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
June 4:
Park Service - no virtual Worship Livestream and Fellowship Time this week.
New and updated announcements are marked with
purple font.
Sunday June 4, 2023 *JUNE PICNIC*
10:15am Worship
Fanshawe Park Worship Service & Picnic Lunch
There is no service at Valleyview today, or
livestream of the park service.
Join us for our annual worship at Fanshawe Park Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road, north of
Huron St.)
Service Highlights:
Milestone Comforter Presentation & Baptism of Evan B
Free Entry:
Do NOT pay at the entrance gate. Tell the attendant you are with
Valleyview Mennonite Church, the park will bill the
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.
The Watson Porter Pavilion doors will open at 10am. Interior washrooms as well as the kitchen will not be
available until then. Please wait to bring any food items into the pavilion
until it is open.
10:15am: Worship Service
11:30am: Potluck Picnic Lunch
1:00pm: Special Children's Activity
Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time &
fellowship!
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
The Worship Service will begin at 10:15am with a
prelude.
Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader & Musician: Derek M
Reader & Land Acknowledgement: Kristibeth K
Comforter Presentations: Jenn E
Ushers: *TBD: Usher teams, please see email from Mike
F *
Counters: Brian C, Ben R
Order of Service
Prelude
Announcements
Welcome
Land Acknowledgement
Meditation
Call to Worship - written by Carol
Penner
Prayer
Hymn - VT# 828 There’s A wild Hope
in the Wind
Scripture - Kristibeth K
Hymn - Our Hope is Rooted in the
Spirit -Derek Martin
Children’s Time
Offering/Prayer - 🎵Our offerings we bring to you🎵
Baptism - Evan B.
Message - Pastor Marv
Comforter Presentation
Congregational Sharing/prayer
Hymn - VT# 177 All things Bright and
Beautiful
Benediction
This Week at Valleyview
|
Wed.
June 7
|
9:30
am -11:30 am
|
EarlyON Busy Bodies Drop-In Playgroup
ages 0-6 years (Basement)
*Last Playgroup Date
at Valleyview*
|
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Thurs.
Jun 8
|
7:00
pm
|
Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal (Upstairs)
|
Next:
Sunday June 11, 2023
10:00am
Worship
10:00am – Worship at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Lynne W
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Maggie
P
Pianist: Rayne D
Reader: Innocent
M
Tech Team: John S,
Heather P
Ushers: TBD
Counters: Ben R,
Deb G
11:00am – Fellowship Time
Second Hour & Children/Youth
Sunday School will return September 10th
Worship Schedule Preview
Sunday, June 4 – Fanshawe Park
Worship Service & Picnic Lunch
Sunday, June 11 – Lectionary
Sunday, June 18 – Lectionary
Sunday, June 25 – Lectionary
Sunday, July 2 – SUMMER HOLIDAY
WEEKEND: No worship scheduled at Valleyview
In
and Around Valleyview
New! Seasonal Landscaper:
The Board is proud to announce that
we have hired Valleyview member Helmut W, in a part-time capacity as Seasonal
Landscaper. Helmut will look after our flower beds, trees and general
beautification of the exterior grounds and building.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in May: $22,546
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In
the Broader Community
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp
Kitchener Day Camps – Join the fun at one of SLMC’s
Kitchener day camps! Our program runs throughout July and August, giving
campers ages 5-12 the opportunity to participate in crafts, nature, games,
initiatives, and all the classic activities they experience at Silver Lake. Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp for registration and more
info on times and locations!
Overnight Camp – There are still spots available for
Silver Lake’s overnight camps and outtrips. Go to slmc.ca/summer-camp to see what’s available.
Stay Connected – Follow SLMC on Instagram (@silverlakemennonite) and Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening at camp and
see recent photos!
Indwell: Spring 2023 News
The Indwell Spring Newsletter 2023 is available on the magazine resources rack
at Valleyview (upper lobby). For the latest on Indwell news & events around
London, visit: indwell.ca/news
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”.