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

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.

WEEKLY WORSHIP & MEETING LINKS

 

10:00am - Worship Live Stream
WATCH HERE:  https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/watch/

 

11:00am – Second Hour Zoom: Board Budget Review Meeting
(No Zoom Fellowship Time for home viewers this week)

 Watch > Virtual Participants Fellowship

 

For Second Hour: Have your copy of the Narrative Budget and the AGM Booklet on hand. Or, CLICK HERE for digital resources from the church website.

 

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

Sunday January 29, 2023

10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream

 

Second Sunday in Galations Series - Galatians 2

What is the issue that troubles Paul? Why is it a big deal?

Worship Leader: Linda W

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Heidi W

Pianist: Elenor T

Reader: Helmut W

Tech Team: Shelley K, Heather P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Helen D

Counters: Evan B, David H

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

Order of Service
Prelude

Call to worship

Welcome: from Mennonite Music Camp (You Are Welcome Here - YouTube) 

Song: VT#30 - Jesus Calls Us Here to Meet Him       

Prayer

Children’s time: “Our Hope is Rooted in the Spirit” 
                    - Song written at Valleyview Unplugged 2022

Song: VT#565 - Christ is Alive and Goes Before Us (Song of the Month)

Scripture reading: Galatians 2: 11-21

            Leader: Your Word is light to my path.

            People: Thanks be to God.

Message: The Crux of the Matter – Salvation; Transformation; Atonement   – Pastor Marv

Song: VT#585 - Faith Begins by Letting Go

Offering prayer

Congregational Sharing & Prayer

Song: VT#556 - I Bind My Heart This Tide

Benediction

 

11:00am - Second Hour (In-Person & Livestream)

Adult Christian Formation upstairs:
>Coffee Hour: Remember, bring your reusable mug or travel cup.
>Board 2023 budget review meeting. *Join the Zoom Meeting*

           To prepare for Second Hour:    

Please bring your Narrative Budget booklets from home.
          Please pickup your copy of the AGM Booklet from your mailbox before Second Hour.

Children/Youth Christian Formation downstairs
>Junior Sunday School: Snack Host: Lynne & Paul W, Teachers: Kristibeth K, Maria P

>Youth Meet

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

Fri. Jan 27	5:30 pm – 8:00 pm	Youth Gathering Tobogganing, meal, activities hosted by Jacques & Maria P.
Wed. Feb 1	9:30 am -11:30 am	EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup ages 0-6 years (Basement)
Thurs. Feb 2	7:00 pm	Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)

 

Next Sunday February 5, 2023

10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream

Second Sunday in Galations Series - Galatians 3 & 4

The heart of the matter – we are justified by faith. But what does that really mean?

Worship Leader: Lynne W

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Pianist: Elenor T

Reader: Elma F

Tech Team: John S, Heather P

Ushers: Ben R, Henry J, Allison H, Innocent M

Counters: Erin WP, Helen D

Coffee Host: Tom P

 

11:00am - Second Hour (In-Person & Livestream)

Adult Christian Formation upstairs:
>Coffee Hour: Remember, bring your reusable mug or travel cup.
>Sermon discussion on our study of Galations. *Will be Livestreamed*

Children/Youth Christian Formation downstairs

>Junior Sunday School: Snack Host: Kristibeth K, Teacher (Special Activity): Maggie P

>Youth Meet

 

Worship Schedule Preview

 

February 5 – Galations Continued - Third Sunday: Galatians 3 & 4
The heart of the matter – we are justified by faith. But what does that really mean?
Second Hour: Sermon discussion on our study of Galations.

 

February 12 – Galations Continued – Fourth Sunday: Galations 5

We are called to be free – but what does freedom in Christ look like? Paul reminds us of the “fruits of the Spirt.”

Second Hour: Miles Family reporting on their Sabbatical journey & travel.

 

February 19 – Galations Series End: Galations 6
A final appeal – do good to all people. What might that look like?

 

February 26 – Lent begins
Second Hour: Esther K reflecting on her experience in Cuba.

 

In and Around Valleyview

 

Board Budget Review Meeting

During Second Hour this Sunday, January 29, the Board will review the 2023 budget in preparation for the upcoming AGM.  To prepare for this time, please bring your Narrative Budget booklets, as well as pickup your copy of the AGM Booklet from your mailbox before Second Hour.

