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.
Attendance
Practices at Valleyview
Live Stream
& Meeting Links
Worship &
Second Hour Live Stream
https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/watch/
Video password is in your Weekly Update email, or contact the Church Office.
New and updated announcements are marked with
purple font.
Sunday September 17, 2023
Park Service*
10:00am – Worship
& Live Stream at Valleyview
Focus Statement:
“A Way of Life”
Teachings – Respect
Luke 6:27-36
To honour all creation is to have respect, so live honourably in these teachings and in your actions toward
all things. Do not waste, and be mindful of the
balance of all living things. Share and give away what you do not need. Treat
others the way you would like to be treated, and do not be hurtful to yourself
or other
Worship Leader: Jacques P
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Heidi W
Scripture Reader: Susan BP
Pianist: Krisanne N
Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P
Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W
Counters: Brian C, David H
Order of Service
Prelude
Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Welcome
Call to
Worship:
O for a world where everyone respects each
others' ways,
where love is lived and all is done with justice and with praise.
Let it begin here, today O
Lord.
O for a world
where goods are shared and misery relieved,
where truth is
spoken, children spared, equality achieved.
Let it
begin here, today O Lord.
Hymn: VT# 181 - Creation is a Song (song of the month)
Prayer of confession and assurance
Hymn: VT# 778 - Will You Let Me Be Your
Servant
Children’s Story
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 - Susan B-P
Sermon: Showing
Respect – Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT#
719 - Jesus, Help Us Live in Peace
Offering, with
Prayer Song: Our Offerings We Bring To You
Community
Prayer: Pastor Marv
Closing Hymn: VT#
813 - Heart with Loving Heart United
Benediction
11:00am – Second Hour *The Live Stream will stay on for Second Hour*
Upstairs: Coffee, Sermon Conversation on Respect led by
Pastor Marv
Coffee Host: Lynne W
Lower Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior
Youth Class
Snack Host: Kate
CT
Children’s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher:
Jess A, Dan H
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M, “Respect”
This Week at Valleyview
Office Hours* Week of Sept
17 - 23:
Mon: Closed
Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am – 4:30pm
Wed: 12-8pm
*Staff
presence is subject to availability. We encourage calling before dropping by;
519-438-1705.
Wednesday, Sept 20:
Ø Seniors Picnic – 12:00noon, Springbank Park: This is the last picnic
opportunity for the season. Bring your own lunch and chair and join the
group. Use the west entrance off Commissioners Rd.
Friday, Sept 22:
Ø Children’s
Sunday School Families BBQ (@ Kristibeth’s, RSVP to email invite by Sept 15th)
Next: Sunday September 24, 2023
Park Service*
10:00am – Worship
& Live Stream at Valleyview
Focus Statement:
“A Way of Life”
Teachings – Courage
Deuteronomy 31:1-8
Find your inner strength
to face the difficulties of life and the courage to be yourself. Defend what
you believe in and what is right for your community, family, and self. Make
positive choices and have conviction in your decisions. Face your fears to
allow yourself to live your life.
Worship Leader: Kristibeth
K
Speaker: Pastor
Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Scripture Reader: Gloria J
Pianist: Elenor
T
Tech Team: Gary G,
Heather P
Ushers: Brian
C, Innocent M, Henry J
Counters: Ben R,
Deb G
11:00am – Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee,
Presenter Krista Arnold: Anti-racism & anti-oppression work at City Hall
Coffee Host: Gloria
J
Lower
Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior Youth Class
Snack Host: Doris K
Children’s Sunday
School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher:
TBD
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr
8-12) Leader: TBD, talk theme: “Courage”
Worship
Schedule Preview
September to Advent Worship Series: “A Way of Life”
Our fall worship series at Valleyview will be Ojibwe “A Way of Life”
Teachings, inspired by sharing from the book titled Walking Together, by
Edith & Neil & Von Gunten. These teachings are commonly referred to as
the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Passed down through storytelling for
generations in the Anishinaabe indigenous cultures, 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
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
Valleyview, Join us for
the annual Valleyview Unplugged Church Retreat Weekend!
