Weekly Update

 

 

 

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: Eleanor G

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Lighting of the Candle

Call to Worship

Welcome

Confessional Prayer

Words of Assurance

Hymn: VT541 - Listen in the Silence

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

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Children s Time - Donelda F

Message: Our Faith is Refined by Fire Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT46 - Holy Spirit, Truth Divine

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Hymn: VT839 - Go, My Friends, In Peace

Benediction

 

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

 

Intergenerational Activity this Sunday, Feb. 23 

Bagged lunch & Tobogganing

Council is planning an informal intergenerational gathering immediately following Second Hour. You are invited to bring a bag lunch, and we will eat together downstairs. Following that, those interested will make their way to a tobogganing hill about a 15 20 minute walk away at the St. Peter s cemetery, located at Huron and Barker Street.

Following the tobogganing activity, Daniel and Jess have graciously invited us to their place for hot chocolate.

There will be no extra food or drinks available at the church so don t forget a bag lunch and drink if you would like to participate.

 

 

February 20 22, we welcome Elections Ontario - Advanced Polling to our building from 9am to 9pm (Thurs-Sat). The basement main hall is closed to church member use during this time.

 

 

Friday, February 21 *YOUTH EVENT*

7pm 9pm: Youth Monthly Gathering Roller Skating

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

What to bring: a helmet and a water bottle

RSVP by February 18^th to reserve your spot. (see youth email)

Thanks, Allison, David, Jacques, and Maria

 

Monday, February 24

9:00am 4:00pm: Annual Kitchen Cleaning

Request for Volunteers

It's time for a deep clean of our church kitchen and we need volunteer help! Please email brendafriesen1963@gmail.com if you could help at all that day. Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours of your help would be great!

Thanks for your consideration, Brenda F

 

Wednesday, February 26

11:30am - 1:30pm - Welcome Wednesday, Rowntree United Church

Valleyview will be serving the Community meal at Rowntree United Church.

 

7:30pm Church Council Meeting

 

Thursday, February 27

7:00pm Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

 

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

To help out in the absence of a working dishwasher, please bring your own dishes, cutlery, and cups from home! A free will donation will be collected to help offset cost of food supplies.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
If you could help with the set up, making pancakes or sausage, or clean up please let me know.  We always have lots of fun! Please contact: Brendafriesen1963@gmail.com 

Thanks for your consideration, Brenda F

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Letter to Valleyview

 

Worship Leader: David J
Speaker: Pastor Marv

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Susan BP

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Henry J

Counters: David H, Erin W

Coffee Host: TBD

 

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Speaking Christian book study #3:

Chapters 7-9; Jesus, the death of Jesus, Easter

A reminder to keep asking yourself as you are reading:

4.     What resonates with you?

5.     What do you disagree with?

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

 

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

Snack Host: TBD

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

 

Mar 2:  Revelations/Seven Letters Series - Letter to Valleyview

Mar 9:  Lent Begins

Mar 16:  Lent 2 Guest Speaker: Amanda Zehr

Mar 23:  Lent 3

 

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

 

Total donations received in February: $20,741

Total donations received Year-to-Date: $41,017

2025 Annual donations target: $311,863

Announcements

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Please review requests for volunteer help at upcoming events within the Calendar section above.

 

 

MCEC
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.

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)

 

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.