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 the Pastoral Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca.

 

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

WEEKLY WORSHIP & MEETING LINKS

 

 

 

Sunday August 27, 2023

Park Service*

10:00am – Worship at Valleyview, basement Fellowship Hall

 

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Speakers: Ruth A. Martin

Song Leader: Maggie P

Reader: Heidi W

Pianist: Elenor T

Sound Tech: Heather P

Ushers: Brian C, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Helen D, Erin WP

 

11:00am – Fellowship Time

 

Order of Service

Hymn: VT# 778 - Will You Let Me Be Your Servant 

Call to Worship 

Leader: We gather as God’s people, holy and beloved. 

Group 1: When so many are indifferent, we gather with compassion. 

Group 2: When so many are cruel, we gather with kindness. 

Group 1: When so many boast, we gather with humility. 

Group 2: When so many seek vengeance, we gather with meekness. 

Group 1: When so many rush and hurry, we gather with patience. 

Group 2: We gather together as God’s holy and beloved people. 

Leader: Let us bear with one another and forgive one another. 

Group 1: Even as Jesus bears with us. 

Group 2: Even as Jesus forgives us. 

Leader: Above all, let us clothe ourselves with love, 

All: which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 

Leader: As we worship together, may the peace of Christ rule in our hearts

Prayer 

Hymn: VT# 206 - Seek the Peace of the City  

Children’s Time  

Offering & Prayer 

Scripture: Genesis 32:3-12 and 33:1-17 (NLT), Heidi W

Sermon: Jacob and Esau and Forgiveness, Ruth M

Hymn: VT# 719 - Jesus, Help Us Live in Peace

Community Prayer 

Hymn: VT# 797 - We Are People of God's Peace

Benediction 

 

Second Hour & Children/Youth Sunday School will return September 10^th

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

August 21 – 28: Pastor Marv Vacation

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

 

Aug 29 – Sept 1, Summer Office Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 9am until 12 noon. (1pm to 5pm, staff are available by email/phone.)

 

 

Sunday, August 27:

Ø  Youth Pool Party, 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Youth are invited to a POOL PARTY as a fun way to end the summer/start off the new school year!  We will plan on swimming and a BBQ at David & Allison H’s house.  Bring your bathing suit and towel.

Youth are asked to RSVP to the group email if attending.  

 

Next: Sunday Sept 3, 2023

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: No Worship Service

 

We will not hold worship 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

 

Our fall worship series at Valleyview will be Ojibwe “Way of Life” Teachings. These are commonly referred to as the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Passed down through storytelling for generations in the Anishinaabe culture, these guiding principles of character offer the tools to live a good life in connection with each other and in harmony with creation. Join us as we explore our faith connection to these traditional teachings of Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth.

 

September 3:    NO SERVICE - Holiday Weekend          

September 10: Love

Ø  Milestone Bible Presentations, Second Hour returns with Children/Youth Sunday School!

September 17: Respect

September 24: Courage

Ø  Adult Second Hour: Presenter Krista A, Anti-Racism & Oppression work at City Hall

 

October 1: Orange Shirt Day: Honesty

Ø  Guest Speakers – Dan & Mary Lou Smoke

October 8: Thanksgiving, Communion

Ø  No Second Hour or Children/Youth Sunday School

October 15: “Valleyview Unplugged” Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

Ø  Retreat Guest Speaker:  Jessica Reesor Rempel

Ø  No Worship or Second Hour at Valleyview

October 22: Wisdom

October 29

Ø  Guest Speaker: Wendy Janzen, MCEC Eco-Minister

 

In and Around Valleyview

 

Stage Build Sneak Peak!
For those who haven’t had a chance to peak at the ongoing work in the Sanctuary, here’s a glimpse of the newly built corner stage. We are thankful for the wonderful work of our lead volunteer, Helmut W, with assistant framers Alvin M and Tim F.

 

 Seeking Board Book Donations for Church Nursery

Our nursery room in the back of the church is in need of some refreshed baby/toddler/preschool board books.  Many are outdated or beyond repair.  Please consider donating if you have extras or if cleaning out young children's items in the upcoming months.  

 

Donations may be left outside the church office on Sundays, or with Dorothy D or Heather P.

 

Donations to the Church Budget

For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give. 

 

Total donations received in August: $18,450
Monthly donations target:  $23,100

 

In the Broader Community

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

Registration now open for a wide variety of fun retreats coming up this fall. Click here for more info about the retreats below… slmc.ca/retreats

Labour Day Weekend Retreat (Sep 1-3) – A few rooms still available for this long weekend getaway.

Men’s Retreat (Sep 15-17) – A relaxing weekend away to connect with others and enjoy a variety of fun camp activities. Saturday features a Russian Mennonite dinner with many favourite traditional dishes. Stories and reflections presented by host Mike Schmidt.

Bruce Trail Hike (Sep 18-21) – Join us for a series of short-loop hikes near Owen Sound and learn about the cultural and natural history of the Niagara Escarpment. Accommodations and meals at Silver Lake.

Fall Hike Retreat (Sep 29-Oct 1) – Stay at camp and enjoy a Bruce Trail hike on the Saturday. Everyone welcome, including families.

Fall Work Weekend (Oct 27-29) – Help get camp ready for the winter season!

 

 

Menno Youth Ensemble

With the support of Menno Singers family of choirs, it is our pleasure to introduce the Menno Youth Ensemble to Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas! Under the direction of Mykayla Turner and Joel Woods, this ensemble welcomes musicians between the ages of 14 and 24 to expand their musical and collaborative imaginations. Weekly rehearsals will culminate with regular performing opportunities and one major performance event per semester. The Menno Youth Ensemble is open to all voice-types and instruments, and all participants should be willing to sing.

 

For more information or to register for the Menno Youth Ensemble, please contact one of the co-directors: Mykayla Turner mykaylat@smu.edu, Joel Woods joel.woods@uwaterloo.ca

 

Menno Singers

 

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 August edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. In our current issue: Ross Penner announces the closing of the MDS response in Cape Breton; learn how MDS is gathering information about the devastation from wildfires in Maui; and youth from Manitoba share their experiences from serving at Red Lake. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/47D8Ryz

·         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”.