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 Zoom
Zoom details are in your Weekly Update email, or contact the Church Office.
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 May 28, 2023 *Pentecost*
10:00am Worship: In-Person & Livestream
10:00am – Worship at Valleyview
Communion Service:
Livestream Viewers please prepare communion
implements to participate during this time of the service from home.
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
Order of Service
Prelude
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: God of wind and wings, gather us in this
space.
People: Light up our hearts for you.
Leader: God of flames and fire, emblaze us with
your passion.
People: May your presence burn within us.
Leader: God of rest and resurrection, raise us
from the ashes.
People: May we live as people born anew, seeking
life where there was once death.
Hymn: VT# 539 - God Speaks to Us in Bird and Song
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 - Allison H
Prayer
Children’s story
Offering/Prayer
Singing: Our offerings we bring to you
Message: “The Navigation System Arrives” - Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT# 737 - Breathe on Me, Breath of
God
Preparation for Communion
Hymn: VT# 58 - Holy Spirit Come to
Us
Congregational sharing/prayer
Hymn: VT# 739 Herr, füll mich neu (Fill Me Anew)
Benediction
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, 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.
This Week at Valleyview
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Wed.
May 31
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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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5:00
- 7:30pm
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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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Thurs.
Jun 1
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7:00
pm
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Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
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Next:
Sunday June 4, 2023 *JUNE PICNIC*
10:00am
Worship
Worship Leader: Donelda
F
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader & Musician: Donelda F
Reader: Kristibeth
K
Counters: TBD
Fanshawe Park Worship Service & Picnic Lunch
There
is no service at Valleyview, or livestream of the park service.
Park Service Highlights: Milestone
Comforter Presentations & Baptism
Join us for Valleyview's annual
worship service at Fanshawe Park Conservation
Area (1424 Clarke Road, north of Huron St.)
- 10:00am: Worship Service
- 11:30am: Potluck Picnic Lunch
- 1:00pm: Special Children's Activity
Plan to stay for the afternoon,
enjoying free time & fellowship!
Free Entry:
At the entrance gate, tell
the attendant you are with Valleyview Mennonite Church.
We will meet at the Watson Porter Pavilion. Follow the signs - cross over the dam, past the Pioneer
Village, and park in the lot (grassy area) to the left of the road before the
entrance signs to the YMCA Children's Safety Village. The Watson Porter
Pavilion will be on the right. Do not park along the driveway to the
pavilion.
What to Bring:
- Lawn Chairs /
Blankets
- Food to Share (Peanut Free)
for potluck style Picnic Lunch
- Dishes, Cutlery, Cups or Water
Bottles (Water Refill will be provided)
- Outdoor games & activities for
free time (frisbees, balls, lawn games...)
- Weather Appropriate
Clothing, Sunscreen &
Bug Spray
Worship Schedule Preview
Sunday, May 28 – Pentecost –
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Second Hour: Fellowship Hour
Sunday, June 4 – Fanshawe Park
Worship Service & Picnic Lunch
In
and Around Valleyview
Valleyview Male Chorus – Spring Concert
The Valleyview Male Chorus is
presenting its annual Spring Concert with guest the Schneider
Male Chorus, on Sat. June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at Dundas
Street United Church (482 Dundas St, London) .
Tickets are available from choir members
(Alvin M, Abe S or Henry B) or at the door.
Adults: $20
Students 13 & older $15
Students 12 and under FREE.
Parking is available at Catholic Central High
School parking lot.
Henry B, Male Chorus Committee
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in May: $19,620
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”.