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
Worship Live Stream
WATCH HERE: https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/watch/
Video password: vmcworship
11:00am – Home
viewers fellowship time (Zoom)
Valleyview website
registered members, click here Watch > Virtual Participants
Fellowship
New and updated announcements are marked with
purple font.
Preparing for Sunday Attendance
Attendance practices are
stated in detail at the end of the Weekly Update.
Sunday February 19, 2023
10:00am Worship: In-Person &
Livestream
Fifth Sunday in Galations Series: Galations 6
A final appeal – do good to all people. What might
that look like?
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Ruth A. Martin
Song Leader: Maggie P
Pianist: Elenor T
Reader: Allison H
Tech Team: Dan H, Heather P
Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Helen D
Counters: Alvin M, Kate CT
Order of Service
Prelude
Announcements
Call to Worship
Song: VT#5 - All People That On Earth Do Dwell
Prayer
Children’s time
Scripture reading: Galatians 6
Song: VT#527 - Bless the Arms That Comfort
Message: Ruth A Martin
Song: Old
Rugged Cross
Prayer of Response
Offering: “Our offerings we bring to you.”
Congregational Sharing & Prayer
Closing hymn: VT#849 - We, Your People,
Sing Your Praises
Benediction
Postlude
11:00am – No Second Hour this week (Family Day Holiday Weekend)
This Week at Valleyview
Tuesday, February
21: The Church Office is closed
in observance of the Family Day holiday weekend.
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Wed.
Feb 15
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9:30 am -11:30 am
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EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup
ages 0-6 years (Basement)
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9:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Welcome Wednesday
Valleyview serves the Community meal at Rowntree
United Church the fourth Wednesday of each month, except in December, July and August. Contact Doris K to volunteer.
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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LUSO Community Meal (Basement)
A LUSO hosted meal & activity night for neighbourhood
families in partnership with Valleyview volunteers.
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Wednesday Evening Zoom Conversation
The zoom
meeting link is in the Weekly Update email, or contact the church office.
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Thurs.
Feb 16
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7:00
pm
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Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
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Next
Sunday February 26, 2023
10:00am
Worship: In-Person & Livestream
Lent
Begins: Shaped by Testing
Worship Leader: Jacques
P
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Donelda
F
Pianist: Elenor
T
Reader: Susan
BP
Tech Team: Gary G,
Heather P
Ushers: Brian
C, Allison H, Helen D
Counters: Ben R,
Deb G
Coffee Host: David H
11:00am - Second Hour (In-Person & Livestream)
Adult
Christian Formation upstairs:
>Coffee Hour
Children/Youth
Christian Formation downstairs
>Junior Sunday School: Snack &
Class downstairs
>Junior Youth: Teacher: Lanette FW
(Gr. 5-7, will meet every other Sunday.)
>Youth Meet: Join Adult
Second Hour to hear Esther K’s reflecting on Cuba.
Worship Schedule Preview
February 26 – Lent begins: Shaped
by Testing
Second Hour: Esther K reflecting on her experience in Cuba.
March 5 – Lent: Shaped by New
Birth
Second Hour: Fellowship Hour.
March 12 – Lent: Shaped Through
Thirst
Second Hour: Victor G and Sandra M sharing about Colombia.
March 19 – Lent: Called to the Light
Second Hour: Rev. Pam Cullen, London Community Chaplaincy.
March 26 – Lent: Called to Life
Second Hour: Russ S – Faithful Investing.
In
and Around Valleyview
Youth Monthly Gathering – Feb
24:
We are planning another youth
night at Jacques & Maria’s house. This time we plan to have supper
and play games. If anyone has a favourite group game they want to bring,
please feel free.
Where: Jacques & Maria’s
house
Date: Friday, Feb. 24, 5:30-8:30
What: Supper and Games
We hope you can all make
it! Please refer to your Youth email for the address, and to let us know
you are coming and any food restrictions.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Maria and Jacques, David and
Allison, and Sarah
The Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC) wants to reach out to let you
know that after a few years of not having a PCRC, we are here again and
functioning behind the scenes, working with Marv. We want you to know
that we are here for you too - the congregation, as we feel it is very
important to keep the lines of communication open.
So please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of us if there is
anything you would like to talk about.
Andrea S, Ruth M, Terry Z
Save
The Date: The Great Winter Warm Up - Saturday February 25th
We are having an
intergenerational event at Valleyview featuring comforter knot
tying. The comforter will go to MCEC, to provide the gift of warmth around
the world.
The event will take place from
10 am until noon. All are invited to drop by, socialize, and tie knots in
the comforter. If you are not comfortable tying a knot yourself, you can
offer morale support or supervise a child who would like to
participate. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and
cookies will be available.
Story time and outdoor
activities have been planned for Sunday School families. Families
with children are invited to join the event for the full 2 hours. Others
without young families can drop in anytime between 10 am and noon (or stay for
the full time).
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
15% of 2023 Budget received to-date:
Total donations received in February: $15,158
Monthly donations target: $24,504
To register or adjust your pledge toward our 2023 Budget, please click here.
In the Broader Community
MCC/MCCO:
Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Response
MCC is
accepting donations to support people affected by the Feb. 6 earthquake in
Türkiye and Syria. MCC is working with long-term partners in Aleppo and
surrounding areas to provide emergency food, shelter, hygiene, sanitation
supplies and trauma counselling. In a country already vulnerable from years of
conflict, this was a devastating blow. You can share God’s love and compassion
with our global neighbours by providing a gift online at mcccanada.ca/earthquake, by calling 888-622-6337 or by sending a cheque marked for “Syria and
Türkiye earthquake” to 203-50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON, N2G 3R1.
Piecing together the allyship puzzle
February 22, 2023 - 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Join MCC
for part two of the Watershed Moment webinar series. This webinar will discuss
walking with communities and supporting First Nations' efforts to obtain access
to safe drinking water. The webinar is part of a series of educational
opportunities that MCC and partners are hosting to discuss the spiritual and
cultural importance of water and the necessity of access to clean, safe water.
Throughout the series, we'll explore what it means to listen, learn and connect with water, as well as with one another.
Register online at mcco.ca/events.
For
the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:
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Mennonite Central Committee (MCC):
mcccanada.ca.
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Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): mds.mennonite.net.
o
The February edition of On
the Level is now available. In our current issue: read about the MDS
Annual Celebration in Lancaster, PA; learn about the need for volunteers in
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; and a volunteer writes about
the transformative experience during her time at Monte Lake, BC. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3XwQkxM
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Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA): www.meda.org.
Attendance Practices at
Valleyview
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:
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Wear masks for worship services and
large gatherings
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Get
the COVID-19 vaccines and influenza vaccine (flu shot)
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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.