 

Valleyview’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)

 

Lenten Guided Prayer 2023: Shaped and Called:
This resource provides an opportunity to integrate prayer and scripture into daily life. Lent is a time to ask some foundational questions. How do we become truly human? What is shaping us? Whose call do we act on? You will be encouraged to delve more deeply into God’s shaping and calling for us. Engage scripture readings on your own, then share from your experience in a weekly small group. The prayer guides will be made available to everyone by email beginning the week of February 26.

 

 

From Agape Fellowship:

Agape is starting a new Bible Study on the second and fourth Tues of the month, beginning Feb. 14 at 11:00 a.m.  This study would continue monthly.  Subject to be announced.

 

As well, Agape would like to hear from anyone interested in sharing a message with us on a Sunday afternoon.

 

If you are interested in either of the above, please contact Janice at tjms.motiejunas@sympatico.ca

 

 

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.

 

 

Winter clothing collection – Ongoing:

LUSO & Ark Aid are both requesting donations of winter clothing. This will be an ongoing opportunity throughout the winter so contributions are always welcome! Thank you for your generous response. The red collection bin is located in the upper lobby.

 

Donations to the Church Budget

 

Please do not forget to make your pledge (click here) to our church 2023 Budget by end of day Tuesday, January 31, 2023

We are 66% to our required Pledge goal.

Pledge Target $292,653

Received to-date: $193,920

  

For ways to donate please visit https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give. 

 

Donations Received in January To-Date:  $25,175

 

In the Broader Community

 

MCEC: Connected to God's Creation

 

MCC: Rooted in right relationship: With one another and creation
March 9-11, 2023, Ottawa
In 2023, the Peace & Justice Student Seminar will return to Ottawa in person! Join university students from across Canada as we dig into what it means to be Rooted in right relationship with one another and creation. Learn more about the Peace & Justice seminar here.

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp:

Winter and Spring Retreats now open for registration:  Come to Silver Lake in 2023 for some fun camp experiences! Coming up soon are… Women’s Retreat (Feb 3-5), Couples Retreat (Feb 10-12), Winter Camp for Grown-Ups (Mar 3-5). Go to SLMC Retreats & Events for more info and to register.

 

Summer Camp Registration Opens on February 1 at 7am:  Visit the SLMC website for more details about overnight camps, outtrips and day camps. New this year – March Break Day Camp in Kitchener (Mar 13-17). Click here for Camp Info and Registration

 

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp:
Grandparent and Grandchild Day

The annual Grandparent-Grandchild Days sponsored by Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp is planned for Monday, March 13.  This retreat is for grandparents and their grandchildren in Grades 1-6.  Greg Taylor will be leading the day, focusing on the theme of God of Wonders: Discovering the Creator Through Space. Check out www.hiddenacres.ca for more details. 

 

Free Family Day Open House

 

Sunday, February 26, 2:30pm, St Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St North, St Jacobs). Please join Carla Klassen for the launch of her new book, These Songs We Sing: Reflections on the Hymns We Have Loved (Pandora Press). This event will combine a live performance of some of the piano arrangements with selected readings from the book.  This is a pay-what-you-can event to cover costs.  All are welcome.

 

For the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:

·         Mennonite Central Committee (MCC): mcccanada.ca.

·         Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): mds.mennonite.net.

o   The January edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3QOHgCA

·         Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA): www.meda.org.

 

Attendance Requests/Policies at Valleyview

 

Reusable Cup - Coffee Hour: Policy at Valleyview

We request you bring your own re-usable mug for coffee on Sunday mornings and leave the compostable single-use cups for occasional guests. If you must use a compostable cup, please place it in the marked blue box near the kitchenette.

 

Compostable single-use coffee cups have been provided to help minimize the spread of germs (COVID and other) for those who have forgotten to bring their re-usable mugs. They must be taken to an enviro-depot facility south of London. This weekly task of fishing compostable cups out of the garbage is not the way we should be reflecting our congregational desire to be environmentally responsible.  Thank you for remembering your own travel/re-usable mug on Sunday mornings!

 

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.

Scent-Free Zone: 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.