Weekly Update

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: The Church at Sardis

Focus: Being spiritually asleep - connected with Luke 12:35-40, about keeping watch and being alert.

 

Worship Leader: Rachel C
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Evan B

Tech Team: Heather P, John S

Ushers: Don T, Allison H, Helen D

Counters: Ben R, Evan B

Coffee Host: David H

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Call to Worship

Invocational Prayer

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Song of the Month: VT #585 Faith Begins by Letting Go

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

Children s Story

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:35-40 Evan B

Message:  Wake Up!   Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT #553 How Many Times We Start Again

Offertory Prayer

Offering

Community Sharing and Prayer Pastor Marv

Sending Hymn: VT #605 My Life Flows On

Benediction

 

11:00am Second Hour: Potluck meal for all No Sunday School

 

During second hour this Sunday there will be a potluck meal for all.  Coffee and water will be provided.

 

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED

We are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to arrive at 9:30am and setup tables and chairs in the basement. If you can help, please contact Brenda, brendafriesen1963@gmail.com. 

 

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.

Cleanup help after the meal will also be required. We look forward to our time together over a shared meal.

 

 

 

Friday, February 7 *YOUTH*

6:30 8:30pm: Youth hang-out night at the Parent s house. It will be low key - we will supply snacks and the youth can hang out. Feel free to bring a favourite game. Youth, please RSVP to Maria s email if you plan to attend.

 

Thursday, February 13

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

 

Friday, February 21 *YOUTH*

Youth Monthly Gathering (details to come)

 

Tuesday, March 4^th, 5:00-6:30pm: Pancake Tuesday dinner at Valleyview

A free will donation will be collected to help offset cost of food supplies.

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: The Church at Philadelphia

Focus: With little strength, one can still be faithful - connected with Luke 14:25-33, the cost of discipleship: is it worth it?

 

Worship Leader: Pastor Marv
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Donelda F

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Mary Faye S

Tech Team: Heather P

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C, Mary Faye S

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

 

No Second Hour today Family Day holiday weekend

 

 

Revelations Series: Letters to the Seven Churches aligned with Parables from Luke

Our winter worship series looks at two chapters of the biblical book Revelations, written around 96 CE, more than 50 or 60 years after Jesus' death. The author was probably a Christian from Ephesus known as "John the Elder." According to the Book, this John was on the island of Patmos, not far from the coast of Asia Minor. Each week we will look at one of the letters which author John said was revealed to him by Jesus and think about the letter in the context of one of Luke s parables.

Feb 16:  The Church at Philadelphia

Focus: With little strength, one can still be faithful - connected with Luke 14:25-33, the cost of discipleship: is it worth it?

Feb 23:  The Church at Laodicea

Focus: Arrogance and pride - connected with Luke 18:10-14, thinking you are better than everyone else.

Mar 2:  Letter to Valleyview

Mar 9:  Lent Begins

 

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

 

Total donations received in February: $7,066

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $27,342

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

Amount required to meet target: $284,521

 

2024 Tax Receipts:

For anyone that has not already downloaded their 2024 tax receipt, a tax receipt has been mailed to your home through Canada Post, and you should receive it this coming week.

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Kitchen Cleaning Request for Volunteers

It's time for a deep clean of our church kitchen. I have booked Monday, February 24th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Would you like to join me? Please email me at brendafriesen1963@gmail.com if you could help at all that day. Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours would be great!

 

Thanks for your consideration,

Brenda F

 

Schedule for Book Study: Marcus Borg, Speaking Christian

Sunday, Feb. 23 chapters 3-6; Salvation, the Bible, God, God s character

Sunday, March 2 chapters 7-9; Jesus, the death of Jesus, Easter

Sunday, March 23 chapters 10-14; Believing and Faith, Mercy, Righteousness, Sin, Forgiveness and Repentance

Sunday, March 30 chapters 15-20; John 3:16, Born Again, The Only Way, The Ascension, Pentecost, The Rapture and the Second Coming

Sunday, April 6 chapters 21-25; Heaven, the Creeds and the Trinity, The Lord s Supper, The Lord s Prayer, Conclusion

 

A reminder to keep asking yourself as you are reading:

1.     What resonates with you?

2.     What do you disagree with?

3.     What questions/observations do the readings raise for you?

 

It was suggested that for those who are less comfortable speaking in public to feel free to forward me any questions/observations and I will then share them with the group. Please feel free to do so. The more input we get from the group the richer our task of discernment and conversation.

 

With thanks,

Marv

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

Summer Camp: Registration** is now open for overnight camps and day camps! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to have a look at the 2025 schedule and program descriptions. We can t wait to welcome your campers to Silver Lake this summer!

**VALLEYVIEW FAMILIES See Email form the office dated January 31, 2025 for instructions on how to register for summer camp at SLMC and receive the Valleyview Camp Sponsorship subsidy. Reach out to Heather in the office for any questions. Notification of your camper s SLMC summer camp registration is due to Valleyview s Church Office no later than Sunday, March 23.

 

Winter and Spring Retreats registration now open. Go to slmc.ca/retreats for more info. Coming up soon: Winter Camp for Grown-Ups (Feb 28-Mar 2) - This weekend is for 20 & 30 somethings who want to get away on a low-key, relaxing retreat. This unscheduled weekend gives folks the chance to relax, enjoy the outdoors, play games, and/or make space for personal reflection. It is co-hosted by PiE (Pastors in Exile) and SLMC. (also in March: Staff Alumni Retreat and Music Retreat)

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp & Retreat Centre

Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres

On April 14, 2025 seniors are invited to Hidden Acres for Exploring Beginnings: The New Testament and the Anabaptist Bible with guest speakers Alicia Batten and Mollee Moua. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register go to hiddenacres.ca/programs/seniors-retreat

 

Grandparent & Grandchild Day at Hidden Acres

Looking for something to do with your grandkids during March Break? On Thursday March 13th join guest speaker Wanda Mann for a day of connecting with God through creativity and music. The theme for the day is GOD... GRAND'S... G'KIDS... Connecting the Dots.  Cost is $25/person and includes lunch. For more information or to register go to hiddenacres.ca/programs/grandparent-child-days

MCC

Stones Cry Out Peace Camp
March 10-15 at the MCC Welcoming Place, Akron, PA
Calling all young adults (ages 18-30)! Join us at the Stones Cry Out Peace Camp to explore the intersection of climate change and migration. Engage in group discussions, fun nature activities, advocacy training and a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Congress.

📍 Where: MCC Welcoming Place, Akron, PA
💵 Registration: $250 (MCC covers travel, lodging, and meals)
🔗 Learn more at mcc.org/events.

MCEC

1.      MCEC Prayers for the Earth. You are invited to join in an online prayer for climate justice on the second Thursday of the month, for half an hour beginning at 11:15a.m. Our next prayer time is Thursday, February 13th. To receive a link please contact Herb Sawatzky at pastor@bethanymennonite.ca. Written prayers are also welcome.

 

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

January edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3DTzoxh

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.