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 Hour Live Stream
WATCH HERE: https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/watch/
11:00am – Home
viewers fellowship time (Zoom)
Valleyview website
registered members, click here Watch > Virtual Participants
Fellowship
Contact the office for Viewing passwords if required.
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 23, 2023
10:00am Worship: In-Person &
Livestream
10:00am – Worship at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: Paul Arnold
Song Leader: Henry B
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
Order of
Service
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
We have come
from many places, following different roads.
All: We come hungering
for greater understanding.
We
have come to hear the wisdom of Scripture.
All: We come seeking
companions in the faith.
We
have come to discover the One revealed in the breaking of the
bread.
All: We come to grow as
disciples of Christ.
Come, let us worship God, made
known in Christ Jesus.
Hymns: VT#341 – Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia - Song of the Month
VT#453
– As I Went Down to the River to Pray
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 36-41
Prayer of Confession and
Assurance
Children’s Time: Earth Friend
Forever
Sermon: "Save yourselves from this corrupt
generation" - Paul Arnold
Hymn: VT # 581 – Lord Jesus, You
Shall Be My Song
Offering: Our Offerings We Bring to
You
Congregational Sharing and Prayer
Hymn: VT #834 – Thuma mina (Send
Me, Lord)
Benediction
Peace Be With You (ASL)
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.
This Week at Valleyview
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Wed.
Apr 26
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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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10:00am
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Welcome Wednesday
Valleyview serves
the Community meal at Rowntree United Church. Valleyview serves the
fourth Wednesday of each month, except in Dec., July
and August. Contact Doris K to volunteer.
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Thurs.
Apr 27
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7:00
pm
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Valleyview
Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
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Next:
Sunday April 30, 2023
10:00am
Worship: In-Person & Livestream
10:00am – Worship at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Pastor
Marv
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Pianist: Elenor
T
Reader: Mary
Faye St L
Tech Team: John S,
Heather P
Ushers: Don T,
Mary Faye StL, David H, Tim F
Counters: Evan B,
David H
Coffee Host: Tom P
11:00am – Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee & Fellowship Hour
Children/Youth:
Junior
Sunday School Snack & Class: Snack Host: Dana & Jacob M, Teachers: Jess & Dan H
Youth
Meet: Week 8 of faith exploration through Bible stories with Pastor Marv.
Worship Schedule Preview
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
Gifts
Discernment: Message from Council
Thank you to all who have volunteered for open positions so far. Our
nomination slate is nearly full thanks to your generosity. We are still seeking
people willing to serve as ushers or offering counters for the coming year.
We’d like to add 5 or more to the roster of each
position. The more people who are willing to volunteer in these roles, the less
of an individual commitment there is. The more the merrier!
Mike F is our head usher and can provide you with more information about
ushering.
Please speak with our Treasurer, John S, if you’d like more information
about offering counting.
Thank you for your consideration!
April Youth
Gathering: Roller Skating Event
For our next Youth
Monthly Gathering we are planning to go roller skating. The entry fee and
cost of renting the skates (if you need them) will be covered. You can
also bring your own skates/rollerblades. There will be snacks and a group
room to gather in as well.
What: Roller
Skating!!!
Where: North London
Optimist Community Centre, 1345 Cheapside St (corner of
Cheapside and Highbury)
When: Friday, April
28, 6:45-9pm
What to
bring: bike
helmet (this is a requirement), your
own roller skates/rollerblades if you have some
Please respond to
the Youth email to let us know if you can make it!
Maria and Jacques,
Allison and David, Sarah
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: $20,424
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In
the Broader Community
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 April edition of On the
Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. Click here to read more: https://conta.cc/3KOPMyU
·
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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