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

 

Click here: Worship & Second Hour Live Stream

Video viewing password is in your Weekly Update email, or contact the office.

 

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

Sunday September 24, 2023

 

Car-Free Sunday: We encourage alternate transportation today. Walk, Bike, Run, Carpool…
(see In and Around Valleyview section for more information.)

 

10:00am – Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

 

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, Helen D

 

Order of Service

Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Hymns: VT#181 – Creation is a Song (song of the month)

              VT#549 – Be Thou My Vision

Children’s Time
Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10-18 (Gloria J)
Sermon: Being Strong in the Lord  - Pastor Marv
Hymn of Response: VT#716 - God of Grace and God of Glory

Offering Prayer
Offering
Community Prayer
Closing Hymn:  VT#810 – Go, My Friends, in Grace

Benediction

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: Deb G
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Jacob M

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader:  Sarah D

 

This Week at Valleyview

 

Office Hours* Week of Sept 24 - 30: 

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 27:

Welcome Wednesday – 12-1pm: From 9:30am-1:30pm, Valleyview volunteers prepare and serve the Community meal at Rowntree United Church. Please contact Doris K to inquire about future volunteering opportunities.

 

Friday, Sept 29:

Monthly Youth Gathering: Apple Pie baking at Sarah & Kevin D’s home.  Youth, please see the invitation email sent Sept 19^th and RSVP to attend.

 

Next: Sunday October 1, 2023

Park Service*

10:00am – Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

 

Worship Leader: David J

Guest Speakers: Dan & Mary Lou Smoke

Song Leader: Maggie P

Scripture Reader: Helmut W

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Shelley K, Heather P

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Deb G, Erin WP

11:00am – Second Hour

 

Upstairs:  Coffee, Guest Speakers Dan & Mary Lou Smoke

Coffee Host: Helen D

Lower Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior Youth Class

Snack Host: Elma F

Children’s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Ben R & Rachel CR
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12):  Youth with join the Adult Second Hour

 

Worship Schedule Preview

 

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.

 

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

 

November 5: Humility

Ø  Adult Second Hour: Sermon Response Discussion with Pastor Marv – Humility

 

 

In and Around Valleyview

 

 

This Sunday, Sept 24^th, we're celebrating World Car Free Day, a chance to reimagine what our cities and towns could look like with fewer cars. I've already had people tell me who they're planning to carpool with, or how they might give the bus a try, or how they plan on walking or biking to church - so exciting!

 

If you plan on busing, the church has three bus routes that are close by, Routes 1, 10 and 27. Without a pass or tap-card, it costs $3 exactly to ride one-way. Check out londontransit.ca for more details.

 

If you plan on cycling, the City's cycling map is here. If you don't feel comfortable leaving your bike outside, we plan on leaving some bikes in the coat room.

 

I hope this will be a fun, social and inspiring journey to church.

 

Thanks for considering,

 

 

Valleyview Unplugged Church Retreat Weekend - Friday October 13 - Sunday October 15

Theme: “Connecting with God through Nature”, with Jessica Reesor Rempel

Register until Oct 1^st here: forms.gle/gBaupuAtY96EwgjK6
A retreat brochure was sent to our congregation email list on Sept 10^th.   Please refer to it for weekend details, or contact the office.

 

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: $23,913
Monthly donations target:  $23,100

 

In the Broader Community

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

Registration is still open for a couple of fun retreats this fall. Click here for more info about the retreats below… slmc.ca/retreats

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!

 

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

The September edition of On the Level is now available. In our current issue: Ross Penner talks about the celebration at the closing of the MDS response in Cape Breton; learn about the important role of cooks at an MDS project: and hear from students learning skills for life while being a part of an MDS disaster response. Click here to read more: https://conta.cc/3RtUYxg

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA): www.meda.org