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
11:00am – Home viewers fellowship time (Zoom Meeting) *Refer to Weekly Update email for password, or contact the Church Office*
Valleyview
website registered members, click here Watch
> Virtual Participants Fellowship
Wednesday,
May 17: Evening Zoom Conversation – 7:00pm *Refer to Weekly Update email, or contact the Church Office*
New and updated announcements are marked with
purple font.
Attendance practices are
stated in detail at the end of the Weekly Update.
Sunday May 14, 2023
10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream
10:00am – Worship at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Shelley K
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Pianist: Elenor T
Reader: Jenn E
Tech Team: Heather P
Ushers: Brian C, Allison H, Henry J, Innocent M
Counters: John S, Alvin M
Coffee Host: David H
Order
of Service
Prelude
Call
to Worship
Hymn:
SJ# 9 - Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Welcome
Scripture:
John 14:15-21
Prayer
Hymn:
VT# 570 - When We Walk With the Lord
Children’s
story
Offering/Prayer
Singing:
Our offerings we bring to you
Message:
”Obedience Rooted in Love” - Pastor
Marv
Hymn:
Be Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind (blue duotang # 27)
Congregational
sharing/prayer
Hymn:
VT# 545 - Here I am, Lord
Benediction
11:00am – Second Hour
Upstairs: Fellowship Time
Children/Youth:
No Children’s Sunday School
Snack & Class Today – Next class May 28
*Junior Youth & Youth
classes will have shortened sessions today.
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7): Meet led by Lanette FW
Youth Meet: Journeying through the Bible series
with Pastor Marv (2nd last class)
This Week at Valleyview
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Sat.
May 13
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10:00am
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Annual
Business Meeting of the Congregation – at Valleyview & on Zoom
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7:00pm
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“PALESTINE/ISRAEL &
INTERNATIONAL LAW”
BY PROFESSOR MICHAEL LYNK –
Presentation at Valleyview
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Tues.
May 16
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7:00pm
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Board Meeting (Online)
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Wed.
May 17
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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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7:00pm
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Wednesday Evening Zoom Conversation
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Thurs.
May 18
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7:00
pm
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Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
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Next:
Sunday May 21, 2023
10:00am
Worship: In-Person & Livestream
10:00am – Worship at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Lynne W
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Henry B
Pianist: Rayne D
Reader: Elma F
Tech Team: Tom P,
Heather P
Ushers: Don T,
David H, Tim F
Counters: Kate
Ct, Alvin M
11:00am – No Second Hour Or Children’s/Youth Sunday
School – Holiday Weekend
Worship Schedule Preview
Sunday, May 14 - Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Second Hour: Fellowship Hour
Sunday, May 21 – Speaker: Pastor Marv
No Second Hour or Children’s
Sunday School (Holiday Weekend)
Sunday, May 28 – Pentecost –
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Second Hour: Fellowship Hour
Sunday, June 4 – Fanshawe Park
Worship Service & Picnic Lunch
In
and Around Valleyview
Annual Business Meeting – May 13:
The Annual Business Meeting of the
Congregation is Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10:00 am, in-person and on Zoom.
Refer to the congregation email sent Saturday, April 29th for the ABM
Notice & Proxy form, Meeting Agenda, Report Booklet, 2023-24 Nominating
Slate of Volunteers, as well as the Zoom meeting link. Or visit the Resources
tab at www.valleyviewmc.ca
May 13, 2023 - 7:00-9:00 PM at Valleyview
Mennonite Church
“PALESTINE/ISRAEL & INTERNATIONAL LAW” - BY PROFESSOR MICHAEL LYNK
Sponsored by “The
Palestine Israel Network” under Mennonite Church Eastern
Canada,
Valleyview Mennonite Church.
Focus questions:
What International Laws apply to this situation?
What is apartheid?
What is Canada’s role in resolving issues
between Palestine & Israel?
A livestream will be available at www.valleyviewmc.ca
in the “Watch” section.
Save
the Date: Sunday June 4th – Fanshawe Picnic – Lunch Team volunteers
needed!
Save
the Date for our annual worship & picnic at Fanshawe’s Watson Porter
Pavilion on Sunday June 4th!
We are happy to announce the return of a potluck lunch for this event.
Currently,
we are seeking a small volunteer Lunch Team to coordinate the purchase of some
supplies (napkins, juice, etc), preparation & setup, and cleanup. Please contact Heather, in the church office
if you are interested.
More
details to be announced in May.
Donations to the Church Budge
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in May: $2,778
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In
the Broader Community
MCC: Climate Action for Peace -
Launch Event
Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 pm,
online
Climate change is making difficult situations even worse, creating resource
scarcity and heightening tensions in areas suffering from the negative impacts
of climate change. Join us to learn about how people around the world, with the
help of MCC’s partners, are taking action to respond to the impacts of climate
change and how you can get involved. Go to mcco.ca/events to register.
NEW HAMBURG RELIEF SALE
More
than just delicious food and a quilt auction, the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief
Sale is a chance to connect with community and support MCC. Join the fun at the
57th annual New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale on Friday, May 26 and Saturday,
May 27. For more information, go to nhmrs.com.
Hidden Acres Camp:
On June 30-July2 Hidden
Acres is hosting our annual Family Camping Weekend! Bring your
family to enjoy the outdoors, go swimming, canoeing and climbing on our
outdoor climbing tower. Contact the camp to reserve a cabin space at info@hiddenacres.ca. First come, first served for
camping spots. More information can be found on our website at www.hiddenacres.ca
See you there!
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
The Board and the COVID-19 Task
Force have removed 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.
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.
No Peanuts: Allergy Alert
Members in attendance experience anaphylactic
(severe) response to peanut allergy. Please refrain from bringing and eating or
serving any food labelled as containing peanuts or warning “May contain
peanuts”.