April 17th, 2022 News

MOUNTAINVIEW NEWS

We look forward to marking Good Friday and Easter together. Through the faith practice of celebrating we delight in circumstances, relationships, and occasions that help us remember and anticipate God's abundant goodness, creativity, faithfulness, beauty, and love. Faith Formation Ministries

On April 15th @ 7 pm we will have a Tenebrae service. Tenebrae” (service of shadows) is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. As we journey with Jesus from the Last Supper to the cross, the power of silence and darkness suggest the drama of this momentous event. As candles are extinguished, and lights are dimmed, and the darkness increases, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death. We remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice with silence and the sound of the strepitus (to symbolize Jesus' death)

Join us at 10 am Sunday morning via live-stream or in-person, or at any time throughout the week. We conclude the series “Creating Space for God” with a message “Celebration & Anticipation” will be looking at the book of Genesis chapter 1 and Matthew chapter 28 verses 1-10

How we choose to see the bigger story also affects how we see God present and at work. Easter is naturally a time of celebration and the Discipline of Celebration helps us remember what God has done and live in anticipation for an ending we already know.

 
 

Spritual Disciplines Resource from Faith Formation Ministries available at the church for small groups! - Faith Practices is an entry-level introduction to some of the practical “spiritual disciplines” that Christians throughout the centuries have used to draw closer to God. This booklet is a great starting place for individuals or small groups who would like to become more aware of and sensitive to God’s voice in their everyday lives. Included are resources (such as lectio divina passages, journaling prompts, and creative action ideas) for exploring twelve faith practices. Visit crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject to learn more!

 

Did you practice any of the spiritual disciplines this Lent?
How did you experience “creating space for God”?

We would love to hear your stories and celebrate God and new life on Easter Sunday.  Contact Pastor Erick or Pastor Peter with your intent to share in worship, or let one of them share your story for you.

Mountainview Book Club:  Five Little Indians, a novel by Michelle Good, "chronicles the bonds of friendship between a group of residential school survivors as they help each other to reinvent their lives, and, ultimately, find a way forward". The book club will be discussing this book, the recent winner of Canada Reads, at our next book club meeting on Monday, April 25, at 2:00, at the church. Are you interested in joining that meeting? Do you need a copy of the book?  Please call or email Liz Meijer at lizmeijer55@gmail.com.

This week’s highlight: “When We Were Alone” by David A Robertson & Julie Flett

A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away.

Attention Counselors, Cadets, and Parents - Save the Date! The All Ontario Camporee will be held this year near Innerkip, Ontario from August 1-6, 2022. To register or find out more information check out the website: www.camporee.ontariocadets.ca Hope to see you all this summer! ~AOC committee

After 70 years of God's faithfulness, Fruitland Christian Reformed Church is having a final farewell celebration on June 5th at 10:00 am at our church. Present members and past members, please join us for our special worship service of Praise & Thanksgiving.  We are so thankful for the rich legacy, Fruitland CRC has contributed to the larger faith community and for how Fruitland has been used to bring glory to His name. A luncheon will follow the service in the Cairn Christian School gym. (next to the church) Please RSVP by May 22 for both the worship service and the luncheon by contacting either Michele Van Bergeyk - 905-973-4101 or mvb@live.ca OR Henrietta Veldman - 905-664-2843 or henridv4@gmail.com

Join us in Praying for Synod 2022 - Synodical delegates, church leaders, and CRCNA members across the continent are praying for Synod 2022. Please join us! Prayer gatherings are scheduled for April 27, May 11, and May 25. We will post prayer guides on the Network each time so that you can pray with us at a time that works for you as families, individuals, church councils, small groups, etc. Need some prayer points to pray through now? Find the March 30 prayer guide at network.crcna.org/prayer/prayer-guide-synod-philippians-44-9

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OPPORTUNITIES…

 Registration for Kids@Mountainview Summer Camp “Making Waves”
 has been going swimmingly :) and is filling up fast
Click on picture for details/infomation and to register.

Bridge Bowling for Breakfast - A Bowling Fundraising Family/Friends Fun Event.

When: Saturday, April 23; Where: Cataract Bowl, 7906 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls; 2:30 pm Registration, 3:00 pm Bowl**Bowlers must be on time.

