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 30, 2023
*Springbank Park Service*
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, Ben R
Celebrating the Harvest
Order of
Service
Welcome
Call to
Worship
One: Let
anyone who is thirsty come!
Many: We
come to receive the living water.
One:
Let anyone who is hungry come!
Many:
There is enough food for all.
One: Let
anyone who is tired come!
Many: God
calls us to a time of holy rest.
One: Let
anyone who is grateful come
Many: and
join this celebration!
One:
Thirsty and hungry, tired and grateful,
All: we
come together now in worship
Prayer
Scripture
Reading: Leviticus 23: 33-44
Song: Our Hope is Rooted in the Spirit
Reader’s
Theater: Dan H & Jess A
Children’s
Time
Offering
Song: VT# 703 - Rain Down
Message: Pastor Marv
Prayer
Practice: Small
Group Prayer
1)For
what “harvest” are you rejoicing? Where are you
experiencing
God’s abundance in your life?
Prayer of
Response:
God, we
thank you for these bountiful harvests, for all
that you
provide to nourish and sustain us. Amen.
2)In what
ways are you struggling right now? Where do
you need
the help of God and of others?
Prayer of
Response:
God, we
lift these concerns to you. May we know your
help and
may we offer help to others. Amen
Congregational
Prayer
Song: VT# 485 - Put Peace into Each Other’s Hands
Benediction
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.)
Heather
(Church Admin) Vacation
The
Church Office will be closed on these dates. For Building Emergencies, please
contact Property & Maintenance Chair: Shelley K, 519-709-8283.
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Sunday,
July 30
|
Admin
Vacation Day
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Next:
Sunday Aug 6, 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
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.
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
Maintenance & Renovations at Valleyview: July 31 – August 18
Aug
1-4: The Church Offices are being swapped! Volunteers
Needed
During
this week, we seek assistance between 9am-11am Tuesday, August 1st to
move heavy cabinets into the lobby and prep for painting the offices. We seek assistance moving the items back into
their new spaces morning of Thursday, August 4th. If you are available, please reach out to
Heather, heather@valleyviewmc.ca
August
6-18: Sanctuary Stage Build
The
Sanctuary upstairs is closed July 31 to August 18, to allow for the build of
our new stage, as well as electrical and a/v supporting work. Please do not plan to visit or use this space
during that time.
Basement
Kitchen: Closed July 31 – August 11
Property
& Maintenance will be replacing damaged countertops during this timeframe.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in July: $15,160
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 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”.