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

 

 

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

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

Sun. Aug 6	Civic Holiday	Pastor & Admin Holiday: Church Office Closed
Tues. Aug 8	7:00pm	Board Meeting (In-Person)
Wed. Aug 9	7:00pm	Wednesday Evening Zoom Conversation

 

Summer Office Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 9am until 12 noon. (1pm to 5pm, staff are available by email/phone.)

 

Upcoming Staff Vacations:

August 13 – 20: Heather (Church Admin)

The Church Office will be closed. For Building Emergencies, please contact Property & Maintenance Chair: Shelley K, 519-709-8283.

 

August 21 – 28: Pastor Marv 

For Pastoral Care concerns during Marv’s vacation weeks, please contact the Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca 

 

Next: Sunday August 13, 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: Lynne W

Speakers: Pastor Marv

Reader: Allison H

Zoom Host (if inclement weather): Shelley K

Ushers: Tim F, Paul W

Counters: Brian C, David H

 

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:

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”.

 

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