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

 

Sunday December 31, 2023

 

10:00am – New Year’s Eve Breakfast Worship Service at Valleyview *No Live Stream Today*

 

Worship will gather in the basement Main Hall around tables and food.  Please bring something to share: a fruit plate, cheese & crackers, or muffins.  (Please no peanuts or peanut products due to allergies.)  Also, please bring your own dishes, cups and cutlery.  Help with setting up tables before the service and cleanup afterwards would be appreciated. 

 

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Scripture Reader: Heidi W

Pianist: Elenor T

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Brian C, David H

 

Welcome

Hymns: VT #275 - O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem 

              VT #565 - Christ is Alive and Goes Before Us

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-40

Children’s Time

Drama and Conversation (Deb, Gary and Marv)

Children show us their artwork

Hymn, while receiving the offering: VT #570 - When we walk with the Lord

Community Sharing

Hymn: VT # 847 - You Shall Go Out with Joy

Closing Blessing

 

11:00am – No Second Hour

 

This Week at Valleyview 

 

Office Hours Week of Dec 31 – Jan 6

Mon: Closed, New Year’s Day

Tues: Closed, staff holiday in lieu

Wed - Fri:  9:00am – 12:30pm

 

Next: Sunday January 7, 2024

Epiphany

 

10:00am – Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: TBD

Scripture Reader: Mary Faye St L

Pianist/Musicians: TBD

Tech Team: Heather P, TBD

Ushers: Brian C, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Ben R, Deb G

11:00am – Second Hour *no live stream*

Upstairs:  Coffee Hour; Adult Second Hour: Intergenerational Co-op housing conversation continued Coffee Host:  Helen D

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

Snack Host: Paul & Lynne W

Children & Junior Youth (JK-Gr 4): Deb G

Junior Youth (Gr. 5-7): Lanette FW

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

 

Worship Schedule Preview 

 

JANUARY 

January 7: Epiphany Sunday

            Second Hour: Intergenerational Co-op housing conversation continued

January 14: Salvation History Series Begins

This five week worship series will focus on stories from the Old Testament as we consider these questions and others: What is our understanding of God? What does it mean to be chosen? What does it mean to be saved? What do we mean when we declare the Bible to be “Divinely Inspired”?

 

Donations to the Church Budget

 

2023 Givings - Final Offering Collection: Worship will include an offering Sunday, December 24^th (morning and evening) and Sunday December 31^st. This is the final opportunity to submit givings in-person for 2023 year.

2023 Givings - Mailing Deadline: If mailing givings intended for 2023 year, the envelope must be post-marked as received by Canada Post by December 31, 2023.  If the envelope is received by our office with a post-mark dated after December 31, it will be included in your 2024 donation total instead. 

 

2023 Online or e-transfer Donations: can be received up to midnight on Dec 31, 2023.

 

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

 

Total donations received in December: $21,571
Monthly donations target:  $23,100

 

Announcements: In the Broader Community

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

SLMC Summer Outtrips – Registration is open for overnight hiking and canoeing trips. Sign up before Feb 1 to get $100 OFF. Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp.

SLMC Retreats - Many fun retreats coming up this winter! Click here for detailed descriptions and to register for the weekends below… slmc.ca/retreats

Fathers & Kids Retreat (Jan 19-21)

Women’s Retreat (Feb 2-4)

Valentine’s Day Getaway (Feb 9-11)

Winter Camp for Grownups (Mar 1-3)

 

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 December edition of On the Level is now available. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3NBLuNo

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”.