Weekly Update
May 19, 2024

Valleyview Mennonite Church

 

 

 

10:00am - Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

Pentecost, Communion Service

 

Worship Leader: Elenor T

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Scripture Reader: Elenor T

Pianist: Krisanne N

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Brian C, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Brian C, Ben R

 

Order of Service

Prelude

Gathering

Hymn: VT# 57 - Holy Spirit, Come with Power

Call to Worship

Opening prayer

Welcome

Hymn: VT# 518 - Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us (Song of the month)

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NSRV)

Children s Time: ♫ Be Still and Know ♫

Message: The Power of the Spirit - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT# 751 - There is in every person

Offering: ♫ Our Offerings We Bring to You ♫

Community Sharing & Prayer

Communion

Closing hymn: VT# 478 - I Come With Joy

Benediction

Postlude

No Second Hour - Victoria Day Holiday Weekend

 

 

Tuesday, May 21^st

5:30-8:00pm: The Art in Recovery Recreation Group (Basement Main Hall)
A free art and recreation group meeting once per month for people in the recovery/recovering stages of addiction (whether substance or process). We encourage positive communication and supports to group members in any stage of recovery. Pre-Registration required, spaces limited. Visit Facebook Link, or contact Emily Holden: 519-317-1527.

 

Wednesday, May 22^nd

11:30am 1:30pm: Welcome Wednesday @ Rowntree UC

Valleyview serves the Welcome Wednesday community lunch meal at Rowntree United Church (Cheapside St), the fourth Wednesday of each month, except in Dec., July and August.

 

Friday, May 24^th

7:00pm-9:00pm: ***Youth*** Monthly Gathering Mini Golf

Our next youth event will be at Tin Cup mini golf (1324 Adelaide St N). Youth entry costs are covered. Please RSVP by May 21^st to the email from Krista & Paul A, so we can let Tin Cup know how large our group will be.

 

Saturday, May 25^th

7:30pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Spring Concert

Walking the Journey  - First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street, London

Tickets available from Chorus members:
Admission $20, Students 13+ $15. Children 12 & under free

Donations gratefully received for InDwell

 

 

Sunday, June 2 - 10:30am: Valleyview s annual Fanshawe Park Worship & Picnic

 

Please note, both Pastor Marv & Heather are unavailable this Sunday. For Pastoral Care concerns and sharing, contact pct@valleyviewmc.ca.

 

10:00am - Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F

Speaker: Paul Arnold

Song Leader: Heidi W

Scripture Reader: Heidi W

Pianist: Elenor T, Guest Musicians Charmaine F & Beth H

Tech Team: John S, ____

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Russ S, Ben R

11:00am - Second Hour

Upstairs: Fellowship time.
Coffee Host:  Helen D

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

Snack Host Needed: Please consider signing up to fulfil the role this week

*Children & Junior Youth (JK-Gr 4): Erin W

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

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

 

This is the final scheduled Sunday School as we pause for summer. Christian Formation will return in September.

 

June 2: 10:30am - Fanshawe Park Worship Service and Church Picnic

 

June 9: Worship Service

 

June 16: Worship Service

Second Hour: Baptism of Jolica & Ilycene, gathering at the home of Deb & Gary G

 

 

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

**PLEASE BRING THIS SUNDAY, May 26**
Craft Supplies for Fanshawe Park Worship & Picnic

This year there will once again be a craft project at the Fanshawe Park picnic on June 2. If you would like to participate, you will need to bring the following:

 

        one empty 796-ml tin can, a size commonly used for tomatoes or fruit. (The size is specific to fit inside a structure.)

        a green-handled, square-drive screwdriver if you have one.

 

An example of the craft is on display in the upper foyer. Please leave your can with your name on it at the display by Sunday, May 26^th. I will bring your tin and a craft kit to the park on June 2.

 

See you there.

Tim

 

Fanshawe Picnic Setup Volunteers Needed:

We re seeking 4 to 6 people to help setup tables & chairs in the pavilion at 10:00am. Please contact Brenda F if you will be able to arrive early and help.

Sunday June 2nd: Fanshawe Park Worship Service & Picnic Lunch

There is no service at Valleyview, or livestream of the park service.

 

Join us for Valleyview's annual worship service at Fanshawe Park Conservation Area (1424 Clarke Road, north of Huron St.) 

• 10:30am:  Worship Service
• 12:00pm:  Potluck Picnic Lunch
• 1:00pm:    Family Activity (Birdhouse Craft) & Games 

 

Plan to stay for the afternoon, enjoying free time & fellowship!

 

Free Entry:

Do NOT pay at the entrance gate. Tell the attendant you are with Valleyview Mennonite Church, the park will bill the church.

 

We will meet at the Watson Porter Pavilion. (see map image attached) Follow the signs - cross over the dam, past the Pioneer Village, and park in the lot (grassy area) to the left of the road under the tall evergreen trees. The gate entrance to the Watson Porter Pavilion will be on the right. Do not park along the driveway to the pavilion. Please leave this area for accessible parking only.

What to Bring: 

• Lawn Chairs / Blankets 
• Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for potluck style Picnic Lunch 
• Dishes, Cutlery, Water Bottles or Drink Cups (Water Refill Station is provided) 
• Outdoor games & activities for free time (frisbees, balls, lawn games...)
• Weather Appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen & Bug Spray

 

Please bring a serving dish and utensil for your potluck contribution. There are no extra serving dishes available at the pavilion. Label your dish with your name and please collect it before leaving at the end of the event.

 

 

MCC:

 

For the latest news and volunteer opportunities, visit links below:

 

MCC (Mennonite Central Committee): mcccanada.ca

MCEC (Mennonite Church Eastern Canada): mcec.ca

MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service): mds.mennonite.net

-May edition of On the Level is now available: https://conta.cc/3QMg8p5

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

 

Attendance Practices at Valleyview

 

Masking Policy at Valleyview

Please 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 .