmas concerts at the Vineland Free Reformed Church on Friday, December 4, at 8pm, and Saturday, December 5, at 5pm and 8pm. Ticket sales will open on November 4th at 7pm. More information and ticket purchases are available on our website: www.awaketopraisechoir.com.
Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers, McNally House Hospice & Local Churches warmly invite you to a Special Christmas Memorial Service for those who have experienced a recent loss. Where? Trinity United Church Grimsby. When? Sunday, Dec. 6th @ 2pm. Please RSVP at www.smithsfh.com or by calling 905-945-2755 to attend the service and register your loved one’s name. To ensure your loved one’s name is included in our program, RSVP deadline is November 29th. We invite you to bring a gift of a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy to the Memorial Service, if you wish. We will then donate the items in memory of your loved ones, on your behalf. We look forward to helping you honour your loved ones as you cherish their memories at this meaningful time of year.
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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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: Prayer and Discerning God's Will - God invites his people to communicate with him through prayer, a foundational discipline in the Christian life. Join Groundwork as we study 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16, Philippians 4:4-7, James 5:13-16, Psalm 143:7-10, Psalm 25:4-9, and Matthew 26:36-46 to understand how consistent prayer practice helps us listen to God’s voice and discern his will for our lives. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “Just Be With God” at www.kidscorner.net. In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah felt scared and alone. He looked for God in a big wind, an earthquake, and a fire, but God wasn’t in those loud things. Then Elijah felt a gentle breeze (1 Kings 19:12) and knew God was speaking. God often speaks in the quiet. Check out the new Kids Corner Devotions app at https://kidscorner.net/app.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The Building Blocks of Faith are four statements that, when they become increasingly true for a person, indicate that his or her faith is growing: I belong to Jesus and to his body, the church. I know and understand the story of God’s faithfulness, of which I am a part. I have hope, through Christ, in all of God’s promises. I am called to work in God’s kingdom, and I am equipped to do that work. What opportunities do the people in your household have to grow in each of these ways? For more on the Building Blocks check out the toolkit at crcna.org/FaithFormation/toolkits. 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.
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
Faithful Service: Join Our Team - Are you looking for a career that serves others with heart and purpose? We invite you to join our growing team at Faithstone Manor & Gardens in Hamilton. We are actively hiring for the positions of Director of Resident Care and Manager of Environmental Services. 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 our careers website page https://shalommanor.ca/get-involved/careers/
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 a number of positions: Visit this link for more details and to apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/indwell/CANDIDATEPORTAL
Wellingstone Christian Home (Hamilton) is searching for an Administrator/Property Manager to fill an upcoming vacancy due to a maternity leave. The start date is January 4, 2027 for 32 hrs/wk 4-5 days/wk with flexibility in daytime hours. A detailed job description, along with information about Wellingstone Christian Home, may be found at this website https://wellingstone.ca/. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application along with their resume by no later than September 30th, 2026, to employment@wellingstone.ca.
Work at Redeemer – Redeemer is hiring a Women's Soccer Technical Development Coach, Administrative Coordinator and Instructional Designer. Learn more about these positions and others at redeemer.ca/careers.