ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION IS NEAR THE END

 

 

There is no worship service at Valleyview in London this weekend.

 

Valleyview Unplugged Fall Retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble, ON

 

Worship Leader: Jacques P

Song Leader: Donelda F

Counters: David H, Heather P

 

Retreat participants: A free-will, cash only unreceipted offering to the General Fund is collected during Sunday s worship. This offering helps offset Valleyview s commitment to pay food and room costs.

 

 

 

10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview

 

Women in the Bible #3:

Wilderness Women: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, Tizrah

(Numbers 27:1-11)

 

Guest Speaker: Grant Martin

 

Worship Leader: Rachel C

Song Leader: Heidi W

Reader: Lynne W

Pianist: Krisanne N

Tech Team: Shelley K, John S

Ushers: Paul A, Innocent M, Mike F

Counters: Terry Z, ___

Coffee Host: Helen D

11:00am Second Hour

Upstairs: Adult Coffee Hour

 

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

Snack Host: Lynne & Paul W

Children s Sunday School (JK-Gr 3) Teacher: Jess A & Dan H
Junior Youth (Gr 4-7) Teacher: Lanette FW

Youth Meetup (Gr 8-12) Leader: Jacob M/Gary G

 

 

 

Staff Vacation:

October 20 27, 2025

Pastor Marv will be out of office, returning Tuesday, October 28^th.

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.

 

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Heather (Building Admin) is away Oct 25 & 26.

For building emergencies only, please call Terry Z.

 

Wednesday, October 22^nd

12:30pm 1:30pm - Welcome Wednesday

Valleyview serves Community meal at Rowntree United Church the fourth Wednesday of each month, except in Dec., July and August. Interested volunteers may contact Lynne Williams.

 

Thursday, October 23^rd

7pm: Valleyview Male Chorus Rehearsal

 

Save the date! - Friday, November 28^th

Art and Music Fundraising event in support of Mission Services of London

Evening event at Valleyview

Details in Announcements section

 

 

Fall Worship Series: Women in the Bible

Based on the book Prone to Wander, by Joanna Harader, these Sundays will focus on some of the often-overlooked women in scripture, reflecting on their wilderness journeys with their doubts and questions, being reminded that God does not leave us alone to wander in the wilderness.

 

DATE	WORSHIP THEME	SECOND HOUR
OCTOBER 26	Women in the Bible #3: Wilderness Women: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, Tizrah (Numbers 27:1-11)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 2	Women in the Bible #4: Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 9	Peace Sunday	Second Hour Potluck Meal for all
NOVEMBER 16	Women in the Bible #5: Women who followed Jesus - Johanna and Susanna (Luke 8:1-3)	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School
NOVEMBER 23	Eternity Sunday	Adult Coffee Hour, Sunday School

 

 

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

 

Donations received in October: $17,450

Total Donations received in September: $28,621

Monthly Donations Target for Oct - Dec: $23,438

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New and updated announcements are marked with purple font.

 

 

Save the date: 

Friday, November 28th -- Art and Music Fundraising event in support of Mission Services of London

• Celebrating original music and art from our congregation and the broader community
• Featuring several short music performances and an art silent auction
• Art auction starts at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm.
• Suggested minimum $10 donation at the door
• Refreshments available
• All proceeds go to Mission Services of London

 

Invitation to artists:

If you are an artist and would be interested in contributing one or two pieces of art for this event, please contact Natashja Spenler (natashjaspenler@outlook.com).

 

* Order Deadline: Nov 9

Rejoice! Magazine Annual Subscription Renewals

The Rejoice! devotional magazine is a quarterly Mennonite publication, written from an Anabaptist perspective. It is a daily devotional offering encouragement for individuals, families, and groups. Each day's entry includes a Bible reading, a short inspirational message, and a prayer of response. The magazine also includes inspirational stories and poems, and daily prayer requests representing Mennonite mission workers, schools, and church agencies.

 

The cost of the Rejoice! subscription* is paid for by the Pastoral Care Team s budget. It is sent to the church and will be placed in your church mailbox each quarter for you to pickup.  *(avg. $58 per household)

 

Please email the church office at office@valleyviewmc.ca if: 

A.     You wish to renew your current subscription for 2026 

B.     You wish to be added to the subscription list for 2026

C.     You wish to be removed from the subscription list for 2026
 

Please let the church office know by Sunday, November 9. The new order will be submitted by November 12th, after which time no additional subscriptions will be added for this next year.

 

MCEC

Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia Workshop, Saturday, November 8, 2025, Waterloo North Mennonite Church - How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions... Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Register today.

MCC

 

Webinar series: How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?
October 22, 29, Nov. 5 at 8:00 p.m. EDT | Zoom
Join retired Canadian Mennonite University professor Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen for a three-part webinar series that looks at the historical causes and biblical interpretations that have given rise to the current conflict in Gaza. Explore topics such as Christian antisemitism and Zionist readings of the Bible. Learn more here. This three-part webinar series is co-hosted by the Mennonite Church Canada Palestine-Israel Network and MCC Manitoba.

 

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
November 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. 4 p.m. | Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

 

Turn Time into Meals: Group Canning at MCC Material Resources
MCC Hub, 65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
MCC Material Resources (65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg) is inviting workplace, church, and community groups to can nutritious food for communities in need. Groups are asked to contribute $6.50 per can to cover costs and keep this vital work going. Flexible scheduling is available. A typical daily output can range from 350 1,200 cans. Learn more or book a canning date today! Contact Reid Kennel at reidkennel@mcco.ca or by calling 226-338-4956.

 

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

OCTOBER edition of On the Level:  https://conta.cc/3J1lrjF

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.