Weekly Update
July 21, 2024

Valleyview Mennonite Church

 

 

10:00am – Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Pastor Marv is on vacation, this week’s Community Prayer will be led by David FW, please send joys and concerns to pct@valleyviewmc.ca before 5pm Saturday.

 

Theme: Anabaptist Common Practices #6 Non-hierarchical Leadership, David Friesen-Waldner speaking

 

Worship Leader: Linda W

Speaker: David Friesen-Waldner

Song Leader: Derek M

Scripture Reader: Joel FW

Musician: Elenor T, Prelude: Ceclia D

Sound Tech: Shelley K, Gary G

Ushers: Brian C, Innocent M

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

 

Order of Service

Prelude

Welcome

Announcements

Call to Worship

Song: VT# 29 - Come, Now Is the Time to Worship

Opening Prayer, VT# 965

Song: VT# 743 - Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Confessional Prayer

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2: 4-10

Children’s Story: Stone Soup - Retold by Heather Forest, illustrated by Susan Gaber

Song: Blue Duotang #34 - One Big Family

Message: Building new worlds in My Name - David Friesen-Waldner

Song: VT# 409 - For We Are Strangers No More

Offering: ♫ Our Offering We Bring to You ♫

Community Sharing and Prayer - David FW

Song:  VT# 831 - Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Benediction

 

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

 

 

Staff Vacation Notice

Pastor Marv will return to the office Tues, July 23^rd.  For Pastoral Care concerns during this time, please contact a member of the Pastor Care Team at pct@valleyviewmc.ca

 

  Tues. July 23, 5:30-8pm: 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. Visit Facebook Link, or contact Emily H: 519-317-1527.

 

  Sun. July 21: afternoon Sunday Lunch Bunch

The Sunday Lunch Bunch will meet after church at the home of Linda W and Derek M. Lunch will be potluck so please bring something to share. Drinks will be provided. This is an open group and you are welcome to join. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Linda at: ljw081990@gmail.com.

 

Sunday, August 11^th Second Hour, Baptism & Potluck

Join us after Worship Service ends at the home of Don & Elenor R, for the baptism of Natalie J., followed by a potluck lunch. Further details will be emailed to the congregation closer to this date.

 

10:00am – Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Anabaptist Common Practices #7 Consensual Decision-making

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Shelley K

Scripture Reader: Gloria J

Musician: Elenor T, Prelude: Ceclia D

Sound Tech: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Russ S, David H

 

Second Hour:  In-person Q&A Session

Members and Participants of Valleyview are invited to attend in-person a Q&A session hosted by the Board of Directors, regarding changes to Valleyview’s By-Laws, Resolutions & Operations in preparation for the Special Meeting of the Membership on Sunday, September 15^th. See email from the Board Chair dated July 7, 2024 for further details.

 

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.

 

· 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

 

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

 

Donations received in July: $6,315

Monthly donations target:  $24,158

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $152,424
2024 Annual donations target: $289,897

 

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

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.

Drop off:

Non-perishable food & hygiene items may be dropped off for donation to Valleyview, in the large black bins in the upstairs foyer.

 

 

ONCA - Valleyview's By-laws Q&A Sessions and Special Meeting of the Membership

 

(Email sent to Members July 7, 2024)
Notice of Special Meeting of the Membership on September 15, 2024

 

The Board of Directors is ready to share the revamped Valleyview bylaws with the congregation. After one and a half years of working with Valleyview's corporate lawyer David Jutzi, we are ready to bring Valleyview into compliance with the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act.

 

At our June 25th Board meeting, these documents were unanimously approved by the Directors, and we now require the membership to review and approve these governing documents at the upcoming meeting of the membership (Special Meeting of the Membership).

 

We are planning two Q&A Sessions for members and participants. These meetings are optional.

· Sunday, July 28 during the second hour from 11 am to noon (in-person)

· Wednesday, Aug 14 from 7:30-8:30 pm (on Zoom)

 

On Sunday, Sept 15, 2024, we request the membership and participants of Valleyview Mennonite Church join us for a Special Meeting of the Membership during the second hour (11 to noon).  At this meeting, the membership will approve the revised bylaws and resolutions, revise our previous decision on an auditor, and conduct other business.

 

Please find in this package:

 

1. Agenda for the meeting of the membership on Sunday, Sept 15, 2024 - with the proposed motions.

2. Proxy form for the meeting - if you cannot attend.

(Click here to view Agenda & Proxy form.)

 

3. The Letters Patent - October 25, 2001, are unchanged and provided for completeness. They can be reviewed here on our website.

 

4. New Bylaws for Valleyview Mennonite Church - which will be submitted to Canada Revenue Agency and filed with the Ontario Government after they are approved by the membership. They can be reviewed here on our website.

 

5. Resolutions and Operating Procedures - which the membership will also be asked to approve. While this document will not be submitted to the Ontario Government and Canada Revenue Agency, it contains additional Resolutions that will govern Valleyview Mennonite Church. You should read this document to further clarify and describe how Valleyview Mennonite Church operates. They can be reviewed here on our website.

 

The board minutes and decisions taken by the Directors through this process can be reviewed by the membership on our website under Resources > Board of Directors Minutes (must be logged in to your user profile). They are also available in hard copy in the church's library. 

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the Directors. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Q&A sessions and the Special Meeting of the Membership!

 

Blessings,

 

 

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

· July edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/4bM51Em

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

 

       Attendance Practices at Valleyview

 

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”.

Masking Policy at Valleyview

Please wear a facemask if you feel more comfortable and remember to stay home if you are not feeling well.

 

This Weekly Update e-mail has been sent by the Church Office at Valleyview Mennonite Church (an Ontario Corporation).