What’s included: 1 ½ hrs of bowling time (2 games per team), shoes, food and drinks. Each Team must raise a minimum of $500 (4-6 people per team). Benefiting: The Free Breakfast Program at Third Space Café for the Homeless. Register or sponsor a team: thebridgenf.ca/bowling-for-breakfasts. Grand Prizes for 2 teams that raise the most funds!

VISIT THE ‘ABOUT US’ TAB TO VIEW

Our APRIL DEACONS’ CORNER IS is now posted on our website…

VISIT THE ‘WEEKLY UPDATES’ TAB TO VIEW OUR CALENDAR

JOYFUL GIVING

Please note Will Klein’s new address for mailing your cheques (previously listed in directory updates): 4542 Green Meadow Blvd., Beamsville L3J 0B2

Good Friday : World Renew

UPCOMING OFFERING: April 24th A.M. – GEMS Sunday – GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Saviour and is a relationship building club which was established more than 40 years ago. The ministry of GEMS continues with the purpose of bringing girls into a living relationship with the Lord. This is done through bible study, singing, crafts, games, and fun outings with dedicated counsellors and junior counsellors. Your donations help us to mentor and nurture girls in our church and surrounding community, in their walk with God.

Your Gift Will Go Twice As Far This Easter - He is risen! CRC churches traditionally take an offering for Resonate Global Mission on Easter Sunday. And this year, your offering will be matched dollar for dollar. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that sharing the gospel is about more than telling—it’s about living out the good news! This Easter, you can help Christian Reformed church planters, missionaries, and campus ministers live out the good news: www.resonateglobalmission.org/MatchMyGift.

Shalom’s Extend the Blessing Campaign: This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes Psalm 118:23 (ESV). In September 1979, these words from Psalm 118 were declared out loud, when Shalom Grimsby opened. We eagerly look forward to the day, when we can declare these words once again with the opening of Shalom Hamilton, Lord willing to take place in 2024. In order to make this happen, we need your support to reach our $22 million goal. Will you prayerfully consider partnering with Shalom in this expansion into Hamilton? Envelopes, that include materials on the project and how you can partner with Shalom to Extend the Blessing, have been placed on the Newsletter table in the church foyer. Questions? please reach out to Theresa de Roos (fundraising@shalommanor.ca) 905.945.9631, ext 1126 or Anthony Holl (anthonyh@shalommanor.ca) ext 1127.

NewGround Sunday is almost here! “God creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for us to do - work we had better be doing.” (Eph. 2:7-10, MSG) Over the years, NewGround has helped over 100 churches in Canada love their community! Yet there are still churches that don’t have the resources or expertise they need. Will you help? Your generous donations to NewGround will help even more churches discover God’s dreams for their local community and how they can join Him. Learn more about this program by visiting Diaconal Ministries Canada’s website: diaconalministries.com/newground.

NEWSLETTERS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS

An “Extend the Blessing” Campaign update letter and Beginnings Newsletter are new this week.

Links are available on our website under “About Us”
Paper copies can be requested from the church office.

LOCAL DENOMINATIONAL NEWS

Faith Practice Reflection Tip - Read Revelation 7:9-13 and ponder or discuss the following questions. Easter Sunday is the most important celebration of the Christian year, and this passage paints the ultimate picture of Christian celebration. Have you ever imagined what that day will be like? Give it a try. (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries visit bit.ly/FaithPracticesProject)

Groundwork: Crucified and Raise to Life with Christ - Good Friday and Easter mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join Groundwork as we study Philippians 3:10-11, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:1-14, and 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 to examine what the Apostle Paul teaches us about this gift of salvation by faith and our participate in both Christ’s death and resurrection. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.

Earth Day: God's Gift of Trees - Check out the new kids’ devotion at https://kidscorner.net/. www.kidscorner.net.  Let’s think about trees. How many types of trees can you name in 30 seconds? Trees fill an important role in keeping God’s creation clean and bright. In Psalms 65:9, God reminds us how he takes care of the land and all things that grow. Have you thought about how you can help God care for trees? Listen now at kidscorner.net and check out all the new content.

