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.

 

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 Church Office

 

 ark Service*

10:00am – Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Kristibeth K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Scripture Reader: Allison H

Pianist: Elenor T

Tech Team: Tom P, Heather P

Ushers: Helen D, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Terry Z, Evan B

11:00am – Second Hour *will be live streamed*

 

Upstairs:  Coffee Hour; Housing Discussion with Dan H

Coffee Host:  Helen D

 

Lower Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior Youth Sunday School Classes

Snack Host: Lynne W

Children’s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: No Class this week
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

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

 

This Week at Valleyview 

 

Office Hours Week of Nov 12 - 18

Mon: Closed   |   Wed: 12-8pm   |   Tues, Thurs & Fri:  9:00am to 4:00pm

We encourage calling before dropping by the office; 519-438-1705.

 

 

Tues, Nov 14 – 5:30 - 10:00am-12:00pm

The Art in Recovery recreation group (in Basement Main Hall)
Are you in recovery from any forms of addiction? Do you like art ? Do you enjoy stress free environments? The Art In Recovery-Recreational Group is a free art and recreation group meeting up once per month for people in the recovery/recovering stages of addiction (whether substance or process). Offering a fully supplied art group that encourages positive communication and supports for group members in any stage of recovery. Come paint your worries away with us! Pre-Registration required, spaces limited.  To Register for The Art in Recovery: visit Facebook Link, or contact the Church Office.

Wed, Nov 15 – 10:00am-12:00pm

Senior’s Group - Wednesday, November 15, 10- 12 noon (Upstairs).  The Seniors Group focus for this meeting will be, "The Winding Path of the Dementia Journey."  Maggie P will share from her perspective. Dementia is unique to each person, but the role of the care partner has many common elements. There will be time for questions and discussion.

 

Thurs, Nov 16 – 7:00pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

Friday, Nov 17 – 7:00pm:

Friday, November 17^th at 7:00pm: Jazz Night & Art Silent Auction.  TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Rayne Vitorino Jazz Quartet will be performing at Valleyview in a special event with proceeds from ticket sales & auction items supporting Camp Sponsorship Fund for youth. In addition to some repertoire specially prepared for us, a silent art auction will be held and delicious desserts will be provided. Tickets are $25, available on Eventbrite or by cash/cheque at the Church Office.

 

Valleyview has talent! If you appreciate art and homemade crafts, why not think about purchasing a unique gift for yourself or as a gift during the Valleyview Jazz night and silent auction. Christmas is coming and it’s a great time to find that unique, one of a kind item.

 

Saturday, December 9^th – Evening: Valleyview Intergenerational Christmas Party

Save the Date for a fun evening of seasonal activities and social gathering.  More details coming soon!

 

Next: Sunday November 19, 2023

Park Service*

10:00am – Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

 

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv

Speaker: Paul Arnold

Song Leader: Henry B

Scripture Reader: Allison H

Pianist: Mary Faye StL

Tech Team: Shelley K, Heather P

Ushers: Brian C, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Ken D, David H

11:00am – Second Hour *will be live streamed*

 

Upstairs:  Coffee Hour; Sermon Response on Truth with Paul Arnold

Coffee Host:  Maggie P

 

Lower Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior Youth Sunday School Classes

Snack Host: Kate CT

Children’s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Dan H, Jess A
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12):  Leaders Sarah D & Jacob M

 

Worship Schedule Preview 

 

NOVEMBER 

November 19: Truth  

Speaker: Paul Arnold 

Adult Second Hour: Sermon Response Discussion on Truth 

November 26: Eternity Sunday  

 

DECEMBER 

December 3: Advent 1  

Adult Second Hour: Discussion with Pastor Marv - Who had greatest faith impact on your life in your young years?

December 10: Advent 2  

Speaker: Larry Cornies 

Second Hour: ♫ Traditional Carol Sing, song leader Henry B

December 17: Advent 3  

Adult Second Hour: Discussion with Tom P - Favorite Biblical passage and why it is important to you?

