For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Sunday December 7, 2025
10:00am Worship &
Livestream at Valleyview
Advent
2: God s harmony is at hand.
Focus
Statement: God s Harmony is at Hand. Come, walk in the way of God s heart.
Worship Leader: Donelda F
Speaker: Pastor Marv
Song Leader: Derek M
Reader: Mary Faye S
Pianist: Rayne D
Tech Team: Heather P, Gary G
Ushers: Tim F, Brian C,
Mary Faye S
Counters: Ben R, Evan B
Coffee Host: Helen D
Order of Service
Announcements
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn: VT#216 - Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming
Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance
Lighting of the Candle
Hymn of the month: VT#271 - Christ, You Are Light
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9
Children s Time
Message: Seeking Harmony in Community Pastor Marv
Hymn: VT#790 - How Can we Be Silent
Offertory Prayer & Offering
Congregational Sharing and Prayer
Sending Hymn: VT# 220 - Prepare the Way! The Prophet Called
Benediction
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee Hour Sermon Discussion with
Pastor Marv
Lower Level: Sunday School classes
Snack Host: TBD We need
a snack host, please contact the office
JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Rachel C/Ben R
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher:
Lanette FW
Gr 8-12 Youth Leader: Jacob M/Gary G
Calendar
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DATE
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SCHEDULE
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Friday
DEC 5
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1:30pm-2pm : Food Distribution Program
(Basement)
6pm-9pm: Youth Progressive Dinner
Drop off location: Maria and Jacques' house
Pick up location: Linda and Derek s house
(see Youth email for addresses)
RSVP closed Dec 1st
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Saturday
DEC 6
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🎉Valleyview Intergenerational Christmas Party🎄
Valleyview congregation, come join us for pizza
and ice cream sundaes, intergenerational activity, and carol singing. Get
ready to have fun!
When:
Saturday, December 6th
Time: 5:00pm
7:30pm
Event RSVP has closed (Nov 30).
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Sunday
DEC 7
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10:00am Worship at
Valleyview
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Monday
DEC 8
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Church Closed
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Tuesday
DEC 9
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Wednesday
DEC 10
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Thursday
DEC 11
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Friday
DEC 12
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1:30pm-2pm : Food Distribution Program
(Basement)
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Next Worship: Sunday
December 14, 2025
10:00am Worship & Livestream at Valleyview
Advent
3: God s healing is at hand.
Worship Leader: Shelley K
Speaker: Larry Cornies
Song Leader: Donelda F
Reader: Elma F
Pianist: Elenor T
Tech Team: Heather P, Dan H
Ushers: Ben R, Paul W,
Lynne W
Counters: Helen D, Erin W
Coffee Host: Ken & Carol D
11:00am
Second Hour
Upstairs: Coffee
Hour Fellowship Time
Lower Level: Sunday School classes
Snack Host: Deb G
JK-Gr 3 Teacher: Rachel C/Ben R
Gr 4-7 Jr Y Teacher:
Lanette FW
Gr
8-12 Youth Leader: Jacob M/Gary G
Worship Preview
Seeking Readers for Christmas Eve
Service
We will once again be doing lessons
and carols for the Christmas Eve service. We try to get as many people involved
as we can. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Tom P at tspeace@gmail.com.
Advent through Epiphany
Our worship services
for Advent through Epiphany will focus on Walking in the Way of God s
Heart. Using the gospel texts from
Matthew, we will anticipate the birth of Christ while exploring what it means
to embrace God s heart. We will reflect
on how God s love works amidst all of the brokenness
in the world today. Join the Valleyview
community in worship as we breathe in the love and grace of God and share it
with others throughout this Christmas holiday season. Come and be amazed as we watch and wait for
the star light to appear.
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DATE
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WORSHIP THEME
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SECOND HOUR
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DECEMBER 7
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Advent 2
God s harmony is at hand.
Matthew 3:1-12
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Sermon
Discussion,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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DECEMBER 14
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Advent 3
God s healing is at hand.
Matthew 11:2-11
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Coffee
Hour - Fellowship Time,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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DECEMBER
21
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Advent 4
God s restoration is at hand.
Matthew 1:18-25
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Sermon
Discussion,
Children/Youth Sunday School
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WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 24
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Christmas Eve, 7pm
Christ is Born!
Luke 2:1-20
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Reception
after service ends featuring seasonal desserts.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
New and updated announcements are
marked with purple font.
In and Around Valleyview
Student In A Box (Shoebox) Gifting Dec 7 ***4 boxes left to claim!***
Our college and university students are
finishing essays and preparing for final exams in a month. We seek to help them
feel God s love and remind them their church family is thinking about them at
this time of year.
In the
upper lobby beginning Sunday November 23, you will find boxes with a Valleyview
student s name on them. Please consider picking one (or more), filling it, and
arranging delivery the first week of December.
Let s let our students know we care!
Ideas to fill the boxes and remind them of home & Christmas:
-Home-made goods (soup mix, cookies,
etc.)
-Gift cards (coffee, convenience
food, retail, etc.)
-Seasonal greeting card or postcard
-Favourite snacks or candy
-Inspirational/d cor
(coasters, magnet, photo frame, festive lights, mug, etc.)
-Fun (fidgets, a magazine, a book
for summer reading, etc.)
-Practical (hygiene items, school
supplies, cozy socks, etc.)
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp | (slmc.ca)
Retreat
Registration: 2026
Retreat registrations open on December 1 at 9am! For more information,
visit slmc.ca/retreats
Rental Availability: SLMC has select weekends
available for group rentals in 2026. Feb 20-22, Feb 27-Mar 1, Mar 6-8, Mar
13-22 (flexible dates during March Break), Mar 27-29, May 8-10, Nov 20-22, Nov
27-29. For pricing and details, go to slmc.ca/retreats/group-rentals
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
NOVEMBER edition of On the Level: https://conta.cc/49XYEAj
MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates):
www.meda.org
Donations to
the Church Budget
For ways to donate please visit www.valleyviewmc.ca/Give.
Donations received in December: $0
Total Donations received in November: $28,261
Monthly
Donations Target for Nov - Dec: $22,477
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.