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.
WEEKLY WORSHIP & MEETING LINKS
Wednesday,
July 26: Evening Zoom Conversation – 7:00pm *Link in Weekly Update email
Sunday July 23, 2023
10:00am – Worship
& Livestream at Valleyview
Worship
& Song Leader: Donelda F
Speakers/Reflections:
David & Gloria J, Don T
Reader:
Gloria J
Pianist:
Elenor T
Tech
Team: Shelley K, Heather P
Ushers:
Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W
Counters:
Helen D, Deb G
Order of
Service
Prelude
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, I
welcome you to worship!
All: It is a delight to be together in the house of God!
Leader: We lift our voices with joyful hearts!
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise!
Leader: May the grace of God, the love of Jesus,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us now in this hour and always.
All: Amen.
Prayer
Hymn: VT# 485, Put Peace into Each Other's
hands (Song of the Month)
Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Gloria J.
Hymn: VT# 141, Create in Me a Clean Heart
Children’s Time: Paul’s Conversion
Offering: Offertory Prayer
🎵Our offerings we bring to you🎵
Message: Reflections from Paul’s World
- David and Gloria J, Don T
Congregational Sharing/prayer
Hymn: VT# 566 - Somlandela
(We Will Follow)
Benediction
11:00am – Fellowship Time
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 returns to the office Tuesday, July 25
For
Pastoral Care concerns during Marv’s vacation weeks, please contact the
Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca
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Wed.
July 26
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7:00pm
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Wednesday Evening Zoom Conversation
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Next: Sunday July 30, 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.
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: Linda W
Speakers: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Reader: Heidi W
Zoom Host (if inclement weather): Dan H
Ushers: Brian
C, Innocent M, Henry J
Counters:
Terry
Z, Evan B
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
Seeking Volunteers
to help move kitchen items
A new kitchen countertop will be installed in the basement the week
of August 1st. Everything in the lower cabinets needs to be removed ahead of
time. If you have some time to help on Monday, July 31st, please let Shelley
know at shelley.kopp@rogers.com.
Upcoming Seniors Picnics
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
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp
Fall Retreats – Registration now open
for a wide variety of fun retreats coming up this fall including: Labour Day
Weekend Retreat (Sep 1-3), Men’s Retreat (Sep 15-17), Bruce Trail Hike (Sep
18-21), Fall Hike Retreat (Sep 29-Oct 1), Fall Work Weekend (Oct 27-29). Click
here for more info… slmc.ca/retreats
Day Camps – Still spots available at SLMC’s
Kitchener day camps! For campers ages 5-12. Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp for registration and more
info!
Overnight Camps – There are still spots available for
SLMC overnight camps in August (Teen Camps, Boating and Music Camps) and we
welcome last minute registrations! Go to slmc.ca/summer-camp for details.
Stay Connected – Follow SLMC on Instagram (@silverlakemennonite) and Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening at camp and
see recent photos!
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 July edition of On the
Level is now available. Click
on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/43zFZUC
·
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”.