It's Christian Education Week at  Cairn Christian School, Stoney Creek (795 Hwy #8). We are celebrating with the following events:

·         We will be welcoming our pastors on Wednesday, April 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m.
·         Parents and friends, as well as those curious about Christian education, are welcome to see our school in action during our Open House on Wednesday, April 20th from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
o    Grandparents/Senior Friends Day is set for Friday, April 22nd. Seniors are welcome to join us by last name: A to K - 9:30 to 10:30; L to T - 11:30 to 12:30; U to Z - 1:30 to 2:30

Questions? Please feel free to call Doreen or Sheri at 905.643.2460.

21Five is your local Christian bookstore. We carry a wide variety of books in many areas: Christian Living, Ministry, Religion and Theology, Bible Studies and more. We also have a large variety of Bibles, Christian cards, gifts and more. As part of the community, we love to work closely with our local Christian schools and churches to provide opportunities to place special orders as well. Please reach out to us at books@redeemer.ca today. We would love to serve you.

Friday Campus Visits - Geared toward students interested in Redeemer's undergraduate programs, Friday Campus Visits are a great introduction to the university's one-of-a-kind community: redeemer.ca/friday-visits

Redeemer is hiring a sessional professor of chemistry, a research officer and an institutional research and data analyst. Learn more about these positions and others at redeemer.ca/jobs

Free CRC Leadership Training Course - Register now to take the new Thriving Essentials virtual training in April at no cost (limit 25 persons). The two, 2-hour-long Zoom sessions on April 18 and 25 can help get all church leaders on the same page concerning the key concepts of Mission, Discipleship, Discernment, and Leadership. Take the class for yourself, then decide if attendance would benefit your core church leadership. Website: crcna.org/Thrive

Hope for Ukraine - Benefit Concert by Libertas Male Choir - Join us at at Redeemer University on THURSDAY MAY 26, 2022, 7:30PM. A portion of ticket sales and a freewill offering at the concert will benefit the charitable organization, Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine. (www.mennonitecentre.ca) We welcome back our director, Martin Mans and guest musician, Hugo van der Meij, both from The Netherlands, as well as Andre Knevel, organist. Online tickets will soon be available at www.tickets.redeemer.ca

Scriptoria: An Interfaith Writing Workshop - Morning workshops. Afternoon instruction. One-on-ones with editors. Deep faith conversations. Think boot camp for your writing—whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or poetry—on June 20-24, 2022 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Scriptoria: An Interfaith Writing Workshop with Gary Schmidt, Hugh Cook, Patrice Gopo, L. S. Klatt, Robert Hudson, Nikki Grimes, Vinita Hampton Wright, and more. Visit scriptoriaworkshop.org

JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Cairn Christian School has immediate openings for reliable, consistent school bus drivers who love kids in the Beamsville, Grimsby, and/or Smithville areas, either permanent or for short-term or occasional assignments.  'B' Licence training provided if not already held. Please contact Kevin at 519-546-9159 or khuinink@cairnchristianschool.ca to inquire.

HR & Payroll Assistant - CRCNA is Hiring - Working as a valued full-time member of the HR & Payroll Team, you will assist the operations of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) Human Resources and Payroll departments with a wide range of administrative tasks, including backup/support for payroll and HRIS reporting. This position liaises with the Human Resources Director and Payroll Manager working from the Burlington office. For details or to apply visit crcna.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/44266

We Are Hiring at Shalom!  Working at Shalom is a great opportunity to share your gifts and talents in a wonderful workplace and to become involved in the Shalom community!  We take pride in offering the best possible care and making Shalom home to our residents. Become a part of this excellent team: 

1.  We have an urgent need for Resident Care Aides in the Gardens retirement home.  Short term sick leave coverage for day (7AM-2PM) and night (11PM-7AM) shifts.  You do not need a PSW certificate for this position!  May be an opportunity for long term position.  Will train.
2.  Dietary Aides Manor – Cook position available.  Evenings, 4-7:30PM, variety of schedules.
3.  Therapeutic Programmers Manor– evening lines available. 4-8PM, 4 shifts each week, including every other weekend.
4.  RPNs Manor – full-time, part-time and casual positions available that include mixed day and evening lines and a night line. 
5.  Life Enrichment Aide Manor, 12-8PM, Week 1:  Mon Tues, Sat, Sun, Week 2: Wed, Thus, Fri (2-week rotation).
6. New hires must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. For more information about these positions or to submit your resume, please contact Lauren at hr@shalommanor.ca.

Karin Terpstra