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

 

 

 

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 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: Reader’s Theatre

Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P

Ushers: Don T, David H, Tim F

Counters: Kate Ct, Alvin M

Order of Service

Prelude

Greeting

Announcements

Invocational Prayer

Time of Silence & Piano Interlude

Hymns: VT# 37 - Be Still & Know

             VT# 537 - Lord, You Sometimes Speak (Vs. 1, 2, 3)

Children’s Story: The Sound of Silence, by Katrina Goldsaito, read by Simu Liu

Readers’ Theatre: Acts 1 : 1 – 14

Sermon: Wait, Trust, Pray, Witness - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT# 539 - God Speaks to Us in Bird and Song

Community Prayer

Offering

Hymn: VT# 835 - Go Now in Peace

Benediction

 

11:00am – Holiday Weekend: No Second Hour Or Children’s/Youth Sunday School

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

Tues. May 23	7:00pm	Church Council Meeting
Wed. May 24	9:30 am -11:30 am	EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup ages 0-6 years (Basement)
	10:00am	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.
Thurs. May 25	7:00 pm	Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
Fri. May 26	6:00 – 8:00pm	Monthly Youth Gathering (see announcements)

 

Next: Sunday May 28, 2023 *Pentecost*

10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream

 

10:00am – Worship at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Pianist: Krisanne N

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Dan H, Heather P

Ushers: Ben R, Paul A, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Deb G

Coffee Host: Helen D

 

11:00am – Second Hour
Upstairs:  Coffee & Fellowship Hour

Children/Youth (Last Sunday School Classes of this season):

Junior Sunday School Snack & Class: Snack Host: TBD – Please contact office to volunteer, Teachers:  Mike & Donelda F

Junior Youth Meet (Gr. 5-7): Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meet:  Last session of faith exploration through Bible stories, with Pastor Marv.

 

Worship Schedule Preview

 

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

 

Monthly Youth Gathering – May 26

Our next youth event will be a community service, followed by a BBQ.  Meeting at Jacques & Maria’s home (they live near the river), we will help clean up the area for a while, and then come back and eat. 

When: Friday, May 26, 6:00-8:30

What to bring: If you have anything to help pick up garbage, you can bring that.  We will supply gloves and garbage bags.

 

Please refer to the Youth Email for the address and respond to let us know you will attend, and any food restrictions.

 

Hope to see you all soon!

Maria and Jacques, David and Allison, and Sarah

 

Fanshawe Picnic: Lunch Team volunteers needed!

Save the Date for our annual worship & picnic at Fanshawe’s Watson Porter Pavilion on Sunday June 4^th!  We are happy to announce the return of a potluck lunch for this event.

 

 

Mission & Social Concerns: Volunteers Request

The North East Basic Needs group has decided to go ahead with the summer snack program Monday mornings in July and August.   Some of you have participated with this in the past.   My memory recalls it taking about 1 hour of your time.   They also require people to deliver the snacks to 3 sights.   If you are able to commit to some or all of these days please contact David J or Mary B.

 

David J, Mission and Social Concerns

 

Donations to the Church Budget

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

Total donations received in May:  $19,570
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 Church Eastern Canada (MCEC): mcec.ca

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

The May edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. In our current issue: learn about the need for volunteers in Cape Breton and read the hope-filled stories of disaster survivors in that area; plus we share some of the joys and challenges of cooking for an MDS crew.

Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3Mbek64

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

 

Attendance Practices at Valleyview

 

Masking Policy at Valleyview

Please continue to wear a facemask 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 a serious peanut allergy. Please refrain from bringing, eating, or serving any food labelled as containing peanuts or with warning “May contain peanuts”.