Friday October 13 - Sunday
October 15
Theme: “Connecting with God
through Nature”, with Jessica Reesor Rempel
A retreat brochure was sent to our
congregation email list on Sept 10th. Please refer to it
for weekend details. Registration is now open. Click Here: forms.gle/gBaupuAtY96EwgjK6
The deadline to register is
Sunday, October 1.
Singing Together & Learning more about Worship – Upcoming Opportunities:
Do
you enjoy singing? Want to learn some new hymns? Are
you interested in leading worship or learning more about it? Here are three opportunities to consider:
1. Valleyview Thanksgiving small
Choir
At Valleyview on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8, we are looking for singers to be part of a small
choir to provide special music during the worship
service. The music will not be difficult to learn and will involve one
rehearsal. If you'd like to sing with
this group, email Andrea S at andreastreufert@gmail.com indicate your interest and to learn more details.
2. Voices
Together Resource Day
MCEC is hosting a day filled with worship and singing,
plus workshops to explore areas of worship such as music, visuals, children’s time and technology. This Voices
Together Resource Day is on Saturday, October 28 from 9 am - 4:30 pm at Shantz Mennonite Church in Baden.
Here
is a link to the schedule for the day including the workshop options:
https://mcec.ca/event/22582-2023-10-28-voices-together-resource-day
Please
contact Andrea S if you are interested in attending. andreastreufert@gmail.com
She
will provide details for registration and possible carpool options.
3. Hymn
Sing Festival evening
Everyone
is invited to a Hymn Sing
Festival on Saturday, October 28 at 7pm at
Shantz Mennonite Church in Baden. This time of singing together will
focus on songs of hope and lament in our Voices Together hymnal. No need
to register - just come out for a wonderful evening of singing and music.
Worship Committee Survey
Every month, the Worship
Committee meets to discuss upcoming services and sermon series. Last month, we
turned our conversation to wondering about what a series might look like if it
was framed around some specific interests in our congregation. We have drafted
a short survey to help inform our planning of future worship services. If you
have a moment, we would love to hear from you. Click here to complete survey.
Donations to the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Total donations received in September: $12,792
Monthly donations target: $23,100
In the Broader Community
MCC Ontario
Annual General Meeting
September 25, 2023 from
7:00-8:30pm, Online
We deeply appreciate your support, and how you are impacting so many lives in
Ontario and around the world. Join us on September 25 for our Annual General
Meeting (AGM) 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. Visit mcc.org/AGM for details.
Peace Week at MCC
September 21-30, 2023
MCC is partnering with the Kindred Credit Union Centre for
Peace Advancement to host three peacebuilding events during Peace Week. Training Active Bystanders equips you to
recognize and prevent harm-doing. A blanket exercise at 50 Kent Ave.,
Kitchener will take place; it’s an experiential journey through 500 years of
colonization. “Doing good…better” is a new, free
event in Niagara that will help you unpack invisible assumptions that may be
hindering lasting peace and justice. Learn more at mcc.org/events.
The Table
October
12-13, Elevation Church, 22 Willow Street, Waterloo and online
MCC Ontario is delighted to partner with The New Leaf Network in presenting The Table on
October 12-13 in Waterloo. New Leaf is a collaborative, relational and creative
missional organization that supports, equips and
connects church planters, spiritual entrepreneurs and missional practitioners
in post-Christian Canada. The Table is for Pastors, Priests, Church Planters,
Ministry Leaders, Academics, Artists, Poets, Neighbourhood Catalysts, Creatives
and Jesus-followers from any tradition who are longing for an oasis and a
shared feast of hope here in Canada. You can find out more information here.
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
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For the August edition of On the
Level, Click on this link: https://conta.cc/47D8Ryz
·
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA): www.meda.org