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.
Next: Sunday August 13, 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: 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
Order of Service
Hymn: VT# 49 - All Who Are Thirsty
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymn: VT# 181 - Creation is a Song
Children’s Story:
Hymn Discussion: VT#
847 - You Shall go Out With Joy
VT#
63 - Like a Rock
Prayer
Offering & Prayer
Milestone Comforter Presentation To
Lizzy D, led by Jenn E
Reader’s Theatre Scripture, from Isaiah 55:1-2,
6-13
Sermon: Hearing - but not Listening, Pastor
Marv
Hymn: VT# 514 - I Saw a Tree by the Riverside
Silent & Community Prayer
Hymn: VT# 63 - Like a Rock
Benediction
Second Hour & Children/Youth
Sunday School will return September 10th
This Week at Valleyview
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August
12 – 20:
|
Admin Vacation
|
Heather
(Church Admin)
The Church Office will be closed. Pastor Marv is available.
For Building Emergencies, please contact Property & Maintenance Chair:
Shelley K, 519-709-8283.
|
|
Wed.
Aug 16
|
12
noon
|
Seniors Group Picnic at Springbank
Park
(details, see announcements)
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Summer
Office Hours:
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 9am until 12 noon. (1pm to 5pm, staff are available by
email/phone.)
Upcoming
Staff Vacations:
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 20, 2023
Park Service*
10:00am – Worship
& Livestream at Valleyview
Worship
Leader: Pastor Marv
Speakers:
Pastor Marv
Song
Leader: Henry B
Reader:
Kristibeth K
Pianist:
Rayne D
Tech
Team: Shelley K, John S
Ushers:
Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W
Counters:
Ken 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.
AUGUST
August 13: Outdoor service - SPRINGBANK PARK
August 20: Service at Valleyview: Speaker - Pastor Marv
August 27: Service at Valleyview: Speaker – Ruth A. Martin
SEPTEMBER
September 3: NO SERVICE - Holiday Weekend
September 10: Fall services begin at Valleyview
In and
Around Valleyview
Save the Date:
Valleyview Unplugged
We are pleased to announce that Valleyview's Unplugged weekend
will take place this year on October 13-15, 2023
at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Jesssica Reeser Rempel will be presenting
on the theme of Connecting with God through Nature.
Please mark your calendars. More details to follow.
Linda W, on behalf of Church Council
Upcoming
Seniors Picnic - Wed. August 16: 12:00 noon @ Springbank
Park
Use the west entrance off Commissioners Rd. You will be
directed to the picnic location. Bring your own lunch and lawn
chair.
Maintenance & Renovations at Valleyview:
The
Sanctuary upstairs is closed July 31 through August 19th, 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 this time.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in August: $200
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In the Broader Community
MCC Ontario Annual General
Meeting – Sept 25 @ 7-8:30 PM | Online
Grounded in the church - our Annual
General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for us to be Accountable,
Transparent and Responsive to you. We
deeply appreciate your support, and how you are impacting so many lives in
Ontario and around the world. Join us as we share MCC Ontario's financial
outcomes and a snapshot of our strategic plan progress. Official Congregational
Representatives and Delegates who register as such are entitled to vote. Go
to mcco.ca/agm for
more info and to register.
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”.