Weekly Update
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday
November 10, 2024
10:00am
Worship at Valleyview
Theme: Peace Sunday, Milestone
Bible Presentations
Worship Leader: Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Scripture Reader: Evan B
Musician: Rayne D
Tech Team: Heather P, John S
Ushers: Paul A, Innocent
M, Henry J
Counters: Terry Z, Heather P
Coffee Host: Helen D
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Song of the Month: VT#734 - For those with
Whom our Lives are Bound
Prayer and Lighting the Peace Candle
Children s Time
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Message: Keeping True to our Calling,
Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT#707 - Dona Nobis Pacem
Offering
Milestone Presentations: Renfri & Everett - Jenn E
Community Sharing and Prayer
Sending Hymn: VT#797 - We Are People of
God s Peace
Benediction
11:00am Second
Hour: Potluck Meal
Following our
worship, everyone is invited to a potluck lunch downstairs.
What to Bring:
Food to Share (Peanut Free, Sesame Free) for potluck
lunch
Your own dishes, cups, and cutlery
Please bring a serving dish and utensil for your
potluck contribution. Label your dish with your name and be sure to collect it before leaving.
Coffee and water will be provided. We look forward
to our time together over a shared meal.
Volunteers
needed:
3-4 people, 9:40am setup tables & chairs
4-5 people, 11:30am-noon, clean-up in kitchen and
tables/chairs
Please reach out to Brenda, brendafriesen1963@gmail.com
if you will help with either. Thank you.
Children s Sunday School classes will return November 17th
This
Week at Valleyview
Saturday, Nov 9:
7:00pm - 9:00pm: ****EVENT***
Brazilian Pop & Jazz Concert
Camp Sponsorship Fundraiser
Join us as Rayne Vitorino Dias, and his cast of
world-class musicians share an unforgettable night of Brazilian pop
music & jazz. For more details about the impressive musicians
involved, and for tickets, click
here.
Where: Valleyview
Mennonite Church, 1170 Melsandra Ave, London.
Admission at the Door: $30 (Cash Only)
This event is a fundraiser to support our camp
sponsorship fund. Money will be raised through ticket sales and through
cash donation for dessert and refreshments at the event.
We would love your help to
make this night a success:
Please attend - get your tickets on Eventbrite, OR $30
cash at the door
If you know someone who may enjoy live music,
please let them know about the event!
Thursday, Nov 14:
7:30pm - Male Chorus Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 20 at 10 AM, Seniors Group
Gathering
The Seniors Group will be gathering at the church. The focus for this gathering is "A
Spotlight on Your Hobbies". You are invited to come and share a hobby you
enjoy.
Saturday, December 7th, 5-7:30pm - Valleyview Intergenerational
Christmas Party
An Announcement and further details with
RSVP information will follow.
Next: Sunday November 17, 2024
10:00am Worship at Valleyview
Theme: To Hope and Act with
Creation Series #5 - Birth
Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Larry Cornies
Song Leader: Heidi W
Scripture Reader: Mary Faye St.L
Musician: Rayne D
Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley
K
Ushers: Don T, Allison H,
Helen D
Counters: Russ S, David H
Coffee Host: TBD
11:00am Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour, Guest speaker
Arden Shank, Semilla (Latin American Anabaptist Seminary) https://semillagt.org/friends-of-semilla/
Lower Level: Youth Meetup, and Children/Junior
Youth Sunday School Class
Snack Host: Kristibeth K
Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Jenn E
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW
Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob
M/Sarah D
Worship Preview
November 24: Eternity Sunday
Second Hour: Sharing Faith Story
December 1: Advent Begins, Communion
service
Second Hour: Meeting of the Congregation,
re: Refugee Support Proposal
December 8: Advent 2
Second Hour: Potluck meal for all
December 15: Advent 3
Second Hour: Sharing Faith Story
December 22: Advent 4
Second Hour: Sermon Discussion
Donations to the Church
Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in November: $6,084
Monthly donations target: $24,703
Total donations received Year-to-Date: $249,822
2024 Annual donations target: $289,897
Announcements
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
Congregational Meeting Dec.
1 during Second Hour
In 2021
Valleyview submitted an application for sponsorship of
a refugee. We have received notice from the Canadian government that this
application has been withdrawn and the file closed. We have funds in the
Refugee Support Fund that were allocated for this sponsorship
and we now need to discuss how to proceed.
A congregational meeting is scheduled for Dec.1 during
Second Hour to discuss our options. Further details to follow.
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 10, 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 let our students know we care!
Ideas to fill the boxes and remind them of home & Christmas:
-Home-made goods (soup
mix, cookies, etc.)
-Gift cards (coffee,
convenience food, retail, etc.)
-Seasonal greeting
card or postcard
-Favourite snacks or candy
-Inspirational/decor (coasters, magnet, photo frame, festive lights,
mug, etc.)
-Fun (fidgets, a
magazine, a book for summer reading, etc.)
-Practical (hygiene
items, school supplies, cozy socks, etc.)
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 $55 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 2025
2.
You wish to be added to the
subscription list for 2025
3.
You wish to be removed from the
subscription list
Please
let the church office know by Sunday, November 24. The new order will be submitted by November 29th, after
which time no additional subscriptions will be added for this next year.
Menno
Singers:
Sunday, November 17, 3pm (St
Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St, Kitchener): Menno Singers hosts
its Annual Messiah Sing-Along with soloists and
orchestra. Bring a score, sit in parts and join your voices to sing
(or come and listen). Admittance by donation.
Sunday, December 8, 7:30pm (Trillium
Lutheran Church, 22 William St, Waterloo): Menno Singers with Artistic
Director Brandon Leis invites you to a service of Lessons and Carols,
with choral music for the season, plus readings and congregational singing.
Tickets $25, Child/Student $5 at the door or from choir members.
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
October edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/3UdoIih
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
Some members in attendance experience 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.