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.
Next: Sunday July 2, 2023
HOLIDAY WEEKEND: No Worship Service
As in the past few years, we will not hold worship
services on summer long weekends.
MCEC Worship Services
If you seek worship on a long weekend, live-streaming links to Mennonite
church congregations across Canada are available on MC
Canada’s website:
https://mcec.ca/article/9974-live-streaming-mcec-congregations
This Week at Valleyview
Summer Office Hours:
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 9am until 12 noon.
Tuesday – Friday: 1pm to 5pm, Marv and Heather are available, best reached by
email.
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Sun. July 2
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Office Closed
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Pastor & Admin
Holiday:
For building
emergencies, contact:
Heather 226-377-4105
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Next: Sunday July 9, 2023
10:00am – Worship & Livestream at
Valleyview
Worship Leader: Jacques
P
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Heidi W
Pianist: Elenor
T
Reader: Helmut
W
Tech Team: Dan H,
Heather P
Ushers: Don T, Allison
H, Helen D
Counters: Brian
C, David H
11:00am – Fellowship Time
Second Hour & Children/Youth Sunday School will return
September 10th
Worship
Schedule Preview
Seeking Peace
Together: Summer 2023 Worship Series
Park Services: In case of rain, we will
move to the Zoom format. There will not
be tech team support or livestreaming at the outdoor park services.
Springbank
Park Location:
Enter Springbank park from the
west end, across from Shopper’s Drug Mart. An Usher will be waiting near the
parking lot to point you to the gathering site. If using a park map, we will
aim to gather near picnic
sites M or L for each service.
JULY
July 2: NO SERVICE - Holiday Weekend
July 9: Service at Valleyview
July 16: Outdoor service - SPRINGBANK PARK
July 23: Service at Valleyview
July 30: Outdoor service - SPRINGBANK PARK
AUGUST
August 6: NO SERVICE - Holiday Weekend
August 13: Outdoor service - SPRINGBANK PARK
August 20: Service at Valleyview
August 27: Service at Valleyview
SEPTEMBER
September 3: NO SERVICE - Holiday Weekend
September 10: Fall services begin at Valleyview
In and
Around Valleyview
Staff
Holiday Schedules – Summer 2023
Holidays
(Pastor & Admin):
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Sunday,
July 2
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Canada
Day
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Sunday,
August 6
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Civic
Holiday
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Sunday,
September 3
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Labour
Day
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Pastor
Marv Summer 2023 Holiday Schedule
For
Pastoral Care concerns during Marv’s vacation weeks, please contact the
Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca
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July
17 – 24
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Marv Vacation
Week
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August
21 - 28
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Marv
Vacation Week
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Heather
(Church Admin) Summer 2023 Holiday Schedule
The
Church Office will be closed on these dates.
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Sunday,
July 16
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Heather
Vacation Day
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Sunday,
July 30
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Heather
Vacation Day
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August
13 – 20
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Heather
Vacation Week
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Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in June: $19,320
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In the Broader Community
Resettlement
info session: Welcoming the stranger
August 15, 2023 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, Online
Our Blended
Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program allows friends, family, churches and
community groups the opportunity to resettle refugees into their communities
with financial assistance from the government. You’re invited to learn more
about the BVOR program and the profound impact you could have in welcoming the stranger in the upcoming information session.
To register, visit mcco.ca/events for details.
2023 MCC Ontario Annual General Meeting
September 25, 2023, online
The ministry of MCC in Ontario would not be possible without you, our
constituents, who are committed to sharing God’s love and compassion for all,
in the name of Christ. The September 25 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is
our opportunity to share with all interested MCC Ontario constituents,
our financial outcomes and a snapshot of our strategic
plan progress. We extend a warm welcome to all. Delegates are authorized to
vote. For more info and to register, go to mcco.ca/events.
MCEC: Seeking Transformation: An
Un/Learning Retreat for Christian Settlers @ Five Oaks Centre
Friday
September 29 – Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Friday 3:00 pm – Sunday 1:30 pm.
with Derek Suderman and Tanya Dyck Steinmann
The task of decolonization can be daunting for
many. Designed for interested Christian Settlers, including people in
leadership in churches and social agencies. Sold out last year!
Registration for 2023 is now open at Five Oaks
Centre!
For
the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:
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Mennonite Central Committee (MCC):
mcccanada.ca
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Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC):
mcec.ca
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Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): mds.mennonite.net
o
The
June edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite
Disaster Service. In our current issue: learn about an immediate need for framers and roofers; with open arms, a local church offers
new accommodations for volunteers in Cape Breton; and a new video spotlights a
unique program at Lancaster Mennonite School.
Click
on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3Pp4tNg
·
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”.