Weekly Update

 

 

 

10:00am Worship at Valleyview

 

Theme: Advent 2 - Opening hearts: What do we ask for?

 

Worship Leader: Linda W
Speaker: David Friesen-Waldner

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Krisanne N
Reader: Katriel FW

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

 

Order of Service

Prelude

Announcements

Welcome

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (based on Joel 2:12-13)

Hymn: VT141 - Create in Me a Clean Heart

Prayer of Confession

Hymn: VT553 - How many times we start again

Children s Time: Planning for a trip

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13 & 28-29; Luke 11:13

Message: "When Worlds Collide" - David Friesen-Waldner

Hymn: VT533 - Quietly, Peacefully

Offertory prayer and Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer

Hymn: VT839 - Go Ye Now in Peace/Go, My Friends, in Peace

Benediction

11:00am Second Hour (no coffee service today)

Christmas Hymn Sing for all

 

 

Friday, December 6th, 6:30pm 9:30pm

🍽 Youth Progressive Dinner

Youth, dress warm and come hungry! We will start at the Miles' house for appetizers, then walk to the Henderson's for a main course and then walk to the Hall's for dessert. (All details and addresses sent to youth email. RSVP now closed.)

 

Saturday, December 7th, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

🎉Valleyview Intergenerational Christmas Party🎄

Come join us for an intergenerational Christmas event which will include pizza and ice cream sundaes, a gingerbread making contest and carol sing. Get ready to be creative and have fun!

When: Saturday, December 7^th

Time: 5:00pm 7:30pm

RSVP now closed.

 

 

10:00am Worship at Valleyview

 

Theme: Advent 3 - Anointing for justice:  Who belongs?

 

Worship Leader: Shelley K
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Rayne D
Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Russ S, David H

Coffee Host: TBD (Sign up sheet on Library counter)

 

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Sharing Faith Story Anne K

 

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

Snack Host: TBD (Snack Host Needed! Please contact the office)

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Kristibeth K & Maria P
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

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

 

 

During this season of Advent and Christmas through Epiphany, we are invited to join together on a journey, travelling toward a deeper understanding of our faith.  Our visuals and children's time will take us along a path of discovery where we will encounter smooth, easy sections as well as parts that are rough and challenging.  As we explore the themes of hope, joy and faithfulness, we will be reminded of the loving God who walks with us on this journey.

 

Dec 8, Advent 2:  Opening hearts:  What do we ask for?

Second Hour: Christmas Hymn Sing for all

(There is no potluck meal in December)

Dec 15, Advent 3:  Anointing for justice:  Who belongs?

Second Hour: Sharing Faith Story

Dec 22, Advent 4:  Embodying God's spirit: Who lends a hand?

Second Hour: Members of Board/Council/Committees will share stories of their work.

Dec 24, Christmas Eve @ 6:30 pm:  Celebrating Christ's birth

Dec 29:  Keeping promises:  Who sees it?

Jan 5, Epiphany:  Nurturing faith:  From whom do we learn?

 

 

 

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

 

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $286,249
2024 Annual donations target: $289,897

 

Amount required to meet target: $3,648

 

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

Refugee Sponsorship Pledges/Donations
Valleyview,

At the December 1^st 2024, congregational meeting the following motion was approved.

MOTION: To proceed with a Refugee sponsorship of [WTG] and family using the current balance of the Missions & Social Concerns Refugee Fund and obtaining the additional donations/pledges of $18,479 by Dec 31 2024.  The Refugee sponsorship will proceed based on having a minimum of 80% pledged or donated.  Pledges will be payable in instalments over 2025, 2026 and 2027 designated to the Missions & Social Concerns - Refugee Fund.

As a response, we are looking for your donation or pledge commitment to the M&SC - Refugee Fund by Dec 31, 2024.  We are happy for you to schedule your donations over the coming 3 years if you desire. Obtaining 80% pledged/donated of the required additional funds by Dec 31, will allow Missions and Social Concerns to proceed with the sponsorship application with MCC Jan 1, 2025.

We invite you to make your pledge online https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/refugeepledge in support of this program.  

All donations will be received and used per the terms of the M&SC Refugee Fund https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/content/refugee-fund-restricted-fund.  Tax receipts are available for these donations.  Donations will be receipted in the year the funds are received by Valleyview Mennonite Church.  As an example, if you would like a tax receipt for the full amount in 2024, then the full donation must be received by Dec 31, 2024.

Donations can be made:

1. Online https://www.valleyviewmc.ca/givenow by designating to M&SC - Refugee Fund

2. By e-transfer to treasurer@valleyviewmc.ca with the words M&SC - Refugee Fund in the memo field

3. By offering plate using an offering envelope and specifying M&SC- Refugee Fund on the envelope.

Thank you for your support.  As reminder, this is incremental giving over and above our General Budget needs.

John Spenler, Treasurer

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MCC:
Exciting News! The New MCC Meat Cannery is ready!

Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
After months of hard work and anticipation, the MCC Meat Cannery in New Hamburg is complete and it s time to celebrate!

🎉 Join us for the grand dedication event 🎉
✨ Explore the new facility.
🌎 Discover the life-changing impact of MCC s canned meat around the world.
🍴 Enjoy delicious refreshments and appetizers.

No need to RSVP just come as you are and be part of this special moment.

For details, visit mcc.org/meat-cannery-dedication.

 

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

Winter and Spring Retreats Registration Opens December 1 at 12pm: Come to Silver Lake in 2025 for fun camp experiences! On the calendar are Fathers & Kids Retreat (Jan 17-19), Women s Retreat (Jan 31-Feb 2), Winter Camp for Grown-Ups (Feb 28-Mar 2), Staff Alumni Retreat (Mar 21-23), Music Retreat (Mar 28-30), Family Camp (May 16-18). Go to slmc.ca/retreats for more info.

Summer Camp: Registration for overnight camp and day camp opens February 1 at 8am. Outtrip registration opens Jan 7 sign up before Jan 30 to get $100 off! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to have a sneak peek at the 2025 schedule.

 

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

November edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3ANNKy8

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.