December 24: Advent 4 – 10:00am

No Second Hour

December 24: Christmas Eve Service – 6:30pm

 

*There will be no worship at Valleyview or Zoom on Christmas Day, December 25

 

Announcements: In and Around Valleyview

 

Student In A Box (Shoebox) Gifting 
Our college and university students are finishing essays and preparing for final exams in a month. We seek to help them feel God’s love and remind them their church family is thinking about them at this time of year.   

 

In the upper lobby beginning Sunday November 12, you will find boxes with a Valleyview student’s name on them. Please consider picking one (or more), filling it, and arranging delivery by the first week of December.  Let’s make sure our students know we care!  

 

Ideas to fill the boxes and remind them of home & Easter: 
-Home-made goods (soup mix, cookies, etc.) 
-Gift cards (coffee, convenience food, retail, etc.) 
-Seasonal greeting card or postcard 

-Favourite snacks or candy 

 

Rejoice! Magazine – Annual Subscription Renewals

The “Rejoice!” devotional magazine is a quarterly Mennonite publication, written from an Anabaptist perspective. It is a daily devotional offering encouragement for individuals, families, and groups. Each day's entry includes a Bible reading, a short inspirational message, and a prayer of response. The magazine also includes inspirational stories and poems, and daily prayer requests representing Mennonite mission workers, schools, and church agencies.

 

The cost of the Rejoice! subscription averages $52 per household and is paid for by the Pastoral Care Team’s budget. It is sent to the church and will be placed in your church mailbox each quarter for you to pickup.  

 

Please email the church office at office@valleyviewmc.ca if: 

1. You wish to renew your current subscription for 2024 
2. You wish to be added to the subscription list for 2024 
3. You wish to be removed from the subscription list 
    

 

MCC Infant Care Kits: Donations Needed by Nov 26

This year the Children’s Mission Fund will be used to allow the Sunday School children to build MCC Infant Care Kits. If you would like to contribute additional items for more kits, please consider doing so by November 26th. On December 3rd, children will assemble kits during Sunday School. Below is a list of what is included in an infant care kit. Please drop-off donations to the bin located at the front of the church Sanctuary on Sunday mornings, or outside the Church Office during the week. Thank you for limiting your generosity to the items listed.

 

We are looking for volunteers to hem receiving blankets. Please speak to Deb G.

 

Contents (NEW* items only, sizes 6-12 months) 

*Items can be purchased or sewn. No used items accepted.

¨3 gowns/sleepers (flannel or similar warm, soft material)

¨3 undershirts/onesies (short or long sleeves)

¨1 receiving blanket [lightweight fleece or flannel, minimum 75 cm x 75 cm (30 in x 30 in), larger sizes preferred]

¨4 large, heavy-duty safety pins

¨1 large bar mild soap (leave in wrapper)

¨1 pair of socks

¨1 cap

Donations to the Church Budget

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

 

Total donations received in November: $2,113
Monthly donations target:  $23,100

 

Announcements: In the Broader Community

 

Valleyview Male Chorus seasonal performances – upcoming:

Sunday, November 19th @ 2:30pm - Strathroy United Church, Strathroy

Saturday, November 25th @ 2:30pm - at The Church at Nairn, Nairn ($5 admission – The Spirit of Christmas Craft Sale & Tea Room)

Sunday, December 3rd @ 4:00pm - First Baptist Church, London (part of a Christmas program)

 

 

 

MC Canada Call to Prayer and Statement on Antisemitism and Islamophobia
The horrific attacks by Hamas on Israeli citizens on October 7, followed by the brutal siege, bombing, and invasion of Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces since then, have led to an increase in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim speech and hate crimes around the world, including in Canada. We call on Mennonite Church Canada congregations and members to resist this rhetoric in their spheres of influence, and to show support for their Jewish and Muslim neighbours in Jesus’ way of love. We also continue to call our congregations and members to pray for a just peace in Israel and Palestine which will allow both Israelis and Palestinians to live in freedom and safety.

Signed by Executive Ministers across MC Canada
(including Ann L. Schultz, Interim Executive Team Leader, MCEC)

 

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 available. Click here to read more: https://conta.cc/3RtUYxg

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

 

Attendance Practices Details

 

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”.