Mountainview CRC

Everyday Worship Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Everyday Worship”. He will be looking at the book of Isaiah chapter 58, verses 1-12 . Have you ever felt like you were doing a lot of the right things, yet life wasn't working the way you expected? Isaiah invites us to look a little deeper at who we are, what we do, and what blessing looks like. Where he...

A Vision for God's People Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “A Vision for God’s People”. He will be looking at the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verses 1-12. This passage is a gem of a vision, buried in a detailed description of the temple, complete with many measurements. However, the images connect with events throughout the Bible and give us a vision of...

Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message about “Change”. He will be looking at the 2nd book of Corinthians, chapter 5 verses 14-21. When we believe in Jesus, that changes our motives, and it changes how we perceive things. Once those things change, so do our words, actions and relationships. Let's keep assessing how our beliefs are being worked out in our lives. In this service we recognize I...

Trust More Worry Less Pastor Brady Our Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will present a message about “Trust More, Worry Less”. He will be looking at the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verses 25-34. Especially in times of transition, like graduation, it can be easy to get caught up in the worries of this world. Jesus teaches us the relief that comes from learning to trust God more. In this service, we wil...

Check in Quesations for Ministry Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message titled “Check in Questions of Ministry”. He will be looking at the book of Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1-17 . As we finish preparing Brady for his ministry experience, we are going to look together at some good check-in questions to assess any ministry we do. Ephesians 4 will be our guide.

The Holy Spirit and Baptism Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit” with a 7th message “The Holy Spirit and Baptism”. He will be looking at the book of Acts chapter 10 verses 44-48 ; chapter 11 verses 15-17 ; and chapter 19 verses 1-7 . There are many connections between baptism and the Holy Spirit.  We will look at a number of the connectio...

The Word Spreads Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit” with a 6th message “The Word Spreads. He will be looking at the book of Acts chapter 2, verse 1-11. Pentecost and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit is finally about spreading the Word about Jesus. The Spirit always points to Jesus and so as marvelous and shocking as the Holy Spiri...

Hold on to Hope Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirt” with a 5th message “Hold on to Hope. He will be looking at the book of Romans chapter 8 verses 17-30. As we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, our passage reminds us that we have hope because God is not only working through us to restore things, but also ensuring its success through t...

From Deep Anguish to Divine Connection Pastor Brady Pastoral Intern Brady DeBoer will be leading us in worship. He will present a message focused on 1 Samuel 1:1-20 entitled "From Deep Anguish to Divine Connection.” He will walk us through the story of two rival wives in pain. When both her husband and the high priest fail to comfort her, Hannah finds comfort in her connection with God.

The Holy Spirir and Travel Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit”, presenting a message entitled "The Holy Spirit and Travel.” He will be looking at various chapters and verses in the book of Acts . How do you know where to go? How do you decide to travel? The book of Acts shows us that sometimes the Holy Spirit is involved in helping us get...

The Holy Spirit and Ministry Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit”, presenting a message entitled "Prayer Shakes the World" , looking at the book of Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31. Acts is full of stories of the Holy Spirit moving in powerful ways. What can we learn from reading this history about how God may be at work today?

Prayer Shakes The World Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series “Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit”, presenting a message entitled "Prayer Shakes the World", looking at the book of Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 . Acts is full of stories of the Holy Spirit moving in powerful ways. What can we learn from reading this history about how God may be at work today?

Jesus Promises the Spirit Pastor Erick

Christ is Risen Pastor Jolene Pastoral Care Jolene Veenstra will lead us in an Easter Sunday Celebration Service with a message entitled "Christ is Risen!?" Looking at the book of Lu ke, chapter 24, verses 36-44 . You know what's really surprising? Resurrection. During the service, we will have the opportunity to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Palm Sunday.m4a Palm Sunday Pastor Erick Schuringa continues our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 21:1-17 , the story of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. There is a wonderful mix of prophecies in action in the Palm Sunday story. We have our children with us in this service, and so we will have an interactive time of trying to live into this story,...

The Power and People Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa continues our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 26:47-68 - “The People and Power.” There are many twists on the theme of power in this story: mob rule, fake greeting, brandished weapons, manipulative conversation and physical abuse. The accusation of Jesus is a study in humanity's struggle to under...

Painful Prayer Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa continues our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 26:36-46 - “Painful Prayer” This week we look at Jesus struggling with what he was facing. The powerful emotional struggle shows us how we are to face up to things when we are called to surrender. Prayer is a big part of this journey.

Peter's Denial Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa continues our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 - “Peter’s Denial” Peter shows us both our ability to boldly state our convictions and to fall far short of them. Following Jesus calls us to be very honest about our limitations and very thankful that Jesus knows. Let us enter into the hone...

Supper of the Lamb Pastor Erick

I Love to Meditate on the Law Pastor Jolene Pastor of Pastoral Care Jolene Veenstra will begin our Lent Series “The Passion Story - Journey to the Cross” with a look at Matthew 26:1-16 - “I Love to Meditate on Your Law.” On the first Sunday of Lent we're going to kick off Lenten Guided prayer together. We'll start with an introduction to Lectio Divina, locating it in scripture and in our cultural/...

Body Language Pastor Erick Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message on location with the DIG Team in Guatemala. He will reflect on various passages from 1 Corinthians chapters 10 & 11, along with others with a message entitled “Body Language.” The theme for the DIG team this year is Body Language as we focus on the unity and diversity of God's people as well as the gifts he gives all of u...

Reverence Pastor Jolene Pastoral Care Pastor Jolene Veenstra will reflect on the book of 2nd Samuel chapter 6 verses 1-8 , with a message entitled “Reverence.” I have questions about reverence. What does it mean? What does reverence mean to you? How do you show it? Scripture tells us to "worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." ( Heb12:28 ) Today we will wonder together, what does this look...

God’s Vision for Life. Paster Erick

Stand Frim.m4a Pastor Erick Today is Cadet Sunday and Pastor Erick Schuringa will reflect on their theme, “ Stand Firm. ” focusing on their theme verse from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14. This year we can learn along with the Cadets  how we do not need to conform to the ways of the world. We are not expected to be unmoving, but rather act in love, living a life based on Christ. 

Walk on Water Pastor Erick Today is GEMS Sunday, and Pastor Erick Schuringa will reflect on their theme, “ Walk on Water, ” focusing on the story of Peter in Matthew 14:22-23 and their theme from Deuteronomy 7:9 . GEMS girls and people everywhere are battling the storms of life, being tossed and turned by waves of lies, doubt, and fear. But what if we  really  knew the One more powerful...