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.
New and updated announcements are marked with
purple font.
Sunday July 16, 2023
*Springbank
Park Service*
10:00am – Outdoor
Worship Service at Springbank Park
In the case of inclement
weather, please check your email on Sunday morning.
A decision will be sent at 8am if the outdoor service will instead be hosted on
Zoom.
Meeting link is in your Weekly Update email, or Valleyview Registered Website Users, click here.
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.
Worship Leader: Lynne W
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Maggie P
Reader: Elma F
Zoom Host (inclement weather): Maggie P
Ushers: Tim F, Paul A
Counters: Evan B, Erin WP
Order of
Service
Hymn: VT# 485
- Put Peace into Each Other’s Hands
Call to Worship:
One: In worship God bends
down to the dust, and we are formed anew.
Many: We breathe in the
divine breath and remember that we are living beings.
One: In worship we give
thanks for the wonders of God’s creation:
Many: flowing waters and
fruit-filled trees, animals of the field, and birds of the air.
One: In worship we gather
with each other,
Many: our helpers and
partners in this life of faith.
One: Let us give thanks for
this time of worship.
Many: Let us receive God’s
breath of life.
Invocational Prayer
Scriptural Readers’ Theatre, Genesis 2: 4–23
Hymn: VT# 177-
All Things Bright and Beautiful (vs. 1-4)
Children’s Story
Sermon: All Things Connected – Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT# 120
- For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1-5)
Offering:
♫Our Offerings We
Bring to You♫
Offering Prayer
Community Prayer:
Responses: we give you
thanks, O God.
Responses: Hear our prayer, O
God.
Benediction (from 2 Peter 1: 3–7)
Second Hour & Children/Youth
Sunday School will return September 10th
This Week at Valleyview
Summer
Office Hours:
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 9am until 12 noon. (1pm to 5pm, staff are available by
email/phone.)
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July 17 – 24
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Pastor Vacation
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Pastor
Marv is out of office this week
For
Pastoral Care concerns during Marv’s vacation, please contact the
Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca
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Sun. July 16
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Office Closed
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Admin
Vacation Day
For building
emergencies, contact: Terry Z (see Directory)
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Wed. July 19
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12:00pm noon
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Seniors Picnic at Springbank Park
See ‘In and Around Valleyview’ for details
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Next: Sunday July 23, 2023
10:00am – Worship
& Livestream at Valleyview
Worship
Leader: Donelda F
Speakers:
David J & Don T
Song
Leader: Maggie P
Reader:
Gloria J
Pianist:
Elenor T
Tech
Team: Shelley K, Heather P
Ushers:
Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W
Counters:
Helen D, Deb G
11:00am
– Fellowship Time
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.
JULY
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
Upcoming
Seniors Picnics
Wed. July 19
Wed. August 16
Wed. September 19
All Picnics are at noon in Springbank
Park.
Use the west entrance off Commissioners Rd. You will be
directed to the picnic area.
Bring your own lunch and lawn chair.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in July: $3,213
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
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”.