Bulletin for Jan 1, 2022
Weekly Update from Valleyview Mennonite Church
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11
WEEKLY WORSHIP & MEETING LINKS
Jan 1: 10:00am - New Year's Zoom-Only Worship Service
No service at the church today
*Link can be found in your email - Weekly Update: Jan 1, on our website under Watch > Virtual Participants Fellowship, or contact the office.
New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.
January 1, 2023
New Year's Day Zoom Service
10:00am – Zoom Worship Service (No service at the church today)
If you have a Joy or Concern that you would like to bring forward to the congregation on Sunday, please email Pastor Marv atmarv@valleyviewmc.ca.
Worship Leader & Speaker: Pastor Marv
Reader: Brenda F
Zoom Host: Shelley K
Psalm 148, Matthew 2:13-23
Theme: We live in the in-between time. Christ has brought us restoration, and the world still cries out to be restored. These two truths do not cancel each other out but coexist.
Order of Service
Prelude: Gaudete song
Announcements
Hymn: Let’s Walk Together - VT #6
Call to Worship
Hymn: Arise, your light is Come - VT #273
Scripture Readings: Psalm 148, Matthew2:13-23
Children’s Time
Meditation: “Living in the In-Between”
Hymn of Response: Sing a New World into Being - VT #809
Congregational Sharing and Prayer
Sending Song: Go ye now in Peace – VT #839
Second Hour and Sunday School return January 8th.
Heather(Office Admin) vacation Dec 31 – Jan 7. The Church Office is closed this week.
Wed. Jan 4th: 7:00pm – Housing Working Group
A group will be meeting at Valleyview on Wednesday Jan 4th from 7-8:30 to continue the housing conversation. This initial meeting will be to discuss the needs and opportunities in our church and wider community as it relates to housing and how we can respond. Contact Daniel H at danielcraighall@gmail.com for more information.
The EarlyON Busy Bodies playgroup will return Wednesday, January 11th.
Next Sunday January 8, 2023
10:00am – In-Person &Live Stream* Worship Service
If you have a Joy or Concern that you would like to bring forward to the congregation on Sunday, please email Pastor Marv at marv@valleyviewmc.ca.
Worship Leader: Lynne W
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Henry B
Pianist: Elenor T
Reader: Susan BP
Tech Team: Gary G, Heather P
Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Helen D
Counters: Ben R, Deb G
Coffee Host: Helen D
11:00amSecond Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour
Downstairs:
>Junior Sunday School: Snack Host: Krista &Paul A, Teachers: Jess & Dan H
>Youth Meet
Seeking Usher Volunteers
Valleyview is looking for ushers for our Sunday worship services. There are currently three teams; one more team is being sought. Would you be willing to volunteer as an usher approximately once a month? The main tasks include greeting, taking offering, and carrying the microphone during congregational sharing time.
Please let Mike F know if you are willing to be an usher or if you would like more information on the tasks involved (michael.gp.funk@gmail.com).
Missions& Social Concerns Collection - Ongoing Through the Winter months:
LUSO& Ark Aid are both requesting donations of winter clothing, especially men’s and boys wear. We have made our first deliveries. Thank you for your generous response. This will be an ongoing opportunity throughout the winter so contributions are always welcome!
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate and YTD contribution statements - please visit the Valleyview Website at https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Please review your YTDdonations, access your contribution statements, and check on outstandingpledges at: Giving History | Public Website(valleyviewmc.ca).
Our monthly target is: $24,583.00.
Our December donations receivedto-date: $22,536.28
Donations made by Interace-transfer or online can be made up until Dec. 31, 2022, at midnight. Anycheques sent to the church must be received by Dec 31st to beincluded on your 2022 donations receipt. If anyone has any concerns,please reach out to me.
Thank-you for supportingValleyview Mennonite Church.
John S.
Treasurer
In the Broader Community
For the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:
Masking Policy at Valleyview
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health strongly recommends that Ontarians wear masks in all indoor public settings. Our Valleyview COVID-19 task force encourages everyone to:
- Wear masks for worship services and large gatherings
- Get the COVID-19 vaccines and influenza vaccine (flu shot)
- Stay home if feeling unwell
Extra single-use masks are available at the entry doors on Sunday in case of forgetting to bring one.
We hope these recommendations help to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe at Valleyview. Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our COVID-19 task force committee members: Don, Greg, Erin, and Heather.
Severe Scent Allergy
Valleyview is a scent-free zone as many participants have strong reactions to scented products. Please refrain from using all scented products: cologne, perfume, hairspray, hand and body lotion.
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