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 & Second Hour Live Stream
WATCH HERE:  https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/watch/

Video password: vmcworship

 

Wednesday, April 19: Evening Zoom Conversation – 7:00pm 

Join Zoom Meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84673372758?pwd=akNqaURISHRFK3VHekt0VEw4a3RjQT09   

Meeting ID: 846 7337 2758     Passcode: 020501 

 

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 April 16, 2023

10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream

 

10:00am – Worship at Valleyview

Worship Leader: Kristibeth K

Speaker: Larry Cornies

Song Leader: Heidi W

Pianist: Elenor T

Reader: Helmut W

Tech Team: John S, Heather P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Helen D

Counters: Helen D, Erin WP

Coffee Host: Eleanor G

Order of Service

Welcome 

Announcements

Land Acknowledgement 

Prayer

Call to Worship 

Leader: In our concerns and in our choices,

All:  God is with us.

Leader:  In our disappointments and in our joys,

All: God is with us.

Leader: In our protesting and in our serving,

All: God is with us.

Leader:  In our journey through the ups and downs of life,

All: God is with us.

Leader:  In our hearts and minds during our worship time today,

All: God is with us.

Leader: Now and always,

All: God is with us.

Hymns: VT#341 – Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia - Song of the Month
             VT#23 – Hamba Nathi (Come Walk with Us)
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 & Micah 6:8

Prayer of Confession
Children’s Time

Sermon: On the Road to Emmaus - by Larry Cornies

Hymn: VT # 464 – We are People on a Journey

Offering: Our Offerings We Bring to You 

Congregational Sharing and Prayer 

Hymn: VT 793 – Siyahamba (We Are Marching)

Benediction 

 

11:00am – Second Hour *will be Livestreamed*
Upstairs:  Coffee Hour & Larry Cornies will lead a discussion & sermon reflection

 

Children/Youth:

Junior Sunday School Snack & Class: Snack Host: Krista & Paul A, Teachers:  Jacob & Dana M

Youth Meet:  Week 6 of faith exploration through Bible stories with Pastor Marv.

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

Wed. Apr 19	9:30 am -11:30 am	EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup ages 0-6 years (Basement)
	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Wednesday Evening Zoom Conversation  The zoom meeting link is in the Weekly Links section at top of this bulletin.
Thurs. Apr 20	12:00 – 2:00 pm	Senior’s Gathering (at Museum London) The Seniors Group will be meeting at Museum London for a tour of the exhibit: "Gathie Falk: Revelations.”
	7:00 pm	Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)

 

Next: Sunday April 23, 2023

10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream

 

10:00am – Worship at Valleyview

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Speaker: Paul Arnold

Song Leader: Heidi W

Pianist: Rayne D

Reader: Heidi W

Tech Team: Shelley K, Heather P

Ushers: Brian C, Allison H, Henry J

Counters: Terry Z, Brian C

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

11:00am – Second Hour
Upstairs:  Coffee Hour & Henry J facilitating a discussion on: “Your favorite Biblical character (other than Jesus) – and what important things you have learned through that character.” Please begin thinking about who that character is for you.

Children/Youth:

Junior Sunday School Snack & Class: Snack Host: Tim & Elma F, Teachers:  Erin W, Elizabeth A

Youth Meet:  Week 7 of faith exploration through Bible stories with Pastor Marv.

 

Worship Schedule Preview

 

April 16 – Guest Speaker: Larry Cornies will be preaching on the Road to Emmaus story

Second Hour: Larry – Sermon response: discussion and reflections.

 

Sunday, April 23 –

Second Hour: Henry J will be facilitating a discussion on: “Your favorite Biblical character (other than Jesus) – and what important things you have learned through that character.” Please begin thinking about who that character is for you.

 

Sunday, April 30

Second Hour: Fellowship hour

 

Sunday, May 7 – Bock Ki Kim and Sook Kyoung Park, Peace ministers in Korea

Second Hour: Sharing from Bock Ki Kim and Sook Kyoung Park

 

In and Around Valleyview

 

Seniors Group Gathering – Wednesday, April 20^th:  12 - 2p.m. 

 

Earth Fest London - Saturday April 22: 12 to 5pm. 

Celebrating Environmental Action in London. 

Downtown London, Citi Plaza, Central Library, Dundas Place 

Citi Plaza, London, ON: earthfestlondon.ca

 

Dear Valleyview

Around the world communities will gather on Earth Day to celebrate their local environmental action. Valleyviewers are invited to join other Londoners at EarthFest London being held Saturday April 22 from noon until 5pm at Citi Plaza, Central Library, Dundas Place. 

 

Family friendly activities include music, art, games for all interests and ages. 

 

You’ll be able to meet organizations and community members doing great environmental work in London. You’ll discover ways to take action from signing petitions to home renovations and protecting nature. 

 

If you are considering attending please don’t hesitate to contact me. 

 

Earthfest facebook.com, www.earthfestlondon.ca

 

Teresa B

Mission and Social Concerns Committee 

 

Donations to the Church Budget

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

Total donations received in April:  $8,159
Monthly donations target:  $23,100

 

In the Broader Community

 

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp:

·     Youth Camp (May 12-14):  A fun-filled weekend for teens! Join us at camp for a relaxed weekend and participate in waterfront activities, campfires, games, and more! Youth can come with or without a sponsor. Click here for Youth Camp Details

·     Grand Paddle & Hike Fundraiser 2023: Join us for SLMC’s annual fundraiser! Participants can do an activity in their own community or come out to one of the group hikes/bikes/paddles planned in the KW region on the weekend of May 12-14. To sign up or donate, visit our Fundraising Site!

·     Summer Camp Registration is Open:  Visit the SLMC website for more details about overnight camps, outtrips and day camps. Click here for Camp Info and Registration

 

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 March edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. Click here to read more: https://conta.cc/3Lsti8P

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

 

Attendance Practices at Valleyview

 

Masking Policy at Valleyview: Update April 16, 2023

Thank you to everyone for wearing masks over these past few months after the provincial mandate was lifted to ensure everyone was feeling safe in our church. The Board and the COVID-19 Task Force have decided it is time to remove our masking mandate. 

 

This decision was made in recognition of the changing nature of the COVID virus infections, spring/summer weather approaching, social trends, and existing high ceilings in the sanctuary.  We have consulted pastor Marv, several senior members, and some clinicians in our congregation who are all in support of this decision.  

Please continue to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable and remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. 

On behalf of the Board of Directors and COVID-19 Task Force 

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.

 

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