Bulletin for July 7, 2024

Bulletin for July 7, 2024

Weekly Update
July 7, 2024

Valleyview Mennonite Church

 

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11

 

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Sunday July 7, 2024

10:00am - Worship & Live Stream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Anabaptist Common Practices #3 - Multi-voiced Worship & Biblical Interpretation

 

Worship Leader: David J

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Scripture Reader: Gloria J

Musician: Rayne D

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Helen D, Innocent M, Henry B

Counters: Erin W, Helen D

 

Order of Service

Prelude

Announcements

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship

Song: VT#10 - Here in this Place

Confessional Prayer

Song: VT#752 - Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!

Children s Time ♫ Be Still and Know ♫

Offering ♫ Our Offering We Bring to You ♫

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 14:26-32

Message: We all have a Voice Pastor Marv

Song: VT#514 - I Saw a Tree by the Riverside

Community Prayer - Pastor Marv

Closing hymn: VT#832 - The Lord Lift you up

Benediction

Postlude

 

 

Second Hour with Christian Formation & Children s Sunday School will return in September.

 

This Week at Valleyview 

 

Upcoming Staff Absences/Church Office Closed:

July 15-22: Pastor Marv on vacation

 

CALENDAR:

Fri. July 5, 6pm - 9pm: Youth Monthly Gathering

Pool party and BBQ at David & Allison H s house. Please see your youth email for further details. RSVP by July 3rd.

 

SAVE THE DATE:

Wed. July 17, 12 noon: Senior s Summer Picnic

We are planning for and looking forward to several summer picnics again this summer at Springbank Park, West Entrance off Commissioners Rd. You will be met at the entrance to the parking lot and advised of the specific picnic location. Bring: Your own lunch, Lawn chair

 

Next: Sunday July 14, 2024

10:00am - Worship at Valleyview
(No livestream this week)

 

Theme: Breakfast Potluck Worship Service and communion: Anabaptist Common Practices #5 Communion as a Peace Meal

 

Worship will gather in the Sanctuary around tables and food.  Please bring something to share: a fruit plate, cheese & crackers, or muffins.  (No peanut or sesame products due to allergies.)  Also, please bring your own dishes, cups and cutlery. 

 

Help with setting up tables in the sanctuary at 9am and cleanup after the service would be appreciated.   

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Henry B

Scripture Reader: TBD

Musician: Rayne D

Sound Tech: Heather P

Ushers: Helen D, Innocent M, TBD

Counters: Helen D, Heather P (John S)

 

Worship Preview

During our worship services this summer, we will be focusing on different Anabaptist Common Practices.  These practices or characteristics of Anabaptist communities are explored in Stuart Murray's latest book, The New Anabaptists.  This new book is a companion to Murray's The Naked Anabaptist: The Bare Essentials of a Radical Faith, which focused on the core convictions of Anabaptist faith.  

Join us for summer worship as we explore these common Anabaptist practices and the thought-provoking questions and discussions which they may raise about our lives today.

 

July 14:  Breakfast Potluck Worship Service and communion:  Anabaptist Common Practices #5 Communion as a Peace Meal

July 21:  Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #6 Non-hierarchical Leadership, David Friesen-Waldner speaking

July 28: Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #7 Consensual Decision-making

Second Hour, in-person: Valleyview by-laws Q&A session for members and participants, hosted by the Board of Directors

August 4:  Holiday weekend - NO worship service at Valleyview

August 11: Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #8 Practicing Mutual Accountability, and faith testimony from Natalie J. 

Second Hour:  Baptism of Natalie, gathering at home of Elenor & Don T. 

August 18: Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #9 Practicing Peacemaking

August 25: Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #20 Practicing Mutual Aid

September 1: In person worship only - no live stream: Worship Service: Anabaptist Common Practices #11 Telling the Truth

 

Donations to the Church Budget

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

 

Total Donations received in June: $26,161

Donations received in July: $200

Monthly donations target: $24,158


Total donations received Year-to-Date: $146,109 (50% of goal)
2024 Annual donations target: $289,897

 

 

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

In and Around Valleyview

 

Invitation to Agape Fellowship's Final Service: July 14th at 4:00pm

After 48 years, Agape Fellowship will be having its final service on Sunday, July 14 at 4pm in the Sanctuary at Valleyview. Many Valleyview members have been involved with Agape over the years, whether by attending Bible studies, speaking at services, driving Agape members to church, supporting Agape financially, and so on...

 

If you have had a connection with Agape, you are warmly invited to attend this very special service.

 

If you think you might attend, please email office@valleyviewmc.ca with a quick note to that affect. There will be light refreshments after the service and the Agape leadership would like to know how much to prepare.

 

Thank you,

Gloria J

 


June - August: LUSO Food Drive

Valleyview will be helping LUSO restock some food and hygiene items for their emergency food cupboard. The donations will be given directly to families/individuals in need and will help get us through the summer months.

Where to drop off:

Please bring your non-perishable food & hygiene items for donation to Valleyview. Place in the large black bins provided in the upstairs foyer, by the Church Office doors.

In the Broader Community

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

Volunteers Needed at SLMC  Experience summer camp as a volunteer at Silver Lake! Extra hands are needed through July. Apply at slmc.ca/camp/volunteers.

SLMC Overnight Camp  Come to overnight summer camp at SLMC in Sauble Beach, ON! Teen Camp, Sports Camp, Music Camp, and more. Register at slmc.ca/summer-camp.

 

 

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

-June edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4betT7k

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 .

 

 

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