Weekly Update

 

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Queen Esther,

Speak up for others.

 

Speaker: Pastor Marv

Worship Leader: Linda W

Song Leader: Derek M

Musician: Rayne D

Reader: Lynne W

Tech Team: Heather P, Shelley K

Ushers: Tim F, Paul W, Lynne W

Counters: Erin W, Russ S

 

Order of Service

Announcements

Welcome

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Hymn: VT#637 - Blessed Be Your Name

Prayer of Invocation

Hymn: VT#712 - Beauty for Brokenness

Children s Time

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Message: Feuds! - Pastor Marv

Hymn: VT#705 - For the healing of the Nations

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Community Sharing & Prayer

Hymn: VT#412 - My Soul Cries Out

Benediction

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

Staff Vacation: August 18 September 1

Pastor Marv will be out of office, returning September 2^nd.

For pastoral care and concerns during this time, please contact a member of the Pastoral Care Team; Gary G, Carol D, Jess A, Susan BP.

Wednesday, August 20th 12 noon: Senior s Group Picnic:

We will gather at Springbank Park, entering vie the West Entrance. (Commissioners Rd W & W Springbank Gate) Bring your own lunch, lawn chair and hat. Come for a good time visiting with others. Hope to see you there!

Eleanor G and Carol D

 

Cancelled: Sunday August 24^th Lunch Bunch monthly gathering we will skip this month due to lack of available hosts.

 

SAVE THE DATE!

October 17 19, 2025

Annual Church Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp

(Sauble Beach, ON)

More information to be announced soon!

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Theme: Jonah,

God s mercy includes everyone.

 

Worship Leader: Donelda F

Song Leader: Heidi W

Musician: Elenor T

Reader: Susan BP

Community Prayer: Gary G (PCT)

Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Ben R, Helen D

 

Second Hour and Sunday School classes will return in September

 

 

 

Stories of God s People; the Old Testament

Summer Worship Series 2025

 

Join us for summer worship as we explore wonderful stories from the Old Testament.  For some of us, these stories may bring back memories of learning about them in our childhood. For others, this could be the first introduction to them.  Through these stories, we will see how God was together with people in their times of joy, sorrow and challenges - just as God is with us today in our daily lives.  We are part of a long history of being God s people.

 

 

 

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

 

Donations received in August: $32,407

Total Donations received in July: $28,813

Monthly Donations Target: $27,136

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

New Carpet Install August 18 22

This next week the P&M committee will oversee a team from Floor Masters to install new carpet in the stairwell, upper lobby, sanctuary and nursery upstairs at Valleyview. These areas are not accessible to members of the congregation while work is occurring. We look forward to showing photos of the progress in our next update.

-P&M Committee

 

 

 

Intergenerational Faith Exploration Group this Fall:

This is an invitation for you to consider joining an intergenerational faith exploration group scheduled for this Fall. What I mean by Intergenerational is that Valleyview youth, young adults and older adults are invited to discuss important matters of faith together with the hope that we can learn much from each other. And, I say important in the sense that we want to discuss what is important to you.

The plan will be for us to meet for 6 sessions on Zoom for one-hour (7-8pm), beginning Thursday, September 11. (Sept. 11/18/25, Oct. 2/9/16).

The focus of our study:

1. A (very) quick survey of the Bible focusing on the story of salvation history how God continues to reach out to all people and invites us to trust and follow. We will spend a more focused time reflecting on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).
2. As part of the Biblical study, we will look at how our understanding of Scripture has been shaped from within an Anabaptist perspective.

More important than anything will be the questions each participant brings to the group. I really look forward to this time of sharing and learning from Scriptures and from each other.

Please let me know if you would like to participate. marv@valleyviewmc.ca

With thanks,

Marv

 

MCC

The School Kit Challenge
Enter the School Kit Challenge: 24,000 school kits to help 24,000 kids during the month of August. To help you meet this challenge, we ve got a fun school kit activity resource for Sunday school and VBS students! Sign up to receive our free resource full of activities for kids to learn how school supplies help children around the world receive an education. Learn more at mcc.org/school-kit-challenge.

MCEC

MC Canada's Practicing Peace with Creation, Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 7:30 PM (EDT), Online via Zoom. Join For the Love of Creation for an inspiring online session led by Wendy Janzen and others as we explore and discover simple, meaningful practices for living in harmony with the Earth. To register and receive the Zoom link, email Sandy Plett: splett@mennonitechurch.ca

 

Valley of the Birdtail - "MC Canada Reads"
Valley of the Birdtail is a powerful true story of racism and reconciliation in Canada. Through two families one Indigenous, one non-Indigenous it traces how neighbouring communities became separate and unequal. Set in Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo First Nation, the book reveals the lasting effects of colonialism and residential schools, while offering a hopeful vision for the future.
Watch the authors reflect on the book
Meet the authors in Waterloo, Oct. 24: Event details

 

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp  (slmc.ca)

Men s Retreat (Sep 12-14): Registration is open for the fall Men s Retreat. Join us for a time of rest, amazing food and connection. David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier with a mouthwatering menu already planned! Pastor Thomas Reimer and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Take part in your choice of camp activities sauna, basketball, fishing, sailing, canoeing and campfires! Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details  slmc.ca/retreats

 

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

JULY edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3TIJaad

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.