Weekly Update

 

 

February 16^th Inclement Weather Plan:
No In-Person Worship Service at Valleyview

February 16th at 10:00am - we will host a Zoom meetup with a shortened and informal worship,
hearing a message with reflections from Pastor Marv, and opportunity for some discussion.
The link and password were communicated 7pm, Feb 15th, by email.

 

 

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: Pastor Marv

Tech Team: Heather P

Ushers: Tim F, Brian C

Counters: Helen D, Erin W

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Call to Worship

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance

Song of the Month: VT585 - Faith Begins by Letting Go

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25-33

Children s Story

Message: Perseverance! -  Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT577 - Count Well the Cost

Offertory Prayer

Offering

Community Sharing and Prayer - Pastor Marv

Sending Hymn: VT570 - When We Walk with the Lord

Benediction

 

No Second Hour today Family Day holiday weekend

 

 

This week, we welcome Elections Ontario - Advanced Polling to our space from 9am to 9pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Feb 20-22). The basement main hall will be closed to church program use these days. If you require access to the basement rooms for ministry or maintenance purposes during these times, please contact Heather in the Church Office.

 

 

Thursday, February 20

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

Friday, February 21 *YOUTH*

Youth Monthly Gathering Roller Skating

We are planning to go to the North London Optimist Community Centre. The youth program will cover the cost of skate rentals and snacks. 

Where: Drop off and pick up location: North London Optimist Community Centre, 1345 Cheapside St, London, ON N5V 3N9

Time: 7pm to 9pm  

What to bring: a helmet and a water bottle

We need to know whether you will attend so that we can reserve your spot. Please confirm by replying by February 18^th (see youth email)

Thanks, Allison, David, Jacques, and Maria

 

 

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 Laodicea

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

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Maggie P

Musician: Krisanne N

Reader: Allison H

Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H

Ushers: Ben R, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Terry Z, Heather P

Coffee Host: TBD

 

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Speaking Christian book study #2:

Chapters 3-6; Salvation, the Bible, God, God s character

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?

 

Lower Level: Sunday School Children, Jr Youth, and Youth classes

Snack Host: Susan BP

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 4) Teacher: Donelda/Mike F
Junior Youth (Gr 5-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

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

 

 

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 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: $7,076

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $27,352

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

Amount required to meet target: $284,511

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

 

 

MC Canada/MCEC

1. Did you know that MCEC is hosting our nationwide family of faith for the Mennonite Church Canada Gathering and Youth Gathering on July 2-5, 2025? Read 1 Peter 4:10 and be reminded that EACH GIFT is a valuable part of the church. Join us for intercultural worship at the festival of gifts, inspiring messages, great discussions, a youth gathering, a young adult overnight at Hidden Acres and more. Registration opens on March 5! More information, including a schedule is at https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/
   
   

2.     MCEC is excited to host MC Canada Gathering 2025, at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener. Volunteer Coordinators, Ashley Drudge and Gladys Bender are seeking volunteers of all ages, interested in welcoming and offering hospitality to MC Canada Gathering participants from across Canada. A variety of positions and time slots are available. For more information, please contact gathering@mennonitechurch.ca.

 

Menno Singers

Saturday, March 8, 7:30pm (Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 William St, Waterloo): Menno Singers and Artistic Director Brandon Leis presents  Songs for the Changing Seasons  with Abner Martin Scholarship winner, cellist Elliot Sloss from the Curtis Institute. Tickets $25, Child/Student $5 at the door, from choir members or at www.mennosingers.com

 

Siloam United Church

The Healing, Education and Affirming Team at Siloam United Church are please to welcome speaker Grace Tallman on Saturday February 22 from 10am noon for a presentation on Finding Resilience in a World of Chaos . All welcome freewill offering to be taken at the door.

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

 

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.